No comments were offered during last week’s public hearing on the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s 2022 budget, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
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Parent Asks Eastern Pulaski School Board to Include Programs to Deter Bullying
A concerned parent of an Eastern Pulaski School Corporation student asked the school board earlier this month to include programs to deter ongoing issues with bullying.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Expects Significant Savings with Insurance Switch
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation expects to save about $60,000 by switching insurance providers.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Mask Mandate
A mask mandate will take effect Wednesday at the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. The school board approved the mask requirement by a vote of six-to-one during a special meeting Monday, with Scott Hanson opposing.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss COVID Reopening Plan Update
The Eastern Pulaski School Board members are meeting in special session tonight to discuss the corporation’s COVID Reopening Plan update.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Superintendent Encourages Completion of Online Enrollment Prior to ADM Day
The Average Daily Membership Day is set for Friday, September 17 and Eastern Pulaski School Corporation Superintendent Dara Chezem encourages students who have not completed the online enrollment process to do so.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Opens Public Hearing for Teacher Bargaining
Eastern Pulaski School Board President Tim Rausch opened a public hearing Monday night to hear comments on teacher bargaining. The topics surrounding teacher bargaining include teacher salaries and wages, wage-related benefits pertaining to health, dental, vision, accident, sickness, retirement, life, disability, and paid time off as permitted to be bargained under Indiana code.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Take Comments on Teacher Pay Tonight
Members of the public have a chance to offer input on Eastern Pulaski Schools’ teacher compensation today. The state requires school corporations and teachers associations to take public comments before they begin contract negotiations.
Continue readingEagle Scout Project Calls for Outdoor Learning Lab Upgrades at Eastern Pulaski Schools
The Eastern Pulaski Schools campus may be getting some upgrades, thanks to a local boy scout. Phillip Crippin plans to add improvements to the outdoor lab as part of an Eagle Scout project presented to the school board this month, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Selects Guaranteed Savings Provider for Elementary Roof Replacement
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is moving ahead with some roofing upgrades. The school board last week approved the selection of EMCOR as a guaranteed savings provider, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Considering New Softball Field
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation continues to explore the idea of putting a softball field on its campus. The school board recently agreed to let Superintendent Dara Chezem seek proposals from potential contractors.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Handbooks, Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is finalizing plans for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dara Chezem says most of the corporation handbooks were approved by the school board last week, while the athletic handbook will be up for approval next month.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Policy Overhaul Moving Forward
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s policy overhaul is almost complete. “Until now, Eastern Pulaski administration had been writing our own policies and attempting to keep them updated as new laws and regulations took place,” Superintendent Dara Chezem explains. “So in order to avoid being out of compliance, the school board voted last August to enter into a partnership with NEOLA.”
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Staff Stipends Using ESSER Money
Eastern Pulaski school employees will get some extra money, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Hires New Athletic Director, Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will have a few new faces when students return to class in August. Superintendent Dara Chezem says a number of new employments were approved during last week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Tightens Restrictions on Fundraisers
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is tightening restrictions on school fundraisers. A policy update was recently finalized by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Recognizes Top Graduates, Accepts Staff Members’ Retirements
The Eastern Pulaski School Board recognized Winamac High School’s top graduates during this month’s regular meeting. Valedictorian Reece Parks told board members he plans to attend Butler University for computer science.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Drop Virtual Learning Option Next School Year
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will not be offering students a virtual learning option next school year. An updated continuous learning plan was approved by the school board Monday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Fundraising Policy Updates Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation may be tightening the limits on school fundraisers. A policy update will be up for the school board’s approval tonight.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Summer School Course Offerings
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized the list of summer school classes. Superintendent Dara Chezem says Winamac High School will offer P.E., economics, and credit recovery in morning and afternoon sessions June 1 through 18.
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