Tag Archives: Cristy Miller

Scammers are utilizing a program designed to help Overton County students and families with absenteeism in an attempt to gain personal information. Someone is contacting families and portraying themselves as being affiliated with Engage Tennessee, a state initiative launched in the county. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said students provide all the information needed to sign up for the program ... Read More »

Overton County School System reducing its chronic absenteeism rates, with new statistics indicating the district has gone from 14 percent to 11 percent in just one year. A child is considered chronically absent if they miss at least 18 days, or ten percent, of the school year both excused and unexcused. Attendance Supervisor Cristy Miller said they have tried to ... Read More »