Putnam County Schools Upgrades Locks At Algood Middle
Algood Middle School will receive a comprehensive security upgrade to its classroom doors using funds from a safety and security grant, following approval from the Putnam County Education Board. Construction and Facilities Supervisor John Magura said the project involves replacing the locks on the interior doors of the middle school. Magura said, currently, interior doors […]
Putnam Schools Improving Security At Two Schools
The Putnam County School System is improving building security with new vestibules at two schools. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said $153,000 of Safe Schools Grant funding will improve entrances at Avery Trace and Algood Middle Schools. Martin said a new school would typically have secure vestibules, where people can be seen before being […]
Security Upgrades Coming To Jackson Co. School Entrances
Jackson County Schools will be improving security at each of its schools by constructing new secure entrances. The project will be partially funded from a reoccurring state safety grant. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the upgrades will come in phases due to limited funds. “We want to secure the front entrances of our schools,” […]
Security Upgrades For 6 Overton Schools
The Overton County School System hopes to complete security upgrades for six schools by the beginning of the fall semester. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the security upgrades will funnel visitors to the main office through a second set of doors. Right now, visitors who enter the building have access to the main hall. […]
