The Sumner County School Board will hold a budget presentation and workshop on Tuesday, May 12th, at 2:00 PM at the School Board Office located at 695 East Main Street in Gallatin.
The workshop is designed to give Board members a chance to review Director Del Phillips' budget proposal and request any changes before an anticipated vote on Tuesday, May 19th.
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Monday, May 11, 2015
Isbell Faces Questions Over Using Tax Dollars for Politics
Hendersonville News first reported on this site in late January that Sumner County Tax Assessor John Isbell is using his publicly-funded official website for political purposes. Now, local TV station Fox 17 has picked up the story, asking Isbell to justify his actions.
Here's an excerpt from the Fox 17 story:
Log on to the Sumner County web page for Assessor of Property John Isbell and you'll find a link for more information about the recent property tax reappraisal.
That page is attracting criticism from Sumner County residents like Dan Wright who feel its content amounts to a political attack on the public's dime.
"Absolutely it's political yeah. From what I see it's political defense," said Wright.
The part Wright believes is political involves direct attacks towards County Executive Anthony Holt calling him a "Pro-Tax Increase Bureaucrat."
The page also accuses Holt of holding "secret meetings" and "wasting taxpayer dollars" and towards the end of the page accuses him of conduct that's akin to "the worst kind of public servant."
Isbell doesn't deny that the words are his. He only says he's posting what he sees as "the truth."
In 2014, Isbell came under fire for irregularities in the Sumner County Tax assessment. Rather than admit any mistakes, Isbell has chosen to attack those he perceives as political enemies, apparently even using a taxpayer-funded website to do so.
Since at least January of 2015, Isbell has posted explicitly political messages on his official, taxpayer-funded website. He's not taking them down - he's letting the taxpayers foot the bill.
As the 2016 election for Tax Assessor approaches, will Isbell continue to use taxpayer money for political gain?
For more on news in Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews
Here's an excerpt from the Fox 17 story:
Log on to the Sumner County web page for Assessor of Property John Isbell and you'll find a link for more information about the recent property tax reappraisal.
That page is attracting criticism from Sumner County residents like Dan Wright who feel its content amounts to a political attack on the public's dime.
"Absolutely it's political yeah. From what I see it's political defense," said Wright.
The part Wright believes is political involves direct attacks towards County Executive Anthony Holt calling him a "Pro-Tax Increase Bureaucrat."
The page also accuses Holt of holding "secret meetings" and "wasting taxpayer dollars" and towards the end of the page accuses him of conduct that's akin to "the worst kind of public servant."
Isbell doesn't deny that the words are his. He only says he's posting what he sees as "the truth."
In 2014, Isbell came under fire for irregularities in the Sumner County Tax assessment. Rather than admit any mistakes, Isbell has chosen to attack those he perceives as political enemies, apparently even using a taxpayer-funded website to do so.
Since at least January of 2015, Isbell has posted explicitly political messages on his official, taxpayer-funded website. He's not taking them down - he's letting the taxpayers foot the bill.
As the 2016 election for Tax Assessor approaches, will Isbell continue to use taxpayer money for political gain?
For more on news in Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
School Board Meets Tonight
The Sumner County School Board will hold a study session tonight at 6PM at the Board Office in Gallatin.
Among the agenda items is a review of the weapons/dangerous instruments policy.
Here's the full agenda:
A. Presentation from Beech High School STEM program
Among the agenda items is a review of the weapons/dangerous instruments policy.
Here's the full agenda:
A. Presentation from Beech High School STEM program
Discussion
B. Discussion regarding a revision to Policy JCBF Weapons and Dangerous Instruments prior to second reading
Discussion
C. Discussion regarding a revision Policy J-6.411 Student Wellness prior to second reading
Discussion
D. Discussion regarding 2015-16 Board Meeting schedule
Discussion
E. Policy Maintenance Review, Policies IDF through IFAB
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Monday, April 27, 2015
County Budget Committee Meets Today
The Sumner County Commission's Budget Committee meets today starting at 3:30 PM at the County Commission Chambers in Gallatin.
Today's meeting continues the budget hearing process as the Commission prepares to discuss and vote on county departmental budgets.
Today's agenda includes the highway department, the Sheriff's office, Emergency management, and libraries, among other items.
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Today's meeting continues the budget hearing process as the Commission prepares to discuss and vote on county departmental budgets.
Today's agenda includes the highway department, the Sheriff's office, Emergency management, and libraries, among other items.
For more on issues impacting Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
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Friday, April 10, 2015
Strong Schools to Host RTI2 Forum
Grassroots advocacy group Strong Schools will host a forum on RTI2 - Response to Intervention and Instruction -- on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 PM at Merrol Hyde Magnet School in Hendersonville.
The event will include a presentation from Assistant Director of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Brown on RTI2 and its implementation in Sumner County.
Audience members are encouraged to ask questions as the event is intended to be a dialogue around the RTI2 issue.
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The event will include a presentation from Assistant Director of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Brown on RTI2 and its implementation in Sumner County.
Audience members are encouraged to ask questions as the event is intended to be a dialogue around the RTI2 issue.
For more Hendersonville, TN news follow @HvilleNews
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