NASHVILLE: The Tennessee Department of Education released additional resources about the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) to explain how the proposed student-based public school funding formula prioritizes students over systems and reflects Tennesseans’ values.

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the TISA would invest an estimated $9 billion in education funding for the state, including state and local funds, which would include an additional recurring state investment of $1 billion. The TISA is designed to empower each student to read proficiently by third grade, prepare each high school graduate for postsecondary success, and provide resources needed to all students to ensure they succeed. 

“For the first time in over 30 years, Tennessee is in a position to update the way we fund public education to ensure our students are prepared for the future and our state is set up for success through the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement,” Commissioner Penny Schwinn said. 

Many helpful resources are available at FundingforStudentSuccess.org including:  

• TISA By the Numbers: This overview provides a high-level breakdown of Tennessee education numbers associated with the funding review public engagement process and proposed student-based public school funding formula.
• Understanding Local Contribution: An animated video to explain how local and county governments contribute to public school funding.
• TISA FAQs: Developed after conversations with directors of schools across the state, these FAQs provide more detail on implementation of the proposed formula.

Last fall, Governor Lee announced the state would review its public school funding formula. The Tennessee Department of Education and the General Assembly convened 18 funding subcommittees, organized a legislative steering committee, and provided over 1,000 opportunities for the public to engage, including 16 public town halls and local match conversations across the state. This January, Gov. Lee and Commissioner Schwinn released a draft framework for the new student-based K-12 funding formula, which incorporated input from thousands of Tennesseans.

To learn more about student-based funding, Tennessee’s recent public engagement process and subcommittee recommendations, and to access additional resources, visit the department’s website. 

For Tennessee Department of Education media inquiries, contact Edu.MediaInquiries@tn.gov.   

NASHVILLE: The Tennessee Department of Education released additional Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) resources explaining how the proposed student-based public school funding formula will update the way Tennessee funds public education for the first time in over 30 years.

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the TISA would invest an estimated $9 billion in education funding for the state, including state and local funds, which would include an additional recurring state investment of $1 billion. The TISA is designed to empower each student to read proficiently by third grade, prepare each high school graduate for postsecondary success, and provide resources needed to all students to ensure they succeed.

“The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement would put the funding focus on students and give Tennesseans clear information to understand how districts and schools are using funding to help our students succeed,” said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.

Many helpful resources are available at FundingforStudentSuccess.org including:  

·         What is Student-Based Funding?: An animated video gives an overview of a student-based formula and how it would serve Tennessee students. 

·         Subcommittee Recommendations: This presentation provides a snapshot of recommendations collected from each of the 18 subcommittees during the statewide engagement process. 

·         Base Funding: This overview explains how and why student-based funding starts with a base amount for each student. 

·         Funding Weights: This overview explains how students’ individual education needs are supported through funding weights. 

·         Direct Funding: This overview explains how direct funding goes toward specific programs.

Last fall, Governor Lee announced the state would review its public school funding formula. The Tennessee Department of Education and the General Assembly convened 18 funding subcommittees, organized a legislative steering committee, and provided over 1,000 opportunities for the public to engage, including 16 public town halls and local match conversations across the state. This January, Gov. Lee and Commissioner Schwinn released a draft framework for the new student-based K-12 funding formula, which incorporated input from thousands of Tennesseans.

To learn more about student-based funding, Tennessee’s recent public engagement process and subcommittee recommendations, and to access additional resources, visit the department’s website. 

For Tennessee Department of Education media inquiries, contact Edu.MediaInquiries@tn.gov.   

Director of Cannon County Schools William Freddy Curtis said, “Cannon County Schools were supposed to resume after Christmas Break on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. However, with the result of snowfall that occurred on Sunday night and early Monday morning, Jan. 3, 2022, some roads in rural parts of Cannon County remain hazardous. Also, at the time of this release (Jan. 3, 2022, 5 PM) there are 437 customers of Middle Tennessee Electric in Cannon County without power. The safety of our students and personnel is always our utmost priority. This will be our fourth inclement weather day utilized in the 2021-2022 school year, as we used three days in late August and early September because of flooding / COVID-19.”

For media inquiries, please contact William F. Curtis, Director of Cannon County Schools at (629) 201-4801 ext. 10101, or at williamf.curtis@ccstn.net for local Cannon County Schools information.

Brent Bush

County Executive

Brent D. Bush was elected County Executive in 2018. Born in Woodbury TN, Brent is a graduate of Cannon County HS, MTSU, and Florida Tech. His wife is the former Lydia (Gentry) Bush and his Parents are Dale and Mary Lynn Bush. He is a retired Veteran from the US Army, and he and Lydia have three children, and four grandchildren.

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Ronnie is the 1st term Commissioner for the Cannon County 5th District and is a fiscal conservative.

Ronnie can be contacted via email at RMahaffey.CannonCo@gmail.com or via phone at 615-563-1082.

I was born and raised in Cannon County,

and have been a resident living in the Doolittle Road / Pleasant Ridge community my entire life.  My father was the late Macon A. Davenport and my mother was the late Wanda “Moore” Davenport. I have one sister Michelle “Davenport” Hale who lives in the Auburntown Community.

I am married to Dana “Morris” Davenport and we have one daughter Courtney Davenport. I also have two sons Zachary Davenport of Murfreesboro and Alex Davenport who lives in the Lake Ann subdivision here in Cannon County.

Prior to being elected to the role of Commissioner representing the 2nd District which includes Aubuntown, Pleasant Ridge, Gassaway and part of the Short Mountain communities I served on several boards here in Cannon County.

In 2010 I was asked to join the Cannon County Republican Party Board of Directors in the role of Secretary. In 2011 I was elected to be the Chairman of the Cannon County Republican Party and held that role until 2015. I served as the Past Party Chairman on the board until 2017.

In 2011 I was asked to join the Board of Directors for the Cannon County S.A.V.E. program that assists those people seeking help with Domestic Violence. I served on that board in the role of Secretary for two years.

In June 2012 I was asked to join the Cannon County Industrial Development Board by then County Commission Chairman Bob Stoetzel for a six year term. I served as the Secretary for that board until 2016. In 2016 I was asked to be the Chairman of the board and held that position until 2018 when my term ended.

In July 2012 I was appointed to the Cannon County Election Commission by then State Senator Mae Beavers and was reappointed in 2013 by Representative Mark Pody. I served as the Chairman of the Election Commission for two years until 2015.

In 2018 I made the decision to run for County Commissioner representing the 2nd District. I had been attending almost every Commission meeting since 2002 until I made my decision to run for the position. I believe that time gave me valuable insight to what problems the county faced and how the Commission made decisions concerning those problems.

Since being elected in 2018 I have tried to do as much research into all of the issues that have been brought before me in this role and make the best decision I could make based on the information in front of me. I enjoy the role very much and enjoy helping the citizens of Cannon County.

My phone is 615-848-5478 and I am always available if anyone has any questions or concerns no matter what District they live in. Feel free to call, email or message me anytime. It is an honor to serve the citizens of Cannon County and I consider it the greatest place on Earth to live.

Sincerely,

Corey Davenport
2nd District
Cannon County Commissioner