A program to help children stay safe from potential predators returns to Eastern Pulaski Schools today. The principals told the school board Monday that retired Police Sergeant Terry Hall will give his Body Safety presentations.
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 Hears Concerns with High School Football Program
Concerns with Winamac High School’s football program were heard by the Eastern Pulaski School Board last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Readopts 2020 Budget to Fix Technical Issue
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action last week to correct a slight issue with the 2020 budget. Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins says because a number didn’t carry over into the state’s budget form, the budget had to be rescinded and readopted.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Donations for Helping Hands Fund, Safe Schools
Almost $3,600 in donations was accepted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board this week. Eagles Auxiliary 2580 donated $2,580 for the Helping Hands fund, according to draft minutes from Monday’s board meeting. The fund helps cover overdue lunch fees and other expenses that may be out of a family’s reach.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Retirement of Longtime School Employee
The Eastern Pulaski School Board accepted the retirement of a longtime school employee Monday. Anita Mitchell plans to step down from her position of media assistant/lunch money assistant on January 1.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski, O-D, West Central Announce Closures for Tuesday’s ‘Red for Ed Action Day’
The list of schools closing for next Tuesday’s Indiana teachers rally continues to grow. The Indiana State Teachers Association is hosting a “Red for Ed Action Day” at the Statehouse on November 19.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves 2019-2020 Teacher Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized raises for teachers and school employees. Under the 2019-2020 teacher contract approved Monday, returning teachers rated “effective” or “highly-effective” get a $500 pay raise, plus a $400 stipend.
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.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Hire Superintendent Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s next superintendent will be named tonight. Under the proposed contract, the new superintendent would earn $105,000 in 2020, going up to $110,000 in 2022.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Opts Against Policy Change on Weighted Grades
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has decided not to change its policy on weighted grades but suggested that more clarification could be helpful. Concerns that weighted grades from another school do not carry over if a student transfers to Winamac High School were raised during the September board meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Hire Superintendent Monday
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is expected to name its next superintendent on Monday. No comments were offered during last month’s public hearing on the proposed superintendent’s contract.
Continue readingNo Concerns Voiced during Hearing on Eastern Pulaski Teacher Contract
Eastern Pulaski’s proposed teacher contract drew no concerns during a public hearing Wednesday. Teachers would see a slight pay raise under the tentative 2019-2020 master contract agreement, according to Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins. “It’s a small increase on the base scale and a small stipend,” he explained.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Hold Hearing on Proposed Teacher Contract Tonight
Eastern Pulaski school officials will take comments on the proposed teacher contract tonight.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves School Improvement Plans
Eastern Pulaski schools are looking to boost attendance and communication with parents, as part of this year’s school improvement plans. The three principals recently presented their plans to the school board.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Updates Homeschool Extracurricular Participation Policy
It may be a little easier for homeschooled students to take part in extracurricular activities at Winamac Middle School, following action from the Eastern Pulaski School Board last month. Middle school students will no longer be required to have been homeschooled for the previous three consecutive years.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adopts 2020 Budget
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s 2020 budget was adopted by the school board Thursday.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves $1.2 Million Additional Appropriation
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Thursday to fix a shortfall in the school corporation’s Education Fund budget. During a special session, board members approved an additional appropriation, giving school officials permission to spend another $1.2 million beyond what was budgeted for this year. The Education Fund is where teacher salaries are budgeted.
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