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 employeed over 600 regular employees and over 100 substitute employees. It's administration building is located at 2221 Pointer Trail E, Van Buren, AR 72956. It can be reached by phone at (479) 474-7942.

1 Schools
2 Statistics
3 Human Resources
4 Sources
5 External links

[edit] Schools

As of 2006, VBSD had 11 schools total, comprised of 6 elementary schools (K-4), 2 middle schools (5-6), 2 junior high schools (7-9) and 1 high school (10-12):

Elementary Schools:

City Heights Elementary
Izard Elementary
King Elementary
Parkview Elementary
Rena Elementary
Tate Elementary

Middle Schools:

Central Middle School
Northridge Middle School

Junior High Schools:

Butterfield Junior High School
Coleman Junior High School

Senior High School:

Van Buren High School

[edit] Statistics

According to the Annual Statistical Report for 2002-3 released by the Arkansas Department of Education, the VBSD covered approximately 110 square miles. It's 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 th 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.

[edit] 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 a MED.