Directors Say Phone Policy Is Having Positive Impact
As schools begin the second semester, new cell phone policies appear to be making a positive impact. Schools across Tennessee adopted a new cell phone policy last summer, further restricting cell phone usage on school campuses. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said administrators and teachers are noticing a difference in students this year. […]
Overton More Work To Do To Improve School Letter Grades
Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the state’s education report card released this week shows there is more work to do to educational outcomes. Overton County Schools received three B’s, three C’s, and one D. Dillon said every school saw some growth, with four schools moving up a letter grade. Dillon said it […]
Boys Basketball Team Cleared To Play After Hazing Investigation
The Overton County School System has cleared the Livingston Academy Boys Basketball to play its first game of the season Tuesday night after the conclusion of an hazing investigation. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the decision comes after the completion of both a local DA investigation and the federal Title IX investigation. […]
Overton Schools Designated As “In Need Of Improvement”
Overton County Schools designated as “In Need of Improvement” from the Tennessee Department of Education, after an analysis of last year’s testing data. A school district receives the designation if its overall score falls in the bottom five percent of all districts. Eight school districts across the state received the designation. In a statement, Overton […]
