How are things progressing at Blue Oval City and what is Tipton County doing to prepare for it? What's the situation with school resource officers in Tipton County Schools? Those matters and others were discussed at Monday night's meeting of the Tipton County Commission. Director of Schools Dr. John Combs said the school system is working on developing more classes that would … [Read more...] about Blue Oval City, police presence at schools discussed at Tipton County Commission meeting
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Here’s why parents are protesting the new Tipton County Schools mask mandate
A small group of parents and grandparents stood outside the Tipton County Board of Education office Friday morning, protesting the mask mandate approved at Thursday night's school board meeting. There were no signs being held up, like you'd usually see at a protest, but the passion behind their argument was certainly there. Worried about retaliation from community members and … [Read more...] about Here’s why parents are protesting the new Tipton County Schools mask mandate
Board gives Dr. Combs a performance bonus, Combs to create a scholarship
At the end of Thursday’s meeting, the Tipton County School Board voted to give director Dr. John Combs a $5,000 bonus based on a recent performance evaluation. This has been offered in the past, however Combs has never accepted it. This year, Combs accepted it contingent upon the board’s approval of the creation of the Tipton County Schools scholarship fund, to which he will … [Read more...] about Board gives Dr. Combs a performance bonus, Combs to create a scholarship
Rumors about Critical Race Theory textbook, lessons in Tipton County ‘simply not true,’ Combs says
Editor's note: This letter was submitted by Dr. John Combs, director of the Tipton County Schools system, after rumors spread via social media that Critical Race Theory was being taught in the district. If memory serves, it was Socrates who said, “When the battle is waning, slander becomes the tool of the uninformed.” I’m afraid that’s exactly where we have found ourselves … [Read more...] about Rumors about Critical Race Theory textbook, lessons in Tipton County ‘simply not true,’ Combs says
Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022
If things go as planned, Brighton, Covington and Munford will be playing on artificial turf football fields in the fall of 2022. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs received approval from the school board Thursday night to begin researching plans to equip all three county schools with turf that will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs and … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022
Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
Tipton County's mask mandate, which has been in place since Aug. 5, will end on Wednesday, Sept. 30. County executive Jeff Huffman, who is what other counties call a county mayor, made the announcement Monday. "Tipton County's numbers continue to improve overall," he said via email. "The county is up to 1,836 confirmed positive cases and 19 deaths. The positivity rate for the … [Read more...] about Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
Tipton County Schools scales in-person classes to four days only
On Thursday, the Tipton County Schools announced in-person learning had been cut back to just four days per week. Beginning Sept. 25, Fridays will be distance learning days only until Fall Break, when the district will re-evaluate its plans. Fall Break is currently scheduled for Oct. 13-16. "While this decision may create scheduling conflicts for some families, we request … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools scales in-person classes to four days only
Dr. Combs said school plans are ‘fluid’ – here’s how they could change
At last Thursday’s school board meeting, director of schools Dr. John Combs wanted to remind the public his plans for this school year are fluid. “I’ve said that throughout. Over the course of this week and next, I will continue to monitor positive case counts, distance learning efficiency for students and the logistics for all our teachers to be able to effectively instruct … [Read more...] about Dr. Combs said school plans are ‘fluid’ – here’s how they could change
