Putnam Schools Approve Plans For New Virtual Learning Facility
The Putnam County Board of Education finalized plans for the new VITAL facility near White Plains Academy Thursday night. Upland Designs Consultant Kim Chamberlain said that the 13,000 square-foot facility was slightly bigger than originally planned for, but that the space will meet the needs of its users. “We’re going to try to be really […]
Putnam Schools Surveying White Plains For Site Expansion
The Putnam County School System is taking another step towards an expansion at White Plains Academy. Deputy Director Tim Martin said a land survey has been contracted. Martin said the purpose is finding the best location on the campus for the VITAL Center and Student Services. “They’ll have to go out there and determine if […]
Putnam Schools Building VITAL Facility And Expanding Service Building
The Putnam County Schools have entered into a contract with an architect to design new space for the system’s virtual school program. Director of Schools Corby King said the project includes a space for the VITAL facility as well as a training room. “We just don’t have enough space when we have all the administrators […]
Putnam Schools Hit Centralized CTE Road Block
A centralized countywide CTE space for Putnam County high schools hit a road block after officials found issues with the warehouse under consideration. The school system is considering bringing together career and technical educational programs into one space to create more opportunities for all the county’s high school students. Director Of Schools Corby King said […]
White Plains Academy Security Upgrade Following Safety Report
White Plains Academy is getting a new security camera system after its campus was identified as the school systems highest safety priority. Putnam County School’s Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the $41,000 project will be funded through a Tennessee Safe Schools Grant. Sloan said with the campus hosting four different learning centers, it provides unique […]
