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 […]
School Board: Time For Decisions On Old Central View
Some members of the White County School Board believe it is time to look for ways to re-purpose the old Central View Elementary building. This comes on the heels of the White County Sheriff’s Office requesting access to the building to use it as a training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said there’s been […]
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 […]
Bon De Croft Fire Makes Second Request For Ownership
The Bon De Croft Volunteer Fire Department once again asking the White County School Board for ownership of the Bon De Croft Fire Station. The fire station located on the same property as Bon De Croft Elementary. The fire department asked the system to grant ownership of the portion of the property last April. Bon […]
White County Sheriff Wants School Property For Training
The White County School Board agreed Thursday night to allow the sheriff’s office to use the old Central View Elementary School building as a training facility. White County Sheriff Steve Page said the sheriff’s office is in desperate need of a building to train for active shooter scenarios. Page said the sheriff’s office currently trains […]
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 […]
White County Schools Exploring Fundraiser Policy Changes
The White County School Board exploring changes to club and team fundraiser requests. School Board Chair Bob Young said school extracurricular activities who want to have fundraisers can currently make a request anytime, but establishing a request deadline would allow time to review and adjust requests. Young said extracurricular fundraising is important since many of […]
White Co. School Board Wants To Reduce Teacher Absences
The White County Schools spent more than $88,000 over budget on substitute teachers this school year. The White County School Board wants to find a way to reduce teacher absences. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the teacher absences have been excessive. “I just think we are missing a lot of school,” Dronebarger said. “It’s […]
White County Board Moves Meetings To Central Office
The White County School Board will move its future meetings to the central office. The School Board has been meeting at the system’s schools on a rotation schedule. Chair Bob Young said White County livestreams all of their school board meetings, and moving equipment between locations was inconvenient. “It was cumbersome for them, and so […]
School Leaders Preparing Plans For Doyle Expansion
White County Schools taking steps toward a $2 million expansion at Doyle Elementary School, adding seven classrooms. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night enrollment has grown steadily at Doyle and the facility simply has run out of space. The expansion would take place on the front of the current building. […]
