UC Schools Seeing Improvements With Third Grade Reading Law
Two years after some parents got a May surprise from the state’s third-grade reading law, local school systems are seeing benefits from the focus on reading. The Third Grade Reading Law requires third-grade students who score below proficiency levels on English Language Arts be held back or complete additional classwork. Jackson County Director of Schools […]
Overton Schools Relaunching Virtual Program
Overton County Schools will be starting a new virtual program to try and accommodate home-school students throughout the county. Supervisor Brent Thrasher said Overton Schools has had a virtual program in the past. But the state began regulating the programs more closely after COVID. The school system decided at that point to step away. “We […]
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 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 […]
Overton SROs Get Total Remote Camera Access
Overton County Schools have granted all SROs remote access to cameras throughout the school district.
Overton Schools Add Two School Makeup Days
The Overton County School Board has added two additional makeup days to this year’s calendar as the school system has run out of weather days and virtual days. The dates for the makeup days are April 21 and May 22. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the makeup days would only be used should the […]
Overton Schools Outstanding Lunch Debt Due Sunday
Overton County students with outstanding school lunch debt must get it paid by Sunday. School Nutrition Supervisor Debie Taylor said students who did not fill out an application for free meals, add money to their account, or pay as they ate may still have outstanding charges. She said there is still some debt yet to […]
Overton Schools Adding Behavioral Specialist
Overton County Schools adding a behavioral specialist to give extra attention to the challenge of student behavior during the coming school year. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said Taylor Howle will come on board to be a resource for teachers who are not used to dealing with increased behavioral issues. He said Howle will travel […]
Overton Board Dealing With Higher Insurance Costs
The Overton County School Board passed its budget on first reading Tuesday with more discussion on teacher raises yet to come. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said one of the biggest challenges the board has faced is budgeting extra money for rising insurance rates. He said the board hopes to give teachers considerable raises while […]
Overton Commissioners Hear Budget Proposal
Overton County Commissioners got a look Monday night at County Executive Steven Barlow’s proposed budget which includes a 70-cent property tax increase. County Commissioners will meet Tuesday night to begin their deliberations. The proposed budget sets property taxes at some $2.67. Barlow said keeping up with soaring prices is challenging when taxes have not been […]
