Van Buren School Board TISA Goals: Reading, Math Scores And Ready Graduates
The Van Buren Board of Education approved its new statewide accountability report Wednesday night. The report is a part of the TISA formula that requires the board to create a five-year plan for the county’s schools. Director Jared Copeland said the report allows the school board to show how taxpayer dollars are going to student […]
UCDD Exec Director Encourages Local Leaders To Focus On Industrial Development
As the region’s leaders outline goals for the next five years, UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley emphasized the need to find more land for industrial development. Recruiting more industry was one of the goals included in the UCDD Executive Committee’s five-year plan approved Wednesday. Farley said mayors need to educate their council or commission on […]
Sparta Three Year Plan To Focus On Infrastructure
The city of Sparta is expecting its three-year development plan to be completed early next year. Over the past year, Sparta has undertaken major water and sewer line projects and a new eight year paving plan. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the three-year plan will continue these infrastructure upgrades for the highest priority areas. “Once […]
