Putnam Schools Upgrade Jere Whitson Security System
Putnam County Schools utilizing a $33,000 state grant to modernize security at Jere Whitson Elementary School with a new server and five high-resolution cameras. Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the district safety committee identified the school as a priority for the upgrade because the existing equipment had reached the end of its functional life. Sloan […]
Pine Haven Security Upgrades Entering Final Phases
Fentress County Schools entering the final phase of a multi-year infrastructure project to replace the doors at Pine Haven School to improve campus safety and energy efficiency. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the project will cost approximately $200,000. Hall said the project began several years ago using ESSER funds. Hall said the […]
Jackson County Schools Could Start Security Project Before July
Jackson County Schools could start on their entrance security upgrades before June 30. School Director Kristy Brown said they have consulted with an engineer and there’s a meeting scheduled for January. Brown said these would put double entrances in place, avoiding people being able to go directly into schools. “We’re going to start working towards […]
Bailey Wants To Keep School Security In Focus
During the pandemic, school and state officials have focused on student health safety. What about school security? State Senator Paul Bailey said school security has not been forgotten. “The focus is always on student safety from the Department of Education, and of course from the Department of Safety,” Bailey said. “The efforts are ongoing to […]
