Stones And Logs Shape Early Learning Academy Playground
Putnam County Schools swapping traditional chutes and ladders with stones and logs to provide pre-K students with a unique outdoor environment. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district is opening bids for the project at the new Early Learning Academy. Martin said the construction package includes a basic design with several additional […]
Putnam Schools Upgrades Cookeville High Trash Compactor
Putnam County Schools investing $48,000 to replace the aging trash compactor at Cookeville High School to streamline waste management. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the current equipment has reached the end of its functional life after years of frequent repairs. Martin said the school system received professional advice that the unit can […]
Schools Officials Prepare For Threats; Tuesday Disruptive
A total of eight threats phoned into schools across Putnam County Tuesday, including seven in the county system, taking resources and time to address. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district treats every threat with serious concern even when officials suspect the reports are phony from the beginning. Martin said the fake […]
Schools Renew Cleaning Contract, Happy With Provider
Putnam County Schools renewed a nearly $4 million custodial services contract with ABM Custodial Services that includes monetary penalties for missed shifts and service delays. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district must rebid any contract every five years but can renew the agreement in the intervening years. The school system previously […]
System Repairing Lights At Cornerstone Baseball Field
The Putnam County School Board has awarded a bid to repair the field lights at the Cornerstone Elementary Baseball Field. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the school has had issues turning the lights on. Martin said after further investigation, the school system determined that the lights needed new wiring. “We got some electricians […]
Positive Feedback From Metal Detector Testing At Monterey
Putnam County School Officials have completed initial testing of metal detectors at Monterey High School as part of a system-wide evaluation. The school system purchased detectors to see how students would respond and how they logistically might work. Monterey was the first test. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said things went smoothly after a […]
Putnam Rebidding Cookeville Softball Hitting Facility
Putnam County Schools has once again elected to rebid the softball hitting facility project at Cookeville High School. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the school board has been trying to pursue the project for a couple of years. Martin said in previous attempts to bid out the project, bids have come in […]
Putnam Purchasing Metal Detectors For Student Safety
The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of three metal detectors Thursday night for an estimated $54,600. Deputy Director Tim Martin said metal detectors have been something the school system has looked at for some time, but believed they were not feasible due to how long it might take to get kids into schools. […]
Mold At Cornerstone Elementary Cleared Up, Work Continues
The measures to remove and prevent the spread of mold at Cookeville’s Cornerstone Elementary School appear to be working. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the building’s since-resolved HVAC issues may be to blame for the mold’s initial growth. Martin said there have been no new mold complaints since Cornerstone underwent several […]
Prescott South Elementary Gym Needs HVAC Replacement
Putnam County Schools beginning the process of replacing one of the HVAC units atop the Prescott South Elementary gym. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said there are two 20-ton units on top of the gym and one of them has finally stopped working. Martin said despite efforts to fix it, a company came in […]
