As the beginning of the new school year looms, all eyes are on the interim school buildings in Cobb Parr Park. The site has been still for months, but this week that has changed. Concrete was poured at 1 a.m. Saturday, said Director of Schools Dr. John Combs, and the crews got to work as quickly as they could on Monday. “They’re actually ahead of schedule at this point,” he … [Read more...] about Crestview construction: A look inside the new structures and Q&A with Dr. Combs
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School board approves expenses for interim Crestview schools
In a special called meeting held this week, the county school board members unanimously approved the implementation of interim structures for Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle School. Director of Schools Dr. John Combs and Hunter Bennett presented the recommendations for the structures, concrete, and interior build-out, which received positive feedback from the … [Read more...] about School board approves expenses for interim Crestview schools
Construction halted on temporary Crestview schools
They went up quickly, but lately folks have begun to notice no movement at the site of the temporary schools in the last few days. That’s because there’s a problem. Tipton County Schools Director of Instruction Dr. Rebekah Byrd said on Friday, April 28, district leadership was informed of some ground water concerns that will have to be addressed before the sites can continue … [Read more...] about Construction halted on temporary Crestview schools
Bill Lee refused a TCAP waiver for Covington students whose schools were destroyed in EF-3 tornadoes
Their homes and schools were catastrophically damaged after taking a direct hit from an EF-3 tornado two weeks ago and today Crestview families received more bad news: Gov. Bill Lee won't grant them an exception for next week's Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program testing. "Tipton County Schools was notified by state officials today that Crestview Elementary and … [Read more...] about Bill Lee refused a TCAP waiver for Covington students whose schools were destroyed in EF-3 tornadoes
