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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Eastern 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.
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.
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