Tag Archives: Van Buren Board of Education

A new agreement between the Van Buren County Board of Education and the Election Commission ensures future elections will continue to be held in the auxiliary high school gym. The board approved the agreement Wednesday. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the new agreement contains adjustments and clarifications to ensure the building is properly maintained during elections. “This is the ... Read More »

This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include how solid waste is disposed ... Read More »

This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement with the Upper Cumberland Regional ... Read More »

The Van Buren Board of Education approved its new statewide accountability report Wednesday night. The report is a part of the TISA formula that requires the board to create a five-year plan for the county’s schools. Director Jared Copeland said the report allows the school board to show how taxpayer dollars are going to student achievement. “So it’s really just ... Read More »

The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission will discuss an amendment to the zoning code for RVs staying at trailer parks in the area. The issue was discussed by the City Council during their October 5 meeting and referred back to the Planning Commission. In other business, the commission will also consider a request to rezone a property from residential to commercial ... Read More »

Van Buren County School officials want to meet with the county’s sheriff’s department to discuss the need for a school resource officer. The school system has gone the entire school year without an officer on campus. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said she has spoken with Sheriff Eddie Carter about the situation, but no movement has been made. “We need ... Read More »

Van Buren High School’s graduation rate last year was five percent above the state average with a 95 percent of seniors graduating. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the high-rate is a testament of the great faculty in the system. “We are more like a family here at both schools, the elementary and high school,” Cole said. “Everybody knows everybody, ... Read More »

The Van Buren School system has waived student attendance requirements for semester exams. Before, students with perfect attendance and a passing grade were exempt from semester exams. Now, all students with passing grades are not required to take the exams. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said with the pandemic, the attendance policy was unfair. “The principal and the assistant principal ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will elect and appoint a chairman Monday night. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. The donation of surplus police supplies and vehicles will also be up for approval. The Fentress County Board of Education will consider contracting an attorney for the school board when they meet Monday after a work session at 5:30. Byrdstown Board ... Read More »