Resident Asks School Board For Bus Protocol Examination
A grandparent of a White County Student asked the White County School Board to make changes to the school’s bus driver protocols. Resident Karen Stafford said her autistic non-verbal grandchild was left on the bus. That was not discovered until the bus returned to the school’s garage. Stafford said her grandchild was then taken back […]
School Board Focusing On Engagement In Strategic Plan
The White County School Board will focus on improving district-wide stakeholder engagement as part of its newly updated strategic plan revealed Thursday. The board met monthly for the last four months to update the strategic plan. A community-wide survey showed involving and informing the community needed improvement. School Board Chairman Bob Young said the board’s […]
School Board Exploring BonDeCroft Fire Station Options
The White County School Board exploring options to determine the best path forward in deeding property over to the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department. Not being the owner of the portion of property has hindered the fire department from receiving grants to improve the fire station. School Board Chairman Bob Young said the board has received […]
Young Re-Elected White County Board Chair
Bob Young will return as chair of the White County School Board for the new school year. Board members re-elected Jayson McDonald as the board’s Vice-Chairman. Dewayne Howard was re-elected to be the board’s Tennessee Legislative Network Representative. “That’s a tall task, so I appreciate the effort you’ve put into that,” Young said. Howard asked […]
Bid On Culinary Arts Kitchen $200K Over Budget
The White County Board of Education weighing its options after bids for a new kitchen came in some $200,000 over the proposed budget. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night time is running out on the $450,000 grant for the culinary arts program facility. Dronebarger said they can choose to hold […]
White School Board Pushing For More Budget Involvement
The White County School Board wants more involvement in the budget process after passing a budget that came up short at the last minute. Board Member Dewayne Howard said he has been asking for monthly budget meetings since he joined the board but that has not happened. Chairman Bob Young said it will be important […]
White County High Bathroom Renovation Scheduled
The White County School Board approved a $130,000 renovation project for White County High School’s bathroom Thursday night. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the school was built in the 1960s and though the bathrooms have been worked on since, they need repairs. He said new fixtures, countertops, and composite flooring will be added. Maintenance […]
White County School Board Discussing Change To Public Comment Policy
White County Board of Education Member Dewayne Howard wants to change the school board policy regarding public comment. Howard said he wanted to remove a line from the policy stating that public comments must be related to items on that meeting’s agenda. Howard said it would allow the citizens in the community to have a […]
