Enrollment is holding steady at the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Moves $50,000 from Rainy Day Fund to Education Fund
Declining enrollment is prompting the West Central School Corporation to dip into its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board agreed this month to transfer $50,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Education Fund.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Transfers $180,000 from Rainy Day Fund to Retirement Fund
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is tapping into its Rainy Day money to help shore up its Retirement Fund. Superintendent Bill Bennett says the school board agreed last week to transfer $180,000. “In past collective bargaining agreements, we had teacher buyouts or incentives for retiring,” Bennett explains. “And so we moved the money from Rainy Day into the Retirement Fund to cover the cost associated with those buyouts.”
Continue readingKnox School Board Cuts Almost $1 Million from 2021 Budget due to Enrollment Drop
A drop in enrollment is forcing the Knox Community School Corporation to cut its 2021 Education Fund budget. Treasurer Kasey Clark recently told the school board that she based it on 1,866 students, but the actual enrollment ended up being 1,714.
Continue readingDLGF to Hold Hearing over Tri-Township Schools Budget after Taxpayers File Petition
The Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation’s 2021 budget was adopted by the school board last month, but the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance will hold another hearing on it tomorrow. The budget totals just under $4.6 million.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Capital Projects, Bus Replacement, Crisis Plans
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board finalized a number of annual plans last month. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the corporation’s crisis plan is similar those used by other schools. “It does have resources available in it, roles, responsibility, who’s responsible for different situations, and recommended protocols,” she explained.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Hold another Hearing over Elementary School Renovations Tonight
Members of the public will have another chance to weigh in on the $10 million North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School renovation project tonight. The school board will hold a public hearing related to the lease-rental process.
Continue readingGlenn Barnes Recommended for Knox High School Principal Position
A recommendation has been made for the Knox High School principal position. Assistant Principal Glenn Barnes has been selected for the job, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. The transfer will be up for the school board’s approval tonight.
Continue readingSuperintendent: Culver Community Schools’ Finances ‘On a Good Trend’
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s finances appear to be in good shape, despite a drop in enrollment in recent years. “We’re on a good trend, and we hope to stay on that trend,” says Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver School Board Transfers $200,000 from Education to Operations Fund
The Culver School Board took action Monday to make sure the Operations Fund has enough money in 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says $200,000 was transferred from the Education Fund.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Transfers $600,000 from Education to Operations Fund
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is taking steps to close out the budget year. Board members passed a resolution Tuesday to transfer $600,000 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said that will bring the total amount transferred this year up to the maximum $1.4 million board members had previously agreed to allow.
Continue readingSchool Superintendent Shares Expectations for Upcoming Legislative Session
Local school officials are anticipating a few education-related bills in the upcoming legislative session. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board last week that he’s met with some legislators, and he offered board members some predictions.
Continue readingKnox School Board Transfers $1 Million from Education to Operations Fund
The Knox School Board took action last week to replenish the corporation’s Operations Fund. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the board unanimously passed a resolution to transfer $1 million from the Education Fund.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves $1.2 Million Additional Appropriation
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Thursday to fix a shortfall in the school corporation’s Education Fund budget. During a special session, board members approved an additional appropriation, giving school officials permission to spend another $1.2 million beyond what was budgeted for this year. The Education Fund is where teacher salaries are budgeted.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Fund Transfers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action to keep funds flowing in the corporation’s two funds.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Additional Appropriation of More Than $1.3 Million
The Knox School Board took action Monday to correct an issue with this year’s budget. Board members gave their permission for another $1.3 million to be spent on personal services in the Education Fund.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Approves Policy Updates, Fund Transfer Resolutions
The offering of a computer science course is now officially part of the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s policies. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school board approved a pair of updates Monday, that had been recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses Budget Resolutions
The West Central School Board members considered resolutions last week that deal with budget items.
Culver School Board Prepares for New School Funding Structure
The Culver School Board has finalized preparations for the new school funding structure. Starting January 1, each school corporation’s General Fund will be replaced by an Education Fund, while the Capital Projects, Transportation, and Bus Replacement Funds will be combined into an Operations Fund.
NJ-SP Officials Discuss Necessary Budget Changes Due to State Policy Passed in 2017
When North Judson-San Pierre school board members met on Tuesday, they discussed an upcoming change that will impact how the school corporation keeps track of finances.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin reminded the board members about a House Enrolled Act (HEA 1009) passed in 2017 that will go into effect on January 1, 2019. This will impact all schools, not just NJ-SP. According to Zupin HEA 1009 will eliminate a few different accounts including the capital projects, transportation, bus replacement and general funds. Those will all be replaced with two new funds; the Education fund and the Operations fund. Continue reading
