How many students are in the Hamilton County Schools? Are there more now than 10 years ago? How many individuals are getting huge salaries, yet don't teach any students? It is my opinion that people that do not teach students should not get an automatic raise. Let them negotiate their salary. This does not include principals and assistant principals. I don't think the superintendent should get a $30,000 raise either. There are lots of people that can do that job for less. He ain't worth it. Come on, School Board! Ernie McCarson * * * If Superintendent Robertson is truly interested in the teacher salary, he should forego the $31,000 raise requested for himself and redirect ... (click for more)

The Bradley County Juvenile Court would bring to the public's attention the law regarding reporting of child abuse. Tennessee law requires every person to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Tennessee Code Ann.§ 37-1-403 states that "any person who has knowledge of or is called upon to render aid to any child who is suffering from or has sustained any wound, injury, disability, or physical or mental condition shall report such harm immediately if the harm is of such a nature as to reasonably indicate that it has been caused by brutality, abuse or neglect .... " Further, Tennessee Code Ann.§ 37-1-605 states that "any person ... who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect ... (click for more)