Culver Schools Superintendent Vicki McGuire is is resigning from the position to take over as superintendent at a school corporation in Central Indiana. The Eastern Hancock school corporation has announced that McGuire will be its new superintendent starting January 1, after she signs a three-and-a-half-year contract with the corporation Monday morning. Continue reading
Culver Schools Completes Bond Refunding
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has wrapped up its bond refunding process. Superintendent Vicki McGuire says it will give the corporation just under a million dollars for some small construction projects. Some planned improvements include concrete and roof repairs, as well as the purchase of a utility truck. Continue reading
Archery Program Presented to Culver School Board
The Culver Community Schools Corporation may be looking at adding an archery program for its students. School Board members heard a presentation Monday about the National Archery in the Schools Program. If it piqued a student’s interest, he/she can gear up with items like an arrow holder. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Removing Spring Intercession
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 Schedule Makeup Day
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
Culver School Board to Discuss Appropriations
The Culver School Board will decide whether to approve changes to appropriations during its meeting this evening. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to comment on additional appropriations. 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
Culver School Board Accepts Strategic Plan
The Culver School Board got its first look Monday at the school corporation’s new strategic plan. Continue reading
Culver School Officials Discuss ISTEP Scores
ISTEP scores were discussed by administrators at the Culver Community Schools Corporation during Monday’s school board meeting. The school principals said they weren’t allowed to go into specifics about the preliminary scores but said they were noticeably lower than in previous years. Continue reading
Culver School Board Hears Plans for Grant Funds
The Culver School Board got some more details about how recently-awarded grant funds will be spent. The school corporation was awarded a Secured School Safety matching grant for $23,761 from the state. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Hear Strategic Plan Presentation
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will present its new strategic plan to the school board tonight. School officials are also expected to discuss the preliminary ISTEP scores released by the State Department of Education. Continue reading
Culver School Officials React to Statewide Changes in ISTEP Test, Dual-Credit Programs
The Culver School Board Monday reacted to changes affecting schools throughout the state. Continue reading
JESSE Cooperative Presents Updated Agreement to Culver School Board
The JESSE Cooperative is updating and clarifying parts of its agreement with its member school corporations. The cooperative provides nine school corporations with various special education resources. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Library Board Reappointment, Tax Neutrality Resolution
The Culver School Board voted to reappoint Karen Boland to the Culver-Union Township Public Library Board during Monday’s School Board meeting. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Library Board Reappointment
The Culver School Board will consider the reappointment of one of the members of the Culver-Union Township Public Library Board. In total, the Library Board has three of its six members appointed by the School Board. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council has decided to follow the recommendations of the Marshall County government.
Culver School Board Adopts Budget
The Culver Community School Board voted to adopt the 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Variances Approved for Culver Parking Lot
The Town of Culver’s now one step closer to building a new parking lot downtown. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the required variances Thursday to let the project go ahead. Continue reading