5 things to know – HCS’s school choice lottery
Starting Nov. 17, families can apply for choice seats in about 100 different Hamilton County public schools and programs. Here are five things to know about the school choice process.
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Q: Which local private schools are taking vouchers?
Up to 20,000 students in Tennessee could receive state-funded scholarships to attend private schools. In Hamilton County, 27 schools have opted in to the program.
Video Why there are so many student arrests in Hamilton County
A recent Tennessee law has led to the arrest of dozens of Hamilton County students, many of them in middle school.
Video The last hurdle for teacher raises
The Hamilton County Commission will vote June 26 on a budget passed by the school board. It includes around $20 million in extra local funds for teachers raises, a far higher compensation package than in the budget proposal favored by County Mayor Weston Wamp.
Video How much will teacher raises be?
The Hamilton County School Board has two options for a school employee pay package in the upcoming budget: a 5% raise that Superintendent Justin Robertson presented to the County Commission or a 3% pay bump proposed by County Mayor Weston Wamp in response.
Video Will teacher raises be approved?
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Justin Robertson is asking for an extra $21 million in county tax revenues to provide raises for all full-time HCS employees. It's up to the County Commission to OK his proposed budget.
Video Will Hamilton County teachers carry guns?
A state bill passed by the Tennessee General Assembly would allow teachers to carry concealed handguns. Here's what it means for Hamilton County Schools.
Video What power does the school board have?
When it comes to how our schools are governed, different entities have different powers. Here’s a quick look at what our local school board can — and cannot — do.
Q: Which local private schools are taking vouchers?
Up to 20,000 students in Tennessee could receive state-funded scholarships to attend private schools. In Hamilton County, 27 schools have opted in to the program.
Video Why there are so many student arrests in Hamilton County
A recent Tennessee law has led to the arrest of dozens of Hamilton County students, many of them in middle school.
Video The last hurdle for teacher raises
The Hamilton County Commission will vote June 26 on a budget passed by the school board. It includes around $20 million in extra local funds for teachers raises, a far higher compensation package than in the budget proposal favored by County Mayor Weston Wamp.
Video How much will teacher raises be?
The Hamilton County School Board has two options for a school employee pay package in the upcoming budget: a 5% raise that Superintendent Justin Robertson presented to the County Commission or a 3% pay bump proposed by County Mayor Weston Wamp in response.
Video Will teacher raises be approved?
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Justin Robertson is asking for an extra $21 million in county tax revenues to provide raises for all full-time HCS employees. It's up to the County Commission to OK his proposed budget.
Video Will Hamilton County teachers carry guns?
A state bill passed by the Tennessee General Assembly would allow teachers to carry concealed handguns. Here's what it means for Hamilton County Schools.
Video What power does the school board have?
When it comes to how our schools are governed, different entities have different powers. Here’s a quick look at what our local school board can — and cannot — do.