Dronebarger Receives 3.12 On School Board Evaluations
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger received a 3.12 out of four on the school board’s yearly evaluation. School Board members answered over 50 questions on a wide range of topics such as test scores and graduation rates. Before the board approved the evaluation Thursday, Board Chair Bob Young said he would like the […]
White Co Schools Evaluating Actions Steps After Some Low Benchmark Tests
White County Schools mid-year benchmark testing showing dips in language arts and math for students. School systems take three tests each year to judge where students stand leading up to state standardized exams. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said there were a lot of good scores, but data such as 4th grade math caused concern. […]
National School Counselors’ Week Brings Awareness To Services
Friday marks the end of National School Counselor’s Week. White County High School Counselor Stephanie Naaktegboren said she hopes this week served as a reminder to parents, students, and faculty alike of all of the services school counselors offer. She said in recent years, counselors have changed their dynamic of service to focus on student’s […]
White Co. Schools Working To Get Book Mobile Bus On The Road
White County Schools partnering up with the local public library to implement a library book bus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the system has purchased a used bookmobile already fitted with the necessary equipment for use. He said the bus will be used schools and other community locations. “Certainly in the summer time as […]
White Co Schools Seeking Technology Purchase Through Grant Application
White County Schools applying for a one million dollar grant to install interactive learning boards in classrooms. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said grades K-5 already have the technology. Dronebarger said the grant would install interactive boards for the remaining grade levels. “These are great tools. They are not just tvs,” Dronebarger said. “They are […]
White Co BOE Votes To Retain Curriculum Following Public Concern On Book
The White County School Board will not remove a book from its curriculum after a heated discussion Thursday night. The book Hatchet caused concern for a particular family when 4th grade students were assigned to read the book. Themes of suicide, premarital sex and violence sited. The school board voted 4 to 2 in favor […]
White Co Schools Will Close Friday To Avoid Possible Early Dismissal
White County Schools will be closed Friday due to possible inclement weather. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said even though a significant snow event is not expected, the system wants to avoid an early dismissal. Classes will resume Tuesday as the district observes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday.
BonDeCroft Elementary School To Reopen Thursday After Utility Issues
White County Schools will close BonDeCroft Elementary School Wednesday due to utility problems. All other schools will open on time with buses running on their regular schedule. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said repairs should be completed in a day. BonDeCroft will reopen Thursday.
White Co Commission Meeting Turns Into Debate On School Reading Material
The White County Commission meeting turned into a school board discussion Monday night following public concern over study materials. Tennessee Pastors Network President Dale Walker spoke to the commission on the behalf of a White County family. Walker said the family took offense when their student was assigned to read the book, “The Hatchet,” which […]
White Co Schools Could Use State Grant To Create Cybersecurity Program
White County Schools want to open a new cybersecurity and coding program of study. CTE Director Lane Ward said it is one of the ideas the district has considered for a possible $1.5 million state CTE grant. Ward said student interest has grown large enough to create the courses. “One of the reasons that’s a […]
