Asbestos Found In Old Park View Floors, Pre-K Delayed
Another delay at the old Park View School means the Putnam County School System will not move any Pre-K classrooms into that facility until next school year. Changes by the Fire Marshal caused delays earlier this month. Director Of Schools Corby King said crews recently found a bigger problem. “As they were demoing the floor […]
Putnam Sees Successful First School Day
Putnam County Schools first full day concluded and the district is off to a strong start. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said an estimated 12,000 students attended school Monday. He said buses picked up and dropped off students without issue. Pearson said the only real issue was the traffic caused by different construction projects […]
Putnam Approves Payments For Park View
The Putnam Board of Education voted to pay the final construction and architect fees for the Park View School building Thursday. Upland Design Group Architect Kim Chamberlin said the building is not totally finished, but the project should be completely done within the next two months. Chamberlin said the construction company will sow grass seed […]
Park View Students Get Their First View
Park View students got the first view of the new facility Thursday night as the school celebrated back to school at an open house. Third-Grader Chloe Draughm (Said Drom) said she has a good feeling about the new building. “Very fun, it’s going to be fun,” Draughm said. Fourth-Grader Kylie Stanton and several other students […]
Move-In Underway For New Park View School
Move-in has begun at the new Park View School with staff transferring operations to the new facility on Lee Seminary Road, south of I-40. Principal Melody Presley said they are getting new furniture with the new building so they are primarily focused on moving the supplies and basic necessities that each grade level leads. Presley […]
New Park View Interior 99 Percent Complete
With just over a month until school starts, the interior of the new Park View School is 99 percent complete. Upland Design Group Consultant Kim Chamberlin told the Putnam County School Board Thursday night that furniture came in on time and without a hitch. He said much of it was even moved into classrooms more […]
New Park View Elementary Project On Target
Construction on the new Park View School stands 93 percent complete with outdoor grading and paving the only remaining concerns. Upland Design Group Consultant Kim Chamberlin said he walked the classroom wing with a punch list and determined it to be in good shape. He said he plans to do the same for the rest […]
Youth Employment Program Involves Putnam Students
Tennessee’s Youth Employment Program signed 13 Putnam County students to a summer agreement at a ceremony Friday. The program is designed for Tennessee youth to gain employment experience. These students will help in the transition to the new Park View School facility. Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner Dewayne Scott said the program gives students the […]
Bond Approved, Next Steps Ahead In Pre-K Center
The approval of a bond for the old Park View School will expedite the planning for the proposed pre-K center. The center would house pre-K students from all the schools in both Cookeville and Algood, freeing up classroom space that can be used to handle several years of growth. Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby […]
New Park View Interior Set For June Completion
The contractor in charge of the new Park View School project told the Putnam County School Board Thursday night there is no danger of the school not being ready for the fall. American Constructors Vice President Joe Braden said furniture is slated to be delivered and moved in on June 22. He said the elementary […]
