A longtime Oregon-Davis principal has been named the school corporation’s next superintendent. Elementary School Principal Bill Bennett was given the superintendent’s job during a special school board meeting Monday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Hires Educational Consultant to Help with Superintendent Transition
With Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Dr. Don Harman preparing to take a new position elsewhere, the school board is bringing in some help to find a new superintendent and keep the school corporation running in the meantime.
Continue readingSchool Board Members Gather for Indiana School Boards Association’s Second Statehouse Day
School board members from around the state recently got an update on this year’s legislative session. The Indiana School Boards Association held its second annual Statehouse Day last month.
Continue readingO-D School Board Switches President and Vice President, Changes Meeting Schedule
The Oregon-Davis School Board is switching its president and vice president for 2020. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the board elected officers Monday.
Continue readingSchool Board Members Meet with Legislators during School Boards Association’s Statehouse Day
School board members from around Indiana met with state legislators in Indianapolis Tuesday. The Indiana School Boards Association says it held its first annual Statehouse Day.
Continue readingNew Oregon-Davis School Board Members Sworn In, Lawrence Elected Board President
The Oregon-Davis School Board welcomed two new members during its annual reorganization meeting Wednesday. Kyle Hinds and Brandie Ecker were sworn into office, along with returning member Chris Lawrence, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingTwo Recount Petitions Filed in Starke County
The fate of two contested races in the November General Election is in the hands of the Starke Circuit Court. Starke County Republican Party Chair Brenda Stanojevic filed a recount petition in the 4th District Council seat on behalf of candidate Don White. Democrat Pam Stalbaum edged him by two votes in the contest for the open seat currently held by Marvin McLaughlin. That district is comprised of the four Wayne Township precincts as well as the one in Railroad Township. Incumbent Democrat Railroad Township Trustee Roger Chaffins Sr. is also seeking a recount after losing to Republican Mandy Thompson by three votes.
Candidates Have Time to Request Recounts in Close Races
Candidates who lost by narrow margins have until Tuesday, Nov. 18 at noon to file a request for a recount with the county clerk’s office. Unofficial vote totals in Starke County indicate three candidates lost by miniscule margins. Continue reading