Eastern Pulaski’s new school superintendent is settling into the job. Dara Chezem told the school board Monday that her year has gotten off to a great start.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Interim Superintendent Attends Final School Board Meeting
With Eastern Pulaski’s new superintendent set to take over, the school corporation is saying goodbye to its interim superintendent. Last week’s school board meeting was the final one for Dr. Gib Crimmins.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires New Superintendent
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.
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 readingEastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Scholarship Arrangements, List of Food Service Suppliers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized arrangements for this year’s School Board Scholarship. Alyssa Cornwell was chosen as this year’s scholarship recipient, according to outgoing Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Extends Administrators’ Contracts, Recognizes Retirees
Some Eastern Pulaski school administrators have had their contracts extended by a year. Last week, the school board voted to extend the contracts of Elementary School Principal Jill Collins, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson, and Athletic Director Bill Ball through June of 2021, according to board documents. Board members also agreed to add 10 days to the contract of incoming High School Principal Jeremy Tucker.
Continue readingContractors Continue Discussing Eastern Pulaski Paving Project Problems
Cracked asphalt continues to be a concern for Eastern Pulaski school officials. The pavement apparently began cracking a few months after last year’s $2.4 million project.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Disposal of Old iPads, Wrestling Mat
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will be recycling about 500 old iPads, even though some people were apparently interested in buying them. The school board officially declared the iPads as surplus/junk items last week, according to outgoing Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Prepares for Potential Emergencies with ‘Reunification Totes’
Eastern Pulaski school officials are making sure they’re prepared for potential emergencies. Superintendent Dan Foster says they recently finished creating “reunification totes.”
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Donations for Middle School Athletics, Football Scoreboard
More than $1,000 was recently raised for the Winamac Middle School Athletic Department in memory of Owen Abbott. Superintendent Dan Foster says the donation was officially accepted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Quotes for Sound System, Bleacher Repair
Eastern Pulaski’s auditorium is getting a new sound system. The school board Monday approved the purchase of more than $20,000 of equipment, including installation costs, from Jubilee Sound.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Security Camera System Upgrades
The Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday approved upgrades to the schools’ security camera system. According to information presented to board members, the current system doesn’t have capacity for any more cameras. It also only allows five people to use the system at a time, which could become a safety issue if police need to view the live feed.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Superintendent Announces Resignation
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dan Foster is planning to resign. In a notice to the school board Wednesday, Foster said, “It is anticipated that I will be resigning my position as superintendent of Eastern Pulaski effective June 28, 2019 to lead another district.”
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Special Ed Restructuring Agreements
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has approved the restructuring of the school corporation’s special education services.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Quotes for Roofing, Electrical Work at Athletic Facilities
Some Eastern Pulaski athletic facilities are getting upgrades. Superintendent Dan Foster says a couple projects were discussed during last week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Step Up Security, As Police Investigate Snapchat Message
A report of a Snapchat message led to a heightened security presence at Eastern Pulaski Schools Wednesday. Superintendent Dan Foster says the matter was brought to a teacher’s attention Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Agrees to Pay Classified Staff for Canceled School Days
Eastern Pulaski employees will still get paid for school days that have been canceled due to weather, following action from the school board last week.
Continue readingNew Professional Development Plan Will Mean Late Start Wednesdays for Eastern Pulaski Students
Eastern Pulaski students will start school a little later on Wednesdays next school year. Superintendent Dan Foster says it’s part of a new professional development plan approved by the school board last week.
Continue readingWinamac High School Valedictorian, Salutatorian Recognized during School Board Meeting
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took time Monday to recognize this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts High School Assistant Principal’s Resignation
More administrative changes are coming to Winamac High School. The Eastern Pulaski School Board accepted the resignation of Assistant Principal Dr. Gene Sweeney Monday, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
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