Following up on last month's forums on standards, Station Camp High Teacher and America Achieves fellow James Dittes in conjunction with Strong Schools will host two forums on Common Core next week.
The first will be held Monday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Hendersonville Public Library.
The second will be held Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 PM at Union Elementary in Gallatin.
These events are open to the public.
The forums are an opportunity for a guided discussion on Common Core and what it means for Sumner County Schools.
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Showing posts with label Hendersonville Public Library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hendersonville Public Library. Show all posts
Friday, February 20, 2015
Friday, May 30, 2014
School Board Candidate Forum on Monday
Parent-led advocacy group Strong Schools is hosting a forum for School Board candidates on Monday, June 2nd at 6:30 PM at the Hendersonville Public Library.
Candidates from all districts up for election have been invited to attend.
This year, seats in districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11 are up for election.
The candidates are:
District 1: Vanessa Silkwood (incumbent) and Tammy Hayes
District 3: Don Long (incumbent) and Alice Bachman
District 5: Janet Arnold (incumbent) and Jeff Cordell
District 7: Andy Daniels (incumbent) and John Ruth
District 9: Patricia Brown
District 11: David Brown (incumbent) and Jeff Carter
Candidates from all districts up for election have been invited to attend.
This year, seats in districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11 are up for election.
The candidates are:
District 1: Vanessa Silkwood (incumbent) and Tammy Hayes
District 3: Don Long (incumbent) and Alice Bachman
District 5: Janet Arnold (incumbent) and Jeff Cordell
District 7: Andy Daniels (incumbent) and John Ruth
District 9: Patricia Brown
District 11: David Brown (incumbent) and Jeff Carter
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Library Offers Amnesty on October 2nd
The Hendersonville Public Library is offering Amnesty from overdue fines on October 2nd to mark its 5th anniversary at the current location.
Here are the details from a press release:
Here are the details from a press release:
HENDERSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH AMNESTY DAY
Hendersonville, TN – Have you had a book or movie out since the new library opened five years ago? Now you have an opportunity to return library items without being charged overdue fines.
The library will not charge overdue fines for any items returned on October 2, 2013, the fifth anniversary of their grand opening. Amnesty applies only to overdue fines for items returned on October 2, 2013. Library users who cannot visit the library on Amnesty Day, but would still like to receive amnesty, may drop off overdue items in the exterior book drops on October 1, after 6:30 PM.
Lelani Sabo, Library Manager, is excited about the opportunity. “We want to encourage people to use the library, we want to celebrate our anniversary, and we also want to recover overdue items,” she states.
In addition, the library will offer a “Food for Fines” program from October 5, 2013 through October 31, 2013. Library users are invited to pay overdue fines with non-perishable food items. All food items will be donated to the Samaritan Center in Hendersonville.
For more information, see the library’s website at hendersonvillelibrary.org. Contact the library at 615-824-0656 or via email at customerservice@hendersonvillelibrary.org.
Monday, September 16, 2013
County Commission Meets Tonight
The Sumner County Commission meets tonight. Here is the agenda.
Among discussion items -- the ongoing sagas about the Hendersonville Library AND the Airport Authority.
Among discussion items -- the ongoing sagas about the Hendersonville Library AND the Airport Authority.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Forsythe vs. Hyde: Or, is it a park or not?
It seems Merrol Hyde and Jerry Stone are in a bit of a row with Garry Forsythe -- of course, given Stone and Hyde's propensity to challenge anyone (schools, the library, the airport board), it's no surprise they are now confused about their dealings with former imaginary Mayoral candidate and terminated Mayoral aide Garry Forsythe.
Here's the story.
Basically, a couple of investors have bought some land near the Hendersonville Public Library that many thought was part of a park. They say they have "exciting" plans. They promise to keep the common, public space...well, common and public.
And it seems that no one is really paying attention to what happens at important meetings where decision like who owns what piece of land are being made.
Here's the story.
Basically, a couple of investors have bought some land near the Hendersonville Public Library that many thought was part of a park. They say they have "exciting" plans. They promise to keep the common, public space...well, common and public.
And it seems that no one is really paying attention to what happens at important meetings where decision like who owns what piece of land are being made.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Library Dispute Continues
A long-running dispute over who "owns" the Hendersonville Library (The County Commission/Sumner County) or the City of Hendersonville (which holds the deed) continued recently with a meeting of members of both governing bodies.
The dispute goes back to a state audit finding noting that the County has been claiming the Library as an asset on its books despite not having a deed to the library. In fact, though the County issued a bond to pay for a portion of the library and then passed a resolution saying it should get the deed to the library from Hendersonville, no written agreement was ever established between the two parties. That is, NO ONE from the County carried out negotiations to get a formal written document from Hendersonville BEFORE passing a resolution and bond that obligated taxpayers to pay for a building which the County didn't own. No one, apparently, sought to rectify the matter in the years that have passed since, either.
