Dronebarger: Gov. Office Not Interested In BEP, Considering New Formula
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger reported to the school board Thursday that the state is indicating no interest in updating the BEP formula. Dronebarger serves on the state BEP Review Committee. Dronebarger said Governor Bill Lee is looking into another funding formula. “We’re not hearing right now that the Governor and the state […]
Local TEA Affiliate Wants State Review Of BEP To Result In Sufficient Funding
One local Tennessee Education Association member says state leaders need to change the BEP formula to fully fund school positions. Governor Bill Lee has called for a review of the state education funding formula also known as the BEP formula. Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the current formula causes inequalities among schools. “If […]
