Van Buren County Commission passed the county’s new budget in a special called meeting Friday night. School Director Cheryl Cope provided handouts to the commissioners showing proof that maintenance of effort and local match tests were met. Cope said the comptroller had informed her that the information was required to be presented prior to passing the budget. Read More »
Van Buren County’s School Board elected Jared Copeland as the new director of schools Wednesday night. Copeland was the only nominee from five original candidates. Barry Austin nominated Copeland for a two-year contract to be negotiated by Chairman Tim Hodges. Copeland originally taught in Cookeville. He has been with Van Buren Schools for 10 years moving from teaching to assistant ... Read More »
The Van Buren County Director of Schools told County Commissioners Tuesday night they will need to increase school spending by some $450,000 to meet new state education guidelines. Cheryl Cope presented budget projections based on the new Tennessee education formula. Cope said the maintenance of effort number represents the local investment in education. “Projected maintenance of effort is over one ... Read More »
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