White County School Board Revises Comment Policy
Amidst a state legislative change about public comments, the White County Board of Education will make minor revisions to its public comment policy. Public comments must be limited to issues within the jurisdiction of the board. The White County Board enacted a 30-minute total time limit with three minutes per person for public comments per […]
White County Schools Offer Lease For BonDeCroft Fire
The White County School Board will draw up a five-year lease for the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department as well as other fire stations located on school district property. The BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department has been pursuing a grant to improve the station. The station could not qualify because it does not own the property. After […]
TSBA Convention Includes Achievement, Legislative Update
The Tennessee School Board Association will focus on the role School Boards can play in student achievement as it brings together members from across the state for its three-day Convention this week. TSBA President Jayson McDonald said this year’s theme is “Student Excellence, All Voices, One Goal.” McDonald said focusing on student excellence will make […]
White County Schools Approves 13 More Voucher Bonuses
The White County School Board approved $1,500 bonuses Thursday for 13 employees who did not receive the $2,000 Voucher bonuses from the state. The 13 employees include counselors, coaches, and one district-level employee. The board considered paying the bonuses to an additional 27 employees, including 16 school administrators and 11 district-level employees. School Board Member […]
White Co. Schools Approves MOU For Central View Building
The White County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the White County Sheriff’s Office for use of the Central View Elementary property. White County Sheriff Steve Page requested last month to renovate the old building so the sheriff’s office could use it as a substation and training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald […]
School Board: Time For Decisions On Old Central View
Some members of the White County School Board believe it is time to look for ways to re-purpose the old Central View Elementary building. This comes on the heels of the White County Sheriff’s Office requesting access to the building to use it as a training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said there’s been […]
White County Sheriff Wants School Property For Training
The White County School Board agreed Thursday night to allow the sheriff’s office to use the old Central View Elementary School building as a training facility. White County Sheriff Steve Page said the sheriff’s office is in desperate need of a building to train for active shooter scenarios. Page said the sheriff’s office currently trains […]
School Board Members Learn New Laws At TSBA Event
School Board members from across the state learned about new school-related laws at the Annual TSBA Summer Law Institute. TSBA President and White County School Board Vice Chairman Jayson McDonald said this year’s biggest legislative change came through the mobile device law, which bars students from using their phones during instructional time. McDonald said the […]
Recess Rule Causing Schedule Issues For White County
White County Elementary Students will use a new schedule this school year after legislators passed a new 40-minute physical activity requirement. Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night the mandate will take time from science and social studies. Dronebarger said it will hurt the education focus. “Those teachers are still graded […]
School Board Will Evaluate Dronebarger On Current Standard
The White County School Board will stay with its current evaluation instrument this year to evaluate the Director of Schools. Multiple White County School Board members want to look at a new evaluation instrument for Director Kurt Dronebarger. However, the consensus during school board discussion Thursday night, it would be unfair the change the goals […]
