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 Approves Sale of 1,000 Student Laptops
The Knox Community School Corporation stands to make at least $265,000 by selling unneeded student laptops. With the school corporation getting new Chrome Books over the summer, the school board decided last week to sell 1,000 MacBook Air devices.
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 Resolutions to Finance Facility Improvements
The Knox School Board continues making financial arrangements for the school corporation’s $5 million facility improvement project.
Knox Elementary School to Reevaluate Student Pickup and Drop-off Procedures, Following Accidents
Some recent traffic accidents have Knox Elementary School reevaluating its pick-up and drop-off procedures. Last week, a mother and daughter were taken to the hospital after they were injured in an alleged hit and run incident in the drop-off area.
Starke County School Officials to Work Together on Improving School Safety
Last week’s school shooting in Florida has prompted Starke County school officials to work together to improve students’ safety.
Knox Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that he’s been coordinating safety discussions with the Starke County prosecutor. “Nick Bourff has come in and met with me this week and said, ‘How can I help?’ And so we are pulling all of the school safety specialists in the county together, and we’re going to meet right here in about a week, and our principals and our staff will be here, as well. And we’re going to be reviewing what can we do here in Starke County to make it even safer than what it is.” Continue reading
Proposed School Accountability Rule Raises Concerns from Knox School Officials
Local school administrators are keeping an eye on proposed changes to school accountability standards.
Knox School Board Votes to Pursue In-House Alternative High School Program
The Knox Community School Corporation may launch its own alternative high school this fall. On Tuesday, the school board agreed to let administrators continue working on plans for a “Redskin Academy.”
Knox School Board to Continue Making Financial Arrangements for Facility Upgrades
The Knox School Board will continue making preparations tonight for the corporation’s $5 million facility improvement project.
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 Updated on Proposed Facility Improvements
The Knox School Board is thinking about issuing bonds for $5 million worth of facility improvements. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart reviewed the proposed work, as well as some preliminary cost estimates, with the school board Tuesday.
New Hires Approved by Knox School Board
The Knox School Board approved a few personnel items during this week’s meeting.
Planning Continues for Knox High School Roof Replacement
Preparations continue for the replacement of the roof at Knox High School. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Monday that some preliminary information has been gathered, ahead of a planned bond issue next month. Continue reading
Knox School Corporation May Explore Adding Alternative High School Program
The Knox Community School Corporation is looking at ways to help students who are struggling in a traditional high school setting, following the closure of The Crossing alternative school’s Knox campus.
Knox School Board to Meet Tonight
The Knox School Board has a light agenda for tonight’s regular meeting. Board members are scheduled to consider the hiring of two computer hardware technicians, a substitute teacher, substitute custodian, and substitute bus driver. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grant Distribution
Some Knox teachers will be getting a little extra money from the State of Indiana. The Knox School Board approved the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grant monies this week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. Continue reading
Knox School Administrator Resigns from Administrative Responsibilities, Will Remain As Teacher
A Knox school administrator is stepping down from some of his duties at the end of the school year.
Knox School Board Approves 2018-2019 School Calendar
The Knox School Board Monday approved the corporation’s 2018-2019 school calendar. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says there aren’t any major changes from this year. Continue reading
Knox School Board Hires Architects to Conduct Facility Study
The Knox Community School Corporation is moving ahead with a facilities study. The school board voted Monday to hire architectural firm Schmidt Associates to do the work, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. He says the study will cost about $21,000.
Knox Schools to See Savings on Insurance Costs
The Knox Community School Corporation expects to save some money on insurance costs. “Liberty Mutual Insurance is our liability and property insurance carrier, and they have dropped their rates slightly from what we were paying last year,” Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week. Continue reading
