The has three new reserve officers. The town council approved the additions Wednesday. Town Marshal Clint Norem said two of them have experience as Starke County Sheriff’s Department Reserves. The third had expressed interest for some time but only recently moved to Culver from Hobart.
Oregon-Davis School Board Accepts Donation for FFA and National Honor Society
A couple student organizations at Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School got a financial boost this week. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school board accepted a donation from the Oregon-Davis Young Farmers organization. “That donation was $700 to the Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School FFA and another $700 to the Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School National Honor Society,” Harman says.
Knox School Board Approves Revised Administrative Staff Handbooks
Culver Elementary School Pre-K Program Now Eligible to Receive State Vouchers
It’s now easier for underprivileged kids to attend Culver Elementary School’s new pre-K program. Principal Erin Proskey told the school board Monday that the program was officially designated a legally licensed exempt preschool by the state last week. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Working to Move Equipment into Former Masonic Lodge
Bowen Center to Provide Mental Health Services to Knox High School Students
The Knox Community School Corporation has entered into another agreement for mental health services. Last month, the school board approved a one-year contract with Porter-Starke Services for the elementary and middle schools, with the understanding it could be expanded to the high school in the future. But during this week’s meeting, board members approved a contract with the Bowen Center for services at the high school.
Sidewalk Portion of Hamlet’s Starke Street Project Nearing Completion
Oregon-Davis School Board Gets Report on this Year’s Jump Start Program
Oregon-Davis Schools continue to see success with their Jump Start program. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says this was the second year for the Jump Start approach to summer school. “Obviously, academics were a focal point,” he says, “but also, a focal point was just talking about life skills and soft skills and getting students acclimated to getting up and brushing their teeth and coming to school.”
Wage and Salary Schedule Put in Place for Culver School Employees
The Culver School Board has adopted a wage and salary schedule for school employees. Superintendent Karen Shuman says it lists all of the positions that exist in the corporation, along with their starting salaries. It also outlines the increments of raises, based on employees’ performance evaluations. Shuman says the wage and salary schedule doesn’t involve any major changes to employees’ existing pay levels.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Looking to Buy New Body Cameras
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department may be stepping up its use of body cameras and upgrading its technology in the process. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that up until now, he’s left it up to his deputies to decide when to turn on their cameras, rather than requiring their use at all times.
Hamlet Officials Respond to Water Main Break at Trailer Park
Hamlet’s utility staff battled a water main break at the trailer park Wednesday. Town Council President Dave Kesvormas gave an update during Wednesday’s meeting. “From what they understand, it’s between two trailers, underneath part of a trailer,” he explained. “So they’re going to basically go around it and take the bad stuff out and go from there.”
Knox High School Roof Work Nearing Completion
Construction is wrapping up at Knox High School. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that the high school’s new roof is almost complete. “The only thing left is there’s about 5,000 square feet of stone that still needs to go up above the pool area,” he explained. “They delivered stone today, and they hopefully will finish that up this weekend.”
Insurance Change Should Result in Cost Savings for Oregon-Davis Schools
Culver School Bus Drivers Will Have to Work on Planned eLearning Days
Agenda Error Prompts Pulaski Council to Hold Off on Salary Matrix Updates Again
Portions of State Road 39 Closed Today and Tomorrow for Paving Work
Additional sections of State Road 39 will be closed today and tomorrow. Chip and seal work will have the road closed between State Road 10 and State Road 14, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. That stretch is already closed to through traffic, due to a bridge replacement project.
Knox School Board Holds Off on Adding School Resource Officer amid Funding Concerns
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves New Parent Teacher Association
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation now has its own Parent Teacher Association. The school board Monday agreed to let Indiana PTA work with community members to set up a group at O-D, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “The focus of the group will be to create funds and raise funds that we can incorporate back into the classroom to help our student achievement,” Harman explains.