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Melanie Bussell
Supervisor
bussellm@k12tn.net

Central Office
Special Education Department 931-526-9777
Fax 931-528-6269
Call between 8:00am - 4:00pm
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that every student with a disability receives a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Putnam County Schools believe that every child can learn and that it is our responsibility to meet his/her individual needs. By utilizing a team approach with input and support from regular education personnel, administrators, special education personnel, community agencies and the parents, all children will achieve success.

Check with our Central Office for a complete list of resources available.

For all issues of compliance, IEP meetings, paperwork, texts, materials, and other problems or concerns for these teaching areas please call:
Mildred Burchett
520-2290
burchettm1@k12tn.net
K-12 CDC, SPED Preschool, Extended Resource, TCAP-Alt, 18-22 Year Program, K-6 Resource

Tonia Wheeler
520-2290
wheelert3@k12tn.net

Supported Classrooms, Social Skills for Autism, K-6 Resource
Laura Rich
520-2290
richl@k12tn.net
Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hearing Impaired, Vision Services, Assistive Technology

Jenny Partin
520-2290
partinj@k12tn.net

TRACS, Functional Behavior Assmt., 7-12 Resource, Supported Classrooms for Behavior, Gifted
Jerry Bush
520-2119
bushj1@k12tn.net
Cookeville High School Resource, Cookeville High School CDC,
Who Should I Call For This Question

Marilyn Urbanowicz
urbanowiczm@k12tn.net

Student Records, Teacher licensing, Meeting/In-services schedules, Homebound services, SPED transportation, Student physician appointments, Trips, conferences, meetings
Sheree Bernard
bernards@k12tn.net
Travel: expenses, Time Sheets, Purchasing, Computer inventory
Donna Perez
perezd1@k12tn.net
Census (8:00-11:00 a.m.)

For all other services or Concerns please call:
Melanie Bussell 526-9777
bussellm@k12tn.net

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PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM 1400 E. Spring Street; Cookeville, TN 38506; 931-526-9777
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The system will be in compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1994, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any person having inquiries concerning the system's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is directed to contact the Putnam County Schools compliance officer by calling 931-526-9777.