School Age Care Program Increasing Tuition Rates
A tuition increase going into place for Putnam County’s School Age Care program, due to inflation and staff raises. Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said the cost of many different items they use on a daily basis has increased over the last several years. Hamilton said she hopes the additional income will also allow them to […]
Putnam Schools Closed For The Week, Chance For Parents To Prepare
Putnam County Schools will be closed for the rest of the week due to unsafe road conditions and temperatures forecasted to fall even further. Director of News and Public Relations Buddy Pearson said the decision ultimately came down to student safety. Pearson said Director of Schools Corby King and his team took many different voices […]
Putnam Schools Seeking School Age Care Program Workers
Putnam County Schools seeking employees for the School Age Care program. Capshaw Site Director Ashlee Vaughn said the program offers child care and activities both before and after school. She said it provides a fun, safe place for children to go while parents work. “It is a very rewarding job, you come in and you […]
Putnam Schools Providing Bonuses For School Age Care Workers
Putnam County Schools have funded retention bonuses to help maintain staffing among school age care workers. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said a $500 incentive will be distributed at the end of February based on number of days worked. “We are having a lot of trouble with retaining our hourly workers, and so that is […]
Putnam School System Looking For Summer Activity Instructors
The Putnam County School System is looking for SAC Activity Instructor candidates to help with kids during the summer. School Age Care Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said many kids need this care while their parents work during school vacation. Hamilton said that candidates will oversee crafts, games and more over each week of the summer. […]
Putnam Offering Summer Childcare
Putnam County Schools is offering childcare over summer break through its School Age Care Program. SAC Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said enrollment is limited this summer because of COVID-19. “We’ll be limiting our group numbers,” Hamilton said. “We’ll have a maximum of nine students per group with one caregiver, and we’ll have the same groups […]
