Educators Committee Advocating For Teacher Interests
A new memorandum of understanding now in place between the Putnam County Schools and its teachers. The Collaborative Conferencing Committee is composed of 14 members, including both administrators and educators. Committee Chair Angie Knight said the group’s primary goal is to help strengthen the school system by addressing key issues while also advocating for the […]
System Repairing Lights At Cornerstone Baseball Field
The Putnam County School Board has awarded a bid to repair the field lights at the Cornerstone Elementary Baseball Field. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the school has had issues turning the lights on. Martin said after further investigation, the school system determined that the lights needed new wiring. “We got some electricians […]
Putnam Schools Adopt Changes To 26-27 Early Registration
The Putnam County School Board has adopted a few changes to the early registration process for the 2026-2027 school year as the period opens next week. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the intent-to-return form will only need to be completed if a student is requesting to change schools or if parents need to update contact […]
Putnam Schools Getting Bids, To Consider Window Film
The Putnam County School Board has approved moving forward a bid request for protective window film on all school buildings across the district. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said protective window film is a safety measure that the school system has been eyeing for quite some time. Martin said the state has […]
Avery Trace Using TVA Grant To Improve Student Experience
Avery Trace Middle School is using an estimated $10,000 grant from TVA to lower energy costs and enhance the overall experience for students. Avery Trace STEM Teacher Billie Jo Crabtree said the school forms an energy team to find ways to save energy and improve the school. Crabtree said students get to vote on ideas […]
Putnam Awards Low Bid For Cookeville Softball Facility
The Putnam County School Board has awarded an estimated $417,000 bid for the construction of a new softball facility at Cookeville High School. The board rejected the previous round of bids due to the costs far exceeding what the board budgeted. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the project was scaled down to lower […]
Putnam School Supply List Again Aligned By Grade Level
School supply lists for next school year have been approved, and like last year, they will be consistent for each grade level across the Putnam County Schools. The change was initially made before last school year. Putnam Schools Elementary Educational Supervisor Diana Wood said the change made things easier for parents while forcing the district […]
Putnam School Board Members Believe In Revenue Change
Putnam County School Board members favor the proposal to revert school system funding to 50 percent of the sales tax revenue from the current flat rate method. Kim Cravens said the change has been in discussion for years. Cravens said when the county changed to the flat after the 2008 recession, it was a blessing. […]
Putnam School Board Hopeful New Funding Formula Will Allow For More Teacher Raises
Putnam County School Board having to wait on new school funding formula numbers before they can have serious conversations about teacher salaries. School Board Member Lynn McHenry said they all agree that teachers deserve higher salaries to help recruit and retain good employees. He said the difficult part comes from having to balance what they […]
Putnam Schools Approve Plans For New Virtual Learning Facility
The Putnam County Board of Education finalized plans for the new VITAL facility near White Plains Academy Thursday night. Upland Designs Consultant Kim Chamberlain said that the 13,000 square-foot facility was slightly bigger than originally planned for, but that the space will meet the needs of its users. “We’re going to try to be really […]
