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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Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more
Last week a Memphis television news outlet reported a story whose headline suggested Tipton County would be losing its school resource officers. Aired the same week as the second deadliest shooting in American history, the story was an obvious cause for concern for parents of students attending Tipton County’s public schools. Superintendent John Combs issued a statement last … [Read more...] about Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more
Local parents demand mask mandate for schools during protest at school board
The Tipton County Board of Education parking lot has seen a lot of action the last four days. On Monday, a group of citizens protested in front of the board, located on Highway 51, carrying signs expressing their belief that children in Tipton County Schools should not be forced to wear a mask. This morning a group of about a dozen protesters occupied the same space … [Read more...] about Local parents demand mask mandate for schools during protest at school board
As opposition continues, Gov. Bill Lee allows parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools
Protesters showed up at the Tipton County Board of Education in larger numbers Monday morning, carrying signs and standing up for their belief that they should have a choice whether or not to mask their children in schools. Monday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee gave the choice back to parents, issuing an executive order allowing parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools, on … [Read more...] about As opposition continues, Gov. Bill Lee allows parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools
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
Tipton County Schools has another mask mandate – here’s more information
The school year began last week with masks being encouraged, not mandated, but two weeks in the masks will be back. Tipton County Schools has reinstated a mask mandate following a 7-1-1 vote at Thursday night's school board meeting. After reports from school health coordinator Sherrie Yarbro and Baptist-Tipton Administrator Parker Harris, who told board members there's been a … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools has another mask mandate – here’s more information
Tipton County Schools announce COVID protocol for the upcoming school year
The Tipton County Board of Education announced its plans to handle and combat COVID-19 in schools this upcoming year. Personal Masking When Tipton County Schools open in August, masks will be encouraged although not required. Masks, along with proper use instructions, will be made available through our school nurse clinics as needed. Social Distancing Tipton County Schools … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools announce COVID protocol for the upcoming school year
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
