Van Buren Approves To Upgrade High School Sound System
The Van Buren County School Board has approved upgrading the Van Buren County High School sound system. Several board members complained that the current sound system was in poor condition and often had issues for events like graduation. Career and Technical Education Director Jamie Lowery said the sound system will come with six new speakers, […]
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 […]
Board Pleased With Director Candidates After Interviews
The Van Buren County School Board pleased with the three candidates after completing interviews for the director position Wednesday. School Board Chairman Tim Hodges said all three candidates performed well during the interviews. Hodges said the board will now have to personally evaluate who is the best overall candidate. “Their time frame in the systems […]
Three Candidates Running For Van Buren Director
Three candidates have applied for the Van Buren County School’s new director of schools. School Board Chairman Tim Hodges said the three candidates are qualified for the position and the board will interview the candidates on March 12. Meantime, Hodges said the school board has approved a contract with former Director of Schools Cheryl Cope […]
Copeland Focused On Teachers As Year Begins
Van Buren Director of Schools Jared Copeland said getting back to school means letting teachers know how much he appreciates their work. Copeland beginning his second year as director. Copeland said he has some plans to motivate his teachers and get them prepared for the school year. “We are going to kick off with a […]
Van Buren Schools Faculty, Staff Get Raises In Budget
The Van Buren County School Board passed its fiscal year budget Wednesday night that includes a $2,000 raise for teachers and a $1,200 raise for hourly staff. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the teacher salary increase would put the minimum salary at some $45,600 for fiscal year 2025. He said the raise bumps teacher […]
Van Buren Schools Considering Three Projects In CTE Building
Van Buren County Schools will consider using the remaining funds from an ISM grant to make upgrades to the county’s CTE building. Director of Schools Jared Copeland named new HVAC units in the building two front classrooms and new LED light fixtures as two of the highest priorities. The board considered replacing the building’s tile […]
Van Buren, White Systems Leading Talk On Regional Bus Cooperative
Several Upper Cumberland county school systems are looking to form a regional bus cooperative to allow for easier transportation assistance. The cooperative would allow schools to help one another find immediate transportation when issues arise. Van Buren Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the cooperative would encourage counties to focus on taking care of the […]
Van Buren Schools Join In Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
The Van Buren County Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to join numerous school boards across Tennessee in a lawsuit against various social media corporations. The list of companies contains many popular social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the lawsuit targets the negative impacts of social […]
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 […]
