Park View Alums Can Take One Last Look Friday
Park View School’s spring carnival will be even more special Friday night, as the school celebrates its history, inviting alumni back for one last look at the facility. “It’s a very cherished memory for many people in this community. And so we wanted to make it a special night and offer it up one last […]
Putnam Commission Votes Against Additional Park View School Bond
Debt load, economic uncertainties and the real need cited as reasons Putnam County Commissioners voted against the bond to build the upper grade wing of Park View School. A 12 to 12 vote Tuesday night means the $16.5 million bond proposal failed to reach a majority. Commissioner David Andrews voted against funding the project. He […]
Putnam BOE Request Would Fund The Remainder Of Park View School
The Putnam County School Board’s request for an additional $16 million dollars would totally complete the Park View School project. Director of Schools Corby King said the money would build the upper grade wing of the school as well as athletic fields and an auditorium. King said the school board is requesting the funding now […]
Putnam Commission Approves Special Called Meeting To Consider Park View School Funding
The Putnam County Commission will hold a special called meeting sometime in December to consider funding the 5-8th grade wing of the new Park View School. During a Fiscal Review Committee meeting Monday night, Director of Schools Corby King presented a quote that would require an additional $16.5 million. Commission Chair Ben Rodgers said the […]
Porter: New Commission Will Face Decision On When To Move Forward With Park View
With their first meeting days away, Putnam County Commissioners already have a large task at hand: how to move forward with the Park View School. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the commission has several options to consider over the next couple of months. “Does the commission want to do something now and issue more […]
New Commissioners Want To Further Discuss Issues Around Park View School
Nine new Putnam County Commissioners will face a big decision out of the gates: what to do about the Park View School Project. The school board has indicated that an additional $15 million will be needed to construct the upper grade wing. Elected Commissioner Terry Randolph said the county needs the additional classrooms, but when […]
Commissioners’ Questioning Park View Increased Costs
$15 million. That is the dollar amount it would take to build the upper grade wing of the new Park View School. Director of Schools Corby King addressed the full Putnam County Commission Monday night after Commissioner Dale Moss requested a firm number for the project in a work session last week. Commissioner Cathy Reel […]
Putnam BOE Approves Bid For Park View K-4
The Putnam County School Board voted 5-1 Wednesday night to accept a bid to construct Park View School without the 5-8 wing. The cut was made in order to fit within the $44.6 million bond funding the project. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said the K-4 school will cost $45.5 million. “It is still something […]
King: New K-8 School Cannot Move Forward Under Current Bond
In a report to the Putnam County Commission Monday night, Director of Schools Corby King said the system’s new K-8 school cannot move forward under the current bond. The county commission approved a $44.7 million bond to fund the project last year. King said the project cost is now estimated at about $61 million. “We […]
Putnam Schools Exploring Centralized Cookeville Pre-K As Option For Old Park View Building
With the new Park View School project underway, the Putnam County School Board is exploring what to do with the old building. Board Chair Lynn McHenry said that one potential option could be using it as a location for Cookeville Pre-K students. “It’s a good central area and the parents could drop off there for […]
