The Knox Community School Board members discussed the superintendent’s contract when they met last week.
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Knox School Board Accepts SRO Resignation
The Knox Community School Board members officially accepted the resignation of School Resource Officer (SRO) Steve VanDerAa Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox School Board Reorganizes, Accepts Large Donation for Elementary Teachers
The Knox Community School Board members reorganized Tuesday night where they voted to keep the same officers as in 2021.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donation from Richard Mast
The softball field at the Knox Community School Corporation will receive a new scoreboard, thanks to a donation from a Knox High School Alumnus.
Continue readingPatrons Welcome to Visit Knox Community School Corporation Campus Sunday, November 7
The staff at the Knox Community School Corporation is inviting the community to tour the buildings on campus for a chance to see new construction and updates made in the recent years.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Ratifies Document of Agreement for Teacher Salaries
The Knox Community School Board members took action this week to ratify the Document of Agreement between the Knox Federation of Teachers and the board, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingProposed Contract Would Raise Knox Schools’ Starting Teacher Salary to $40,700
The Knox Community School Corporation is on track to beat the state’s target for teacher pay. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the proposed teacher contract would raise the starting salary to $40,700, with a new maximum salary of $65,715.
Continue readingKnox School Board Finalizes Contracts for High School Vocational Wing
The Knox High School vocational wing cleared another procedural hurdle Tuesday. The school board officially approved additional work on the new wing.
Continue readingKnox Schools Budget Anticipates More State Education Funding, Lower Debt Service Expenses
The Knox Community School Corporation’s 2022 budget could result in lower property taxes, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We have $2,399,849 to Debt Service, which is a reduction,” he explains. “So taxpayers should see a reduction on Debt Services on their tax bills.”
Continue readingKnox High School Restoring FFA Chapter, More Than 50 Students Enrolled in Ag Program
Now that Knox High School has an agriculture program, it’s also restoring its FFA chapter. Ag teacher Melvin Lenig introduced chapter president Ismael DeLara and other board members to the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox High School Vocational Wing Construction to Begin
Work on Knox High School’s vocational wing will be able to start this week, following the school board’s approval Monday. That’s according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Gives Update on Projects
The construction project at the Knox Community School Corporation is going very well, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Fence Repairs Cost Nearly $4,000
An early July police chase that reportedly ended with an SUV crashing into a fence at the Knox Elementary School playground resulted in almost $4,000 of damage to school property, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Anticipates Pay Raises for Teachers, Support Staff
Knox Community Schools’ support staff can expect to get a pay raise in the coming months.
Continue readingKnox School Board Hires Teacher for New Ag Program, Elementary Teacher Brought Out of Retirement
A teacher for Knox High School’s new ag program was officially hired during last week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingSCILL Center Gets More Time to Decide Whether to Accept $2.8 Million Grant
The SCILL Center will need some more time to decide whether to accept $2.8 million in federal grant funding. The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the funding for the construction of a 12,000-square-foot facility in the Knox Industrial Park to house SCILL’s welding and robotics programs, something that’s been discussed for years.
Continue readingKnox School Officials Keep Masks Optional, Hope for ‘Normal’ School Year
The Knox Community School Corporation is trying to make this school year as normal as possible for as long as possible. The first day of school is tomorrow.
Continue readingKnox School Board Fires Former Food Services Director
The Knox Community School Corporation’s former food services director is out of a job.
Continue readingMasks to Be Optional for Knox Students
The Knox Community School Corporation is making masks optional when students return to class.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Preschool Program Certified by State
Knox Elementary School’s preschool program has gotten its state certification. School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says that will allow the school to accept federally-funded vouchers to help cover the cost for families meeting income guidelines.
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