White County Director of Schools Asks To Renew Contract Early
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger formally requested a review of his contract Thursday night. Dronebarger is in the last year of his current four-year agreement. He said he wants to negotiate six months ahead of schedule. Dronebarger said he presented the board with a summary of his performance to justify his request. “I’ve […]
White BOE Looking To Use Central View Property As Community Center
Community members will now have the chance to outline the future use of the Central View School property. The Board of Education approved a motion Thursday allowing residents to create a committee to start and maintain a community center. Board Member Bob Young said residents have until the end of the year to do so. […]
White County School Director Receives Performance Evaluation From BOE
The results of the White County School Board’s evaluation of Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger were discussed Thursday night. Dronebarger had a cumulative score of 3.5 out of 4 on his evaluations. Board Member Bob Young said it became clear to him while reviewing the evaluations that some of the lower scores could be improved […]
White Co. BOE Considering Business Pitch For Central View School
The White County Board of Education was approached by two businessmen expressing interest in using the school system’s vacant Central View Elementary School. Dean Teasley and Emmet Bear came to the board Thursday wanting to host a gun show at the building. Chairman Jayson McDonald said he is interested in the proposition. “I would be […]
White BOE Approves Traditional Schedule, Mask Mandate
The White County Board of Education voted to return to a traditional five day schedule at a rare Sunday afternoon meeting. A mask mandate for all faculty, staff, and students will be implemented. School Director Kurt Dronebarger said the hybrid schedule has been a success, but it has become a challenge for parents and teachers. […]
