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 […]
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 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 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 Providing Access To New Math Tool For Students
Overton County schools are introducing teachers, parents, and students to a new online learning tool, Waggle Math. School System Math Instructions Coach DeAnna Savage said the program will provide students with new learning opportunities. Savage said that Waggle Math provides personalized assessments for students to track their progress. Savage said the program also works to […]
Overton Schools Working Through New Visitor Management System Implementation
Despite minor hiccups, Overton County School System is seeing success in implementing its new visitor management software. IT Supervisor Brent Thrasher said the program was made possible through a Safe Schools grant and was purchased at the end of last school year. He said they spent all summer establishing the hardware and other technology as […]
Overton Schools Continuing Warranty Agreement For Controls System
Overton County School System will continue on with its maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls Planned Service. School Board Chair Mike Hayes said they originally weren’t sure if they would want to continue this year. He said after discussing with Maintenance Supervisor Steve Mosley, it was a better idea to maintain it. “That agreement that we […]
Overton Schools Maintenance Saves $ On Rickman Elementary Stair Fixes
Overton County Schools’ maintenance department set to save the system money on repairs to a Rickman Elementary staircase. Supervisor Steve Mosley said it was brought to his attention that a staircase on the rear gym entrance was coming away from the building. He said after bringing in an engineer, it was determined that the staircase […]
39 Percent Of Overton 3rd Graders Deemed ELA Proficient Based On TCAP
Just 39 percent of Overton 3rd graders were deemed proficient in English Language Arts via recent preliminary TCAP scores released Monday Secondary Supervisor and District Testing Coordinator Kim Dillon said scores increased by about five percent last year. She said with the 3rd-grade retention law in place, the system has already retested those who fell […]
OCSD To Implement To Visitor Management System At All Schools
Overton County School System looking to implement a new visitor management system at all schools in the district. Technology Supervisor Brent Thrasher said this comes as the latest purchase through the school system’s Safe Schools Grant. He said the system will screen visitors as they enter the school by scanning a photo I.D. using a […]