Back in January, when this controversy was in its infancy, it appeared that Kirk Moser and Merrol Hyde believed the whole issue could be solved with a sign giving the County credit for its role in establishing the library.
So, let's review: The County issued a bond for a building it didn't own and had no claim to before securing a commitment from Hendersonville officials to deed the building to the County. The bond was issued and the County listed a facility on its books it didn't own and no one checked to see if an actual deed existed, they just referred to a resolution passed by the Commission.
Now, the City has made an offer of a joint deed arrangement. Will the County accept? Or will they keep fighting?
The dispute goes back to a state audit finding noting that the County has been claiming the Library as an asset on its books despite not having a deed to the library. In fact, though the County issued a bond to pay for a portion of the library and then passed a resolution saying it should get the deed to the library from Hendersonville, no written agreement was ever established between the two parties. That is, NO ONE from the County carried out negotiations to get a formal written document from Hendersonville BEFORE passing a resolution and bond that obligated taxpayers to pay for a building which the County didn't own. No one, apparently, sought to rectify the matter in the years that have passed since, either.
Back in January, when this controversy was in its infancy, it appeared that Kirk Moser and Merrol Hyde believed the whole issue could be solved with a sign giving the County credit for its role in establishing the library.
So, let's review: The County issued a bond for a building it didn't own and had no claim to before securing a commitment from Hendersonville officials to deed the building to the County. The bond was issued and the County listed a facility on its books it didn't own and no one checked to see if an actual deed existed, they just referred to a resolution passed by the Commission.
Now, the City has made an offer of a joint deed arrangement. Will the County accept? Or will they keep fighting?
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Library Controversy Gets a Committee
The controversy over who owns (and who wants to own) the Hendersonville Library now has a County Commission Committee.
The issue now seems to be that neither body actually wants the Library. The County has not properly funded the library, and the City handles maintenance costs. The City seems unwilling to fund much more than the $50,000 they now contribute. And so, who will get the library? It's worth noting that private and City funds paid for much of the construction of the library. And the property has never been deeded to the County, so it would seem to be fairly easy for the County to just leave it to the City.
Absent a tax increase at the City level, however, it seems unlikely that the City could operate the Library at its current paltry state of operating hours.
Of course, the County could leave the situation as it is and continue to contribute funds to the Hendersonville Library in order to ensure that every city in the county has an operating Library.
Stay tuned as Library Battle 2013 heats up this summer.
The issue now seems to be that neither body actually wants the Library. The County has not properly funded the library, and the City handles maintenance costs. The City seems unwilling to fund much more than the $50,000 they now contribute. And so, who will get the library? It's worth noting that private and City funds paid for much of the construction of the library. And the property has never been deeded to the County, so it would seem to be fairly easy for the County to just leave it to the City.
Absent a tax increase at the City level, however, it seems unlikely that the City could operate the Library at its current paltry state of operating hours.
Of course, the County could leave the situation as it is and continue to contribute funds to the Hendersonville Library in order to ensure that every city in the county has an operating Library.
Stay tuned as Library Battle 2013 heats up this summer.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sumner County Commission Committees to Meet
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
County May Give Hendersonville Library to Hendersonville
Despite throwing a fit about not getting enough credit for the library in Hendersonville for which the County provides some funds, County Commissioners are now exploring the idea of just giving the Hendersonville Public Library to the City of Hendersonville.
The building is recorded on the books of both entities -- which gives both an audit finding in annual state audits. The City provides maintenance funds, including grounds keeping, and does significant work at the library. However, the County provides staff salaries and pays for some books, at a total cost of around $500,000 a year. Significant private funds were raised to even build the facility in Hendersonville and some citizens consistently clamor for longer hours and more services at the library.
It's not clear whether the City is able or willing to absorb the cost of taking full control of the library or if the City could improve library operations. Commission Chair Merrol Hyde would like the issue to be resolved by July 1st, however, in order to avoid an audit finding in the 2013-14 budget year.
The building is recorded on the books of both entities -- which gives both an audit finding in annual state audits. The City provides maintenance funds, including grounds keeping, and does significant work at the library. However, the County provides staff salaries and pays for some books, at a total cost of around $500,000 a year. Significant private funds were raised to even build the facility in Hendersonville and some citizens consistently clamor for longer hours and more services at the library.
It's not clear whether the City is able or willing to absorb the cost of taking full control of the library or if the City could improve library operations. Commission Chair Merrol Hyde would like the issue to be resolved by July 1st, however, in order to avoid an audit finding in the 2013-14 budget year.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Fighting Over Books
It seems Hendersonville and Sumner County are in a fight of sorts over the Hendersonville Library. Built with county, city, and private funds and maintained by the City, the library apparently (according to Jerry Stone) belongs to the county. Perhaps he and Scott Foster can engage in an MMA match to determine the outcome?
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