The Eastern Pulaski Schools campus will get major paving and sidewalk upgrades in the coming months. The school board awarded a $2.4-million construction bid to Rieth-Riley Construction Company Monday.
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Paving Project Bid
Eastern Pulaski Schools to Host Rachel’s Challenge Program Next Month
Reducing school violence and bullying is the goal of a program coming to Eastern Pulaski Schools next month.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved amendments to a couple school policies this week. Superintendent Dan Foster says the policy regarding the use of seclusion and restraints got a minor update. “What that was is mostly for special education students, who sometimes pose a threat to themselves and/or others, if they become violent,” he explains. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting a couple new school buses. The school board voted Monday to buy the two buses through Midwest Transit. “We had approval for a 78-passenger bus and then a 48-passenger bus,” explains Superintendent Dan Foster, “and that replaces one of our smaller buses that we use right now. It goes daily to Logansport. Actually, surprisingly, the prices weren’t much different for a 48-passenger to a 78-passenger.”
Eastern Pulaski Schools Looking to Bring in Rachel’s Challenge Program
A program to reduce bullying and violence may soon be coming to Eastern Pulaski Schools. Superintendent Dan Foster told the school board last week that he’s been speaking with the three principals about bringing Rachel’s Challenge to Eastern Pulaski. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Schools to Upgrade Equipment with Rural and Low-Income Schools Grant Funds
Eastern Pulaski Schools’ STEM programs will get some new equipment, thanks to the Rural and Low-Income Schools grant.
Winamac High School Principal Updates School Board on Warrior Academy, Spanish Curriculum
Winamac High School’s alternative learning program continues to expand each semester. That’s according to Principal Rick DeFries.
Eastern Pulaski Teachers Discuss Disciplinary Issues, Chronic Poverty During Staff Development Day
Chronic poverty and its effect on school discipline were among the topics that Eastern Pulaski Elementary School teachers were recently asked to explore. Principal Jill Collins discussed the school’s staff development day during last week’s school board meeting.
Eastern Pulaski’s Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average
Winamac High School’s graduation rate remains strong, but there may be some challenges ahead. Superintendent Dan Foster shared the latest figures with the Eastern Pulaski School Board last week. Continue reading
Winamac High School’s New Athletic Internship Course Discussed During School Board Meeting
Winamac High School students have the chance to learn some valuable career skills while helping the school’s athletic department. Athletic Director Bill Ball discussed the school’s new Athletic Internship Course with the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Readjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation is once again adjusting pay levels for substitute teachers. Substitutes who are licensed teachers will again be paid five dollars more per day than other substitute teachers.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of Public Address System
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation will replace the public address and bell system at the middle school and high school. The school board Monday approved the purchase of a new intercom system from Fairchild Communication Systems for a cost of just over $33,000.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Project Specs and Scope for Paving Work
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has decided to go ahead with seeking bids for a large-scale paving project. On Monday, board members approved the specifications and scope for the concrete and asphalt project and issued the necessary bid documents. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Employee Social Media Policy
Eastern Pulaski is the latest local school corporation to adopt an employee social media policy. The policy was finalized by the school board Monday.
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Finalize Plans for Paving Project
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is expected to finalize plans for its summer paving project tonight. School officials hope to resurface the driveways and most of the parking lots on the schools’ campus. Plans also call for sidewalk repair, and traffic flow updates.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Continues Paving Project Discussions
The Eastern Pulaski School Board continues planning for a large-scale paving project on the schools’ campus. Joe Briggs with Gibraltar Design reviewed the project scope and preliminary cost estimates with board members Monday.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Reorganizes for 2018, Reappoints Attorney, Treasurer
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Reorganize, Continue Discussing Paving Work
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will continue discussing upcoming asphalt and concrete work tonight. The school corporation is looking to repave most of its parking lots and driveways over the summer, while curbs and sidewalks would be repaired. Tonight, board members are expected to consider the preliminary scope and budget of the work.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Highlights the Middle School Junior Honor Society
Eastern Pulaski School Board members highlighted some very distinguished students at their meeting last week.
The Winamac Middle School Junior Honor Society was recognized during the “spotlight” segment of the meeting. Superintendent Dan Foster explained that the program is a precursor to the high school level Honor Society. Continue reading
