Jackson School Board Adopts Student Member Policy
The Jackson County School Board has adopted a new policy allowing a student to join the board when school resumes next month. The addition comes after a legislative directive in this year’s session. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the student member must be a junior or senior in good academic standing. “It’s just one […]
Jackson Schools Phone Policy Unchanged After New Law
No changes to the Jackson County School System’s mobile device policy after the School Board reviewed the policy Thursday night. New Tennessee law prohibits students from using cell phones during instructional time. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said although some districts have decided to adopt a locking phone case with their policies, it was not […]
Airport Emergency Training Coming For White, Putnam
Emergency Management personnel from White and Putnam Counties will be familiarizing themselves with aviation emergency protocols over the coming months. White County EMA Director Matt McBride said protecting aircraft passengers using the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport requires multiple agencies to operate on one accord. He said aviation emergency response requires specialized training beyond what many […]
Sparta Housing Authority Says Treatment Of White, Van Buren Residents Equal
The Sparta Housing Authority released a statement declaring that the organization strictly obeys federal regulations and has additional policies to establish equality for all. The statement comes after some Spencer officials expressed concern last month about how Van Buren County residents are being handled by the authority. Those officials said they saw White County residents […]
CRMC Releases Mandatory COVID Vaccine Policy
Cookeville Regional has adopted a mandatory COVID vaccine policy Friday in response to the new rule coming down from the federal government. According to the policy, mandates will be in place for employees, volunteers, students, contract staff, vendors and medical staff. These employees have a deadline of December 5th. Workers will also have the option […]
CRMC Changes Policy To Allow Visitations For Some COVID Patients
Cookeville Regional changed its visitation policy for some COVID patients Wednesday. The hospital will now allow one visitor a day for two hours but only for patients that have been housed for at least five days. All patients in ICU will be allowed one visitor even if inpatient is less than 5 days. Visitation for […]
Putnam Continues Optional Mask Policy; Officials Monitor Cases
The Putnam County Schools will continue with its mask-optional policy as part of this year’s school opening policy. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said the school system will continue to monitor local COVID numbers. “We have had zero hospitalizations for children under 19, and that plays a large part of the decisions that we make […]
Jackson BOE Approves TSBA Title IX Policy
The Jackson County School System has a new Title IX and sexual harassment policy with two new positions in charge of reports. The Tennessee School Boards Association model policy includes a Title IX Coordinator and a designated Decision Maker. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the two positions will be filled by district employees with […]
