Overton School Board Approves Athletic Facility Upgrades
The Overton County School Board voted Tuesday night to use some $167,000 for upgrades to the Livingston Academy soccer field and softball field. The board moved the money from existing funds. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the improvements at the soccer field consist of installing new LED field lights. “The current lighting’s 20-plus years […]
Overton Considering Adding Flag Football, Budget Concerns
The Overton County School Board is considering adding a Livingston Academy girls flag football team this spring. Several schools across the Upper Cumberland, including Stone Memorial High School and Upperman High School, have already added the sport. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the sport is gaining interest. “Apparently, it’s become a big thing, and […]
Maintenance, Custodians A Concern For Overton Schools
With expansions coming to three Overton County elementary schools, School Board Members concerned about the potential need for more maintenance-custodians. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said the growth at Rickman Elementary, in particular, has been noticeable with a current student population of 717. Dodson said with this growth, the board should consider hiring a full […]
Bids Approved For Three Overton School Expansions
The Overton County School Board approved bids for expansion projects Tuesday night at Allons, Hilham, and Rickman Elementary. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the three projects were budgeted at a combined $20 million. The bids came in some $1 million under. Hayes said each school will be adding new classrooms, and Rickman will expand […]
Overton School Board To Review Strategic Plan At Retreat
The Overton County School Board is planning to review and potentially overhaul the district’s strategic plan at its fall retreat. Director of Schools Kim Dillon asked the board Tuesday night if they should continue on the current plan, which was last revised in 2023, or create a new one. Board Member Mike Hayes said the […]
Overton School Board Discusses AD, Gifted Program Supplements
The Overton County School Board looking for ways to supplement pay for the high school athletic director and the gifted program supervisor. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said Livingston Academy Principal Richard Melton asked to add the Athletic Director supplement. Dillon said the duties were held by one of the vice principals, but that person […]
Overton Schools Moved Forward With CTE Building Despite High Costs
Overton County Schools will move forward with a new CTE building despite costs that came in some $600,000 over budget. The school board approved $1.3 million for the project, but bids came in at $1.9 million. School board member Mike Hayes said school officials looked at changing from a brick building to a metal building. […]
Overton Schools Continuing Warranty Agreement For Controls System
Overton County School System will continue on with its maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls Planned Service. School Board Chair Mike Hayes said they originally weren’t sure if they would want to continue this year. He said after discussing with Maintenance Supervisor Steve Mosley, it was a better idea to maintain it. “That agreement that we […]
Overton School Board Revisiting Conversations About Updating Coaches Pay
Overton County School Board revisiting updates to the school system’s coaching supplement schedule. The board discussed the subject during a work session Tuesday night. Chair Mike Hayes said it was time to revisit the discussions that had originally started in January. “For our counties versus surrounding counties and we were quite well underneath where other […]
Overton Schools Maintenance Saves $ On Rickman Elementary Stair Fixes
Overton County Schools’ maintenance department set to save the system money on repairs to a Rickman Elementary staircase. Supervisor Steve Mosley said it was brought to his attention that a staircase on the rear gym entrance was coming away from the building. He said after bringing in an engineer, it was determined that the staircase […]
