Policies related to suspended students, extra pay for teachers of AP classes, and reporting inappropriate behavior by coaches were finalized by the Knox School Board Tuesday. One update requires that students who are suspended or expelled be given the chance to complete their school work.
Continue readingIllnesses Prompt Knox, Oregon-Davis to Hold eLearning Day Friday
Two local school districts are keeping students home Friday because of illness. The Knox and Oregon-Davis school corporations have both made February 7 an eLearning day. Knox school officials cite student, bus driver, and staff illness. This marks the corporation’s fourth eLearning day in a week.
Continue readingSearch Underway for Next Knox High School Principal
The search for a new Knox High School principal has begun. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that the job opening has been posted.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Approves Grant Application for Franklin and Main Street Paving
The North Judson Town Council continues making arrangements to repave Franklin and Main streets, once sewer work wraps up there. Council members voted Monday to apply for a Community Crossings grant. It would cover 75 percent of the $196,000 estimated cost.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Reorganize for 2020 Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will reorganize for 2020 tonight. Board members will select a president and vice-president. The board’s secretary and attorney will be up for reappointment, as well.
Continue readingKnox Schools Continue Dealing with Student Illnesses
Illnesses continue to create challenges for the Knox Community School Corporation. Schools were back open Tuesday, but many students were absent.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Get Updates on Building Project, Middle School Cultural Changes
The Knox School Board will get an update tonight on the school corporation’s upcoming building project.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Shares Financial Indicators with School Board
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared some financial information with the school board when members met in January.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Region Sets Sights for 2020 Stellar Designation
The Constellation of Starke will once again be seeking Regional Stellar Community Status this year.
The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is accepting Letters of Intent until 4 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3rd.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Informed About Necessary Software Upgrade
The Knox Board of Works was recently informed that some software upgrades will be needed prior to the end of the year.
Continue readingMultiple Rural Agencies are Eligible for Naloxone Grants
The Indiana State Department of Health is now accepting grant applications that will help give rural communities access to intranasal naloxone kits.
Continue readingPreliminary Designs for Elementary School Project Shared with NJ-SP School Board
The proposed Elementary School Project at North Judson-San Pierre was discussed with school board members when they gathered for their first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingNJ Deputy Clerk Informs Town Council about Planter Options, Leans Toward Self-Watering Option
In order to spruce up the downtown area and various spots around town, North Judson officials are looking into the possibility of getting some decorative planters.
Continue readingKnox BOW Members Receive Update about 6 North Pearl Street
Knox Board of Works members continued their discussion about a distressed property on Pearl Street when members met last month.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Funding for Additional Pickle Ball Courts
Plans are in the works to bring four more pickle ball courts into Wythogan Park in Knox.
When City Council members met Tuesday night, Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the sport with members, noting that there was a pretty consistent group of players when they installed the first courts last year.
Continue readingNJ Officials Consider Using Community Crossings Funds for Roadwork Expected to Follow Sewer Separation Project
North Judson Town Council members were recently informed about a way they could obtain some additional funding and move some money around with during the ongoing Wastewater Treatment Plant and Combined Sewer Overflow project.
Continue readingFiscal Indicators Shared with Eastern Pulaski Board of Finance
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Board of Finance got a report on the school district’s fiscal indicators Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox City Council Considers PERF Adjustment Request
A request related to the Public Employees Retirement Fund came before Knox City Council members when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingNJ-SP Alumni Provide Generous Donation for New Tutoring and Robotics Programs
The new robotics and tutoring programs at North Judson-San Pierre received a major financial boost thanks to the Verhagen family.
School officials shared that siblings Dr. Chris Verhagen, Kirt Verhagen, and Amy Mosher recently presented a donation of more than $5,000 to NJ-SP Schools to assist with those programs.
Continue readingIllnesses Prompt Knox Community Schools to Hold eLearning Day Friday
An uptick in illnesses will have Knox Community School Corporation students working from home Friday. The school corporation has made January 31 an eLearning day.
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