Van Buren Election Seeking Polling Locations; Asked To Move By School
Van Buren School System is requesting the county’s Election Commission to move their District 1 and 5 polling locations. Polling is currently conducted inside the Van Buren High Auxiliary gym across the street from the school after school hours. Election Committee Chairman Kurt Powers said he asked the Director of Schools for help finding another […]
Van Buren BOE Approves Service To Boost Instruction For Science And Social Studies
The Van Buren School System will implement a teacher observer program to provide feedback on instruction. The School Board approved some $100,000 for two contracts. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said one service will be introduced to science and social studies at all grade levels. “Observes their class and gives them suggestions,” Cole said. “Sometimes […]
Van Buren Co. School System In Running For Energy Grant
The Van Buren School System has been named a finalist for a TVA School Uplift grant. The $400,000 grant is meant to improve energy costs through school improvements. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said if awarded, the funds would be used to transition to LED lighting and replace HVAC systems in Spencer Elementary and Van […]
Van Buren School Officials Concerned Over Unfilled SRO Positions
Van Buren County School officials want to meet with the county’s sheriff’s department to discuss the need for a school resource officer. The school system has gone the entire school year without an officer on campus. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said she has spoken with Sheriff Eddie Carter about the situation, but no movement […]
Van Buren Co. School Staff Receiving Bonuses
Van Buren County School staff will be receiving a one time bonus this year through ESSER COVID relief funds. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said full time employees will get $500 and part-time employees will draw $250. “I think that will be a morale boost for them, because they have worked hard during the COVID […]
Van Buren Co. Officials Not Surprised By Wheel Tax Vote
Van Buren County officials’ doubts about the wheel tax were confirmed Tuesday night after 68 percent voted against the $40 increase. Budget Committee Vice Chairman Henry Seamons said he expected a strong opposition against the wheel tax with the county passing a 45 cent property tax increase in August. “The public is just not going […]
