Tag Archives: White County Schools

A grant awarded to the White County Schools will allow teachers to replace their white boards with interactive panels. The three-year Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant awarded the district just under $990,000. Interactive panels have already been installed in elementary school classrooms. White County Middle School will get its panels before the end of the year, while the high school ... Read More »

A parent at BonDeCroft Elementary School shared her disapproval of a new visitation policy with the White County School Board during their Thursday meeting. Lisa Cooper said the new policy allows just one parent per child to visit the school during lunchtime, parties, and other events. Cooper said she understands the importance of school security, but feels the policy is ... Read More »

The White County Schools looking for answers on student fundraising versus over burdening local businesses and residents. Board Member Adam Hickey said during a recent school board meeting that community members had reached out to him saying they were overwhelmed by the number of fundraisers they were being asked to support. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the system does ... Read More »

White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger formally requested a review of his contract Thursday night. Dronebarger is in the last year of his current four-year agreement. He said he wants to negotiate six months ahead of schedule. Dronebarger said he presented the board with a summary of his performance to justify his request. “I’ve dedicated 26 years of faithful ... Read More »

White County Schools working to combat new and evolving forms of bullying with the ‘Move To Stand’ program. White County Family Resource Director Beverly Dronebarger said the system is training students to be aware of the power of words and actions. Dronebarger said they also hope to inspire students to take an active stand against bullying they may witness. “In ... Read More »

White County School Board Member Dewayne Howard wants to change the board’s planning meeting dates to allow for more input and study. Currently, school board members hold a committee session just prior to the School Board Meeting each month. Howard said that means digesting a lot of information in a short amount of time. “So if we wish to have ... Read More »

A White County School Board member called Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger insubordinate Thursday night for refusing to bring a teacher before the board to answer for a controversial writing assignment. The August creative writing prompt focused on the killing of someone and the aftermath. Dronebarger updated the board Thursday on how the system handled the incident including a meeting ... Read More »

White County High School students wearing new badges to start the school year as a way to increase safety. School System Communications Director Candice Allen said this is the first year students have worn the identification, something that has been in the works for sometime. “So with the size of the school’s campus and an increasing student body and staff ... Read More »

The White County School System is starting the school year with every certified position filled. The school system filled every open teaching position with a licensed teacher before the school year started August 4. White County School Public Information Officer Candace Allen said this was a big accomplishment for the county. “To be able to start the school year and ... Read More »

White County School Board’s Jayson McDonald is seeking the Tennessee School Board Association’s Vice Presidency in the upcoming election. McDonald previously served as the Upper Cumberland District Director and currently serves as the Treasurer. He said to him, the job is about being a servant. “And being a servant to the students of this state, not only in White County ... Read More »