Overton Co. Schools Looking For More Bus Drivers
The Overton County School System is accepting applications for bus drivers to fill a district shortage. Interim Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said the school system has been utilizing substitute drivers to complete the 31 routes. “We have at least three positions,” Holman said. “Three bus drivers that we have been subbing more or less […]
Overton County Schools Start Director Search Process
The Overton County Board of Education will begin the process of finding a permanent director of schools. That after previous director Dr. Mark Winningham was removed from his position Tuesday. Chairman Jarman Hicks said the process will begin with opening applications. “Usually, what Overton County Schools does is take applications and conduct a director search,” […]
Overton Schools Add To Virtual Learning Capacity
Overton County Schools have purchased four additional Microsoft team rooms to increase virtual learning capacity. The online meeting rooms provide a platform for students learning from home. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the upgrades give the school system the option to go fully virtually if needed. “We noticed that need back in the spring,” […]
LA Stadium Project Reverts To Original Plans
The Overton County School System will go forward with its original Livingston Academy stadium renovation plan. School Building Committee Chairman Mike Hayes said County Budget Director Connie York is working with a bond agency to fund some renovations. The Overton County Budget Committee rejected an $8.9 million dollar new stadium in October. “She is meeting with […]
Overton Co. Accepting Applications For BOE Seat
The Overton County Commission is accepting applications to fill an available seat on the county’s board of education. County Executive Ben Danner said people interested must have hard copies of the required documents and can apply at the county executive office. “Requirements from the school board, you have to have a GED or a diploma […]
Overton Schools Carry Over $500,000 From 2019
Overton County Schools have over half a million dollars available from last school year to spend on supplies, extracurricular activities and special education programs. The board of education made revisions Tuesday to allow spending the money this year. Chairman Jarman Hicks said the leftover federal funds are from school abruptly ending in March. “The special […]
Overton BOE Concerned About Test Scores
A performance review of Overton Director of Schools Mark Winningham during Tuesday’s meeting board of education meeting shows the school system is under performing academically. The board evaluates each school from scores one to five with three representing a normal year of academic progression. For the past two years, four schools have scored a two. […]
Overton Commissioner Sees Importance of New LA Stadium
Overton County Commissioner Robbie Melton foresees no reason she will not approve plans for the new Livingston Academy Football Stadium. Melton said she sees this as a good investment for Overton County, and a good investment in the county’s kids. “Playing sports is a big incentive for a lot of young people to stay in […]
Overton BOE New Chairman Dissolved Committees
Jarman Hicks is the new chairman of the Overton County Board of Education. Hicks has been on the board for four years. Hicks said he wants the committees inside the board of education to be dissolved. “A lot of our committees that we have developed over the years,” Hicks said. “A lot of those duties […]
No Mask Mandate For Overton Schools
No mask mandate in place for the Overton County Schools. A social media post over the weekend said a mask mandate would be put in place beginning Tuesday. The social media post has since been deleted. Overton County School Director Mark Winningham said there is currently no mandate. Until the board of education takes action, […]
