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Cookeville High School’s climate now being controlled centrally thanks to new software. Johnson Controls System updated the software and equipment that controls the school’s HVAC system. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the update allows them to make adjustments to multiple units from the office. He said even if there is a problem the upgraded system will ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools beginning the bid process over the next couple of weeks on the largest capital projects on the school year agenda. The school system plans on replacing chillers in both the White Plains and Cookeville High School air conditioning systems. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the White Plains chiller was scheduled to be replaced next year, but the ... Read More »

As schools reopen, safety remains a top priority. Putnam County Schools’ School Emergency Response Team works with all county emergency personnel and school staff to develop emergency plans for each school. Deputy Director Tim Martin said it includes the Sheriff’s Department, local police agencies, ambulance services and fire departments. Martin said there is a SERT both at the district level ... Read More »

Putnam County School System renewed an athletic training agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center after seeing success in its first year. PCSS Deputy Director Tim Martin said the medical center provides athletic trainers to all of the high schools who watch after as many sports teams as possible. He said CRMC bid to provide the services at just $1 per ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools gym floor upgrade project bids came in slightly more expensive than desired. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the system is working on Cornerstone Elementary and Algood Middle School’s floors as part of the annual rotation. He said the school board approved a bid for some $70,590.00. “It’s not unexpected, it’s a little bit higher than the last ... Read More »

Putnam County School System to purchase 22 air quality testers for middle and high schools across the district. PCSS Deputy Director Tim Martin said the installation will take place this summer. “So that will give us an alarm if there was a gas leak if something like that happened or something else was in the air,” Martin said. “It also ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools’ School Emergency Response Team has made recommendations to help the system boost its school safety. The SERT team includes representatives from all first responder departments including police, fire, and EMS. The team helps the school system form an “All Hazards” safety plan. PCSS Deputy Director Tim Martin said one of the most important recommendations was to upgrade ... Read More »

Cookeville High School has finalized the implementation of its new climate control systems. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the system is large and has several different parts that make automatic adjustments to the school’s heating and air systems. He said because someone is not having to make those adjustments to units individually, it creates better efficiency. “We ... Read More »

Just three months into the school year and the Putnam County School System has spent half of its $1.2 million maintenance budget. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this is not due to major unforeseen expenses like a chiller or a boiler failure. He said the budget is simply feeling the pinch of the economy. “The fact is, every time we ... Read More »

White Plains Academy set to get a new vocational program. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said they wanted to expand program opportunities for students at the school through a new construction program. “It’s not going to be to the same level as what the other high schools have they’re not going to be building houses,” Martin said. “But ... Read More »