New State Fiscal Guidelines Will Help Schools Like White
New guidelines designed to help local school systems maintain fiscal responsibility fit well within what local systems are doing already. The Comptroller’s Office offers 10 steps to plan responsibly, meet legal requirements, and build long-term financial stability. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said as decreased enrollment numbers in public schools lead to less […]
White County School Board Approves Snow Day Pay System
The White County Board of Education unanimously approved snow pay for part-time school employees at Thursday’s board meeting. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the new inclement weather wage assistance benefit is an effort to mitigate the financial impact on non-salaried employees during the winter months. Under the new procedure, Dronebarger said teachers assistants, school […]
White County Career Center Replacing Fallen Brick Facade
White County Schools seeking bids to replace the brick facade at the White County Career Center following a partial wall collapse. Director of White County Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has already removed the damaged exterior from the side of the building using a local contractor. Officials are currently negotiating with insurance carriers and […]
White County Receive $400K Literacy Improvement Grant
White County Schools will strengthen literacy instruction across its middle and high schools after receiving a $400,000 state grant. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district was awarded the four-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. Dronebarger said the funding will focus on enhancing teaching strategies and supporting students in grades 6 through 12. “It’s […]
White County Board Authorizes Fire Department Transfer
The White County Director Of Schools will begin the process to deed school-owned properties currently housing volunteer fire departments back to the county government. School Board Chair Bob Young introduced the proposal after discussions with County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson concerning the cleanest way to help the departments at BonDeCroft, Central View, and Cassville. Young […]
Academic Deficits Tackled After Winter School Closures
School officials in Jackson and White counties are implementing recovery plans to address learning gaps caused by extended winter weather closures. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy addressed the two-week closure caused by ice and road conditions. The district is utilizing a strategy that involves daily incremental efforts rather than rushing through the curriculum […]
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 […]
Directors Say Phone Policy Is Having Positive Impact
As schools begin the second semester, new cell phone policies appear to be making a positive impact. Schools across Tennessee adopted a new cell phone policy last summer, further restricting cell phone usage on school campuses. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said administrators and teachers are noticing a difference in students this year. […]
