Overton Focusing Maintenance In New Strategic Plan
The Overton County School Board approved a new five-year strategic plan Tuesday night, which includes a focus on addressing future building maintenance. School Board Member Ben Danner said in the past, the school system had not been looking into the future when it comes to maintenance of school buildings. Danner said the building program inside […]
Overton Board Working Strategic Plan During Retreat
The Overton County School Board will work together to form a five-year strategic plan during a retreat Tuesday. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said forming a strategic plan serves as the starting point for the school board to set expectations for the system. Dillon said she wants to make improvements across the board. “There’s always […]
New TSSAA Transfer Rules Have Not Impacted UC Schools
New TSSAA transfer rules allowing student-athletes to have immediate eligibility have had little impact on local schools in the first few months. Upperman Athletic Director Jimmy Maynard said only three or four new athletes have transferred in so far. Maynard said the jury is still out on whether or not the change is positive. “It […]
Overton Schools Need Teachers For After School Programs
Overton County Schools need teachers to help with the after-school programs at several different schools throughout the county. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the school system has dealt with the issue for the last few years. Dillon said with the state raising teacher salaries, the financial incentive to teach after school has […]
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 School Board To Review Strategic Plan At Retreat
The Overton County School Board is planning to review and potentially overhaul the district’s strategic plan at its fall retreat. Director of Schools Kim Dillon asked the board Tuesday night if they should continue on the current plan, which was last revised in 2023, or create a new one. Board Member Mike Hayes said the […]
Overton Schools Encourage Families To Complete Survey
The Overton County School System encouraging every district family to fill out this year’s household survey to gauge the district’s financial standing, Federal Programs Director Lesley Riddle said the program is used to determine the amount of federal Title I funding the schools are eligible for. Riddle said the survey gauges the district’s poverty rate. […]
Dillon Named Overton Director Of Schools
The Overton County School Board appointed interim Director of Schools Kim Dillon to take on the full time position during its Tuesday meeting. Dillon has spent 24 years in the Overton County School System as a teacher at Livingston Middle School and the Principal at Hilham Elementary. She spent the last last four years in […]
Overton School Board Holds Director Of Schools Interviews
Three candidates for Overton County’s Director of Schools position discussed their plans for improving school safety and retaining staff during Tuesday night’s interviews with the School Board. Overton County Interim Director of Schools and Curriculum Director Kim Dillon has been with the system for over 20 years. Dillon said she brings a team-player leadership style. […]
