The Eastern Pulaski School Board is considering backup power options for the corporation’s computer servers. A request to purchase a new battery backup was presented to the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dan Foster who was confused to choose between Amazon vs Google Dedicated Server
Some Issues Remain with Eastern Pulaski Paving, Concrete Work
Work is wrapping up on the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s summer paving and concrete project. But Superintendent Dan Foster says there are still a couple issues to be resolved.
Eastern Pulaski to Work with Indiana Department of Education on Teacher Mentoring Initiative
Mentoring and retaining young teachers is the goal of a new partnership involving the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation and the Indiana Department of Education. Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dan Foster says the DOE is putting together a handbook to help with that effort, and the school corporation has been asked to join in.
Food Service Pay Schedule Updated by Eastern Pulaski Community School Board
The cafeteria staff at Eastern Pulaski Community Schools will be receiving a pay bump, following a decision made by school board members in a special session they held last week. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Announces First Distinguished Alumni Class
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation has named its first group of distinguished alumni. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Schools Strengthening Doors and Windows, Adding Security Cameras
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will be securing doors and windows, thanks to the latest round of Secured School Safety Matching Grants. Superintendent Dan Foster says the school corporation was awarded just over $34,000 this year.
State Law Changes Prompt Policy Adjustments at Eastern Pulaski Schools
Policies at the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation are getting some adjustments, due to recent changes in state law. The corporation’s medication policy saw the biggest update. School personnel will now be allowed to administer “low THC hemp extract” to students, as long as they have a prescription and written permission from a parent or guardian, and the product meets various state and federal requirements.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Raises Adult Breakfast Price, Ratifies Food Bids
A state audit has prompted an adjustment in the adult breakfast price at Eastern Pulaski Schools. Superintendent Dan Foster told the school board last week that school food authorities have to be audited once every three years. “They come in. They check your prices. They look at your calories. They just check everything out,” he explained. “It’s a federal program, so they want to make sure federal dollars are being spent appropriately.”
Flooring Company to Resolve Issues with Winamac High School Gym Floor
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will not be financially responsible for issues with the high school gym floor.
Eastern Pulaski Paving, Concrete Work Behind Schedule
Paving work on the Eastern Pulaski Schools campus is being held up by the concrete portion of the project. Superintendent Dan Foster gave an update to the school board Monday.
Recent Survey Finds Perceived Trust, Communication Issues at Eastern Pulaski Schools
When it comes to the public perception of Eastern Pulaski Schools, the corporation scores high for safety, security, and school-community connections, but there are some issues with shared decision-making, communication, and trust. That was the overall finding of a recent climate audit conducted by Sycamore Educational Consulting.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Extends Administrators’ Contracts
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved one-year contract extensions for the corporation’s principals and athletic director Monday. High School Principal Rick DeFries, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson, Elementary School Principal Jill Collins, and Athletic Director Bill Ball are now under contract through June of 2020.
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Consider New School Fundraising Policies
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will soon consider updates to the school corporation’s fundraising policies, but whether community members should be allowed to donate sports uniforms is a topic of debate. Three proposed policies were presented during a recent school board meeting.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Recognizes Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Winamac High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian were recognized by the Eastern Pulaski School Board last week. Valedictorian Miranda Hettinger told board members she plans to go to St. Mary’s College, where she’ll major in computing and applied math and play softball. Salutatorian Lera Good said she plans to study English and creative writing at Valparaiso University.
Eastern Pulaski School Corporation Returns Nearly $39,000 in Grant Money it Failed to Spend
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is returning nearly $39,000 in grant money to the U.S. Department of Education, after it failed to spend it in time.
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School’s Community Mentorship Program Discussed with School Board
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is hoping to bring a positive impact into students’ lives by pairing them up with community mentors. Principal Jill Collins reviewed the first year of the Community Mentorship Program with the school board last week. Continue reading
Knox, Eastern Pulaski School Boards Approve Homeless Education Plans
Indiana State Police Give School Safety Tips to Eastern Pulaski Teachers
Keeping students safe continues to be a big concern in area schools. Indiana State Police visited Eastern Pulaski Schools last month to give teachers some classroom safety tips, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Updates Extracurricular, Reduction in Force Policies
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved a policy revision Monday that allows extracurricular activities to take place as scheduled, even if school had been canceled for that day.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Athletic Training Agreement with Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Pulaski Memorial Hospital will provide athletic training services to Eastern Pulaski Schools, in exchange for advertising opportunities at school athletic events. Under an agreement conditionally approved by the school board Monday, hospital employee Destiny Crawford will serve as the school corporation’s athletic trainer for the 2018-2019 school year.
