White County School Board Sets Date For Director Contract Negotiations
The White County Board of Education will start its December 15 meeting discussing contract negotiations with Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger. Chairman Bob Young said standard negotiations happen in April, but because Dronebarger’s four-year contract ends in June there would have to be a complete renewal. Young said having the discussion earlier in the school […]
BonDeCroft Elementary Parent Concerned About New Visitor Restrictions
A parent at BonDeCroft Elementary School shared her disapproval of a new visitation policy with the White County School Board during their Thursday meeting. Lisa Cooper said the new policy allows just one parent per child to visit the school during lunchtime, parties, and other events. Cooper said she understands the importance of school security, […]
White County Schools Looking To Avoid Fundraising Fatigue
The White County Schools looking for answers on student fundraising versus over burdening local businesses and residents. Board Member Adam Hickey said during a recent school board meeting that community members had reached out to him saying they were overwhelmed by the number of fundraisers they were being asked to support. Director of Schools Kurt […]
White County Director Of Schools To Present at National Superintendents Forum
The White County Board of Education voted to fund Director Kurt Dronebarger’s airfare to go to San Diego to put on a presentation for the National Superintendents Forum. Dronebarger said he was invited by the forum to speak about the county’s Warrior Academy Program, which provides a second chance at graduation for struggling high school […]
BonDeCroft Addition Has Caused Some Utility Issues As Crews Continue Digging
The addition to White County Schools’ BonDeCroft Elementary School progressing but not without some inconveniences. The school closed for one day due to a water line leak in January. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said again this week, the gas supply was interrupted causing the school to go without supply for a day. “They ensured […]
BonDeCroft Elementary School To Reopen Thursday After Utility Issues
White County Schools will close BonDeCroft Elementary School Wednesday due to utility problems. All other schools will open on time with buses running on their regular schedule. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said repairs should be completed in a day. BonDeCroft will reopen Thursday.
Fundraiser Approved For Video Board At White County HS
A jumbotron could be on the way to the White County High School Gymnasium after a fundraiser initiative was approved by the school board Tuesday night. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the basketball teams want to pay for the expense through a sponsorship program. “We’ve been talking about this idea for several years,” Dronebarger […]
White Co Schools Back To Pre-Pandemic Enrollment Numbers
White County Schools enrollment has climbed back to pre-COVID levels. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the system has surpassed the 3,900 threshold. The system lost a couple 100 students over the past two years. “We’re comfortable,” Dronebarger said. “I think some schools have got some larger classes than maybe what they have had in […]
Bon De Croft School Project Moving Forward With Demolition Portion
The demolition process for the Bon De Croft Elementary School expansion is set to begin. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said two portable classrooms have been installed to replace the classroom space being removed. Dronebarger said students should move in next week. “That will allow us to start doing some demolition on what we call […]
White Co. Middle And High Schools Conduct Intruder Drills
White County Middle and High Schools conducted intruder drills Tuesday. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the drills are something state law requires to be completed within the first 30 days of school starting. “We’re educators so that’s not in our mindset to think about how to clear a room strategically from a law enforcement’s […]
