No comments were offered on the West Central School Corporation’s 2022 budget proposal during a public hearing earlier this month, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra. “The budget is shaping up to be similar to last year’s with some discussion about more HVAC repairs and other things related to the infrastructure of the building,” he explains.
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More than half of West Central Elementary School students are taking part in a religious education pullout program. Principal Mike Carlson told the school board Thursday that about 169 students are attending Lifewise Academy, according to draft meeting minutes.
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The West Central School Board met Wednesday night to complete the teaching roster for the school year, among discussion of other items.
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The West Central School Board members took time Thursday night to discuss stipends for extra work done during the pandemic. Superintendent Dan Zylstra said he has been in contact with the Teachers Association and more information on what that stipend will look like during the school board’s next meeting.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board members took action Thursday night to approve two Reductions in Force.
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West Central Middle/High School has a new assistant principal. Michelle Miller was hired for the position, according to draft minutes from Thursday’s school board meeting. Miller replaces Angie Radtke, who was promoted to principal last month.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board reviewed a plan concerning a return to in-person instruction when they met last week.
Continue readingWest Central Middle/High School’s principal is stepping down. Scott Ritchie’s resignation was accepted by the school board Thursday.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board recently took the final step needed to let students leave campus for religious education.
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West Central students will be able to get expanded social and emotional support. The school board recently approved an agreement with Four County Counseling Center for a student services program, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingThe West Central School Corporation continues planning for some facility upgrades. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school corporation is looking at using some of its COVID-19 stimulus money to upgrade its HVAC systems.
Continue readingWest Central students will get to leave campus for religious education during the school day. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says a released time religious instruction agreement was recently approved by the school board.
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The West Central School Board has joined in the opposition to school funding adjustments being considered by the Indiana General Assembly. Last week, the board passed a resolution opposing “the use of public funds to non-public entities” by a vote of five-to-one.
Continue readingThe West Central School Corporation is looking into some possible energy-saving upgrades. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says Performance Services recently did an audit of the schools’ HVAC systems and energy usage.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board learned more about a potential religious education pullout program. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says a group of parents discussed Lifewise Academy during this month’s meeting.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board welcomed its newest member last month. Jake Tanner took his oath of office, along with returning members Amanda Sharpe, Dennis Gutwein, and Jonathan Gutwein, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingDeclining enrollment is prompting the West Central School Corporation to dip into its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board agreed this month to transfer $50,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Education Fund.
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The West Central School Corporation is giving its support staff a raise. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board approved a pay increase for non-certified employees Thursday.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation students will need to make up school days that were missed last month due to events that led to the two-day closure of the school corporation.
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