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Melanie Bussell
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Central Office Staff
Special Education Department 931-526-9777
Fax 931-528-6269
Call between 7:30am - 4:00pm
Laura Rich
Consulting Teacher
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  Jenny Partin
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Mildred Burchett
Consulting Teacher
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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.
Who Should I Call For This Question

Marilyn Urbanowicz
urbanowiczm@k12tn.net

Student Records, Teacher licensing, Meeting/In-services schedules, Homebound services, Related 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 issues of compliance, IEP meetings, paperwork, texts, materials, and other problems or concerns for these teaching areas please call:
Mildred Burchett
526-9777 x 254
burchettm1@k12tn.net
K-4 Resource, K-8 CDC, Preschool, K-4 Autism inclusion
Laura Rich
537-2636
richl@k12tn.net
Assistive Technology, PLATO, Learning Labs, 9-12 C DC

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


SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 931.526.9777 CALL BETWEEN 7:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
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PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS 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.

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