Putnam Commissioners; School Board Discuss New High School
Several Putnam County Commissioners questioned the timing of exploring a new high school for Cookeville. Director Of Schools Corby King said school officials constantly hear from parents concerned about the size of Cookeville. The building can hold 2,500 students and the current population stands around 2,200. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said some of the […]
King: New K-8 School Cannot Move Forward Under Current Bond
In a report to the Putnam County Commission Monday night, Director of Schools Corby King said the system’s new K-8 school cannot move forward under the current bond. The county commission approved a $44.7 million bond to fund the project last year. King said the project cost is now estimated at about $61 million. “We […]
Geo-Study To Determine Final Putnam School Location On Lee Seminary Rd
A geotechnical study will determine the final location of Putnam County’s newest school. The Putnam Board of Education approved a $17,500 contract with GeoServices Wednesday. Architect Kim Chamberlin said the company will study the Lee Seminary Road property for voids below the surface. “We can maximize staying out of those areas, but also minimize getting […]
First Views Of New Putnam Southwest K-8 School Released
The first renderings of Putnam County’s new K-8 school has School Board Chair Lynn McHenry looking forward to the project. McHenry said designs are close to completion for the Lee Seminary Road school. “The architect has done a great job so far, and some of the first views that we have seen have been really […]
Putnam Bond Moving Quickly While Interest Rates Are Low
The process is moving quickly after this week’s $98 million bond approval by the Putnam County Commission. Mayor Randy Porter said the process is getting an extra push because of the current low interest rates Porter said the county’s bond rating will go out to interested bidders, then typically large banks will compete to be […]
Putnam Needs New Elementary School Based On Growth
As the budget process begins the Putnam County School System will reignite discussions with the county commission about a new K-8 school. The Countywide wide enrollment capacity stands at roughly 86 percent. Director of Schools Corby King said the system’s one to two percent annual enrollment growth, is outpacing projected growth from an earlier study. […]
