State Representative Clark Boyd Successfully Guides Education Transparency Bill Through House

April 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

State Representative Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon) has successfully guided House Bill 946 through the Tennessee House of Representatives.

The measure — which is part of the Governor’s legislative package this year — improves transparency within our state’s education system by requiring Local Education Agencies (LEA) to report to the Department of Education how additional funds are used every year an LEA receives increased funding from the state for salaries and wages.

“Our teachers work tirelessly to solidify the academic foundations of Tennessee’s current and future leaders,” said Representative Boyd. “We must ensure they are receiving the salaries and pay increases they have earned. I am proud to have carried this bill, which will increase transparency on the subject of teacher pay.”

House Bill 946 ensures taxpayer funding allocated to schools is being used responsibly and to support our educators who play a critical role in the current and future success of our state.

“It is critical that we fully support Tennessee’s educators, and I appreciate Representative Boyd for his tireless efforts fighting for them,” said House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland). “He did a great job guiding this legislation through the House, and I am grateful to him for all of his hard work.”

“Our teachers play a critical part in developing Tennessee’s leaders,” said Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville). “Representative Boyd has been a tremendous advocate for these important groups during his time serving in our General Assembly, and I appreciate his efforts getting this legislation passed.”

Clark Boyd serves as Chairman of the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee, and as a member of the Calendar and Rules, Commerce, and Select Committees on Rules. Boyd is also a member of the House Employee Affairs and House Utilities Subcommittees. He lives in Lebanon and represents Tennessee House District 46, which includes Cannon, and parts of Wilson and DeKalb Counties. He can be reached by email at: Rep.Clark.Boyd@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615)-741-7086.

April 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Ronnie and Judy Redmon are sponsoring a Relay for Life gospel singing at the County Complex on Saturday, April 13^th . All money raised will go to the Survivor Team for Relay.

The Singing will start at 3:00 p.m. and go until around 7:00 p.m.

Some of the singers and/or groups include: The Calvary Trio, Barbara Green, Bro. Bill Fowler and Family, Elizabeth Chapel Singers, Bonnie Rigsby and others. Come and enjoy an afternoon of great gospel singing for a worthy cause.

If you would like to sing, contact Judy at 615-597-6240. If no answer, leave a message.

April 5, 2019
By: Bill Conger

Normally, ventriloquist David Turner might get upset if someone called him a dummy.  But that was just what he was going for when he visited DeKalb West School students on Monday, April Fool’s Day. Turner, who is an entertainer, was one of several speakers that visited the school for the annual Elementary Career Day. He dressed to create the illusion that he was the ventriloquist doll while the dummy looked to be the human being.

D.W.S. students in PreK-5^th grades were able to learn about a variety of jobs. Sarah Lincoln of Cool Doggie Doo’s brought her mobile grooming bus to show students how she takes care of pets. Erica Garrett from the Village Hair Salon and Barbers in Alexandria demonstrated the work of a cosmetologist.  Luke and Jody Prichard of Prichard’s Excavation and Trucking gave students in Kindergarten through 5^th grade the chance to climb aboard a Bobcat while Cassie Brown, a Registered Dietitian with Summit Hospital in Nashville, told about she helps people make good food choices that will help their health. The DeKalb County Fire Department and Sparky also came out to tell about learning to fight fires.

A Career Day for DWS students in 6^th-8^th grades will be held in May.

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