Beech Tree News Network

New 5-Star System Overview- As of 12:01 this morning, Kentucky’s new 5-star school accountability system has gone live and is available to the public for review at www.kyschoolreportcard.com .  The new system offers parents and other stakeholders across Butler County a new way to understand how students across Butler County are progressing educationally. 

The Butler County Grand Jury returned indictments against 21 individuals on September 27, 2019. Charges include possession of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, unlawful transaction with a minor, and escape. Arraignments are scheduled for November 12, 2019

There were some changes this year to the state accountability system.  The newest incarnation uses a star system, with 1 to 5 stars signifying where a school is in relation to other schools.  Across the state, schools are coming to grips with where they are and charting a path to where they’d like to be.

As principal of North Butler Elementary one of my goals is to always be transparent about the schools progress in all areas.  We work extremely hard each day at NBES to create a culture of excellence in all aspects of a students life.

Many in the community pulled together as Butler County High School was packed Saturday night for a Stop the Landfill event.  Those in attendance enjoyed music, food, fellowship, cakewalks, auctions and more.

Dr. Steve Hampton opened his new location last March at 51 Parkway Lane, in front of the Butler County Extension Office.  This past Saturday, his wife Keila, Dr. Joy Wells, office manager Audrey Van Meter, and several employees welcomed the public from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Kentucky Department of Education's 2018-19 school and student assessment scores will be available to the public on Tuesday in the form of a new five-star accountability system.

Kentucky Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis said in a recent op-ed that the five-star system will provide families in the commonwealth with a "new and more transparent way to understand how their children's schools are performing."

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, September 23, at the Butler County Courthouse. All magistrates were in attendance: Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Timmy Givens, David Whittinghill, and Dillon Bryant.

On September 18th, Officer Ronald Cox, with the Morgantown Police Department, received a drug complaint involving two individuals. Through a joint investigation with the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Officer Cox attempted to stop the vehicle after disregarding a stop sign. After losing sight with the car, Deputy Chris Reneer, with the Butler County Sheriff's Office, made contact the vehicle which resulted in a high-speed pursuit. The pursuit ended near the 1700 block of Russellville Rd where the car stopped.