January 23, 2025 in Uncategorized

CUMBERLAND COUNTIANS OUTRAGED OVER DOS BILLY STEPPS FIRING BY THE BOE

The Cumberland County Board of Education in a five to four vote last night voted to not to renew Director of Schools Billy Stepps contract, essentially getting rid of him as the DOS.

Since the posting of the story on social media last night there have been thousands of Cumberland Countians voice their outrage over the BOE’s action.  Parents and teacher alike have voiced that Billy Stepp has been the best DOS Cumberland County has employed.   We’re conducting an investigation into why the five Board Members voted to not renew Mr. Stepps contract.

Below is a summary of the board members actions and their phone numbers if you want to call them to voice your opinon.

Anita Hale (4th District- 931-456-0263) made the motion to NOT renew his contract
and Jon Matthews (7th District – 931-287-9376) made the second on the motion.
Scott VanWinkle (2nd District 931-200-8511),
Elizabeth Stull (1st District 865-234-2284),
Nick Davis (5th District  423-881-3337) voted to not renew his contract.
The Director was supported by Chris King (6th), Shannon Stout (9th), Travis Cole (8th), and Sheri Nichols (3rd).

Their phone numbers are on the Cumberland County Schools website under Board of Education.  Cumberland County BOE Central office number is 931-484-6135



CONTACT INFORMATION

3B Media
105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch
94.1 The VIBE / 98.9 The WOLF
37 South Drive
Crossville, TN 38555

Phone: 931-484-1057
Fax: 931-707-0580