Tag Archives: Putnam County Schools

The Putnam County School System making gains on its bus driver staffing. Transportation Supervisor Ron Chaffin said only two routes remain without a driver. At the beginning of the summer, that number was five. “I feel really confident that we’re going to be able to get these positions filled, because everybody knowing that we will be able to pay a ... Read More »

Putnam County School Board has approved a change in its grading scales for grades three through 12. After a recent bill was passed in the Tennessee legislature, Putnam County Schools will now have a 10-point grading scale instead of a seven-point grading scale. For example, instead of an A sitting in the 93-100 range, it will be from 90 to ... Read More »

The bid for Putnam County Schools’ new Park View School project came in almost $20 million over projections. Director of Schools Corby King said that the bond capacity for the new school was set at some $44 million. He said that the lone bid came in at $60,450,000, and did not include furnishings. “It was much, much higher than what ... Read More »

A former Putnam County Schools teacher was indicted on charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. 61-year-old Michael Joe Phillips is being held in the Cumberland County Jail after a search warrant authorized the search and seizure of all computers and electronic devices in his Cumberland County home. A TBI lab analyzed the ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools is exploring a new way to pay teachers by moving away from level of effectiveness measures. Director of Schools Corby King introduced the idea in a recent work session. King said teachers currently receive raises based on student achievement and growth. “There are so many factors that are involved, and I really want to pay teachers for ... Read More »

State Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn made four stops in the Upper Cumberland Friday to discuss the new school funding formula at a local level. Schwinn began the day at York Institution and traveled to the Putnam County Central Office to meet with administrators. Director of Schools Corby King asked about the future maintenance of effort and local school funding. Schwinn ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools seeking feedback as the calendar committee plans its next three-year school calendar. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said that the online survey is available to those both involved in the school system and those that are simply in the community. “All of them can go and take this survey to give back information as far as what’s important ... Read More »

One of the Putnam County Schools’ leads on school safety said Governor Bill Lee’s new executive order is an added resource when it comes to school safety. The order directs accountability measures for school safety and an evaluation of training for Tennessee law enforcement. It also establishes additional resources to support improving school security practices. Putnam County Schools Attendance Supervisor ... Read More »

Changes in leadership at Putnam County Schools have the system wanting to plan ahead. Director of Schools Corby King said that it’s important to have a robust pool of candidates who are eager to fill leadership roles. He said that the system currently has a principal and leadership pipeline through a “learn-to-lead” program. “The principals nominate,” King said. “Teachers will ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools named new principals at Algood and Upperman Middle Schools Tuesday. Cookeville High School Assistant Principal Rusty Darley will take over as Algood Middle School Principal. Darley becomes the second Cookeville High School assistant principal to be promoted this month. Darley replaces Dr. Bubba Winningham who is moving to the central office. Winningham will take over as the ... Read More »