The Knox Community School Corporation has agreed to cover the cost of state-mandated background checks for current employees.
Knox School Board Votes to Continue with eLearning
The Knox Community School Corporation will continue using eLearning days, if regular classes are cancelled due to weather. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves 2018-2019 Student Handbooks
The Knox School Board approved the 2018-2019 student handbooks last week.
Knox School Board Approves Lunch Price Increase, Considers Wellness Policy Updates
Knox students will be paying more for lunch when they return to class in August. The Knox School Board last week approved a 10-cent increase, bringing the cost of lunch up to $2.15 at the elementary school and $2.40 at the middle and high schools. Breakfast will remain at $1.35, but adult lunch will go up to $3.20.
Knox School Board Approves 2018-2019 Book Rental/Technology Fees
Knox middle and high school students will now be able to keep their technology devices.
Safety Plan Updates Presented to Knox School Board
The Knox Community School Corporation is looking at a few ways to boost school safety. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday he’s looking at adding a school resource officer.
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 Hires Elementary School Assistant Principal
The Knox Community School Corporation has finalized its list of administrators for the upcoming school year. Continue reading
Knox School Board to Consider Elementary School Assistant Principal Hire
The Knox School Board is expected to hire a new assistant principal for the elementary school tonight. Cory Masson is being recommended for the position, according to the advance meeting agenda. Continue reading
Proposed Policy Updates Presented to Knox School Board
The Knox School Board will soon be considering updates to policies regarding child abuse and employee background checks, among several others. Last week, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart presented board members with a list of proposed changes recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Knox School Board Accepts Funds from Starke County Community Foundation
The Knox School Board last week accepted nearly $3,700 in funding from the Starke County Community Foundation. Just under $3,500 of that was a regular payout from the Knox Community School Corporation Student Scholarship/Presentation Fund, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “That’s the interest that we earn off of that, and we use that, then, for presentations,” he said. “So I was not aware that that fund existed.”
Knox, Eastern Pulaski School Boards Approve Homeless Education Plans
Knox School Board Updated on Upcoming Changes to School Funding Structure
Local school officials are learning more about the upcoming change in the school funding structure. Under a new law set to take effect in 2019, Indiana school districts’ General Fund will be replaced by an Education Fund, supported by the state. The Capital Projects, Transportation, and Bus Replacement funds will be combined into an Operations Fund, supported by tax revenues in the school district.
Knox Schools to Introduce Digital Learning Curriculum, As Summer School Funding Declines
A drop in state funding has Knox school officials looking at alternatives to summer school.
Knox School Board Appoints Director of New Alternative High School
The Knox Community School Corporation’s new alternative high school officially has a director and lead teacher. Continue reading
Knox School Superintendent Addresses Threat Rumors
Knox School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart stresses that students were not in danger Tuesday, in spite of rumors of a threat of violence at Knox Middle School.
Knox School Board Approves New Assignments for School Administrators
Several Knox school principals and assistant principals will soon be switching positions.
Knox School Board to Consider Administrative Assignments, Other Personnel Items
The Knox School Board is scheduled to consider a number of personnel items tonight. Rhonda Cavinder is being recommended to serve as the first director and lead teacher of the Redskin Academy. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis, Knox High Schools to Stage Mock Crashes
As prom season approaches, local high schools are once again warning students of the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. The Oregon-Davis SADD chapter is holding its annual mock crash today for high school juniors and seniors. Fire trucks, rescue vehicles, and a helicopter are all expected to be on the Oregon-Davis campus, as part of the presentation.
Job Seekers, High School Students Invited to Job Fair Tomorrow in Knox
Those looking for work will have the chance to meet with several local employers tomorrow in Knox. WorkOne Northwest Indiana and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation are teaming up to host a job fair at the Knox High School Gym.
