Livingston Police Helping With Bus Safety
The Livingston Police Department will escort school buses to ensure the safety of students getting off the bus to start the school year. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the last thing anyone wants is a child getting hit by a vehicle. Smith said the department is working with the school to ensure the safety […]
Livingston Budgets Funds To Help Cover SROs For 2023-2024 School Year
Livingston Aldermen approved budgeting some $107,750 to help schools inside the city limits to pay for school resource officers The budgeted amount is for the next school year. Mayor Curtis Hayes said SROs are currently funded through a state grant, which is in its last year. “So next year we won’t even get any money […]
Overton Schools Accepting Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
Overton County School System is accepting applications for reduced or free lunches for students. Food Services Director Debie Taylor said school meals remain free for all students due to COVID relief. However, the lunch forms give the school valuable information for grant applications. “If parents do not fill these applications out, then federal and state […]
Overton Co. Schools Seeking Community Input On ESSER Funding
The Overton County School System is asking for community feedback on how to potentially spend federal COVID funding. Federal Programs Director Teresa Johnson said the results will be compared to the districts goals to create an improvement plan. “There is a requirement within the ESSER 3.0 where we as a school district have to have […]
Overton And Jackson Co. Schools Working On Makeup Days
The Overton County School System exceeded its allotted 13 weather days with Monday’s missed day. The system now plans to add two days to the end of the school year. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said while the dates are not official, they will likely take place on May 27th and May 28th. “I’ll […]
Overton Schools Lighting Ownership Being Explored
The Overton County School System is working with UCEMC for consistent ownership of exterior school lighting. Ownership of Livingston Academy’s parking lot lighting is split between the school and UCEMC. Chairman Jarman Hicks said this has created some inconsistencies when it comes to maintenance. “Anytime the school system has issues with the lighting Upper Cumberland […]
Mental Health Liaison Coming To Overton Co. Schools
The Overton County School System will have a new mental health liaison after this spring break. This comes from an expansion of the state’s Behavioral Health Liaison program last year. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the position will work hand in hand with students and staff for any counseling needs. “They’ll help our […]
Overton Schools ESSER Spending Plan Approved
The Overton County School System will be using a large portion of its COVID relief funds for HVAC replacements. The School Board approved the budget and spending plan for the $2.7 million in ESSER, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, Funds Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said systems in the greatest need will […]
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 Co. Schools Reviewing LA Bleacher Replacement Price
The Overton County School System will bring in its architect to address the aging Livingston Academy football stadium bleachers. Building Committee Chairman Mike Hayes said the seats are not condemnable, but the risk of an accident happening is present. “I think the last time they came up they sent one of the structural engineers over […]
