White Co. Sees Improvement With TCAP District Results
White County Schools have made TCAP improvements after the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2024-2025 state and district-level results on Tuesday. White County saw improvements in ELA, Math, and Science in 2nd through 8th grade, except for 4th grade, which saw a slight dip in Math and Science scores. White County Director of Schools […]
White County School Board Approves Teacher Bonus
Certified teachers in White County will get a one-time $2,000 bonus next school year. White County School Board affirmed its participation in the state’s Education Freedom Act. Board member Jayson McDonald said he would like to see all school employees get some type of bonus for the work they do. “I know we’re in the […]
White County Shows TCAP Growth In New Numbers
White County Schools celebrating widespread growth and proficiency on TCAP scores. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has two unspoken goals when it comes to TCAP results: score above the state average and top five in the Upper Cumberland for proficiency in all subjects. In results just released, Dronebarger said the district accomplished […]
School Board On Fence About Board Meeting Locations
The White County School Board must still decide whether it will continue to hold meetings at district schools or move them all to the central office next year. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the original schedule for next year had all meetings located at the district central office. Board Member Dewayne Howard said he […]
White County School Board Deliberating Fundraisers
The White County School Board concerned about burdening the community with athletic fundraisers as teams work to manage program expenses. Board Member Tracy Fowler said several local businesses had approached her about being approached repeatedly by teams looking for money. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said finding a balance between helping teams stay afloat and […]
White County Schools Approves Budget With Defecit
The White County School Board passed its general purpose school fund budget Thursday night despite a $3.1 million deficit. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger called the year’s financial challenges a “perfect storm,” but believes the district can weather it by making sound and informed decisions going forward. He said cuts in federal and state funding […]
White County Report Cards Delayed; Awaiting Test Data
Final report cards for White County Middle School and White County High School students will be delayed as the district awaits TCAP and end-of-course testing data from the state. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he hopes to have the results back in the next two weeks. He said the district voted to add standardized […]
White County Students Head To School Saturday
The White County School System will do something other generations did more often, attend school Saturday morning for an abbreviated day. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the State Board of Education allows districts three abbreviated days that count as full school days. Dronebarger said when the district’s Calendar Committee realized the final day fell […]
Putnam & White Schools Director Concerned About Measurement In New School Grades
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the state’s new system to grade schools needs to be clear and precise about the information being used. The State Legislature implemented the grading system in 2016 calling for a letter grade system for schools. It was delayed by issues with state testing and then COVID. Now, […]
White Co Commission Meeting Turns Into Debate On School Reading Material
The White County Commission meeting turned into a school board discussion Monday night following public concern over study materials. Tennessee Pastors Network President Dale Walker spoke to the commission on the behalf of a White County family. Walker said the family took offense when their student was assigned to read the book, “The Hatchet,” which […]
