Some employees at the West Central School Corporation will be getting a raise. Superintendent Don Street says salary increases for non-certified classified employees were approved by the school board last week. Continue reading
Superintendents Developing School Funding Proposal Amid Declining Enrollment at Culver
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is down 54 students from last year. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell provided updated enrollment figures to the school board Monday. Continue reading
Hamlet Presents 2017 Budget During Public Hearing
Hamlet residents got a look Wednesday at the town’s 2017 budget. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts presented the proposed budget to town council members as well as residents during a public hearing. Continue reading
Proposed Starke County Budget Includes Employee Pay Raises
Starke County government employees stand to get raises in 2017 following action by the county council during their budget hearing Monday evening. They recommended approval of 2-percent raises for all employees. That will cost about $65,000, which will come from the county general fund. Continue reading
Culver Schools See Enrollment Drop
Declining enrollment continues to be a challenge for the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Continue reading
Knox City Council Conducts Budget Hearing
The Knox City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget with no fanfare during their Tuesday night meeting. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston says it’s pretty straightforward. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Schools Experience Dip in Students and Funding
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is set to adopt a budget for 2017 at their October meeting. They conducted the statutory public hearing on the proposed spending plan when they met Monday. Superintendent Dan Foster says there aren’t any significant changes but notes enrollment is down slightly at Eastern Pulaski this year.
Winamac Council Gets Update on 2017 Budget
The Town of Winamac’s 2017 budget was discussed during a public hearing Monday. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates told members of the town council that the town’s in a good position financially and next year’s proposed budget would keep it that way. Continue reading
North Judson Police Officer Recognized for Response to Park Vandalism
North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas is being recognized for his efforts to investigate vandalism in the town park. During last week’s town council meeting, Town Marshal John Ramos commended Thomas for working on his own time to locate the individuals believed to be responsible. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Decides to Forego Compensation, Works to Establish Rainy Day Fund
Winamac Park Board members have decided not to seek compensation for their service. Continue reading
West Central School Board Renews Property Insurance, Holds Budget Hearing
The West Central School Board voted last week to renew the corporation’s property insurance coverage with Regions Insurance, according to Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Finances, Member Compensation
The Winamac Park Board will continue its discussion of the 2017 park and recreation budget this evening. During a budget work session last week, Town Attorney Justin Schramm discussed the possibility of a special tax for park facilities, as well as a Rainy Day Fund. More information is expected when the park board meets tonight at 6:00. Continue reading
Hamlet Switches Insurance Providers, Discusses 2017 Budget
The Town of Hamlet is hoping to save some money by switching health insurance providers. The town council voted Wednesday to switch from Anthem to United Healthcare. Continue reading
Knox Council to Craft Budget Tonight
The Knox City Council will work on the 2017 budget prior to their regularly scheduled meeting this evening. Members will meet for a work session at 6 p.m. at city hall prior to the 7 p.m. session. Third and final reading of the city’s 2017 salary ordinance is on tonight’s agenda. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Announce Budget Adoption Schedule
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will conduct budget workshops Monday morning. The meetings at the county annex building are open to the public, but times for individual department heads have not yet been determined. Sessions get under way at 8 a.m. Continue reading
Knox Officials Outline Budget Schedule
The Knox City Council will conduct a budget work session prior to their Aug. 23rd meeting. They’re also scheduled to adopt the 2017 salary ordinance on third reading that evening. It passed unanimously on second reading Tuesday night. Continue reading
O-D School Board Votes to Publish Budget, Continue Policy Updates
The school year is off to a good start at Oregon-Davis, according to Superintendent Don Harman. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Discusses Town Park Athletic Facilities
The Winamac Park Board is looking to improve some of the athletic equipment at the Town Park. Specifically, the town’s looking to replace the two sets of soccer goals with newer models. If you’re still a beginner of the sport, it would be advantageous for you to know that professional footballers use grip socks to improve performance. Continue reading
West Central School Board Discusses 2017 Budget
The West Central School Corporation has begun the process of putting together its 2017 budget. The school board held its budget work session last Thursday. Continue reading
Local School Corporations Crafting 2017 Spending Plans
School corporations across the state are crafting their spending plans for 2017. Budgets are due to the state for final approval in October, which means public hearings will soon be taking place. Continue reading
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