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 Schools Partnering With Ayers Foundation
The White County School Board approved a partnership with the Ayers Foundation at Thursday’s night Board of Education meeting. The Ayers Foundation is college access and counseling program that serves distressed and at-risk Tennessee counties. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said that he is excited for students to benefit from the organization’s expertise. […]
White County High Rehabbing Science Lab This Summer
White County High School will begin a project this summer to rehab the school’s science lab. White County High School Science Teacher Wesley Martin said over the past few years, the school has been looking to find funding for the project. Martin said the science lab is falling apart, with broken cabinets, leaking sinks, and […]
School Board Prepping To Create Cell Phone Ban Policies
White County School Board members plan to discuss a policy banning cell phones during class time over the next several months. The subject came up at the board’s regular meeting Thursday. White County School Board member Tracy Fowler said she plans to pay a visit Warren County in preparation. Warren County has been recognized as […]
Supervisor Gets New Perspective In Shooter Training
White County Schools Safety Supervisor Bryan Haley go the chance to see how law enforcement works together during an active shooter event. Haley invited to attend an active shooter training in Wilson County. Haley said he attended the training after Homeland Security Agent Bryan Reynolds asked him to tag along and observe the training after […]
27-Year White County Principal Passes Away
David McCulley, a Sparta native who served as principal at various White County Schools over twenty-seven years, passed away Saturday.
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. […]
White County Schools Get Waiver For BonDeCroft Closure
White County Schools granted a waiver request from the state allowing an additional day off to cover for BonDeCroft Elementary’s closure on March 6.
White County Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Open
White County Schools have opened online registration for pre-k and kindergarten students across the district.
Students Address Concerns Over New State Bill On Boards
White County School Board student representatives said a new bill requiring all school boards to have one student representative seated has positives and negatives. Junior Student Representative Isabella Sackett is currently serving her first year on the White County School Board. Sackett said often times school board members have a disconnect from the students. “They […]
