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 Officials Keep Masks Optional, Hope for ‘Normal’ School Year
Knox School Board Debates Preschool Fees
Whether or not Knox Elementary School should charge families for preschool was briefly debated during last week’s school board meeting. School officials are looking at charging $40 a week for five half-days of preschool a week*, while making arrangements to reduce the cost for families who can’t afford it.
Continue readingKnox School Board Members Sworn into Office, More Students Return for In-Person Learning
The Knox School Board welcomed its two newest members, as more students returned for in-person learning. Newly-elected board members Mike Lord and Autumn Ferch took their oaths of office during Tuesday’s meeting, along with reelected members Kirk Bennett and Wendy McIntire.
Continue readingKnox School Board Elects New President for 2019
Three recently-reelected Knox School Board members were sworn in for another term Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Vote on Termination of Corporation Treasurer Tonight
The Knox School Board will consider the termination of Corporation Treasurer Dawn Bailey tonight. She had been serving as treasurer and business manager since April of last year, following the retirement of Sherry Fort.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donations for Emergency Bags, Student Lunch Accounts
Knox school officials will be better equipped to respond to off-site emergencies, thanks to some recent donations from Starke Hospital. Last week, the school board accepted a $500 donation for the purchase of emergency bags.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 2.5-Percent Pay Raise for Additional Employees
Knox school employees are getting a pay raise. Earlier this month, the school board approved a base salary increase for teachers. Last week, board members did the same for the rest of the staff.
Knox School Board Accepts More Than $1,000 in Donations for Student Lunches
Knox students who’ve fallen behind in their lunch payments have had their debt wiped away, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Corporation Treasurer Dawn Bailey told the Knox School Board last week that an anonymous donor gave $800 to cover any negative lunch account balances.
Knox School Board Updated on Fifth Grade Move, Construction Projects
The move of the Knox fifth grade class to the middle school is underway. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Purchase of Five School Buses
The Knox school bus fleet is getting a major upgrade. Last week, the school board approved the purchase of five vehicles, totaling just under $400,000. Those include two 78-passenger Bluebird buses for just under $188,000, and a 48-passenger Bluebird handicap bus for nearly $101,000. Knox schools will also be getting two 14-passenger Starcraft minibuses for a total of just over $110,000.
Knox School Board Approves Budget Transfer for Potential Bus Purchase
The Knox Community School Corporation may be able to purchase an extra bus, thanks to some leftover funds. Treasurer Sherry Fort told the school board last week that the corporation’s Bus Replacement Fund has built up a significant cash reserve over the years, but this year’s budget only gives them permission to spend $325,000.
Knox School Board Donates Unused Woodworking Equipment to Oregon-Davis
The Knox Community School Corporation is donating several pieces of unused woodworking tools to Oregon-Davis.
Knox School Board Approves Updated Meeting Schedule, Other Start-of-Year Items
The Knox School Board has decided to change its meeting schedule starting next month. From February on, regular meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the corporation’s administrative office. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Superintendent Contract Buyout
A local school corporation will soon be looking for a new superintendent. Continue reading
