The Knox School Board has officially extended Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart’s contract. The updated agreement raises Reichhart’s base salary to $111,500 a year, a $1,500 increase. It extends his employment through July of 2023.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Reports Enrollment Drop
Enrollment is down at the Knox Community School Corporation. “1,716 is our ADM, which is 37 less than what we had in the spring and 50 less than what we had a year ago in the fall,” says Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingCrews Making Progress on Knox Elementary, High School Additions
Work continues on the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project. Construction manager Larson-Danielson recently gave an update to school officials, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox School Board Adds Softball Parking Lot, More LED Lighting to Building Project
A new softball parking lot and more LED lighting are the latest items to be added to the Knox Community School Corporation’s building project. The additional upgrades were approved by the school board earlier this month.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Reports Successful First Month of School
The Knox Community School Corporation’s first month of class went as well as could be expected, given the circumstances. That’s what Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week.
Continue readingKnox School Board Renews School Resource Officer Agreement
The Knox Community School Corporation will be keeping its school resource officer for another year. The school board Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Knox, allowing Travis Schieber to continue serving as school resource officer.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hear Comments on Superintendent’s Contract Tonight
The Knox School Board will take comments on a proposed superintendent’s contract tonight. Under the proposal, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart would get an annual base salary of $111,500, plus benefits.
Continue readingLocal School Boards Set to Get New Members, As Candidate Filing Comes to a Close
Some local school boards will get new members next year. The filing period for school board candidates ended last Friday.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Purchase of Video Scoreboard for Community Field
Knox High School’s football field will soon be getting a video scoreboard. The school board Tuesday approved the purchase of the scoreboard from Daktronics for just under $150,000.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Teachers Ahead of Start of School Year
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Wednesday to fill a few open positions before the start of the school year.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts $300,000 Donation for High School Track Renovation
The Knox School Board Tuesday accepted what Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart called “a once-in-a-lifetime gift.” An anonymous donor has given the school corporation $300,000 to rebuild the high school track. “This donor had heard that we were going to redo the track,” Reichhart explained, “and the donor had run track for Knox and wanted to do something to give back to Knox and to the Redskin community.”
Continue readingKnox Students Return to Class Today
It’s the first day of school for students at the Knox Community School Corporation. They’re the first local students to return to the classroom since March.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Textbook/Technology Fees, Student Handbooks
Book rental and technology fees are going up at Knox Elementary School. The fees were approved by the school board last month.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Review COVID-19 Plan Updates Tonight
The Knox School Board will review updates to the school corporation’s COVID-19 plan tonight.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Additional Items for Third Phase of Building Project
The Knox School Board has finalized some additional items for the school corporation’s building project, after bids for the big-ticket items came in significantly under budget.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts $3,100 for Delinquent Lunch Accounts, Keeps Meal Prices the Same
Knox students struggling to pay for lunch continue to get some help. The school board recently accepted a donation of more than $3,100 for delinquent lunch accounts from First National Bank of Monterey.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Personnel Adjustments
The Knox Community School Corporation will have a few new job titles, following some personnel changes finalized by the school board earlier this month.
Continue readingKnox Teacher Voices Concern with COVID-19 Reopening Planning Process
A Knox High School teacher is voicing concern with the development of the school corporation’s COVID-19 reopening plan. Maria Sullivan told the school board last week that she and others had major concerns but weren’t given much of a chance to offer input.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves COVID-19 Recovery Guidelines
School will look a little different when Knox students return to class next month. The Knox School Board approved a COVID-19 plan for the coming school year Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider COVID-19 Plan, Personnel Items Tonight
A COVID-19 plan for the 2020-2021 school year will be up for the Knox School Board’s approval tonight.
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