The Culver Community Schools Corporation is keeping Daniel Medesi as its technology director. A contract renewal was approved by the school board Monday.
Culver School Board Renews Business Manager’s Contract
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is keeping Casey Howard as its business manager. A contract renewal was approved by the school board Monday. Howard said the only changes were a reduction in the days of service and an increase in the life insurance policy.
Funding Challenges Continue at Culver Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to struggle with its General Fund. Last week, Treasurer Casey Howard gave her 2016 year-end financial report to the school board. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves 2017 Budget, More Cuts Expected
The Culver School Board has approved the corporation’s 2017 budget, but some additional cuts are expected. Treasurer Casey Howard reviewed some of the numbers for the school board Monday. Continue reading
Culver Schools See Enrollment Drop
Declining enrollment continues to be a challenge for the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Continue reading
Culver School Board Reviews 2016 Summer Food Service Program
The Culver Community Schools Corporation served 3,710 lunches and 1,836 breakfasts over the summer, as part of the Summer Food Service Program. It’s sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and aims to give meals to children 18 and younger, as well as certain adults with disabilities. Continue reading
Culver School Board Gets Update on Administration Building Costs
The Culver Community Schools Corporation may be keeping its school administration building for the foreseeable future. Treasurer Casey Howard told the school board Monday that the corporation would save about $17,900 by moving its administrative offices out of their current stand-alone building and into the Middle/High School. Continue reading
Culver Schools Awarded Teacher Performance Grant
Some teachers at the Culver Community Schools Corporation will be among those getting some extra money, thanks to a Teacher Performance Grant awarded by the state. Continue reading
Culver School Board Seeks Appraisal of Monterey Building
The Culver School Board got an update Monday on the corporation’s efforts to sell the Monterey School Building. Earlier this month, the school board asked for an updated appraisal of the property, but Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told board members this week that still hasn’t been done yet. Continue reading
Culver School Board Moves Ahead with Efforts to Sell Monterey Building
The Monterey School Building could be put up for sale in the near future. After it was determined last month that the Culver Community Schools Corporation doesn’t owe any debt on the building, the corporation is now moving ahead with efforts to sell it. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Further Discuss Cost-Cutting Measures
The Culver School Board will continue to discuss ways to cut costs at the corporation when it meets this evening. According to the agenda released ahead of tonight’s meeting, board members will discuss the non-renewal of an administrator’s contract, as well as combining the middle and high schools. Continue reading
Culver School Board Reorganizes, Makes Appointments for 2016
The Culver School Board is now set for 2016, after the board reorganized during Monday’s meeting. Jim Wentzel was elected to serve as school board president, replacing Ken VanDePutte. Mark Maes succeeds Wentzel as vice president, and Marina Cavazos was chosen to take over as secretary, replacing Maes. Continue reading
Culver School Board Gets Update on Branding Efforts
The Culver School Board got a sneak peek Monday at a new logo family for the school corporation. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Removing Spring Intercession
Back L-R: William J. Sonnemaker, Mark Maes, Ryan Sieber, Ken Vandeputte, Jack Jones, Jim Wentzel
Budget issues have forced the Culver School Board to consider removing the April intercession period from the school calendar. It’s a one-week period immediately following spring break in which students who are struggling with certain classes can work to improve their grades. Continue reading
Culver Schools Expect Budget Reduction, Consider Staff Cuts
Culver Community Schools could be looking at cutting teaching and administrative positions in an effort to help balance the budget. The corporation’s treasurer Casey Howard told the school board during a study session on next year’s budget Monday it looks as though the state will be cutting nearly $2 million of Culver Schools’ funding in 2016. Continue reading
Culver School Board Dips Into Budget Reserves
The Culver School Board has approved some adjustments to its budget as it approaches the end of the year. During Monday’s meeting, they voted to appropriate additional money from the Rainy Day Fund to help cover the cost of salaries. Continue reading
Fundraising Campaign Launched for Culver Schools Marketing
A group of volunteers working on marketing at Culver Community Schools is turning toward the generosity of community members to fund their plans. Continue reading
