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 […]
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 […]
White County Sheriff Wants School Property For Training
The White County School Board agreed Thursday night to allow the sheriff’s office to use the old Central View Elementary School building as a training facility. White County Sheriff Steve Page said the sheriff’s office is in desperate need of a building to train for active shooter scenarios. Page said the sheriff’s office currently trains […]
Repurposing Central View Not Part Of Innovative School Models Grant
Repurposing White County’s Central View School will not be part of the proposal for the system’s Innovative School Model Grant. The grant is aimed at building readiness and preparing students for success after high school, more students will have opportunities to participate in innovative local programs that boost CTE programs. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger […]
Fire Marshal’s Report On Central View School Finds Several Needs
Reopening the unoccupied Central View School building would cost over $2 million. That is according to a State Fire Marshal’s report. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said in his opinion, making the repairs does not make sense. “Ultimately, there is no fiscal value in having that school open, and there’s really no academic […]
Central View Residents Speak Out For White Co Board To Reopen School
Several residents in the Central View Community made their case to the White County School Board Tuesday to reopen its elementary school. Resident Moni Webb said the community still hurts from the school closure that occurred four-years ago. “The Central View families are more serious now than four years ago to get their school back […]
White BOE Chair Ends Central Subcommittee, County Use A Possibility
The White County Board of Education disbanded its Central View community subcommittee after hearing no formal plan from residents. The school board gave members of the Central View Community a year-end deadline to create a plan for the vacant school. Committee Chair Bob Young said county use could be on the table now. “The Central […]
Central View Subcommittee Could Come To An End This Week
The future of the Central View Community Subcommittee will be decided by the White County Board of Education this week. Subcommittee Chair Bob Young said a board vote makes the final call, but a third subcommittee meeting is unlikely to happen. “I think we got good feedback from the community as far as some ideas […]
Central View Residents Say Reopening School Best Option For Community
Residents in White County’s Central View community want their school reopened. The future of the school property has been a subject of discussion throughout the fall. Resident Stephen Melton said the now vacant school was once the center of the community. “I think the only other option really is to open it back up as […]
Central View School Committee Discusses Future Of School Building
The White County Central View School Property Subcommittee resulted in five options for the future of the vacant building. Chair Bob Young said establishing another school, a resident operated community center, recreation options, leasing and demolition were discussed Thursday. “We’ve heard the fact that the community would like a school there,” Young said. “We have […]
