The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting an assessment of the roof at the elementary school.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Tremco to Conduct Study of Elementary Roof
Eastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Teacher Contract, Extends Superintendent’s Contract
No Major Changes to Pulaski County Election Results following Review of Provisional Ballots
The Pulaski County Election Board is finalizing this month’s election results. Clerk JoLynn Behny says the board has rejected all but two of the provisional ballots cast, since those individuals were not registered to vote in the county. The update won’t significantly change any of the results reported on Election Night. Behny says she’s working on sending the final numbers to the state.
Continue readingLocal Health Care Facilities Helping to Supply Eastern Pulaski Schools with PPE
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation continues to get help from the local community, when it comes to keeping students safe during the pandemic. This month, it was local health care facilities that helped supply personal protective equipment.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Teacher Contract Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will consider the 2020-2021 teacher contract tonight. Under the proposed agreement, teachers rated effective or highly effective would get a $1,000 pay raise. Board members will also make an appointment to the Pulaski County Public Library Board and give their permission to sign agreements for alternative services and private school placements.
Continue readingLongtime Winamac Middle School Science Teacher to Retire
A longtime Winamac Middle School teacher will soon be stepping down. Science teacher Steven Slaven will retire at the end of the semester.
Continue readingMasks, Hand Sanitizer Donated to Eastern Pulaski Schools
The local community continues chipping in, to keep Eastern Pulaski students safe during the pandemic. Superintendent Dara Chezem says the school board recently accepted donations of disposable and washable masks, as well as hand sanitizer from Casey’s General Store and the Star City Lions Club. There was also an anonymous donation to pay off negative student lunch accounts, according to the draft meeting minutes.
Continue readingEnrollment Drop Continues at Eastern Pulaski Schools
Eastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Donations of Piano, Cleaning Supplies
A piano and a number of cleaning supplies were among the donations accepted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board last month. Superintendent Dara Chezem told board members that there had been several very generous donations. “Standard Industrial donated over $2,000 worth of items, including washing machine soap, dish soap, floor cleaners, caps for the cafeteria workers,” she said.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Retirement of Longtime High School Teacher
Winamac High School will soon be saying goodbye to longtime social studies teacher Don Darda. He plans to retire at the end of the semester.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has adjusted the pay structure for substitute teachers. Board members approved the change this month, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem. “Our sub pay is extremely difficult to track, based on the current policy,” she explained. “Currently, subs get paid one rate for their days one to 20 and then another rate for days 20 plus, and that’s not consecutive days.”
Continue readingLocal Schools to Offer Free Meals for Students
Local schools are taking advantage of the USDA’s offer of free meals for students. Normally, the USDA gives funding to schools and other organizations to offer children free meals during the summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s been extended to the end of the year.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss Sub Pay, Special Ed Services Agreement Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will discuss sub pay during today’s meeting. Board members will also consider this year’s Teacher Appreciation Grant distribution policy, along with the staff performance evaluation process.
Continue readingBench Honoring Football Program Donated to Winamac High School
Winamac High School’s sports history is being honored with a new installation at the football field. Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dara Chezem says the school board accepted a donation from Scott Roudebush earlier this month.
Continue readingLocal School Boards Set to Get New Members, As Candidate Filing Comes to a Close
Some local school boards will get new members next year. The filing period for school board candidates ended last Friday.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Hires NEOLA to Help with Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is looking to overhaul its corporation policies. The school board last week agreed to start working with policy consultant NEOLA to update and publish policies going forward, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Adjustments for Eastern Pulaski Extracurricular Activities
Eastern Pulaski students attending class virtually will still be allowed to take part in extracurricular activities.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Changes Wednesday Schedule from Late Arrival to Early Release
Eastern Pulaski students will no longer get a late start to the school day on Wednesdays, but they will get out of class earlier. Superintendent Dara Chezem says the change was approved by the school board last month, following surveys to parents and staff.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Teachers Ahead of Start of School Year
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Wednesday to fill a few open positions before the start of the school year.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Textbook Fees, Device Agreements
The Eastern Pulaski School Board recently approved the textbook fees for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dara Chezem says they’ll vary depending on grade level and, at the high school, course selection, but overall, they’ll be similar to last year’s.
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