Tennessee / School Districts / White County
White County Schools reported a current enrollment of about 3,600 and announced a $607,142.86 state high-performing bonus; staff also updated the board on building projects including brick repairs at the high‑school career academy and progress at the Doyle project.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
The board honored Findlay student artists and heard from student representative Callie O'Dell, who highlighted valedictorian Addie Koch, Beta Club service projects, upcoming college visits, and prom plans for April 25.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
On second reading the board did not adopt TSBA's optional language to reimburse employees for sales tax; finance staff said per‑diem and purchase‑order procedures already address most travel and emergency expenses.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
After months of consideration, the White County Board of Education voted to issue a formal request for proposals for a district-wide facilities audit, addressing procurement concerns and allowing multiple firms — including CMTA — to submit proposals for review.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
Maintenance staff presented CMTA’s proposal to survey every school, catalog equipment and utility usage, and identify energy projects funded by guaranteed savings; board members asked about contract terms, project prioritization and attorney review before approving work.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
District director presented the annual academic report showing four A-rated schools and six of eight qualifying as reward schools; board members praised staff and agreed to public outreach to county and city officials to share the results.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
At its Jan. 8 meeting the White County Board adopted the consent agenda by unanimous consent, voted to remove duplicate policy 4203, corrected an online policy title for 4302, approved the director’s travel to a TSBA event (no district cost), and tabled a lease for further review.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
At the Dec. 11 White County Board of Education meeting, Karen Stafford described her nonverbal autistic kindergartner being left on a school bus and not being notified. The board acknowledged human error, said disciplinary steps were taken and voted to review transportation procedures and follow up with the family.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
The White County Board directed the director and fiscal administrator to prepare five‑year lease agreements for volunteer fire departments whose facilities sit on district property (Caswell, Central View, Bondycroft). The board suggested a nominal $1 charge and set a January vote to approve the agreements.
Tennessee / School Districts / White County
The White County Board of Education approved a district strategic plan for 2026–2028 after stakeholder surveys and workshops. The board said the plan emphasizes improving parent and guardian engagement and will include periodic reports and measures.