MAYORS RECOGNIZE JMCSB

Thanks to Mayor AJ Massey and Mayor Scott Conger for recognizing our School Board during School Board Appreciation Week,” said James William Johnson -JMCSB Chairman. “It was great to honor our fantastic Jackson-Madison County Schools School Board in recognition of School Board Appreciation Week,” said Mayor Conger. “Public schools play a vital role in our continued growth. We have a Level 5 School System, and need to work to protect our public schools. They’re doing great things!”

Town Of Henning Overcomes Big Financial Challenges

The small town of Henning, Tennessee (population 871) in Lauderdale County has made extraordinary progress in improving its financial health after it found itself in a troubling situation that threatened the town’s solvency.

Less than 10 years ago, the Town of Henning was spending too much money and was improperly borrowing from its water, sewer, and gas funds to support general government operations. By fiscal year 2015, the town owed its utility funds more than $500,000, which was greater than the total amount of revenue collected by the town that year.

The Comptroller’s Office, in cooperation with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service, worked with the town to establish a corrective action plan to repay the town’s interfund debt to its utility funds. The town government, under the leadership of former Mayor Marva Temple, also had to make difficult decisions to reduce its spending so that it could operate on a balanced budget.

According to the recently released audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, Henning has successfully repaid its utility funds and has saved nearly two years of annual expenditures in its general fund – a remarkable improvement.

“I want to commend the town’s leaders for making an incredible turnaround,” said Comptroller Jason Mumpower. “Henning’s governing body demonstrated leadership and took personal responsibility to change the town’s future. By following a corrective action plan, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen has shown its respect for the town’s financial health and its citizens.

Burnett Teacher of the Month

East Elementary (Humboldt) Principal Deborah Sheehan (l) congratulates 6th Grade Math Teacher Ms Devonna Burnett! East Teacher of the Month! Student, Tehya Mount shares the moment.

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CrimeSEEN Publisher Bill Marable (r) and Otis Stocking (l) of Jackson presented Valentines gift baskets Monday to Dr. Shannon Davis, Principal of Alexander Elementary School as gifts for the February Students of the Month. The baskets were designed by Otavious Stocking of Brownsville, TN.

North Parkway awarded $15,000 New Leaders, Roberts Award Grant

Eleven schools across the U.S. receive grants to fund student enrichment projects

JACKSON, Tenn. - North Parkway Middle School’s Club Day experience to increase student interest and awareness in high-demand occupations and careers has received a $15,000 boost thanks to a competitive grant from the Roberts Award for School Innovation and New Leaders alumna Dr. LaDonna Braswell. North Parkway is one of 10 winners from across the United States.

“College and career preparation is instrumental in preparing students to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to society. This grant will help fund our Club Day experience and offer authentic career experiences for students,” Dr. Braswell said. This is Dr. Braswell’s 2nd year as principal at North Parkway and her 8th year with JMCSS.

The Roberts Award for School Innovation highlights the work of New Leaders alumni by funding student enrichment projects in schools served by alumni of the New Leaders Aspiring Principals or Emerging Leaders programs. The award helps school leaders respond to critical needs in their school communities. To date, the Roberts Awards have funded 78 New Leaders alumni across 13 states totaling $2.26 million.

“The Roberts Award will also provide stipends for professionals to offer valuable opportunities for student engagement and for the purchase of academic content focused on high demand careers. Our vision at North Parkway Middle School is to prepare all scholars for the college or career of their choice,” Dr. Braswell said.

Instituted at North Parkway in 2021, Club Day offers a variety of concentrations to fit all interests. 4-H, Web Design, Spanish, Business, Agriculture, Media/Press and STEM are just a few of the clubs offered to students.

“Career exploration at the middle school level will increase graduation rates, increase postsecondary education, improve student knowledge of career opportunities, and so much more.

We’re grateful to Dr. Braswell and her staff for going the extra mile for our students,” Superintendent Dr. Marlon King said. 02/01623 CSENEWS P.10