Community members continue to voice their support for Winamac High School’s former boys basketball coach. Kyle Johnson was removed from the coaching job in a controversial decision by the Eastern Pulaski School Board last month.
Eastern Pulaski Teachers to See Slight Raise, As Part of Master Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved the corporation’s master contract with the Eastern Pulaski Teachers Association Monday. As part of the deal, teachers will get a slight pay increase, according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
Teacher Contracts, Arrest Policy to Be Considered by Eastern Pulaski School Board Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is expected to consider teacher contracts during tonight’s meeting. A compensation plan for employees not covered under the collective bargaining agreement will also be up for approval. Meanwhile, a policy requiring school employees to report all arrests and criminal charges to the superintendent will be considered on second reading.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Names New High School Basketball Coach
Winamac High School has a new boys varsity basketball coach. Continue reading
Johnson Removed from Winamac Coaching Positions, Athletic Director’s Contract Extended
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has removed Kyle Johnson from his coaching positions. During a two-minute special session Thursday, board members narrowly voted to cancel Johnson’s athletic contracts.
Eastern Pulaski School Board May Discuss Future of High School Basketball Coach Tonight
Eastern Pulaski School Board Adopts 2018 Budget
Eastern Pulaski Community School Board Approves Donation From Gibraltar Design
The Eastern Pulaski School Board scholarship fund got a little bit bigger Monday night after the board approved a donation from Gibraltar Design.
Superintendent Dan Foster explained that in the past, Gibraltar had thanked the school corporation for their business by hosting a dinner or another social function of some kind. However, this year, rather than trying to coordinate with varying schedules the company decided to show their appreciation by sending a $250 donation.
Superintendent Foster said the money will go toward the annual school board scholarship which would bring it up to approximately $10,000.
Eastern Pulaski Elementary Students Get Help with School Supplies, Weekend Nutrition
Several Eastern Pulaski Elementary School students were able to start the school year with the proper resources, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Principal Jill Collins told the school board Monday that 75 students received school supplies from the Pack-A-Backpack program.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Considers Upgrades to Tennis, Basketball Courts
Winamac Eighth Graders Looking to Bring Automation to School Lockers
A group of eighth graders at Winamac Middle School is designing a high-tech locker, to make it easier to stay organized and get to class. The Eastern Pulaski School Board got an update Monday from the school’s new Nanoline team. It will be competing against other middle and high school students to come up with ways to make life easier using automation.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Reviews 2018 Budget Proposal
Enrollment Increase Anticipated at Eastern Pulaski Schools
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation expects a slight increase in enrollment. The official count isn’t until Friday, but Superintendent Dan Foster says the corporation’s preliminary enrollment figure is 1,285. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss 2018 Budget, Tour Facility Upgrades
Eastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Transfer, Lunch Charging Policy Updates
Two Longtime Bus Drivers Retiring from Eastern Pulaski Schools
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation is saying goodbye to two longtime bus drivers. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Updates Background Check, Child Abuse Reporting Policies
Keeping students safe is the goal of a couple policies finalized by the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday. Superintendent Dan Foster says state law now requires all school employees to have a criminal history check, not just new hires. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Considers Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board weighed in on a few proposed policy changes Monday. Superintendent Dan Foster said a change in state law gives the corporation a few options when it comes to criminal history checks for employees. Continue reading
Winamac High School Teacher to Help Launch Physics Teaching Collaborative in Mexico City
A Winamac High School teacher has been chosen to help set up a physics teaching collaborative in Mexico City. Jeremy Wegner will travel there as part of a group from Notre Dame.
