Van Buren Will Do Pay Study For Volunteers
The Van Buren County Schools want to compensate some of the volunteers who help the school with various programs. Van Buren County Director of Schools Jared Copeland proposed the idea to the School Board to help those who help with sports teams or clubs, for example. Copeland said he understood if the board did not […]
Van Buren Schools Increase Cafeteria Prices
The Van Buren County Board of Education approved increased lunch prices for the upcoming school year Wednesday night. All school meals will increase $1.50. Van Buren County Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the increase will hopefully help the overall bottom line for Food Services Director Christy Troglen’s budget. “I know I presented you all […]
Bids Due On 3 Van Buren School Projects Over Next Month
Van Buren County Schools Director Jared Copeland said bids on three school upgrade projects should arrive within a month. The project list includes new boiler equipment for Spencer Elementary. Copeland said the old boiler has been patched at least ten times due to performance issues. “What they’re going to replace it with are three smaller […]
Van Buren Elections To Continue Being Held At High School Gym
A new agreement between the Van Buren County Board of Education and the Election Commission ensures future elections will continue to be held in the auxiliary high school gym. The board approved the agreement Wednesday. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the new agreement contains adjustments and clarifications to ensure the building is properly maintained […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
