CCBOE News Reports and Updates

Cheatham County schools are concerned about the health of your child. With the recent reports about swine flu outbreaks, we want to do all we can to be sure we keep our students as healthy as possible. While our system does have policies in place in case of emergencies, our goal is prevention. Extra precautions our system has taken include increased room sanitation by custodial staff, staff awareness, and education for students on hand washing.

The CDC recommends 3 things you can remind your child to do as precautions to help prevent the spread of flu:
Cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze—have them throw the tissue away after they use it.
Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Remind them to not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth

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A public forum will be held with the two final candidates for Director of Cheatham County Schools. The date and time of the public forum will be announced in the near future. All stakeholders will have an opportunity to submit questions to be asked of the candidates. If you have a question you may submit it to Dianne Proffitt, Chairman of the Board, at proffittd@cheatham.k12.tn.us or send your question to the Cheatham County Board of Education at 102 Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN 37015. Questions will be accepted until noon on November 6, 2009.

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How’s our attendance this school year?

This chart shows the attendance rate for the first 40 days of school for the 2007-08 school year and the 2008-09 school year. The state benchmark for attendance is 93%. Principals have been sent a list of all students who currently have less than a 93% attendance rate. These administrators have been encouraged to contact and work with parents to ensure each of these student’s attendance improves.
(updated 04-15-09)

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Teachers & Parents - Your Input Please !

The 2009 Teacher Leadership Team is conducting research and needs your help. They need input from both parents and teachers. Click your respective link below and share your opinions on these short surveys. Thank you!

“Ozzie” from the Nashville Sounds came on February 24th to KSE to promote their Accelerated Reading Program.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jenny Lockerman, third grade teacher, who was selected the Nissan Teacher of the Week for April 27, 2009! Mrs. Lockerman will receive $100 from Nissan and the Alliance for Public Education, as will ACES. The River, 107.5, broadcast her name as the winner on Monday morning. Thanks to Jennifer Trotter for the nomination and to Mrs. Lockerman for her superb teaching.

Click on the picture at left and get the latest update report from the Director f Schools
(updated 05-13-09)

Introducing In-House Suspension Center !

The Cheatham County School System will be adding a new discipline procedure beginning Jan. 5, 2009. An In-House Suspension Center located at the Cheatham County Board of Education Annex in Ashland City has been established as an additional option for student discipline.

Students may be assigned a short-term placement of a minimum of three days at the center if they accumulate discipline infraction points. Point values have been assigned according to the infractions. A list of the infractions and the point values can be found by clicking here. All middle and high schools in the county will be following this system.

While at the In-House Suspension Center, students will be expected to follow the rules and guidelines of the center. The students will return to their home school upon earning their required amount of behavior points. Behavior points are earned each day for following the rules and guidelines of the center. If the student does not reach the required number of points while at the center, then further disciplinary action may occur.

This center was established after the school system’s administrators saw the need for additional discipline alternatives for students who repeatedly acquire discipline violations. Many planning sessions were held with administration and the Board of Education to plan for proper implementation of the center. Administration will continuously review the success of the center and review discipline data to determine the positive impact it is having for our students. It is our goal to continue to improve student success in all areas.
For further questions, please contact your individual schools.

***Individual discipline consequences shall be adjusted by the administration based on individual circumstances.

On Earth Day, April 22, the students at Ashland City Elementary worked on a school beautification project by planting flowers. Many students brought plants for the front garden. We appreciate Tony Young, Ashland City Parks and Recreation, for his help. We also thank Wal-Mart for their donation of soil, plants and mulch.

Photo 1: Suzanne Hunt class with helpers
Photo 2: From Norma Chatman's Kindergarten room: Sophia, Abby, and Summer
Photo 3: From Brenda Wagner's Kindergarten room: Moises and Kristen
Photo 4: From Donna Worley's Kindergarten room: Emma and Amanda

Many thanks to Congressman Jim Cooper, State Senator Tim Barnes, and 5th District Commissioner David Davidson, for their donations of new flags to Ashland City Elementary. We would also like to thank the Boy Scouts, who performed a Flag Retirement Ceremony with our students, faculty, and staff in attendance on March 19.

The students at Pegram Elementary School have been very busy the last few weeks. Each 3rd grade student has put their writing skills to work. They have been creating and illustrating their own books for the Celebrate Literacy Award Program (Tennessee Reading Association, Mid-Cumberland Reading Council). Without any help from adults, students had to write and illustrate the book. The students have done an amazing job! Each student will receive a certificate and some creative student may even win a medal at the end of the school year. Pictured are Madison and Jessica from Pegram Elementary working in their books.