Putnam Schools Adopt Changes To 26-27 Early Registration
The Putnam County School Board has adopted a few changes to the early registration process for the 2026-2027 school year as the period opens next week. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the intent-to-return form will only need to be completed if a student is requesting to change schools or if parents need to update contact […]
Putnam Schools Approve Director Contract Extension
The Putnam County School Board approved a one-year contract extension for Director of Schools Corby King Thursday night. King’s contract will now carry through July, 2028 with a salary of $160,000. School Board Chairman Lynn McHenry said the salary increase is for a multitude of reasons. “Obviously, the great achievements that we’ve had and the […]
Putnam Schools Ending IB And Middle Years Programs
The Putnam County School Board approved phasing out the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Middle Years programs after this school year during its Thursday meeting. The programs are being discontinued because of low student participation and high operating costs. Director of Schools Corby King said students tend to pursue different opportunities in advanced studies. “We have […]
Putnam School Board Members Believe In Revenue Change
Putnam County School Board members favor the proposal to revert school system funding to 50 percent of the sales tax revenue from the current flat rate method. Kim Cravens said the change has been in discussion for years. Cravens said when the county changed to the flat after the 2008 recession, it was a blessing. […]
Putnam Schools To Use Pouches To Lockup Cell Phones
The Putnam County School Board approved a new cell phone policy Thursday that will require personal communications devices be locked away in magnetic pouches during the school day. The pouches will be a new reoccurring $200,000 expense for the system. But School Board Member Dr. Dawn Fry called the expense necessary to make sure phones […]
Parent Wants Clarity On Guns In Schools
A Putnam County parent asked Director Of Schools Corby King to make the system’s position clear on Tennessee’s new law allowing teachers to carry weapons on campus. Dr. Amanda Rosenberger told the School Board that many students and parents are afraid that a teacher could have a gun in the classroom without them knowing. She […]
School Board Races Dot Super Tuesday Ballot
Several Upper Cumberland counties let their voices be heard in School Board races Tuesday. Putnam County School Board incumbents Kim Cravens, Dawn Fry, and Lynn McHenry ran unopposed in their individual primaries Tuesday. Putnam County Republicans cast 5,640 votes for Steve Pierce in the Property Assessor voting. No one ran on the Democratic side. On […]
Putnam School Board Approves New Phone Policy; Phones Up During Class
Putnam County School Board approved a new cell phone policy Thursday night that will limit middle and high school student access during class time. Students will be required to place their phones in pockets located near the door of each classroom at the start of the class period. Students can pick up the phone at […]
Putnam School Board Members Reflect On Jerry Maynard’s Legacy
Long-time Putnam County educator and former school board member Jerry Maynard passed away Tuesday at the age of 80. Board Member Dawn Fry said she first came to know Maynard when she joined the board. She said Maynard will be remembered for his passion for education and his advocacy for employees of the school system. […]
Putnam School Board Looking At New Cell Phone Policy For MS And HS
Putnam County School System is preparing a potential new policy that will set rules for cell phone use at the middle and high schools. Board Chair Kim Cravens said cell phone use in school presents major distractions for students. She said when a phone is accessible during class time, there is no longer a focus […]
