The Knox Community School Corporation will not be allowing students to take religious education classes for credit in the near future.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Opts Against Offering Credit for Religious Education
Rep. Gutwein Introduces Bill to Help Fund Pulaski County Courthouse Renovations
Now that the Pulaski County Commissioners have recommended a path forward for courthouse renovations, discussions about how to fund it will begin in the county council and the Indiana General Assembly. State Representative Doug Gutwein has introduced legislation that would allow a special income tax that’s currently in place to pay for the Justice Center to be extended until 2036 to fund courthouse renovations.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Seek Input on Offering Credit for Religious Education
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is a step closer to letting students take religious education classes for credit. Last year, the Indiana General Assembly approved an update to state law that lets public secondary schools award academic credit for religious instruction offered by a church or similar organization, if the school board adopts a policy allowing it.
Continue readingKnox, Winamac Schools Fare Well in 2018-2019 Federal Accountability Ratings
While concerns about ILEARN results continue to hold up the release of the state’s school letter grades for the 2018-2019 school year, the separate federal accountability ratings are now available.
Continue readingCulver School Board Considers Allowing Students to Get Credit for Religious Education
The Culver Community Schools Corporation may soon allow students to take religious education classes for credit, following a recent change in state law.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Awarded $50,000 STEM Acceleration Grant
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting $50,000 to boost its STEM education efforts. The Indiana Department of Education announced the recipients of the 2019 K-12 STEM Acceleration Grants Friday.
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 readingLocal Educators Planning Improvements, in Response to ILEARN Results
Local educators are planning their next steps, following the release of the 2019 ILEARN results. Across the state, the ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels compared to the old ISTEP test, according to the Indiana Department of Education.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Criticizes ILEARN Test
The new ILEARN test is drawing harsh criticism from Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Releases 2019 ILEARN Scores
Low ILEARN scores are drawing concerns from state officials. The Indiana Department of Education says that across the state, the 2019 ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels, compared to the old ISTEP test.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Hold Public Hearing Before Negotiating Teacher Contracts
Members of the public have a chance to weigh in on teacher pay at Eastern Pulaski Schools.
A pre-formal bargaining hearing will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT in the Eastern Pulaski Conference/Meeting Center.
Continue readingRep. Gutwein: Kankakee River Repairs Could Start this Summer
Uncontrolled flooding along the Kankakee River may soon be a thing of the past, according to State Representative Doug Gutwein. He’s the author of recently-passed House Bill 1270, which he says will fix the river.
Continue readingKankakee River Basin Commission Restructuring Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
A bill to restructure the Kankakee River Basin Commission is headed to the governor for final approval. House Enrolled Act 1270 would cut the number of members from 24 down to nine, but it would also impose a funding mechanism to pay for the new entity.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials to Research Tax Adjustments, Spending Cuts, As Fiscal Planning Continues
Pulaski County officials may soon be asking state lawmakers to help balance out the county’s tax structure. The county currently has one of the highest income tax rates in the state but relatively low property taxes. But fiscal planning consultant Jeffrey Peters told the county council and commissioners Monday that simply replacing income taxes with property taxes isn’t always possible.
Continue readingProposed School Bus Safety Legislation Could Lead to Policy Updates at Local Schools
Local school officials are preparing for possible changes in bus safety laws. Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman says Senate Bill 2 would have an impact on her school corporation.
Continue readingPreschool Transportation Issues Have Knox School Officials Calling for Changes in State Law
Knox school officials hope action from state lawmakers will allow them to resume offering preschool transportation.
Continue readingState Budget, School Accountability Proposals Draw Concerns from Eastern Pulaski Superintendent
Some of the bills making their way through the Indiana General Assembly are drawing concerns from Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dan Foster.
During his legislative update to the school board Monday, Foster said the state’s proposed budget would increase what the school corporation gets for each student, but not enough to keep up with costs.
Continue readingBill to Reduce Size of Kankakee River Basin Commission Advances to State Senate
A bill to restructure the Kankakee River Basin Commission is advancing in the Indiana General Assembly. House Bill 1270 authored by State Representative Doug Gutwein of Francesville would cut the number of members from 24 down to nine.
Continue reading$300,000 in State Funding Distributed to Indiana Food Banks
Indiana’s food banks were recently given $300,000 from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Locally, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, which serves Marshall, Starke, and four other counties, was given just over $36,000. Food Finders Food Bank, whose 16-county territory includes Pulaski and Fulton counties, has gotten nearly $29,000.
School Superintendents Monitor State Legislative Proposals
Local school superintendents are keeping an eye on some bills being considered by the Indiana General Assembly.
