White County Schools Secure Top Regional TCAP Scores
White County Schools scoring top five in the Upper Cumberland region in 16 out of 17 tested categories during the most recent TCAP testing season. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district achieved the top score in the region in seven of those categories. Dronebarger said the school system also ranked second in the […]
School Board Extends Director Dronebarger’s Contract
The White County School Board approved a new four-year contract for Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger Thursday, extending his leadership through June, 2030. Board Chairman Bob Young said the decision serves as a gesture of goodwill to recognize the district’s high performance on state testing over the past several years. Young said the school system […]
Dronebarger Gets Raise, Still Below Peer Director Standard
The White County Board of Education approved a seven percent salary increase for Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger Thursday night. Board members voted to amend the director’s salary line item from the contractually mandated $117,300 to just over $123,000. That number leaves White County some 20 percent below its peers in director pay. Board member […]
White County School Board Revises Comment Policy
Amidst a state legislative change about public comments, the White County Board of Education will make minor revisions to its public comment policy. Public comments must be limited to issues within the jurisdiction of the board. The White County Board enacted a 30-minute total time limit with three minutes per person for public comments per […]
New Hurdles In Deeding BonDeCroft Fire Dept. Property
New hurdles for the White County School Board as it tries to deed a small portion of property over to the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department cannot make improvements or apply for grants because the station sits on the school system’s property. School Board Member Terri Douglas told BonDeCroft Fire Chief Shannon Smith […]
White Co. Schools Approves MOU For Central View Building
The White County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the White County Sheriff’s Office for use of the Central View Elementary property. White County Sheriff Steve Page requested last month to renovate the old building so the sheriff’s office could use it as a substation and training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald […]
White County Schools Address Confusion Over Bonuses
The White County School Board addressed confusion Thursday night over bonuses tied to the state’s School Voucher Program. The school board approved a $500 bonus back in May for employees who did not meet the state’s requirements for the $2,000 bonus as part of the Education Freedom Act. Several board members said some employees have […]
School Board: Time For Decisions On Old Central View
Some members of the White County School Board believe it is time to look for ways to re-purpose the old Central View Elementary building. This comes on the heels of the White County Sheriff’s Office requesting access to the building to use it as a training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said there’s been […]
Bon De Croft Fire Makes Second Request For Ownership
The Bon De Croft Volunteer Fire Department once again asking the White County School Board for ownership of the Bon De Croft Fire Station. The fire station located on the same property as Bon De Croft Elementary. The fire department asked the system to grant ownership of the portion of the property last April. Bon […]
Recess Rule Causing Schedule Issues For White County
White County Elementary Students will use a new schedule this school year after legislators passed a new 40-minute physical activity requirement. Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night the mandate will take time from science and social studies. Dronebarger said it will hurt the education focus. “Those teachers are still graded […]
