Tag Archives: Mark Winningham

Overton County Executive Ben Danner said he reached out to the former director of schools about financial practices inside the system. The State Comptroller’s Office found 10 findings involving the school system in its just released audit. Danner said he spoke to Mark Winningham last year expressing concern over the former School Budget Director Heather Melton. “Last year they had ... Read More »

The Overton County Audit Committee reported that the county school system exceeded approved spending for 17 employee salaries in 2019. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham said employee turnover led to some salary differences. He said that caused the audit findings. “Depending on qualifications and things like that, that salary may change,” Winningham said. “What happened in some of ... Read More »

Director of Overton County Schools Dr. Mark Winningham declined to comment on the end of the criminal investigation of Livingston Academy teacher Mark Lee. “I would rather not comment on the investigation at this point,” Winningham said. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway announced Thursday that the investigation of any criminal wrongdoing by Lee would not proceed due to a lack ... Read More »

61 percent of Overton County parents want to see their children return to school on time. Almost 4,000 people responded to a survey published on the Overton County Schools website. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the parents play an important roll in the decision to return. “Of course, we are going to consider the desire of the parents,” Winningham ... Read More »

The Overton County Schools have three plans ready based on COVID-19 for the start of the new school year. Director of Overton County Schools Mark Winnigham shared the plans during a Wednesday COVID-19 update in Livingston. “Right now we’re not sure exactly what school will look like when it starts back,” Winningham said. Plan one would be a normal return ... Read More »

The Overton County School System hopes to complete security upgrades for six schools by the beginning of the fall semester. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the security upgrades will funnel visitors to the main office through a second set of doors. Right now, visitors who enter the building have access to the main hall. “It’s not really a great ... Read More »

Overton County Schools will end its school year a week earlier than planned. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said that final week is used to complete tasks that won’t be necessary due to the shutdown. “The last day of student work is going to be May 15,” Winningham said. “The last day, I think, was going to be May 22, ... Read More »