Three Candidates Running For Van Buren Director
Three candidates have applied for the Van Buren County School’s new director of schools. School Board Chairman Tim Hodges said the three candidates are qualified for the position and the board will interview the candidates on March 12. Meantime, Hodges said the school board has approved a contract with former Director of Schools Cheryl Cope […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
Van Buren County Schools Losing Dollars To Homeschooling
The number of home schooled children is up in Van Buren County to start the new school year. School Director Jared Copeland said the school loses $6,860 in base funding for each student that withdraws to attend home school. Board Member Glenece (Glen-ese) Cole said unfortunately just about anybody and their cat can start a […]
Van Buren Schools Named An “Exemplary” District In State Report Card
High graduation rates and low absenteeism led to the Van Buren County School System being named an “exemplary” district. The state released its annual report card on school systems Monday in an effort to understand how school districts serve students. Director of Schools Cheryl Cope said she credits the success to teachers and students buying […]
Van Buren BOE Approves Bid For School Improvements
The Van Buren County School Board approved some $260,000 of capital improvements that include a roof repair at the pre-k school. Director of Schools Cheryl Cope said the project would also replace some doors and windows at the school and the CTE building. “These are older buildings that sometimes leak around the windows and doors,” […]
