Van Buren School District
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Van Buren School District (VBSD) is located in Van Buren, Arkansas. As of the 2005–6 school year, there were 5,932 students enrolled and employed over 600 regular employees and over 100 substitute employees.
Schools
As of 2015, VBSD had 10 schools total: 6 elementary schools (K-5), 2 middle schools (6-8), 1 junior high schools (9) and 1 high school (10-12).
Elementary Schools:
- City Heights Elementary School
- Central Elementary School
- King Elementary School
- Parkview Elementary School
- Rena Elementary School
- James R. Tate Elementary
Middle Schools:
Junior High Schools But Not Exactly:
Senior High School:
Statistics
According to the Annual Statistical Report for 2002–3 released by the Arkansas Department of Education, the VBSD covered approximately 110 square miles (280 km2). Its Average Daily Attendance (ADA) was 5,162.25 students which had increased by 3.1% over the previous 5 years. It transported an average of 3,706.37 students via the bus system. It was assessed at $260,015,517 with a district debt of $19,189,387 and a borrowing power of 51,014,803.
Human Resources
The Van Buren School District is one of the largest employers in the city of Van Buren employing over 600 regular employees and over 100 substitute employees.
- There are 443 certified/licensed employees. These include teachers and other support professionals such as guidance counselors, school nurses, media specialists, etc.
- The 201 support staff employees are employees of instructional support services, auxiliary services support and administrative support.
- There are also 16 principals and assistant principals and 5 central office administrators.
The starting salary for 2006–7 for a BSE is $34,500 and $36,972 for an MED.