Enrollment Gains Drive Jackson Schools Funding Increase
Jackson County Schools receiving its first increase in state funding since the implementation of a new funding formula due to rising student enrollment and strategic financial management. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system expects an increase of approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in state funds compared to the previous year. Hardy said the […]
Jackson School Budget 4% Raise, $51K Starting Salary
The Jackson County School Board approved a new budget Thursday that includes a four percent pay raise for all district employees. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system was able to increase state funding for the first time since the implementation of the TISA formula due to rising enrollment. Hardy said the district […]
Jackson County Nears Completion On CTE Trade Building
Jackson County Schools nearing completion of a new vocational complex on the high school campus to provide students with direct access to trade certifications. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the project is still on track for its August 3 deadline. Hardy said the trade programs are highly popular, as students explore to find their […]
TDEC Grant Funds Environmental Study Of Fox Middle
Jackson County Schools using a new grant to conduct an environmental study of the vacant Fox Middle School in hopes of transforming the historic building into a community center. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the facility has been empty for nearly 20 years despite various attempts by the library and historical society to utilize […]
Jackson Board Approves High School Cafeteria Steamer
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a bid to purchase a new food-grade steamer for the Jackson County High School cafeteria. The equipment purchase funded through the School Nutrition program rather than the district’s general fund. Chairman Dustin Kennedy said the district had previously discussed the need for the steamer during its May meeting […]
Jackson Schools Secure Grant For Facility Improvement
Jackson County Schools securing funding through a public school construction and maintenance grant to help with facility improvements at Dodson Branch School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific requirements. Hardy said the grant will specifically be used to offset the costs […]
Jackson Schools Approve Monthly Canine Drug Searches
The Jackson County Schools will conduct monthly drug detection canine searches across the district in the new school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said they decided to move forward with the private vendor after previously exploring options to utilize local law enforcement resources for the searches. “I think the city and the county both […]
Jackson County Evaluates Starlight Bible Academy Proposal
The Jackson County Board of Education evaluated a proposal Tuesday to bring a voluntary Bible-based instruction program to Dodson Branch Elementary School for the upcoming school year. Starlight Bible Academy Coordinator Shannon Anderson introduced the program as a “time-release” religious instruction initiative that operates off school grounds during the school day. Anderson said the program […]
Jackson County Approves Additional FAFSA Grant Funding
The Jackson County Schools will support college and career readiness opportunities for local students through a new grant. Director of Schools Jason Hardy presented the details of the Gear Up grant to County Commissioners. Hardy said funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific grant requirements. “This is for our […]
Blue Devils Chase Historic State Championship Berth
The Jackson County Blue Devils boys basketball team looking for its first-ever state championship berth. Jackson County Schools Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the team’s tournament run has united the entire district from the elementary level up to the high school. The community gathered around the courthouse square in downtown Gainesboro to send the […]
