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Jackson Co Director Of Schools Kristy Brown Takes Job With State

Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown is leaving. Brown will be taking a job as the Chief Academic Officer at the Tennessee Department of Education beginning July 15th. Brown’s responsibilities will include instructional strategy, early learning, special education, and career and technical education. Brown took the opportunity to thank the board and the school system Thursday for the work ... Read More »

New State Law Could Increase The Number Of 3rd Grade Retentions

A new state law in effect this school year could cause more third graders to be retained. The legislation focuses on proficient reading levels in state testing and gives districts the opportunity to hold back students that do not meet the standards. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said last year, about 65 percent of students statewide did not ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools Could Start Security Project Before July

Jackson County Schools could start on their entrance security upgrades before June 30. School Director Kristy Brown said they have consulted with an engineer and there’s a meeting scheduled for January. Brown said these would put double entrances in place, avoiding people being able to go directly into schools. “We’re going to start working towards that, possibly one school at ... Read More »

UC School Directors Voice Concerns To Legislators

Upper Cumberland School Directors met with Tennessee Legislators Thursday to speak about their concerns about school funding. Jackson County School Director Kristy Brown said she got a chance to talk about issues important to her schools with Representative John Mark Windle and Senator Paul Bailey. Brown said trying to get teachers a raise next fiscal year ranked high on the ... Read More »

Jackson Co. BOE Resolution To Protect BEP Funds

The Jackson County Board of Education is asking the state to not penalize the school system’s BEP funding if the student population drop. The board unanimously approved the Hold Harmless BEP resolution Monday night, which ensures BEP funding is at least the same amount as the previous school year. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said BEP state funding is the ... Read More »

High School Football Begins COVID Style

The high school football season kicks off Friday. York Institute will limit fans for its high schools football games beginning Friday night. Athletic Director Bruce Winningham said about 150 fans will be allowed for each game. When entering, masks, social distancing and temperature checks are required. “TSSAA recommended one third or one fourth,” Winningham said. “We thought it would be ... Read More »