Tag Archives: Contract

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is in the final stages of securing a contract with the U.S. Marshall’s Office to house federal inmates in the soon-to-be-expanded jail. Sheriff Eddie Farris said a deal is just a “few dollars away.” He said he is trying to ensure that the department gets every dollar possible from the Marshall Service, and is confident ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board voted Thursday night to extend Director of Schools Corby King’s contract after he received excellent marks on his annual evaluation. School Board Attorney Dan Rader said each board member evaluated King on 131 different criteria. Rader said 36 administrators in the school district turned in evaluations as well. Rader said King’s average evaluation grade was ... Read More »

Contractors found a major source of sewer overflow in Sparta that has been a source for the city’s sewer issues. The Board of Aldermen amended an ongoing manhole project contract to repair the issue Thursday night. Mayor Jerry Lowery said a large hole was found that is taking in a high volume of water. “They said they would repair that ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council will further discuss contract renewals with Azure Flight Support to build more hangars at the Crossville Memorial Airport next week. The company proposed a five year extension with a five year option during a Tuesday work session. Partner Allen Howell said the the current contract expires in May. “So, we’re asking for a contract extension now ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham has received a new six-year contract. The Board of Trustees approved the contract Thursday afternoon. It replaces the current contract and takes Oldham’s employment through 2028. Trustee Tom Jones said it is a big step forward for the university. “This is not something that I would have entered into or proposed six, eight or even ... Read More »

Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown received high marks on this year’s director evaluations, scoring a 4.9 out of 5. Board Chair Mark Brown said that Kristy Brown is a blessing to the school system, and the county itself. “I think we have a highly skilled and highly trained director of schools here that applies and does a lot ... Read More »

A source closely involved in the Cumberland River Hospital contract negotiation confirms the agreement would reopen the facility as a hospital. The source said discussions involve a healthcare company with federal government ties. Negotiations are “very serious” and have been ongoing for several months. The source said more information should be publicly available in the coming weeks. The hospital remains ... Read More »

Cumberland County School Board approved the contract for the new Director of Schools William Stepp at its Thursday night meeting. The board approved the 3-year contract and an annual salary for Stepp at some $107,000. The current Upperman principal nominated for the job earlier this month. Some board members said  the contract was a “lowball” offer. But Contract Committee Member ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board started the planning process to build its own CTE space Thursday night. The action came after the school board reviewed a proposed agreement from TCAT Hartsville. The institution currently provides CTE learning for Jackson and Macon County Schools in a joint building. The Hartsville administration indicated last year that it would no longer operate the ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen introduced a five-year proposal Tuesday night, a framework for a new contract with Clay County for EMS services. Mayor Luke Collins said the contract basics would closely follow current stipulations and include the recently approved EMS raises. City Attorney Jimmy White recommended further negotiations with the county to account for the future economy. “Would it ... Read More »