Tag Archives: Overton County School System

Livingston Aldermen approved budgeting some $107,750 to help schools inside the city limits to pay for school resource officers The budgeted amount is for the next school year. Mayor Curtis Hayes said SROs are currently funded through a state grant, which is in its last year. “So next year we won’t even get any money from the grant,” Hayes said. ... Read More »

Overton County School System is accepting applications for reduced or free lunches for students. Food Services Director Debie Taylor said school meals remain free for all students due to COVID relief. However, the lunch forms give the school valuable information for grant applications. “If parents do not fill these applications out, then federal and state agencies they have no idea ... Read More »

The Overton County School System is asking for community feedback on how to potentially spend federal COVID funding. Federal Programs Director Teresa Johnson said the results will be compared to the districts goals to create an improvement plan. “There is a requirement within the ESSER 3.0 where we as a school district have to have a public facing,” Johnson said. ... Read More »

The Overton County School System exceeded its allotted 13 weather days with Monday’s missed day. The system now plans to add two days to the end of the school year. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said while the dates are not official, they will likely take place on May 27th and May 28th. “I’ll talk to me principals, and ... Read More »

The Overton County School System is working with UCEMC for consistent ownership of exterior school lighting. Ownership of Livingston Academy’s parking lot lighting is split between the school and UCEMC. Chairman Jarman Hicks said this has created some inconsistencies when it comes to maintenance. “Anytime the school system has issues with the lighting Upper Cumberland Electric maintains, they do a ... Read More »

The Overton County School System will have a new mental health liaison after this spring break. This comes from an expansion of the state’s Behavioral Health Liaison program last year. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the position will work hand in hand with students and staff for any counseling needs. “They’ll help our students to be successful in ... Read More »

The Overton County School System will be using a large portion of its COVID relief funds for HVAC replacements. The School Board approved the budget and spending plan for the $2.7 million in ESSER, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, Funds Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said systems in the greatest need will be replaced first. “2001 when ... Read More »

The Overton County School System is accepting applications for bus drivers to fill a district shortage. Interim Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said the school system has been utilizing substitute drivers to complete the 31 routes. “We have at least three positions,” Holman said. “Three bus drivers that we have been subbing more or less all year. If we can ... Read More »

The Overton County School System will bring in its architect to address the aging Livingston Academy football stadium bleachers. Building Committee Chairman Mike Hayes said the seats are not condemnable, but the risk of an accident happening is present. “I think the last time they came up they sent one of the structural engineers over there,” Hayes said. “They said ... Read More »

High School students of Clay, Jackson and Pickett counties can participate next year in Overton County’s aviation classes. The partnership comes from a grant designed to increase rural learning opportunities about unmanned aircraft systems. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the $179,000 will be used for equipment for students to tune-in virtually. “They will also have opportunities to ... Read More »