Groups using Knox school facilities would officially be banned from holding events with alcohol or betting, under a policy proposal presented to the school board last month. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said that would mean that outside organizations wouldn’t be allowed to hold bingo events at school facilities, but raffles held by school groups could continue, since they wouldn’t fall under this policy. It’s one of several policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Knox School Board Gets Update on High School’s Former Pit Area
Knox High School’s pit area may be gone, but it continues to be a topic of discussion during school board meetings. Principal Dr. Elizabeth Ratliff told board members last month that the area where the pit used to be has gotten some new furniture. “The nice part is the kids love it,” she said. “So we’re seeing anywhere from 25 to 30 kids sitting in there every day. By being able to spread out the chairs, they’re really enjoying it, taking good care of it. So that’s been a very positive addition, also.”
Knox Schools Continue Adjusting Student Drop-Off, Pickup Procedures
Knox Elementary School is rolling out a new student pickup procedure. Principal Michelle Tarnow recently told the school board that the goal is to make the process more efficient and convenient, but above all, safer.
Knox School Board Accepts More Than $1,000 in Donations for Student Lunches
Knox School Board to Research Financial Options for Potential Facility Improvements
The Knox Community School Corporation is planning its next steps, in response to a recent facilities study.
Knox School Board Approves Revised Administrative Staff Handbooks
The Knox Community School Corporation continues updating employee handbooks. A revised administrative handbook was approved by the school board Tuesday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Bowen Center to Provide Mental Health Services to Knox High School Students
The Knox Community School Corporation has entered into another agreement for mental health services. Last month, the school board approved a one-year contract with Porter-Starke Services for the elementary and middle schools, with the understanding it could be expanded to the high school in the future. But during this week’s meeting, board members approved a contract with the Bowen Center for services at the high school.
Knox High School Roof Work Nearing Completion
Construction is wrapping up at Knox High School. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that the high school’s new roof is almost complete. “The only thing left is there’s about 5,000 square feet of stone that still needs to go up above the pool area,” he explained. “They delivered stone today, and they hopefully will finish that up this weekend.”
Knox School Board Holds Off on Adding School Resource Officer amid Funding Concerns
While the Knox Community School Corporation would like to add a school resource officer, funding isn’t available at this point. That’s what School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday.
Knox School Board to Consider Adding School Resource Officer
The Knox School Board will consider the addition of a school resource officer tonight. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart and Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin have been discussing the idea for the past few months. Continue reading
Knox Schools Superintendent Asks for State Help with Designing Graduation Pathways
Smaller schools could use some more state help when it comes to designing local graduation pathways. That’s what Knox Schools Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told Indiana Secretary for Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo last week.
Starke County Sheriff, Knox School Superintendent Discuss School Resource Officer
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin and Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart recently met to discuss integrating a school resource officer at the Knox Community School Corporation.
Knox Schools, Ivy Tech Exploring Graduation Pathways Partnership
The Knox Community School Corporation is looking to partner with Ivy Tech Community College to help students meet the state’s new graduation requirements. During a recent school board meeting, Knox Schools Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said that he and a couple other school officials met with representatives from Ivy Tech. He said Ivy Tech is willing to form a partnership with Knox Schools based on Indiana’s new Graduation Pathways. “They really want to get involved with Knox Community Schools,” Reichhart told board members. “They made that quite clear to us. And I believe that we want to get involved with them, as well.”
Knox School Board Hires Teachers, Accepts Deputy Treasurer’s Retirement
When Knox students return to class Thursday, there will be a few new faces. The school board hired some new teachers during this month’s regular meeting.
Knox School Corporation to Pay More Than $6,200 for Budget Help
Knox school officials will get some one-on-one training on how to put together next year’s budget. Last week, the school board approved a contract with a company called Administrator Assistance. They will work with Corporation Treasurer Dawn Bailey between now and October for just over $6,200.
Knox School Board Updated on Facility Upgrades
The Knox Community School Corporation is making progress with its facility upgrades. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Revised Classified Staff Handbooks
The Knox Community School Corporation is overhauling the handbook for classified staff. The updated handbooks were approved by the school board Tuesday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Porter-Starke Services to Provide Expanded Behavioral Health Care to Knox Schools
Knox Elementary and Middle School students will soon be able to get increased mental health care, thanks to a new agreement with Porter-Starke Services. Porter-Starke President and CEO Matthew Burden discussed the new program with the Knox School Board Tuesday.
Knox School Board Approves Administrator Contracts
The Knox School Board approved several administrators’ contracts Tuesday. “The administrators who are not changing positions will be on, like, status quo contracts until we figure out if we’re going to be able to give salary increases for this year,” Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart explained. “So for those, they will make the same salary as what they made previously, until we settle the teachers’ contract, and then we’ll be able to go back and look at other administrators.”
Knox School Board Finalizes NEOLA Policies
Policies regarding suicide prevention, school attendance, and the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants were among those updated by the Knox School Board last week. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart explained last month that the student suicide awareness and prevention policy seeks to raise awareness among teachers and students.
