The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s policy overhaul is almost complete. “Until now, Eastern Pulaski administration had been writing our own policies and attempting to keep them updated as new laws and regulations took place,” Superintendent Dara Chezem explains. “So in order to avoid being out of compliance, the school board voted last August to enter into a partnership with NEOLA.”
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Policy Updates, JESSE Agreement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board recently finalized its latest round of policy updates. One stipulates that “student assessments cannot be used solely for placing students in grade levels or programs,” according to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Choose Elementary Project Construction Contractor Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will choose a construction contractor for its elementary school project tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board to Get Update on COVID-19 Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get a COVID-19 update tonight. The school corporation is currently using virtual learning, due to the number of staff members in quarantine.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Adopt 2021 Budget, Discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement Tonight
The Knox School Board is expected to finalize the school corporation’s 2021 budget tonight.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Hires NEOLA to Help with Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is looking to overhaul its corporation policies. The school board last week agreed to start working with policy consultant NEOLA to update and publish policies going forward, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves NEOLA Policies
Multiple NEOLA policies that were considered on first reading during the North Judson-San Pierre School Board’s last meeting of 2019 were up for adoption when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Renews Snow Removal Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Board has renewed its agreement for snow removal services. Green Grass will once again handle snow removal in the schools’ parking lots during the 2019-2020 school year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says there are no changes from last year’s agreement. O-D paid Green Grass $475 per visit.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Raises Adult Breakfast Price, Approves NEOLA Policies
North Judson-San Pierre teachers will soon have to pay a bit more to buy breakfast at school. The school board has already voted to keep student meal prices the same for the coming school year, but Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the Department of Education had an error in calculating the adult breakfast price.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Updates to Policies Regarding Student Health, State Testing
The Knox School Board finalized the latest round of policy updates last week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We had NEOLA policies from the previous meeting that we did, and the board approved all those policies without any comment,” he says.
Continue readingProposed Policy Updates Regarding Student Health, State Testing Presented to Knox School Board
A few policies related to student health are among those set to get an update at Knox Community Schools. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart presented a number of recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Athletic Director’s Retirement, Set Breakfast and Lunch Prices
The Knox School Board will consider the retirement of Athletic Director Phil Owens tonight. He plans to retire at the end of the month, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Approves Policy Updates, Fund Transfer Resolutions
The offering of a computer science course is now officially part of the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s policies. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school board approved a pair of updates Monday, that had been recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Latest Round of NEOLA Policies
Policies related to various disciplinary topics were finalized by the Knox School Board Tuesday. Board members approved a list of updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA that had been presented during last month’s board meeting.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Vote on Termination of Corporation Treasurer Tonight
The Knox School Board will consider the termination of Corporation Treasurer Dawn Bailey tonight. She had been serving as treasurer and business manager since April of last year, following the retirement of Sherry Fort.
Continue readingVarious Disciplinary Topics to be Addressed in Knox School Board’s Next Round of Policy Updates
The Knox Community School Corporation may soon be updating some of its disciplinary policies for school staff, as well as the public. On January 15, the school board is expected to vote on a number of policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Policy Updates, Year-End Budget Resolutions
NJ-SP School Board Considers Resolutions As Well as Final Reading Over NEOLA Policies
North Judson San Pierre School Board approved two different resolutions when they met last Tuesday.
With one resolution, Treasurer Guy Richie was given the authority to pay claims and make necessary transfers so he can tend to any year-end financial obligations that may come up prior to the board’s next meeting in January. Continue reading
Bullying, Dyslexia Screening, Administrative Leave Policies Approved by Oregon-Davis School Board
Knox School Board to Discuss Proposed School Resource Officer Position, School Signage
The Knox School Board will resume its discussion about hiring a school resource officer tonight. School officials have been working with the City of Knox on a potential funding agreement. Continue reading