White Co. Schools Approves MOU For Central View Building
The White County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the White County Sheriff’s Office for use of the Central View Elementary property. White County Sheriff Steve Page requested last month to renovate the old building so the sheriff’s office could use it as a substation and training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald […]
White County Schools Address Confusion Over Bonuses
The White County School Board addressed confusion Thursday night over bonuses tied to the state’s School Voucher Program. The school board approved a $500 bonus back in May for employees who did not meet the state’s requirements for the $2,000 bonus as part of the Education Freedom Act. Several board members said some employees have […]
White County Gets $250K For New Recreational Pavilion
White County will use some $250,000 in Three Star Grant money to build a new pavilion at the David Culley Recreational Complex. White County Three-Star Grant coordinator Brooke Luna said the 28×24-foot ADA accessible pavilion will be constructed near the baseball fields and will include ADA sidewalks, ADA restrooms, and electrical access. Luna said the […]
White Co School Board Updating System’s Strategic Plan
The White County School Board has begun a series of monthly meetings to update the school district’s strategic plan. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said every school district in Tennessee has a strategic plan in place, usually for the next three-five years. Dronebarger said the school board is making a concerted effort to […]
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 Weighing Options For Budget Middle Ground
The White County Budget Committee will now weigh options to find a middle ground on the county’s budget after the full commission rejected the budget for a second time. Budget Committee Chairman Kyle Goff said the committee must figure out what can be cut to get a tax rate low enough to satisfy the full […]
White County Commissioners Reject Property Tax Increase
A packed house of White County residents cheered Monday night after the County Commission voted to reject a proposed budget that featured a $1.57 tax rate. One of the major reasons for the property tax increase, a 15 percent pay raise for county employees. County Commissioner Roger Mason said with the budget being voted down, […]
Scott’s Gulf Celebrates Grand Opening
White County leaders, state leaders and various agencies gathered at Welch’s Point Overlook on Friday to dedicate the opening of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park spans over 9,500 acres and unites Virgin Falls State Natural Area with Dog Cove and Lost Creek Natural Area. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the […]
