PCSS Surveying Summer Learning Interest
Surveys for Putnam County students are going out this week to gauge interest for summer learning opportunities. The surveys are for two, four-week learning camps that begins June 1st for K-8 students. Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said the results will be used to determine locations and staffing. “The Putnam County School System team is working […]
Putnam Labor Survey Participation Low For Local Industries
Responses to the every two-year survey of Putnam County industries have been slow in 2021. Only three of 71 industries participating in the wage and benefits survey have completed it. Stephen Crook is Vice President of Economic Development for The Highlands Economic Partnership. Crook said industries giving their answers might help them answer their own […]
Cookeville Survey For 10-Year Recreation Master Plan
Cookeville is asking residents to take a survey about what they want to see for a 10-year recreation master plan. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the community is the best source for what the city is missing and can improve on. Woods said planning without reaching out is not the way to use city […]
PCSS Seeking Communication Feedback From Parents
Putnam County parents have until Friday to make their voices heard through the school system’s Family Engagement Survey. The questionnaire focuses on the means of communication. Family Engagement Coordinator Jackie Reynolds said the school system uses the feedback to better the partnership between educators and families. “The survey not only let’s us know what the […]
Jackson County Asking Residents For Parks And Rec Input
Jackson County is asking the community to give its input on what they want to see to improve parks and recreation. Mayor Randy Heady said he put the survey up on his Facebook today and over 90 people responded within two hours. Heady said they’ve even added questions today to get a better snapshot of what […]
White County Phone Survey For CDBG Grant
White County will be surveying residents by phone as part of its grant application for two fire trucks. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said traditionally they would survey in-person for this roughly $500,000 grant. Robinson said residents will remain anonymous and their income will be the most invasive question asked. “That will help with fire […]
Survey Shows Most Needs Met For Putnam Students
Surveys conducted by the Putnam County Schools System during the first weeks of school show that most students are having their basic and emotional needs met. The survey’s goal was to gauge student emotional health after the March tornado and COVID. Student Services Supervisor Melaine Bussell said a number students still showed the needs for […]
