Two Putnam Elementary Schools Refurbish Gym Floors
Work to refurbish the gym floors at Burks Elementary and Capshaw Elementary has been completed. The Putnam County School System spent some $93,000 on both resurfacing, and some $71,700 of that money went to the Burks Elementary gym. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the price difference was rooted in the two gyms’ size […]
New Tile Added To Park View Renovation Project For Pre-K
The Putnam County Early Learning Center at the old Park View School will get new flooring as part of the building renovation project. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said new tile will be installed in the front hallway, south side hallway, and some classrooms. Martin said the new tile was not planned originally, but […]
Putnam Approved Cell Policy, Decides On Cheaper Case
The Putnam County School Board passed a new cell phone policy and will use a special plastic case to house phones during the day. The NuGerm case is a clear, plastic case with a magnetic lock in which students will keep their phones throughout the school day. Associate Director of Schools Tim Martin said the […]
Putnam Schools Summer Cleaning A Huge Undertaking
Summer cleaning is underway in Putnam County Schools, with a lot of work to get done in a short amount of time. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said shortened summers paired with summer programs in some buildings make getting the list completed challenging. Martin said waxing the floors is a top priority. “To be […]
Cookeville High School New Climate Technology Pinpointing Issues
Cookeville High School’s climate now being controlled centrally thanks to new software. Johnson Controls System updated the software and equipment that controls the school’s HVAC system. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the update allows them to make adjustments to multiple units from the office. He said even if there is a […]
Putnam Moving To Bid Stage On Three Biggest Capital Projects Of Year
Putnam County Schools beginning the bid process over the next couple of weeks on the largest capital projects on the school year agenda. The school system plans on replacing chillers in both the White Plains and Cookeville High School air conditioning systems. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the White Plains chiller was scheduled to be […]
Putnam Schools SERT Team Makes Recommendations To Improve System Safety
As schools reopen, safety remains a top priority. Putnam County Schools’ School Emergency Response Team works with all county emergency personnel and school staff to develop emergency plans for each school. Deputy Director Tim Martin said it includes the Sheriff’s Department, local police agencies, ambulance services and fire departments. Martin said there is a SERT […]
PCSS Pleased With Cookeville Regional Athletic Trainer Agreement
Putnam County School System renewed an athletic training agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center after seeing success in its first year. PCSS Deputy Director Tim Martin said the medical center provides athletic trainers to all of the high schools who watch after as many sports teams as possible. He said CRMC bid to provide the […]
Putnam Schools Gym Floor Projects To Be Completed Over Summer
Putnam County Schools gym floor upgrade project bids came in slightly more expensive than desired. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the system is working on Cornerstone Elementary and Algood Middle School’s floors as part of the annual rotation. He said the school board approved a bid for some $70,590.00. “It’s not unexpected, it’s a little […]
PCSS To Install Air Quality Testers To Check For Gas Leaks, Vaping
Putnam County School System to purchase 22 air quality testers for middle and high schools across the district. PCSS Deputy Director Tim Martin said the installation will take place this summer. “So that will give us an alarm if there was a gas leak if something like that happened or something else was in the […]
