School Board Focusing On Engagement In Strategic Plan
The White County School Board will focus on improving district-wide stakeholder engagement as part of its newly updated strategic plan revealed Thursday. The board met monthly for the last four months to update the strategic plan. A community-wide survey showed involving and informing the community needed improvement. School Board Chairman Bob Young said the board’s […]
Dronebarger Meeting Expectations After Director Evaluations
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger received a 3.1 out of 4 on his annual School Board Evaluation. Board Chairman Bob Young said this year’s evaluation process included Dronebarger providing objective evidence for each question on how he was meeting that goal. “So, this would be an evaluation that I would say was different […]
White County Board Getting Legal Education
The White County Board of Education is attending a summer law conference hosted by the Tennessee School Boards Association this weekend. Board Member and Tennessee School Board Association Vice President Jayson McDonald said the event allows the association to educate school boards across the state about any new laws related to education. McDonald said it […]
White County Schools Boosting Security Across System With $480K Grant
White County Schools will use a grant of some $480,000 to add security cameras, improved door-locking systems, and other security upgrades. The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded the district a Secure Our Schools grant, meant to provide and enhance safety equipment and violence-prevention programs. Board Chairman Bob Young said the district applied for […]
White Co BOE Approves Bid For Bon De Croft Addition
The White County Board of Education awarded a $6.38 million bid Thursday night for its Bon De Croft School project. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said the bid came in just over the $6 million budget established by the board. “For me, it was lower than what I thought we were going to get,” McDonald […]
White Co BOE Postpones Selling Central View School
After eight months of discussion, the White County School Board decided to postpone selling the Central View School building. Members voted 4-2 Thursday on a twice amended motion to not sell the property until October 31st 2024. The motion includes a contingency that if facility upkeep exceeds $100,000 per year that the school board could […]
