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Park View School Project Now Behind Schedule

Construction of Putnam County’s new Park View School has now fallen at least a month behind. Upland Design Representative Aaron Grohol told the Putnam County School Board Thursday night that the contractor’s timeline has been pushed back to late June or even early July. He said rainy weather has contributed to the delays. At its March meeting, the School Board ... Read More »

New Custodial Firm Vows To Clean Up School Issues

Putnam County Schools has a new maintenance firm trying to fix a long-standing issue with custodial work across the system. The new $295,000 contract with ABM runs through June 30 after receiving approval from the School Board. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the new firm will employee workers 52 weeks per year, including all breaks. “I think ... Read More »

Kindergarten Lotteries Possible For Putnam Schools

Putnam County Schools will collect lists for kindergarten lotteries at all but two schools as the early enrollment period approaches. School Board Thursday night approved the student registration plan. The lottery could occur everywhere but Jere Whitson and Prescott. Enrollment Supervisor Chris Pierce said it will all depend on how projected kindergarten enrollment shakes out beginning April 2. “Our new ... Read More »