Here is today's news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: Topping our news today… The Bradley County Schools Board of Education met o
Here is today’s news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland:
Topping our news today…
The Bradley County Schools Board of Education met on Thursday and approved step raises for county school teachers. The issue had been previously set aside in April due to uncertainty dealing with the coronavirus. There was fear that the needed funding may not come in and thus the board voted to wait until a later time. The latest report shows that sales tax revenue was higher than expected, as well as insurance only increasing by 2% when it was expected to increase by 4%. As a result, the step raises were approved to begin in September, which is when these raises normally go into effect. The board also approved the $13.5 million budget for construction of the PIE Center, which will begin on September 1st. It is expected that 32% of the subcontract work will be completed by local businesses. The Board also approved an extra $500,000 for the repair of two school roofs – the main one being at Charleston Elementary School.
In news today…
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) involved with the theft and arson of a 2006 Ford F150. The vehicle is black in color with four doors and Harley Davidson orange trim. The truck was stolen from 4800 South Lee Hwy on August 17 of 2020. It was located the same day, engulfed in flames on Old Powerline Road.
If anyone has information pertaining to this incident, please contact the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation’s Tip Line at 423-728-7336.
Also in news today…
Dr. Russell Dyer, Director of Cleveland City Schools, is announcing a principal leadership change at Ross Elementary and Yates Primary effective October 3rd. Mike Collier, Principal at Yates Primary announced his retirement earlier this year. After meeting with teacher leaders and PTO representatives from both schools, Dr. Dyer is proud to announce Mrs. Stephanie Stone, current Principal at Ross Elementary, will assume the principalship of both Ross Elementary and Yates Primary on this date. Both schools will remain as separate schools for the remainder of the year under Mrs. Stone’s leadership.
To assist Mrs. Stone, an additional Assistant Principal role will be announced and posted to the system’s human resources website soon. Together, the administrative team will work closely to ensure both schools have administrative coverage each day
And finally…
The labor statistics for July are in. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the United States was 10.2%, down from 11.1% in June, and up from 3.7% one year ago. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Tennessee was 9.5%, down from 9.6% in June, and up from 3.4% one year ago.
Moving closer to home, in Bradley County the unemployment rate was 8.7%, up from 8.5% in June, and up from 4.1% one year ago. McMinn County was at 9.4%, down from 9.8% in June, and up from 4.3% one year ago. Meigs County was at 10.4%, down from 10.7% in June, and up from 5.3% one year ago. Polk County’s unemployment rate was at 7.9%, down from 8.3% in June, and up from 4.9% one year ago. Rhea County was at 10.6%, down from 10.8% in June, and up from 6.3% one year ago. Hamilton County’s unemployment rate was 8.9%, down from 9.1% in June, and up from 3.8% one year ago.
