Tag Archives: White County Schools

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 »

Communication with the school board again a topic for the White County School Board as they voted to provide emails and phone numbers for residents who want to speak to board members. School Board Chair Bob Young said questions submitted by the public at the current “Ask The School Board” Link on the website are going to the School Director ... Read More »

The White County School Board approved the hiring of a second school resource officer for White County High School Thursday night. Chairman Bob Young said the addition increases support at the high school without creating a budgetary stress. That’s because the state this year will begin paying for SROs across the state. White County currently has eight school resource officers. ... Read More »

White County Schools saw improvements in third-grade reading scores after the recent Summer Learning Camp. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said based on preliminary information, all but two students who completed the camp will be promoted to 4th grade. He said that is based on their performance “I mean it’s difficult to say how much is happening, it’s 16 days ... Read More »

White County School System’s new fiscal year budget has a focus on updating teacher and staff salaries. School Director Kurt Dronebarger said they have revamped the entire salary process for both teachers and staff. He said they have also proposed updating the salary schedules. “We’re excited to not only offer raises but also longevity so our employees can look and ... Read More »

White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger received a 3.12 out of four on the school board’s yearly evaluation. School Board members answered over 50 questions on a wide range of topics such as test scores and graduation rates. Before the board approved the evaluation Thursday, Board Chair Bob Young said he would like the parameters reviewed. “I don’t think ... Read More »

White County Schools mid-year benchmark testing showing dips in language arts and math for students. School systems take three tests each year to judge where students stand leading up to state standardized exams. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said there were a lot of good scores, but data such as 4th grade math caused concern. “What we were particularly interested ... Read More »

Friday marks the end of National School Counselor’s Week. White County High School Counselor Stephanie Naaktegboren said she hopes this week served as a reminder to parents, students, and faculty alike of all of the services school counselors offer. She said in recent years, counselors have changed their dynamic of service to focus on student’s academic needs, college and career ... Read More »

White County Schools partnering up with the local public library to implement a library book bus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the system has purchased a used bookmobile already fitted with the necessary equipment for use. He said the bus will be used schools and other community locations. “Certainly in the summer time as well when we don’t have ... Read More »

White County Schools applying for a one million dollar grant to install interactive learning boards in classrooms. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said grades K-5 already have the technology. Dronebarger said the grant would install interactive boards for the remaining grade levels. “These are great tools. They are not just tvs,” Dronebarger said. “They are presentation devices. It’s like a ... Read More »