The Knox School Board approved the corporation’s 2020-2021 school calendar Monday. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says students’ first day of class will be August 4, 2020, with the last day on May 25, 2021.
Continue readingWeinberg Gym Upgrades Proposed in Knox Schools Building Project
The Knox Community School Corporation’s upcoming building project could mean some upgrades for the Weinberg Gym.
Continue readingKnox School Board Ratifies 2019-2020 Teacher Contract
The Knox School Board has finalized the 2019-2020 teacher contract. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says board members ratified the agreement with the Knox Federation of Teachers during last week’s meeting. “So teachers will be getting their raises, effective back to the beginning of August on that.,” he says.
Continue readingKnox School Board Adopts 2020 Budget
The Knox Community School Corporation’s 2020 budget was adopted by the school board Monday. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the board approved the budget without any public comment.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Cutting Items from Building Project to Reduce Costs
The Knox Community School Corporation is making some significant changes to its $20 million building project.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Require Visitors to Show ID before Entering Buildings
The Knox Community School Corporation will soon require visitors to have a state-issued ID to enter one of the buildings during school hours. The school corporation will be putting its Raptor system in place after fall break, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts $500 Donation for Delinquent Student Lunch Accounts
Knox students struggling to pay for lunch are once again getting some help. The school board last week accepted an anonymous $500 donation for delinquent student lunch accounts.
Continue readingRedskin Academy Graduation Success Story Shared with Knox School Board
The Knox Community School Corporation’s Redskin academy continues making an impact on students’ lives. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker shared another success story from the alternative high school program during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Treasurer Presents 2020 Budget Proposal
Knox school officials aren’t expecting any major changes in the school corporation’s budget next year. During Tuesday’s budget hearing, Treasurer Kasey Clark said the proposed 2020 budget is pretty close to this year’s.
Continue readingKnox School Employees Set to Get Pay Raises
The Knox Community School Corporation’s teachers and staff are set to get pay raises.
Continue readingKnox School Board Awards Bid for Press Box, Concession Stand Roof Repairs
Two of Knox Schools’ athletic facilities will soon be getting roof repairs.
Continue readingLocal Educators Planning Improvements, in Response to ILEARN Results
Local educators are planning their next steps, following the release of the 2019 ILEARN results. Across the state, the ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels compared to the old ISTEP test, according to the Indiana Department of Education.
Continue readingKnox School Officials Disappointed with Secured School Safety Grant Award
Indiana may have just awarded its largest round of Secured School Safety Grants, but Knox school officials are disappointed with their share of the funding this year. The Knox Community School Corporation was awarded less than $17,000, a significant drop from last year.
Continue readingKnox School Board Hires Construction Manager for Upcoming Building Project
The Knox School Board has picked a construction manager for the school corporation’s $20 million building project.
Continue readingArchitects Present More Detailed Plans for Knox Schools Building Project
Architects are narrowing down some of the details for the Knox Community School Corporation’s upcoming $20 million building project. Ron Fisher and Duane Dart with Schmidt Associates presented updated plans to the school board last week.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Criticizes ILEARN Test
The new ILEARN test is drawing harsh criticism from Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox Schools Looking to Boost Teachers’ Starting Salaries, Keep Grant Distribution the Same
The Knox school officials are hoping to boost the starting salary for teachers.
Continue readingPugh Named Assistant Principal at Culver Community Middle/High School
A Knox school administrator has been named the new assistant principal at Culver Community Middle/High School. The hiring of Josh Pugh was announced on the school’s Facebook page Monday. The job became open when the school board decided to separate the assistant principal position from the athletic director position last month.
Continue readingQuestions Remain About Number of Knox School Fundraisers
The number of planned fundraisers once again drew some questions during Monday’s Knox School Board meeting. When the list of this year’s fundraisers was presented for the board’s approval, Board Member Gary Dulin said he had some questions about where the money is going.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Changes Payment Process for Extracurricular Positions
The Knox Community School Corporation is working to increase accountability, when it comes to extracurricular positions.
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