This Week: White County Fire Merger; Cumberland Discusses Hiring
White County Commissioners will vote Monday night on the proposed merger of the Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Departments. The two departments asked for the move as a way to increase efficiency. Commissioners will also discuss plans to establish new speed limits on Blue Springs Road, and Duck Pond Road. The meeting begins Monday […]
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 School Board Prioritizes Employee Pay, Building Projects In FY24 Budget Process
Overton County School Board hoping to address some of its building project needs in the coming fiscal year budget. The board approved the first draft of its budget Tuesday night. School Board Chair Mike Hayes said the list of building projects was compiled after touring the schools to see wants and needs at each building. […]
Overton BOE Working On Recommendation For New Teacher Pay Scale
The Overton County School Board will continue work on teacher pay scales as members prepare for work sessions addressing the matter. Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the district ranks among the lowest salaries in the region. “I would like for us to move Overton County into the realm of something that we […]
Overton BOE To Review Emergency Closure Effects On Sport Events
Overton County School Board Member Mike Hayes wants to review the district’s policy for emergency school closures. Hayes said school policy currently says if the system closes for inclement weather or other reasons, all extracurricular activities would be cancelled. But, Hayes said the high school principal makes the decision for TSSAA events. “Some were kind […]
Overton BOE Discusses Pay Increase For Teachers And Other Staff
The Overton County School Board discussed the possibility of increasing teacher pay rates during its Thursday work session. Vice Chairman Mike Gilpatrick said the school system is falling behind and needs to stay competitive with surrounding counties. “We are in the five lowest in Tennessee,” Gilpatrick said. ‘We can’t retain good teachers if we are […]
Overton Co. BOE Plans To Boost Facility Upgrades And Special Ed Services
The Overton County School Board has a new strategic plan for the next five years of the school system. Board of Education Chair Jarman Hicks said the outlook of goals and action steps was made in collaboration with members of the board and school leaders. “Our building and facility maintenance that is a major need,” […]
Overton BOE Laying Ground Work Before Opening School Director Applications
The Overton County School Board wants to solidify its five-year strategic plan before opening applications for the director of schools position. That is according to Board Chair Jarman Hicks. With a June 2022 deadline to permanently fill the position, Hicks said there is no rush. “Everything that is going on in our schools right now […]
Healthcare Workers Recognized By Overton School Board
Overton County School Board recognized school nurses and the county health department for their efforts throughout the pandemic. During Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, each healthcare worker received a rose as a token of appreciation. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said regular instruction would not be possible without their help. “You all were such […]
OCEA Supports School Board’s Decision On Leadership Change
The Overton County Education Association supports the school board’s decision to remove Dr. Mark Winningham as director of schools. The Tennessee Education Association affiliate organization is an advocate for teachers and students. President Jennifer Eilender said the organization does not have concerns about the leadership change. “We have great faith in the board to make […]
