Tag Archives: Jerry Maynard

Long-time Putnam County educator and former school board member Jerry Maynard passed away Tuesday at the age of 80. Board Member Dawn Fry said she first came to know Maynard when she joined the board. She said Maynard will be remembered for his passion for education and his advocacy for employees of the school system. “Because I mean he worked ... Read More »

Putnam County School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to keep the Algood Middle School Redskins logo and mascot. The school board had been expected to form a committee at the meeting to study the issue. But School Board Member Kim Cravens, who represents Algood, said she did not believe a committee would be able to find consensus. “The Algood community ... Read More »

The Putnam County Schools will move forward with the hiring of a communications director. The School board unanimously approved the move Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the addition will allow the system to be more responsive to its families. “Families will better know what’s going on in our district,” King said. King said the position will not ... Read More »