Restrooms To Be Constructed At White Co. Tennis Courts
White County and White County Schools are partnering to build a restroom facility near the White County High School Tennis Courts. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said though the tennis courts are on the high school’s campus, they are owned by the county. Dronebarger said currently, there are no restroom facilities close to the courts. […]
White County Schools Receives $600K For Letter Grades
White County Schools has received an estimated $600,000 from the state as part of a TISA funding performance bonus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the state provided the bonus after more than half of the district’s schools received an A letter grade. Dronebarger said only 22 out of 147 school districts across the state […]
White County Schools Share Recent Success With Commission
White County School Board Chairman Bob Young said the County Commission should share in the system’s recent academic success, as its funding partner. Young said the district posted strong results, including five Level 5 schools and seven campuses earning A or B grades on the state report card. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger added that […]
White County School Board Advances Infrastructure Audit
The White County Board of Education voted Thursday night to move forward with a request for proposals for a districtwide facilities infrastructure audit. White County School Board Chair Bob Young said district leaders are seeking professional guidance on future capital projects now that many recent needs have been addressed. “Our maintenance director is looking for […]
White County Receives Federal After-School Grant Money
After unexpectedly losing grant funding a year ago, White County Schools has received money to support its after-school programs. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said said after-school programs will be returning to all six elementary schools but not the middle school. Dronebarger said he is pleased to see some of the federal funding […]
White County’s Cell Policy Fits Within New State Rules
White County School Officials will not make major changes to the system’s cell phone policy entering the new school year. Board members reviewed the policy as part of its annual review of legislative changes. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said phones have not been a major problem. He said he believes last year’s […]
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 […]
BonDeCroft Expansion Ready For New School Year
BonDeCroft Elementary has completed its 20,000 square foot expansion and is certified to start the new year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said school staff have moved into the school and are prepared for students to register Wednesday. Dronebarger said the addition serves as a new main entrance and connects the old building […]
Middle School Greenhouse Set For August Opening
Framing underway and the White County Middle School Greenhouse is on track to be completed before school starts. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the facility is more extensive than what people might imagine when thinking of a backyard greenhouse. He said the building will have running utilities, electricity, ventilation, and a full […]
End Of School Balancing Act For Educators
These final weeks of school are a balancing act, making the most of valuable instruction time, fun activities and planning for next year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said school does not end, it just shifts, even after the last day. He said teachers are focused on hitting standards for next year and […]
