To try to address concerns about vaping, Eastern Pulaski school officials are seeking students’ input.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Survey Middle, High School Students on Vaping Perceptions
Eastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Principal’s Resignation, Appoints Interim Replacement
Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker’s resignation was formally accepted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday. Tucker submitted his resignation letter on February 21. He had been on paid administrative leave since January 24, as school officials investigated allegations of misconduct.
Continue readingPulaski County Entities Coordinating Coronavirus Preparations
Pulaski County officials continue preparing for the potential spread of coronavirus. A preparedness coalition with representatives from the county health department, Pulaski Memorial Hospital, schools, major employers, and other officials met Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Middle School Principal Cleared of Misconduct Allegations
Winamac Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson will be back at work Wednesday, after allegations of misconduct were found to be unsubstantiated.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Updates Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy for CDL Drivers
Eastern Pulaski bus drivers now have an updated policy when it comes to alcohol and controlled substance testing. Superintendent Dara Chezem says the update was approved by the school board last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Looking to Fill Open Positions
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is looking to fill some open positions.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Students with Negative Account Balances Will Now Be Able to Get Regular Meals
Eastern Pulaski students who’ve fallen behind in their lunch payments will no longer have to get an alternative meal. Superintendent Dara Chezem says the school board updated the corporation’s lunch policy Monday.
Continue readingUPDATED: Winamac Middle School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Misconduct Allegations
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation has placed another principal on paid administrative leave due to allegations of misconduct.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves $1.2 Million Additional Appropriation
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Wednesday to fix a nearly $1.2 million error in the 2020 budget. Board members approved an additional appropriation of that amount to the Debt Service Fund, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Misconduct Allegations
Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker has been placed on paid administrative leave. In a statement Wednesday, Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dara Chezem said the leave took effect January 24, due to allegations of misconduct. Chezem said the school district has launched a thorough investigation.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Officials to Discuss Finances Tonight
Eastern Pulaski school officials are expected to give an update on the school corporation’s finances tonight. Fiscal indicators like enrollment and fund balances will be discussed with the board of finance.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Donation for Negative Lunch Balances
Some Eastern Pulaski students who are behind in their lunch payments will have their debt paid off.
Continue readingLogansport to Scale Back Special Ed Services to Eastern Pulaski
Eastern Pulaski’s special education services are about to undergo some more changes.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Continue Using Administrator Assistance for Financial, Transition Help
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will continue to get some outside help from Administrator Assistance. The company helped with the school corporation’s recent superintendent search and provided an interim superintendent.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Transfers $2 Million to Rainy Day Fund
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has given a major boost to the corporation’s Rainy Day Fund. On Monday, board members transferred a total of $2 million out of the school corporation’s Operations account.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of Two Minibuses
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting some new vehicles. The school board Monday approved the purchase of two white minibuses through Midwest Transit.
Continue readingDara Chezem Attends First Eastern Pulaski School Board Meeting as Superintendent
Eastern Pulaski’s new school superintendent is settling into the job. Dara Chezem told the school board Monday that her year has gotten off to a great start.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Reorganize, Consider Financial Items Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will hold its first meeting of the year tonight. It will be the board’s first meeting since Dara Chezem officially took over as superintendent on January 1.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Interim Superintendent Attends Final School Board Meeting
With Eastern Pulaski’s new superintendent set to take over, the school corporation is saying goodbye to its interim superintendent. Last week’s school board meeting was the final one for Dr. Gib Crimmins.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires New Superintendent
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation has named its next superintendent. Dara Chezem was officially hired for the position during Monday’s school board meeting.
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