Cookeville Museum To Preserve Old Park View Sign
Putnam County will preserve the old Park View Elementary sandstone sign, by donating the sign to the Cookeville History Museum. Putnam County Archivist Glenn Jones said Park View first got the sign in 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. Jones said the old Park View School opened in 1952 and was a staple of […]
Cravens: Schools, Commissioners Understand Fiscal Issues
Putnam County School Board Chair Kim Cravens said she believes the school board and county commissioners are on the same page about upcoming educational needs in the county. The two bodies discussed both the upcoming fiscal year budget during a meeting last week and more long-term issues. Cravens said the meeting helped create a mutual […]
School Board Takes First Step On Park View Plan
The Putnam County School Board will begin narrowing the scope of a proposed remodel at Park View School as well as the purpose for the soon-to-be vacant school. The system entered into a performance-based contract with ESG of Johnson City to begin exploring the renovations and the price tag for the work. School Board Member […]
New Park View Facility Brick Issues Resolved, Work Continues
The brick needed for the new Park View School has been located, meaning the project will not be delayed. The Putnam County School Board unanimously rejected the brick delivered in September due to color and quality concerns. Upland Design Group’s Kim Chamberlin said that brick work will continue with new brick that is on site. […]
New Park View Facility Dealing With Brick Issue; School Board Faces Vote
Another brick in the wall, or actually another poorly colored brick in the wall. Putnam County School officials singing the blues after the first layer of bricks in place at the new Park View facility. Director of Schools Corby King said the colors do not match brick to brick, and are far away from the […]
Putnam School Board Approves Roof Replacement At Old Park View Building
Putnam County School Board taking the next step to upgrade the old Park View School building through roof replacement. Director of Schools Corby King said the district knows there is a need to repurpose the building for different use. He said in order to be able to use the building, the roof will have to […]
Putnam School Board Members Say Commission Missed An Opportunity
A missed opportunity. That is how two Putnam County School Board members described the county commission’s decision Tuesday night. A new school bond to build the upper grade wing of the new Park View School failed in a 12 to 12 vote. School Board Chair Kim Cravens said doubling the schools capacity for $16.5 million […]
Work Progressing At New Park View School
Work on the new Park View School is progressing. Upland Design Architect Kim Chamberlin said the structure is beginning to look like an actual building. “So we’re very pleased that that work’s been progressing,” Chamberlain said. “They will be starting the subsurface work toward the end of the month, so that work is progressing as […]
Retrofitting Old Park View Into Cookeville PreK Deemed Feasible
A recently-completed study found retrofitting the current Park View School to become a Cookeville PreK Center would be feasible. The project would free up an estimated 22 classroom spaces around other Cookeville campuses. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the estimated cost could be just under $8 million. “The bottom line is it […]
Porter: Tax Increase For New School Could Not Happen Until Next Year
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said county commissioners could decide to issue a bond for the $15 million to build the upper grade wing of Park View School. But the money would have to come out of the county’s general fund in the short term. Porter said the county cannot raise taxes inside a new […]
