(Cleveland)- The White County Board of Education held the first of two budget public hearings for the tentative fiscal year 2023 school system Thursday.

 Director of Finance for the school system Julie Dorsey shared the numbers for the 42.9- million dollar budget. The school system will have to use some reserve funds to help meet the gap between the expected revenue and school budget expenses. 

The school system will hold a second public hearing on the tentative budget on June 28th at 7:45 AM.

During the meeting,  Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burket started her report off with a thank you to Sheriff  Rick Kelley, and SRO Jason Davis, for increasing patrols at the White County Schools during the last week.

Principal Jill Baughman of  Mt. Yonah Elementary School gave a presentation about the community and culture of MYES.  Team Time, which meets every month, is time for organization, morale-boosting fun events, improving the learning environment, and offering support.  Mrs. Baughman also took time to remember Mr. Shawn Cooper, who passed away in the fall of 2021.  Mr. Cooper was a fun, lively teacher who was loved by teachers, staff, and students.

Following an executive session on May 24, the Board approved the following personnel items: 

    • Resignations:
      • Lisa Thrasher – JPN Para eff EO SY22
      • Amy Swing – MCES Teacher eff EO SY22 
      • Taylor Gilleland – WCMS Teacher eff EO SY22 
      • Gordon Byrd – FT BD eff Eo Sy22
      • Rescind resignation Amanda Kennedy – MYES Para
    • New Positions:
      • MKV Liaison – eff 07/01/2022
      • MCES Elementary Teacher – eff 08/01/2022
    • Transfers:
      • Shanda Bartlett – MCES Teacher to MCES Teacher(Art) eff 08/01/2022 
      • Bethann “Bee”  Fain – MCES Teacher to MCES Instructional Coach eff 07/25/2022 
      • Amanda Nix – MCES Para to MCES Teacher eff 08/01/2022 
      • Michelle Ash – JPN Teacher to MCES Teacher eff 08/01/2022 
      • April Burdette – Sub BD to FT BD eff 08/05/2022 
      • Karen “Melissa” Thompson – Sub BD to FT BD eff 08/05/2022 
      • Michelle McKinney – Sub SNAST to FT SNAST eff 08/02/2022 
      • Melissa Taylor – Sub SNAST to FT SNAST eff 08/02/2022 
      • Kathleen Steinkraus – Sub SNAST to FT SNAST eff 08/02/2022 
      • Brenda Heath – Sub SNAST to FT SNAST eff 08/02/2022 
    • Appointments:
      • Ciarra Motes – MKV Liaison eff 07/01/2022 (new position)
      • Danette Hasek – MCES Assistant Principal eff 07/01/2022 
      • Jennifer Stark – MCES Teacher eff 08/01/2022
      • James Roddy – FT BD eff 08/05/2022

Following Executive Session on  May 26, the Board approved the following personnel and student actions:

        • Resignation: 
          • Johann Hooi – FT BD eff 05/26/2022
        • Appointment: 
          • Peyton Strickland – JPN Para eff 08/01/2022
          • Kristen “Jana” Sanders – MCES Teacher eff 08/01/2022 
          • Robin Stover – WCMS Teacher eff 08/01/2022
        • Substitute Pay Increase: 
          • Increase rates for ESS Certified Substitute Teachers from $70 per day to $90 per day and Long Term Certified Substitute Teachers from $100 per day to $120 per day beginning with the 22-23 School year.
          • Increase rates for ESS Non-Certified Teachers and Paraprofessional Substitute from $60 per day to $80 per day beginning with the 22-23 School year.
        • Student Matter:
          • Request to waive the local board requirement for 4 units of Social Studies for 3 WCHS students.  Each of these seniors’ transferred to WCHS with a .5 credit in civics and will meet the state requirement of 3 units of Social Studies.
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