School Board Extends Director Dronebarger’s Contract
The White County School Board approved a new four-year contract for Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger Thursday, extending his leadership through June, 2030. Board Chairman Bob Young said the decision serves as a gesture of goodwill to recognize the district’s high performance on state testing over the past several years. Young said the school system […]
White County School Board Approves Million Dollar Reward
The White County School Board approved the final distribution of a $1 million high-performance reward during its meeting Thursday to recognize the district’s academic achievements. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the funding stems from a state-level bonus program that rewards school systems where at least 50 percent of individual schools earn an “A” on […]
Dronebarger Gets Raise, Still Below Peer Director Standard
The White County Board of Education approved a seven percent salary increase for Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger Thursday night. Board members voted to amend the director’s salary line item from the contractually mandated $117,300 to just over $123,000. That number leaves White County some 20 percent below its peers in director pay. Board member […]
White County Schools Considering Evaluation of Energy Sources
White County School Board looking to hire a firm to evaluate its facilities as part of a five-year maintenance plan. Board Chairman Bob Young said the maintenance director came to them in August, telling them capital projects are in a good place. Young said the Board wants to have a company evaluate the facilities and […]
White County Schools Offer Lease For BonDeCroft Fire
The White County School Board will draw up a five-year lease for the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department as well as other fire stations located on school district property. The BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department has been pursuing a grant to improve the station. The station could not qualify because it does not own the property. After […]
Resident Asks School Board For Bus Protocol Examination
A grandparent of a White County Student asked the White County School Board to make changes to the school’s bus driver protocols. Resident Karen Stafford said her autistic non-verbal grandchild was left on the bus. That was not discovered until the bus returned to the school’s garage. Stafford said her grandchild was then taken back […]
School Board Exploring BonDeCroft Fire Station Options
The White County School Board exploring options to determine the best path forward in deeding property over to the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department. Not being the owner of the portion of property has hindered the fire department from receiving grants to improve the fire station. School Board Chairman Bob Young said the board has received […]
New Hurdles In Deeding BonDeCroft Fire Dept. Property
New hurdles for the White County School Board as it tries to deed a small portion of property over to the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department cannot make improvements or apply for grants because the station sits on the school system’s property. School Board Member Terri Douglas told BonDeCroft Fire Chief Shannon Smith […]
White County Schools Approves 13 More Voucher Bonuses
The White County School Board approved $1,500 bonuses Thursday for 13 employees who did not receive the $2,000 Voucher bonuses from the state. The 13 employees include counselors, coaches, and one district-level employee. The board considered paying the bonuses to an additional 27 employees, including 16 school administrators and 11 district-level employees. School Board Member […]
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 […]
