Tag Archives: Cumberland County Schools

Cumberland County Schools will move forward with two construction projects, including major renovations at South Cumberland Elementary. School board approved a $546,000 bid to begin upgrades to restrooms, the kitchen, the lobby, interior stairways and ramps as well as the locker rooms. A new ADA-compliant restroom will also be built near the gymnasium. Director of Schools Billy Stepp said the ... Read More »

The Cumberland County School Board will consider the Director of Schools request to renegotiate his contract, following a Thursday night discussion. Billy Stepp asked the board to consider his agreement after receiving a positive evaluation. Stepp said many school systems consider raises and extensions annually based on such an evaluation. Board Member Nicholas Davis said having the discussions make sense. ... Read More »

An online threat made against the Cumberland County Schools Thursday night came from an out-of-state juvenile. Director of Schools Billy Stepp said multiple agencies investigated the threat which did not mention a specific school. The threat began with an out-of-state juvenile using a picture of a current Cumberland County Schools student. “(The student) was in no way involved with the ... Read More »

Every student enrolled at Cumberland County’s Pleasant Hill Elementary School will receive a stuffed animal and a book this Christmas from the Santa’s Sleigh Project. Massage therapist Angie Long started the project last year focusing on Cumberland County Schools with students below the poverty level. Long said 67 percent of students at Pleasant Hill Elementary live in households that fall ... Read More »

Crossville’s second annual Field of Honor display continues all week to pay respect to Cumberland County veterans. The display will be up through Veteran’s Day. It features a field of 700 flags, each one purchased by someone in the area and dedicated to an American veteran. Organizing Committee Chair Jean Smith said it is an event that the whole community ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Schools have seen a big increase in the number of students participating in dual enrollment and work-based learning from last year. Dual enrollment students increased from 79 students last fall to 355 students now. Work-based learning has grown from 139 students last year to 331 students. Cumberland County Director of Schools William Stepp said the whole school ... Read More »

The Cumberland County School Board voted Teresa Boston as its chair for the new school year Thursday night. The board approved Boston to another term with a 5-4 vote. Chris King and Robert Safdie were also nominated. “I want this board to work together,” Boston said. “I want to move this district forward. I appreciate the confidence.” The vote came ... Read More »

Cumberland County School administrators want to create a better facility usage report to help the system plan for growth. School capacity numbers, especially for those facilities built in the 1980s and earlier, do not reflect modern educational guidelines, such as smaller class sizes. Director of Schools Billy Stepp said the system is working with Upland Design Group to pinpoint the ... Read More »

Jere Whitson Principal Tina Francis-Hodges has been named one of nine finalists for the state’s Principal Of The Year award. The state also announced Cumberland County Director Of Special Education Marlene Holton as a finalist for the Supervisor of the Year award. The list of finalists includes three candidates in each of the three grand divisions. Winners will be selected ... Read More »

It is the first day of school in Cumberland County. Director of Schools Billy Stepp said the system’s staff are ready for the year, but faculty will be spread thin to cover vacant positions. “We’re at a point where we are almost completely staffed,” Stepp said. “We still have a few class spot positions and one or two teacher administration ... Read More »