The Knox School Board is expected to appoint a new director of maintenance tonight.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Appoint Another Maintenance Director Tonight
Knox Schools Transportation Director Presents Bus Bids
Knox School Corporation Transportation Director Tara Pitts presented bus bids to the school board members last week.
Continue readingCulinary Arts Program Gives Presentation to Knox School Board
The Knox Community Schools Culinary Arts program was the recipient of a grant worth $1,200 from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. That grant money was used to purchase six stand mixers for the students to use.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Review Funding for Possible Building Upgrades
The Knox Community School Board members will look at comments made by the Community Task Force members about possible facility upgrades and once any decision is made, they will turn to financing options.
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 Community Schools Accounts Earned Over $121,000 in Interest in 2018
The Knox Community School Corporation made more than $121,000 in interest off of its cash reserves in 2018. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart gave the annual investment report to the board of finance Tuesday. “On our checking account like the checking accounts for personal use through the calendar year 2018, we’ve received $116,139.16 in interest, which is awesome,” he said, “because a few years ago, we were getting nothing, almost, out of that.”
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Latest Round of NEOLA Policies
Policies related to various disciplinary topics were finalized by the Knox School Board Tuesday. Board members approved a list of updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA that had been presented during last month’s board meeting.
Continue readingKnox School Board Terminates Treasurer’s Employment
Dawn Bailey is out as the Knox Community School Corporation’s treasurer and business manager.
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 readingVarious Disciplinary Topics to be Addressed in Knox School Board’s Next Round of Policy Updates
The Knox Community School Corporation may soon be updating some of its disciplinary policies for school staff, as well as the public. On January 15, the school board is expected to vote on a number of policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingNew Website Planned for Knox Community Schools
Knox School Board Considers Potential Locations for New Electronic Message Board
The Knox School Board has decided to hold off on the purchase of an electronic message board until firmer plans are in place for a potential building project. During a recent meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said possible changes to the corporation’s facilities, including the potential demolition of part of the elementary school, have caused him to rethink the sign’s location.
Continue readingKnox High School Officials Highlight Opportunities for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Helping students with developmental disabilities more fully become part of Knox High School is the goal of several programs highlighted during last month’s school board meeting.
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 readingRedskin Academy Celebrates First Graduates
The Knox School Board got a recap of the Redskin Academy’s first semester last week.
Knox Schools Community Task Force Gets to Work, Ahead of Potential Building Project
A potential building project continues to be explored at Knox Community Schools. A community task force set up to help guide the process has held its first meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Knox School Board Approves Purchase of 50 Apple Computers
Knox Elementary School staff members will soon get new Apple computers. The school board Tuesday approved the purchase of 50 computers, for a total cost of almost $65,000.
Knox School Board Approves School Resource Officer Position As Negotiations Continue
No deal has been reached yet, but the Knox School Board has voted to move ahead with hiring a school resource officer. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told board members Tuesday that he needed their approval, so a memorandum of understanding could be signed, once it’s ready.
Knox School Board to Discuss Proposed School Resource Officer Position, School Signage
The Knox School Board will resume its discussion about hiring a school resource officer tonight. School officials have been working with the City of Knox on a potential funding agreement. Continue reading
Knox School Board to Get Update on Planning Process for Potential Building Improvements Tonight
Discussions continue at Knox Community Schools over a potential building project. Back in September, the school board hired architectural firm Schmidt Associates to develop plans for future construction, after the firm had previously completed a facilities study for the corporation. Representatives will give an update to the school board, during a work session tonight at 6:00 at the Knox Schools Administrative Office.
