Topic: CMCSS

Communities to receive financing to build or repair schools

November 8, 2009 |

CMCSS receives 20 Million for Renovation of Montgomery Central High School

Communities throughout Tennessee will receive financing to build or repair schools as a result of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) action on Thursday.

The TSSBA finalized plans to sell up to $184 million worth of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) as part of a program created by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bonds are tax credit bonds that provide a federal tax credit to the investor on a quarterly basis. The bonds may also pay a supplemental coupon to the bondholders on a quarterly basis.

Thursday the TSSBA selected a bond underwriting team, approved a final bond resolution and finalized documents needed to move forward with the bond sale. The TSSBA had preliminarily approved the loans in September and, after some revisions in loan amounts and the addition of the City of Kingsport as a new borrower, the revised list of project loans were approved by the TSSBA.

The TSSBA will invest the proceeds from the bond sale in the State Pooled Investment Fund (SPIF) and will disburse the funds to the communities to pay the expenses related to their school construction projects.

Montgomery Central High School after the renovations

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CMCSS Education Foundation’s Vision to Reality Banquet & Auction coming soon

By Candy Johnson | October 14, 2009 |

Please join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Education Foundation for the 5th Annual Vision to Reality Banquet and Auction on November 7th at 6:00 pm at the Clarksville Country Club. This event serves as the local Education Foundation’s major fundraiser to support programs such as; Great Idea-Teacher Grants, AVID scholarships, Kindergarten –Kits, Academic Awards, and the new STEM Initiative for the purpose of increasing student achievement. Tickets are $50 per person. Please visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about foundation programs and to purchase your tickets for this event! You may also purchase tickets at CMCSS Central office on 621 Gracey Avenue.  Businesses can also sponsor tables if desired. For more infromation contact Candy Johnson at candy. or  by telephone at 931-920-7955

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Clarksville High School closed Thursday and Friday

September 23, 2009 |

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has made the decision to close Clarksville High School tomorrow and Friday because of the high student absenteeism rate. This afternoon’s completed attendance report confirmed that more than 25% of CHS students were absent from school today. CMCSS believes this will have an impact on the learning environment and hopes that giving students a few extra days to recuperate will provide them with an opportunity to get well and be ready for school on Monday.

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County To Save $10 million With Bond Application Approval

September 15, 2009 |

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System was selected as one of 28 school districts across Tennessee to receive $20 million in interest free bonds to pay for the renovation of Montgomery Central High School.

The full request was granted to CMCSS, thus saving Montgomery County taxpayers $10 million in interest payments. Of the 28 school districts that applied for the Qualified School Construction Bond Program, 11 were were granted stimulus funding to share in the $120 million available to districts outside Nashville and Memphis.

Montgomery Central High School after the renovations

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DoDEA Educational Partnership awards grant to CMCSS

August 17, 2009 |

ARLINGTON, VA – The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded a $2 million grant to Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) in Clarksville, Tennessee through the Promoting Student Achievement at Schools Impacted by Military Force Structure Changes FY 09 Competitive Grant Program. The Clarksville-Montgomery School District supports students whose families are stationed at Fort Campbell.

The DoDEA grants focus on enhancing student learning opportunities, student achievement, and educator professional development at military-connected schools with projected military student growth between 2007 and 2009 due to force structure changes. This data is based on a Report to Congress on Assistance to Local Educational Agencies for Defense Dependents Education published in March 2008. School districts serving 22 military installations identified through that report were invited to submit a grant proposal.

“The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System plays a vital role in assisting Fort Campbell and its Soldiers and Families attain distinction as a world class Army community,” said Charles A. Munson, Deputy to the Fort Campbell Garrison Commander. «Read the rest of this article»

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New Elementary Director Appointed, Sango Gets New Principal

August 12, 2009 |

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Director Michael Harris today announced the appointment of Priscilla Story as Elementary Schools Director, a position approved in the budget to provide support to the community’s growing number of elementary schools.

Story has served as principal at Sango Elementary since it opened in 1996. She previously served as principal at Northeast Elementary, and was an elementary supervisor with the system in addition to serving as a classroom teacher. Story, 58, has been with the system for 36 years.

Emily Vaughn will replace Story as Sango’s principal. Vaughn comes to the position from Moore Magnet School, where she has served as assistant principal for four years and previously taught in the elementary classroom. «Read the rest of this article»

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New Providence Middle School Welcomes Sixth Graders

July 30, 2009 |

On Tuesday, Aug. 4th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. NPMS is hosting a sixth grade orientation for students and their parents. Students should meet in the gym where they will participate in an information session, pick up and run through their class schedules, and meet their core teachers. This program is for sixth graders and not for upper grades.

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CMCSS Director to host June community forums

May 30, 2009 |

Schools System Director seeks to share information on changes and plans for new school year that will impact students achievement.

Michael Harris, Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools System, will disseminate important information about upcoming changes about the school district during the month of June, in a series of community forums. Director Harris believes it is imperative to speak face to face with parents, faith-based groups and community leaders and individuals about the changes that will take place in the next school year. These changes will have an direct impact on students achievement. «Read the rest of this article»

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Local art teachers to display work at APSU

May 18, 2009 |

Local art teachers will get the chance to step out from their classrooms and showcase their own personal talents in the coming weeks at Austin Peay State University.

That’s because the University is hosting the Art Educators Show at the school’s Trahern Gallery from May 18 through June 30, featuring original work from art teachers working in Clarksville-Montgomery County schools and in surrounding counties.

An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Monday night at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Snyder, assistant professor of art, at 221-7343 or .

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Clarksville-Montgomery County School System News

By Thea Agnew | April 16, 2009 |

News about the Clarksville-Montgomery County School system provided by local parent Thea Agnew

The Northeast High School Boys Basketball Team  was recognized last night at the Board of Education meeting.

Congratulations to the Eagles for their accomplishments in basketball this year. The list includes:

• Season District Champs!
• Tournament District Champs!
• 1st Sub State win in school history!
• 1st State Appearance in school history!
• Finished top four in state!
• 27-7 record which was a school record!

We all have a feeling we will hear more from this team in the coming year! «Read the rest of this article»

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