White County Board Prioritizes Future Projects
The White County School Board underwent training and discussed plans for several upcoming projects in the district during this week’s work session. Chair Bob Young said the board discussed an upcoming policy review and changes to the director evaluation model. Young said they also did a series of exercises he learned from his career in […]
White County Board Declines Kitchen Bid
The White County School System will not move forward with a new culinary arts kitchen after a 3-3 vote Tuesday night in a special-called meeting. Board Member Sherrie Stone said she thinks the culinary arts program is important, but there are not enough jobs in that industry in White County to warrant such a large […]
Board Approves Dedication Signage For Board Room
The White County Board of Education will add signage to its board room denoting its recent dedication to Kenneth Robinson and Richard McBride. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said they could put a vinyl sign with the district’s logo on the wall of the board room as well as text reading “The Robinson and McBride […]
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 Schools Focused On Physical, Mental Health
White County Schools will emphasize recognition for staffers who work with students on their physical and mental health during the coming school year. “School Health Heroes” will serve as the theme for the new school year, according to Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger. He said students and teachers deal with mental health challenges that may […]
Dronebarger Scores A 3.2 On Director Evaluation
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger received a composite score of 3.2 out of 5 on his Director’s Evaluation Thursday night. Chairman Bob Young said the six board members filled out assessments in May. He said the results of the evaluation bring closure to the board’s decision to extend Dronebarger in December. Board Member […]
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 Schools Want Community Input On New Law
The White County School System polling administration, educators, and the White County community on the potential implementation of a new law that allows teachers to carry handguns on campus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this issue is not as simple as a “yes” or “no” and will require feedback from everyone it would affect. […]
White County Middle School Greenhouse Bid Approved
The White County School Board approved a bid of some $186,000 for a greenhouse at White County Middle School Thursday night, despite concerns about the details of the bid. Board Members Tracy Fowler and Dewayne Howard voiced concerns about committing to such an expense without access to itemized structural details. Fowler said the other bid […]
This Week: Dronebarger’s Contract Renewal, New Fire Truck On Agenda
This week the White County Board of Education will consider a renewal of Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger’s employment contract. The board agreed to review his contract several months ahead of schedule to avoid a potential change in leadership right before the start of a new budget year. The new contract proposal is online at […]
