Putnam Questions Timeline For Early Learning Center
Putnam County School Officials questioned the completion timeline for the new Early Learning Center renovations during a school board meeting on Thursday. ESG Representative John Waddell told the board that the project is still on track. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Supervisor John Magura said he is not fully satisfied with the progress ESG […]
Putnam Approves Cost Share For New Safety Position
The Putnam County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding and cost share for the county’s new Assistant Director of Education Safety. The position will focus on emergency operations and school safety for schools and Tennessee Tech. Director of Schools Corby King said the position is a great opportunity for the school system. “Instead of […]
Putnam Schools Approve Director Contract Extension
The Putnam County School Board approved a one-year contract extension for Director of Schools Corby King Thursday night. King’s contract will now carry through July, 2028 with a salary of $160,000. School Board Chairman Lynn McHenry said the salary increase is for a multitude of reasons. “Obviously, the great achievements that we’ve had and the […]
Schools Installing Entrance Film At Park View & Cookeville High
The Putnam County School Board will install security film at Park View Elementary and Cookeville High School. Security film is an adhesive that is placed on glass to make it more resistant to breaking. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said a new state law requires new school buildings to have security film. Martin […]
Putnam Introduces New Student Advisory Committees
The Putnam County School Board introduced a new Student Advisory Committee Thursday night to get student feedback about agenda items and school concerns. Each high school has formed a committee, and will appear on a rotation before the board every month. School Board Chairman Lynn McHenry said the student committee gives the board a student […]
Putnam Purchasing Metal Detectors For Student Safety
The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of three metal detectors Thursday night for an estimated $54,600. Deputy Director Tim Martin said metal detectors have been something the school system has looked at for some time, but believed they were not feasible due to how long it might take to get kids into schools. […]
Cookeville Student Managing New Independence House
A student project manager is overseeing construction of a new Independence House on the Cookeville campus. Cookeville High School Student Vicky Hammons told the School Board Thursday night she is in charge of purchasing materials and supervising the project. Hammons said the Independence House is designed to help people with special needs transition to adulthood. […]
Upperman Middle Seeks STEM Lab, Student Career Exploration
Upperman Middle School wants to add a STEM Lab for career exploration, pending School Board approval. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said new Upperman Principal Amber Campbell came from recent STEM Lab recipient Algood Middle. Vester said Campbell wanted Upperman students to have the same opportunity. “We’ve seen great success with student engagement in […]
Putnam Schools Phone Policy A Success In First Week
Rave reviews across the district on the new Putnam County Schools mobile device policy during the first full school week. Director of Schools Corby King said he visited schools across the district all week. He said the results of removing cell phones from the school day have been overly positive. King said both principals and […]
December Will Be Tight To Finish Early Learning Center
Construction to remodel the Putnam County Early Learning Center continues, but delays have put the December completion date in question. Project Manager John Waddle said project approval from the Fire Marshall took longer than expected. Waddle said he has been working with other contractors to speed up the process, but he said a lot needs […]
