The North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved the purchase of new iPads when they met last week, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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Oregon-Davis School Board Discusses New Device Purchase for K-12 Students
Students at the Oregon-Davis School Corporation will soon have new devices following a decision by the school board members Monday night.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Taking Low-Tech Approach with Revived Preschool Program
The Oregon-Davis preschool program is back up and running. The school board got a tour of the preschool classrooms last month, but teacher Tish Cooper says there’s one thing you won’t find there.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Transfers to Help Prepare for CARES Act Spending
The City of Knox is upgrading its technology, thanks to its share of federal CARES Act funding. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last month that the city was starting to use its $114,000.
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.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Digital Device Rental Contract, Repair Policy
North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Technology Repair Policy, Discuss Reopening Plan
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get an update on the school corporation’s reopening plan tonight. As it stands, in-person classes would begin as-scheduled on August 12, but families would also be offered an at-home learning option.
Continue readingSummer Projects Wrapping Up at North Judson-San Pierre Schools
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is making progress on a few summer projects. In her report to the school board Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the track has been resurfaced. The tennis court cement project is complete. At the junior-senior high school, painting and the installation of white boards was wrapping up.
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 readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Agreement for New iPads
North Judson-San Pierre students will soon have access to new iPads. The school board Tuesday approved a lease agreement with Apple that will allow the school corporation to get 420 of the devices.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Sets Book Rental Fees for 2019-2020
West Central Elementary School’s book rental fees will stay the same for another year. The fees for the 2019-2020 school year were approved during last week’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchases of Technology Accessories, Air Conditioning Unit
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting a few accessories to go along with the newly-purchased Chromebooks. Last week, the school board approved the purchase of 1,000 Chromebook bags from CDW-G, at a total cost of more than $29,000.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal’s Resignation to be Considered by Eastern Pulaski School Board
The resignation of Winamac High School’s longtime principal will be up for approval during tonight’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Elementary Students Give Chromebook Demonstration to School Board
Back in April, the Eastern Pulaski School Board approved the purchase of Chromebooks for the elementary school. On Monday, members had the chance to see how they’re being used.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Lunch Price Increase, Updated Instructional Fees
Lunch prices are going up for Oregon-Davis students. Last week, the school board approved a state-recommended 10-cent increase, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “Our kindergarten to fifth grade will go from $2.35 to $2.45,” he says. “Six through eighth grade will go from $2.45 to $2.55, and our ninth grade through 12th grade will go from $2.55 to $2.65.”
Oregon-Davis School Corporation Replacing One-to-One Devices
Oregon-Davis students will soon be getting new digital devices. The school board Monday approved a lease with Apple that will provide new iPads to students at all grade levels, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “We’re just in that rotation that we’ve had our devices for four years,” he explains, “and now the lease is up and we need to redo a lease for another three to four years.”
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of 100 Chromebooks for Elementary School
Changes to standardized testing have Eastern Pulaski Elementary School updating its technology. The school board Monday approved the purchase of 100 Chromebooks for third, fourth, and fifth graders, according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools Utilizing More Technology This School Year
Due to an increase in technology use at Culver Community Schools, the School Board voted unanimously to re-write the contract of Technology Director Daniel Medesi in order to provide sufficient compensation. Continue reading
Knox Community School Board goes to Paperless Meetings
The Knox Community School Board went paperless at their meeting last week.
“For a long time, our school board, even before I came into this position, has been talking about going paperless with their board meetings,” said Superintendent A.J. Gappa. “There has been some resistance, of course. Many adults are afraid of technology and it’s just the fear factor of moving forward. It came to the point where it was time to make a move.”
