Eastern Pulaski school officials will take comments on the proposed teacher contract tonight.
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Eastern 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.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Additional Appropriation, 2020 Budget Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will take action tonight to fix a shortfall in the corporation’s Education Fund budget. Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins told board members last week that the state overestimated last year’s spending when approving this year’s budget.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Grant Funding for Preschool Program
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is hoping to launch a new preschool program in January. Principal Jill Collins told the school board last week that the school has received grant funding to purchase materials and hire an instructor.
Continue readingEnrollment Down at Eastern Pulaski Schools
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Memorial Bench Installation, Accepts Donation
A former Eastern Pulaski School Board member will be memorialized on the schools’ campus. Carol Short asked board members Monday for permission to install a bench in memory of her father, Richard Werner, who passed away just over a year ago.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Considers Outdoor Learning Lab Proposals
Outdoor learning labs were a topic of discussion during Monday’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting. Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker said he wants to install a new outdoor classroom to be shared between the middle and high schools.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Use Rainy Day Fund to Keep Budget Balanced
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will have to dip into its Rainy Day Fund next year to keep the budget balanced. Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins discussed the 2020 budget proposal with the school board Monday.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Hold Public Hearings on Superintendent’s Contract, 2020 Budget Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board appears to be getting closer to hiring a new superintendent. Board members will take comments on a proposed superintendent’s contract tonight.
Continue readingEnrollment Drop May Offset Eastern Pulaski’s Teacher Retirement Cost Reduction
Any savings the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation might have seen in the cost of teacher pensions will likely be offset by a drop in enrollment.
Continue readingLAJSSC Breakup Prompts Eastern Pulaski to Officially Add Pre-K to Elementary Grade Configuration
The Eastern Pulaski School Board continues making some technical adjustments, following the breakup of the Logansport Area Joint Special Services Cooperative.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Hold Public Hearing Before Negotiating Teacher Contracts
Members of the public have a chance to weigh in on teacher pay at Eastern Pulaski Schools.
A pre-formal bargaining hearing will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT in the Eastern Pulaski Conference/Meeting Center.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Special Education Director
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation continues putting together its new special education services. The school corporation has decided to share services with Caston and Pioneer, following the breakup of the Logansport Area Joint Special Services Cooperative.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Ready for Start of School Year
Eastern Pulaski students return to class tomorrow. Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins told the school board Monday that school officials are busy with final preparations.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Hirings, Appoint Negotiation Team
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will consider a number of personnel items tonight.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski, Oregon-Davis School Boards Approve New Hires
As the start of the school year approaches, local school corporations are working to finalize their staffs. Both the Oregon-Davis and Eastern Pulaski school boards met in special session Monday to approve some new hires.
Continue readingWinamac Middle School Teachers to Participate in Achieve3000 Training
Winamac Middle School teachers will be learning about a new program that will assist students with any curriculum or subject area while increasing reading understanding.
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