Putnam Schools Changing First Grade Report Card Format
The Putnam County School System is adopting a standard-based format for first grade report cards, a change from the traditional number grade format. Elementary Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said first grade report cards will look more like kindergarten report cards. Wood said the new report cards have more specific information about skill mastery that is […]
Putnam School Board Approves Budget Draft, Closes Gap
The Putnam County School Board’s final budget approved with the final gap between expenses and recvenues at some $1.7 million. Director of Schools Corby King said the county’s change to the sales tax funding should produce some $2.2 million in additional revenue. King said the district will also cut costs on new science textbooks. “Rather […]
Putnam Schools Approve New Calendar, 2 Week Fall Break
School will start a little earlier across the Putnam County Schools, with a new three-year calendar cycle approved. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said a committee of people from around the district assembled three calendar options based on parent and staff feedback. One goal for the school system, putting teacher development days back into the calendar. […]
Putnam Approved Cell Policy, Decides On Cheaper Case
The Putnam County School Board passed a new cell phone policy and will use a special plastic case to house phones during the day. The NuGerm case is a clear, plastic case with a magnetic lock in which students will keep their phones throughout the school day. Associate Director of Schools Tim Martin said the […]
Avery Trace Auditorium Lighting Bid Rejected
Putnam County Schools have rejected bids for the Avery Trace Middle School lighting project, after the low bid came in over budget. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said the project consisted of replacing the auditorium’s lights and electrical wiring for the lighting. Martin said the school board has budgeted $300,000 for the project, but the […]
CRMC Trainers To Serve Putnam Schools Again In New Year
Cookeville Regional officials will once again provide athletic trainer services to the three Putnam County Schools at no cost. The agreement between Putnam County Schools and CRMC expires at the end of next school year. Cookeville Regional Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said CRMC will evaluate the contract closer to the renewal date to […]
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 Teacher Wants To Begin Restoring Childhood
A local teacher launching a major initiative to get children off devices and back into life. Avery Trace Middle School Teacher Ryan Dalton calls it Restoring Childhood. He said the idea was inspired by the book ‘Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt and the mental health issues correlated with excessive screen time. Dalton said he read […]
Putnam Schools Summer Cleaning A Huge Undertaking
Summer cleaning is underway in Putnam County Schools, with a lot of work to get done in a short amount of time. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said shortened summers paired with summer programs in some buildings make getting the list completed challenging. Martin said waxing the floors is a top priority. “To be […]
Putnam Schools Building House For Independence Program
The Putnam County School System will expand its Independence Program for graduates with disabilities by building a training home. The home will be built by Cookeville High School students and will be located on the Cookeville High School campus. Students will learn basic life skills. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said special needs […]
