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County School Board Members Speak Out on "Unfair Funding Mechanism" for Charter Schools

MURFREESBORO – Several Rutherford County School Board members are speaking out against the funding allocation formula for state approved charter schools. Board member Frances Rosales explains while public schools are required to plan their budget based on the previous year’s enrollment, charter schools budget based on projections and estimates of the upcoming year. Board member Coy Young on WGNS said with charter schools getting money based on their projections, the county is footi .

Roadway Improvements Authorized for Burnt Knob / Manson Pike / Blackman Rd. Intersection

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, voted to approve a professional services contract worth $413,500 with Kimley Horn, Inc. The contract will facilitate necessary enhancements to the Burnt Knob/Manson Pike/Blackman Rd. intersection. Chris Griffith, Public Infrastructure Executive Director, highlighted the significance of these improvements due to the ongoing growth and increased traffic on the west side of I-24. Additionally, the construction of a ne .

Rutherford County School Board Candidate Asks Opponent to Step Down Amidst TBI Investigation

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There is an expanding spotlight on the Rutherford County School Board race as one candidate is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations. As previously reported, the TBI is investigating allegations that John Duncan allegedly took inappropriate photos of himself within the school premises. Due to the investigation, Duncan has been suspended from the schools. Duncan is running for a seat on the Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2. According to .

TN lawmakers pass bill to increase punishment for school threats

It may soon be a felony to threaten the safety of a Tennessee school. This comes just a couple of days after the General Assembly passed another bill that would require juveniles to lose their driver's license or their ability to obtain one if they threaten mass violence on school property.

Tennessee to suspend driving rights for juveniles making mass violence threats in school

Tennessee Targets Juvenile Threats with Driving Privilege Suspension

Political: Butch Vaughn Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board, Zone 6

POLITICS: Chase Williams Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local resident Chase Williams has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat on the Rutherford County School Board. Williams said that he would bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the upcoming election. In a press release to WGNS, Williams was highlighted as a community activist who has over a decade of dedicated community service. The release showed that Williams pledges a commitment to excellence in education and aims to .

UPDATE: Rutherford County Prepares for the Arrival of Two New Charter Schools in 2024

UPDATE - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the forthcoming school year, Rutherford County is gearing up for the introduction of two charter schools set to open their doors. The process for these institutions to come to fruition involves seeking approval from the Rutherford County School Board, a crucial step that has already been taken. That was Choice School Coordinator Jeff McCann. Once open, the overall performance and student progress of the future charter schools will be in a sense, graded by Mc .

Rutherford County approves $147K contract to provide teachers school safety training