Roofing Project At GES Bigger Scope Than Anticipated
Jackson County Schools taking preliminary steps in roofing projects. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they’ve given the notice to proceed with a partial replacement at Dodson Branch School. However, she said Gainesboro Elementary’s notice has not been issued. “When we got into looking at what needed to be done at Gainesboro Elementary, it’s an […]
Jackson BOE Approves Updated Teacher-Administration Memorandum Of Understanding
Jackson County School Board approved the school system’s new memorandum of understanding Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the process occurs every three years and updates the agreements between administration and teachers. She said that this year’s process went smoothly and resulted in some great wins for teachers. “We were able to […]
Jackson Schools Budget Sees Biggest Teacher Salary Increase In 20 Years
Jackson County School Board approved its budget Thursday night with some of the largest teacher salary increases in 20 years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that increase amounts to about $2,000 a year for certified personnel. “We want to do all that we can to recruit teachers and retain the ones we have,” Brown […]
Highest Percentage Of Jackson Students Performing At Grade Level In Five Years, TCAP Data Shows
TCAP data shows Jackson County Schools with the highest percentage of students performing at grade level expectations in five years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said schools focused on ELA and math skills this year and expected to see gains in these scores. She said it’s encouraging to see their hard work paid off. “We […]
Jackson Director Of Schools Receives High Marks, Contract Extension
Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown received high marks on this year’s director evaluations, scoring a 4.9 out of 5. Board Chair Mark Brown said that Kristy Brown is a blessing to the school system, and the county itself. “I think we have a highly skilled and highly trained director of schools here that […]
Jackson Schools Hoping To Create Safety Entranceways At Each School
Jackson County Schools approved putting school safety projects out for bid. Director Kristy Brown said that the system gets a certain amount of “School Safety” grant funding each year. She said that they plan on using that money and moving up some additional funds to help in the project. “Every school and our alternative school […]
100 Percent Of Jackson Students Qualify As Rural In New Funding Formula
Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown saw one of her biggest wants addressed in the new proposed school funding model. Brown said that as a member of the rural school districts subcommittee, it was important to her to see a district’s ruralness acknowledged and factored into the budget. “They have basically a five percent […]
Lee Proposes Funding To Relocate Flood-Susceptible Schools Like Gainesboro Elementary
Gainesboro Elementary was one of 14 schools identified in Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State Address that is severely susceptible to flood damage. Lee proposed some $200 million dollars in funding contributions for communities that wish to relocate public schools from flood plains. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that they have […]
Jackson Schools To Bid Out Work For GES Roof And Partial DBS Roof
Jackson County Schools will bid out work on the Gainesboro Elementary Gym Roof and work for part of the roof at Dodson’s Branch School. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that money for the work has already been allocated through ESSER funds. “I will say I appreciate our maintenance coming in on our snow days,” […]
Jackson Schools Approve Bid Fro JCMS And JCHS Parking Lot Project
The Jackson County School Board approved a $79,900 bid for a paving project at the Jackson County Middle and High Schools. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the project would be funded out of an epidemiology grant. “Some of the repairs at Jackson County Middle School parking lot will be addressed,” Brown said. “And […]
