Overton County School Board

Overton Schools Boost Pay To Ensure Substitute Coverage

The Overton County School Board discussed Tuesday night plans to increase substitute teacher pay for the upcoming school year. The move will help the system remain competitive with neighboring districts and ensure consistent classroom coverage.Board member William Abston said the district previously struggled with no-call, no-shows when neighboring Putnam County offered higher rates. “It came […]

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 Plans Search, Contract For New Director Of Schools

The Overton County School Board began the search for a new Director Of Schools during a special-called meeting Thursday. The search comes after the board failed to approve a two-year contract with Director of Schools Donnie Holman earlier this month. The board agreed to change a contract clause to automatically enter a probation period if […]

Overton Schools Director Offered Two Year Contract

The Overton County School Board approved a new two-year contract for Director Of Schools Donnie Holman during a Tuesday night work session. The contract will be voted on next month. Board Chairman William Abston said the board added a survey of school system administrators to Holman’s evaluation. “There was an increase in the salary,” Abston […]

School Board Tables Director Contract Over Deal Length

The Overton County School Board tabled the decision to extend the contract for Director of Schools Donnie Holman. The contract included a four-year contract extension with an increase in compensation to $108,000. School Board Member Mitch Stonecipher said he was not comfortable with a four-year extension. “We’ve had some major hiccups over the last twelve […]

Overton Board Hears Upgrade Needs For Softball Facilities

The Overton County School Board will consider improvements to the Livingston Academy Softball facilities after multiple issues noted by the school’s coach. Volunteer Coach Bubba Reams said that the Livingston Academy Softball program does not have adequate facilities when compared to other surrounding programs. Reams mentioned that the current facilities are shared by the baseball […]

Overton Board Takes First Look At Contract Renewal

Overton County School Board reviewing a proposed contract renewal for Director of Schools Donnie Holman. School Board Chair William Abston said the proposal similar to the current contract with only one noticeable change, raising compensation to $108,000. “The $108,000 come from the amount that he is currently making and it would be every raise that […]

Overton Schools Approve Teacher Bonuses

The Overton County School Board Tuesday night approved $2,000 teacher bonuses that are part of the state’s new Freedom Education Act. School Board Member Mitch Stonecipher said he is glad the teachers will get the bonuses they deserve. However, Stonecipher also voiced his displeasure about the school board having to pass a resolution for the […]