Putnam County Schools Upgrades Locks At Algood Middle
Algood Middle School will receive a comprehensive security upgrade to its classroom doors using funds from a safety and security grant, following approval from the Putnam County Education Board. Construction and Facilities Supervisor John Magura said the project involves replacing the locks on the interior doors of the middle school. Magura said, currently, interior doors […]
Early Learning Academy Construction Nears Completion
The Putnam County schools early learning Academy is nearing its final stage of construction. Energy Systems Group Engineering Manager John Waddle said he was confident the renovation project was close to completion in Thursday’s board meeting and the council unanimously approved to pay Energy Systems Group some $702,000 for the renovation project. Waddle said he […]
Putnam Schools Approve Contract For Managing Asbestos
Putnam County Schools create an updated asbestos management plan, including a three-year reinspection of school facilities. Facilities Manager John Magura said the work is part of ongoing compliance with the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. It requires school systems to routinely monitor asbestos-containing materials. Magura said asbestos has been identified in the floor tile […]
PCSS Interested In Exploring HRS Partnership In New Sewer Lift Station
Putnam County Schools is interested in exploring a partnership with Highlands Residential for a sewer lift station by Cane Creek School. Civil Engineer Scott Nicholson said that Highlands Residential is required to put a new sanitary and sewer lift station at its new development by the school. He said that the city thought with the […]
Burks Elementary To Get AC In Gym
A new HVAC system will be installed in the Burks Elementary School gym this summer. Putnam County Schools Maintenance Supervisor John Magura said with the addition, all Putnam County Schools and gyms now have air conditioning. “The gym at Burks Elementary did not have air conditioning. It only had heat,” Magura said. “So, we are […]
Upperman & Cookeville Gym Floor Repair Underway
Cookeville and Upperman High Schools are repairing their gym floors this July. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Supervisor John Magura said the floors are usually repaired every 10 to 12 years. Each gym floor will not include any new designs. “The floors will be sanded down to bare wood and repainted and refinished,” Magura […]
Sycamore Elementary Window Project Approved
The Putnam County School Board approved a window project for Sycamore Elementary at Thursday’s meeting. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Supervisor John Magura said the windows in the gymnasium and the front classroom area will be replaced with insulated windows. The $132,000 project will help the school building become more energy efficient. “The funds […]
