King: Cell Phone Policy Delay To Get Policy Right
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the system has delayed a final decision on a new cell phone policy so that it can get the policy right. School officials told the School Board at a January Work Session they could implement the policy at spring break. But after initial approvals of the policy, […]
Mahan, Nabors Stepping Down As Principals
Putnam County Principals Rhonda Mahan and Tracy Nabors are retiring after 34 years of service each to the school system. Mahan has spent the past four years as principal at Cane Creek Elementary. Nabors has served 12 years at Sycamore Elementary. Both will step down at the end of this month. Director Of Schools Corby […]
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 […]
King Said Statewide, School Leaders Frustrated
Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King said frustration is the most common feeling among school administrators statewide, concerning vouchers and the job being done by educators. King met with directors and superintendents last week. He said the push toward an expanded voucher system for Tennessee students seems to be ignoring the voice of school […]
Putnam County Schools To Move On From Current Janitorial Service
The Putnam County School Board voted Thursday night to send a 60-day contract termination notice to TMA Cleaning Services. Director of Schools Corby King said after extensive discussions with managers and staff, schools are still not being cleaned adequately. The board voted to create a new request for proposals to replace the company in March. […]
Systems Have New Tool In Dealing With Weather, Sickness Absences
When snow or ice strike this winter, local school systems have a new tool, implementing virtual days in place of snow days. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the state put the new policy in place last year. King said the virtual days are helpful because they can be used for a single […]
King Concerned About School Letter Grade Criteria Revealed
The state has revealed the criteria it will use to assign schools letter grades, but Putnam County’s Director of Schools said the reveal came with more concerns. The state will grade schools annually based on four separate indicators: overall success rate for achievement, overall growth, growth for the lowest-performing 25 percent of students and a […]
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. […]
Permanent Cookeville High Principal To Be Selected In Spring
A new principal for Cookeville High School will be selected this spring. Max Petett resigned last month citing health and family issues. The system named Karen Trentham as interim principal for the remainder of the school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said Trentham has expressed interest in taking the job permanently. “Where […]
