Overton TCAP Scores Trending Up, AP Results A Highlight
Overton County Schools TCAP scores finished similar to last year’s scores, but Interim Director Kim Dillon said she is overall pleased. Dillon said Livingston Academy saw jumps in Algebra scores. Some 63 percent of LA students who took AP exams passed. “Those students acquired a total of 280 college classes, so that’s 280 credits from […]
Overton School Board: Experience Wanted In Next Director
Members of the Overton County School Board want the next director of schools to have experience and a heart for students. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said he would like the next director to have at least three years of administrative experience. Dodson also said it’s important that the next director has a heart for […]
Overton School Board Looking Into Additional Bonuses
The Overton County School Board considering paying bonuses to employees not covered by the state’s voucher bill bonuses for teachers. To be eligible for the $2,000 bonus, employees must spend at least 120 days in the classroom and make contact with students 50 percent of the time. Budget Director Crystal Nelson said the board needs […]
Dillon Appointed Overton Interim Director of Schools
The Overton County School Board appointed Kim Dillon as the Interim Director of Schools during Tuesday night’s meeting. Dillon currently serves as an Instructional Supervisor for grades 7-12 in the Overton County School System. Dillon will begin her new role on July 1. She will serve until a full time director is hired.
Overton Plans Search, Contract For New Director Of Schools
The Overton County School Board began the search for a new Director Of Schools during a special-called meeting Thursday. The search comes after the board failed to approve a two-year contract with Director of Schools Donnie Holman earlier this month. The board agreed to change a contract clause to automatically enter a probation period if […]
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 County Schools Offer Free Meals Over Summer
Overton County Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children in need this summer. Overton School Nutrition Program Director Debie Taylor said some kids in Overton County lack access to meals outside of school. Taylor said the program feeds some 500 kids every day during the summer. “They say 18 and under,” Taylor said. […]
Overton Schools Facing $1 Million Budget Shortfall
The Overton County School Board facing a $1 million shortfall in the next fiscal year budget. School Board Chairman William Abston said school officials have been working hard the last several weeks to find answers. Abston said a declining student enrollment is one of the main contributors to the shortfall. “We’ve lost 40 from last […]
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 […]
