Winamac High School has a new principal, along with a new dean of students and football coach. Cody Hook was appointed high school principal during a special Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting Tuesday. He was previously a teacher at Winamac Middle School.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Principal’s Resignation, Appoints Interim Replacement
Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker’s resignation was formally accepted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday. Tucker submitted his resignation letter on February 21. He had been on paid administrative leave since January 24, as school officials investigated allegations of misconduct.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Meet Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet tonight for the first time since High School Principal Jeremy Tucker announced his resignation and Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson was returned to full duty.
Continue readingWinamac Middle School Principal Cleared of Misconduct Allegations
Winamac Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson will be back at work Wednesday, after allegations of misconduct were found to be unsubstantiated.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal Resigns
A high school principal who was under investigation for allegations of misconduct has decided to resign.
Continue readingUPDATED: Winamac Middle School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Misconduct Allegations
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation has placed another principal on paid administrative leave due to allegations of misconduct.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Misconduct Allegations
Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker has been placed on paid administrative leave. In a statement Wednesday, Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dara Chezem said the leave took effect January 24, due to allegations of misconduct. Chezem said the school district has launched a thorough investigation.
Continue readingBody Safety Program Returns to Eastern Pulaski Schools
A program to help children stay safe from potential predators returns to Eastern Pulaski Schools today. The principals told the school board Monday that retired Police Sergeant Terry Hall will give his Body Safety presentations.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves 2019-2020 Teacher Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized raises for teachers and school employees. Under the 2019-2020 teacher contract approved Monday, returning teachers rated “effective” or “highly-effective” get a $500 pay raise, plus a $400 stipend.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Opts Against Policy Change on Weighted Grades
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has decided not to change its policy on weighted grades but suggested that more clarification could be helpful. Concerns that weighted grades from another school do not carry over if a student transfers to Winamac High School were raised during the September board meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves School Improvement Plans
Eastern Pulaski schools are looking to boost attendance and communication with parents, as part of this year’s school improvement plans. The three principals recently presented their plans to the school board.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Considers Outdoor Learning Lab Proposals
Outdoor learning labs were a topic of discussion during Monday’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting. Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker said he wants to install a new outdoor classroom to be shared between the middle and high schools.
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 readingNew Winamac High School Principal Hired at Eastern Pulaski School Board Meeting
The new Winamac High School Principal was introduced at Monday night’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting.
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