Van Buren Approves 25-26 Budget With Salary Increase
The Van Buren County School Board approved its 2025-2026 fiscal year school budget Wednesday night. Director of Schools Katina Simmons said teachers will receive a $2,400 salary increase, and hourly staff will receive a $50 increase for each year they have worked for the school system. Simmons said the new budget will have a limited […]
Van Buren School Board Considering Sick Day Sharing Policy
The Van Buren County School Board considering plan to allow faculty to share sick days. The system conducted a survey of faculty to see how they felt about two different donation plans. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said one plan included had a sick day bank where sick days would be approved by a committee. […]
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 […]
Van Buren Director Focused On Engagement; Updated Policy Approved
Van Buren County Schools updating the district’s family engagement policy to ensure parents understand they can have input in the system’s instruction and programs. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said every school system must update its policy as part of receiving Title 1 funds from the federal government. However, with the change in leadership, the […]
Jared Copeland Named New Van Buren County Director Of Schools
Van Buren County’s School Board elected Jared Copeland as the new director of schools Wednesday night. Copeland was the only nominee from five original candidates. Barry Austin nominated Copeland for a two-year contract to be negotiated by Chairman Tim Hodges. Copeland originally taught in Cookeville. He has been with Van Buren Schools for 10 years […]
