The Knox School Board has finalized a contract extension and pay raise for Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
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Knox School Board to Vote on Superintendent’s Contract Tonight
The Knox School Board will vote on a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart tonight.
Continue reading1st Source Bank Donates Backpack Reflectors to Area Schools
Representatives from 1st Source Bank went to several school locations on Thursday to drop off a donation of reflectors for elementary school students to put on their backpacks.
This safety feature allows the student to choose a flashing function, a strobe-like function or a solid glow to alert drivers that they are on the move to and from school.
Continue readingKnox Students Benefit from Porter-Starke Services Programs
Students attending the Knox Community School Corporation are benefiting from the services provided by Porter-Starke Services.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 2019-2020 Student Handbooks
New visitor and reunification procedures are among the highlights of the Knox Community School Corporation’s 2019-2020 student handbooks.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 2019-2020 Book Rental/Technology Fees
The Knox School Board has set the book rental and technology fees for the coming school year. While they vary by grade level and course selection, the fees will generally be slightly lower than last year’s at the high school level, but higher for most middle school students.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Updates to Policies Regarding Student Health, State Testing
The Knox School Board finalized the latest round of policy updates last week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We had NEOLA policies from the previous meeting that we did, and the board approved all those policies without any comment,” he says.
Continue readingKnox Schools Building Project Proceeds to Design Phase
The Knox Community School Corporation’s building project is officially moving ahead. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the $20 million project has been approved.
Continue readingDozens of Students Getting Summer Food Service Program Meals at Knox Schools
Several children have been able to get free meals through the Summer Food Service Program. Most local sites began serving the free meals Monday.
Continue readingProposed Policy Updates Regarding Student Health, State Testing Presented to Knox School Board
A few policies related to student health are among those set to get an update at Knox Community Schools. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart presented a number of recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 10-Cent Increase in Meal Prices
For the second year in a row, lunch prices are going up at Knox Community Schools. A ten-cent increase was approved by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Retirement of Longtime Athletic Director
The Knox Community School Corporation will say goodbye to its longtime athletic director this summer. The school board Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of Phil Owens, effective June 30.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Adjustment to 2019-2020 Teacher Work Days
Knox teachers will be returning to school a day earlier in August, in exchange for getting to leave earlier on some Fridays.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hold Second Public Hearing on Building Project Tonight
Residents will have another chance to weigh in on Knox Community Schools’ building project tonight.
Continue readingRedskin Academy Celebrates Sixth Graduate
The Knox Community School Corporation continues to see success with its alternative high school program, as it nears the end of its first year.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered during Public Hearing on Knox Schools’ Proposed Building Project
The first official public hearing over Knox Community Schools’ proposed $20 million building project drew no comments during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingNo Major Concerns Voiced with Knox Schools’ Building Plans during Informational Meeting
No major concerns were raised during a public presentation on the Knox Community School Corporation’s proposed building project Monday. Current plans call for the demolition of the elementary school’s Palmer Wing, and the construction of a new addition extending south from the newer portion of the school.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Pressing for Meeting Over Former PTO Funds
Knox school officials continue trying to track down money raised by a former parent-teacher organization. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week that he’s working with a group representative to make sure the money gets spent on local kids, as originally intended.
Continue readingKnox School Board Receives Grants from Starke County Community Foundation
More than $18,000 in grant funding was presented to the Knox School Board Monday. The school corporation is once again getting $15,000 for Kindergarten Countdown from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker told board members that the Countdown camp is designed for any incoming kindergarten student who hasn’t attended preschool.
Continue readingKnox School Board Agrees to Issue Notice for Building Project Hearings
The Knox School Board took another step forward with a potential building project Monday. Board members authorized the publication of notice of the official public hearings set to take place next month. They’re a required step, in order for the school corporation to secure financing for the project.
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