White County Schools Get Waiver For BonDeCroft Closure
White County Schools granted a waiver request from the state allowing an additional day off to cover for BonDeCroft Elementary’s closure on March 6.
BonDeCroft Expansion Ready For New School Year
BonDeCroft Elementary has completed its 20,000 square foot expansion and is certified to start the new year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said school staff have moved into the school and are prepared for students to register Wednesday. Dronebarger said the addition serves as a new main entrance and connects the old building […]
Schools, Law Enforcement Looking Into BonDeCroft Theft
The White County Sheriff’s Department is looking for tips regarding a theft at the BonDeCroft Elementary School construction site. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the theft was not major. He said tools, copper, and a trailer were stolen from the job site. Dronebarger said the Sheriff’s Department and the school system will be keeping […]
BonDeCroft Expansion Will Not Be Completed Until Summer Break
The BonDeCroft Elementary School expansion project will not be completed this school year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night that the original estimate had the project finishing around the county’s spring break but small delays have pushed the completion date into April. He said that trying to integrate […]
BonDeCroft Elementary Parent Concerned About New Visitor Restrictions
A parent at BonDeCroft Elementary School shared her disapproval of a new visitation policy with the White County School Board during their Thursday meeting. Lisa Cooper said the new policy allows just one parent per child to visit the school during lunchtime, parties, and other events. Cooper said she understands the importance of school security, […]
BonDeCroft Addition Has Caused Some Utility Issues As Crews Continue Digging
The addition to White County Schools’ BonDeCroft Elementary School progressing but not without some inconveniences. The school closed for one day due to a water line leak in January. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said again this week, the gas supply was interrupted causing the school to go without supply for a day. “They ensured […]
BonDeCroft Elementary School To Reopen Thursday After Utility Issues
White County Schools will close BonDeCroft Elementary School Wednesday due to utility problems. All other schools will open on time with buses running on their regular schedule. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said repairs should be completed in a day. BonDeCroft will reopen Thursday.
White Co Schools Setting Up Portable Classroom To Tear Down BonDeCroft “Short Building”
Pre-K students at BonDeCroft Elementary School will learn in a portable classroom next school year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the building currently used by pre-k students is in disrepair. “It’s one of the things that lead us to the whole idea of an addition upgrade a BonDeCroft, so our initial plan […]
First Rendering Of BonDeCroft School Project Shared With White BOE
The White County School Board got its first look at schematic plans to renovate BonDeCroft Elementary School Thursday. A some 19,300 square foot two-story building that will be built between the two existing structures on the school property. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said engineers will now get involved after the school board approved the […]
Initial Estimate On BonDeCroft School Project Over Budget, Planning Continues
Initial cost estimates to renovate BonDeCroft Elementary School in White County have came in over budget. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the architect is now working on another plan. “They did say it was going to be more expensive than what we were planning,” Dronebarger said. “We don’t know what that number is, but […]
