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.
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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 High School Graphic Arts Department Helping Supply Face Shields to Health Care Workers
Knox High School has been doing its part to keep health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school’s graphic arts department had made 400 face shields using 3-D printers as of the May 5 school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox School Board Reelects Officers, Reappoints Officials for 2020
The Knox School Board will keep the same leadership for another year. Last week, board members reelected Board President Kirk Bennett, Vice-President Wendy McIntire, and Secretary Mary Lynn Ritchie.
Continue readingKnox School Officials Continue to Address Concerns about High School Schedule Change
Knox school officials continue to address concerns about the planned elimination of block scheduling at the high school. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that no one had taken him up on his offer to schedule an appointment to discuss the change.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts High School Principal’s Resignation
Knox High School Principal Dr. Elizabeth Ratliff is officially stepping down at the end of the school year. The school board accepted her resignation by a vote of five-to-zero Monday.
Continue readingKnox School Board Recognizes Retirees
Kenneth Kemble Remembered during Knox School Board Meeting
The Knox School Board took a few moments this week to remember a longtime teacher and coach. Kenneth Kemble passed away Monday at the age of 75.
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 Gets Update on High School’s Former Pit Area
Knox High School’s pit area may be gone, but it continues to be a topic of discussion during school board meetings. Principal Dr. Elizabeth Ratliff told board members last month that the area where the pit used to be has gotten some new furniture. “The nice part is the kids love it,” she said. “So we’re seeing anywhere from 25 to 30 kids sitting in there every day. By being able to spread out the chairs, they’re really enjoying it, taking good care of it. So that’s been a very positive addition, also.”
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
Starke County Council Discusses Ambulance Finances
Starke County EMS officials approached the Starke County Council members Monday night to request a transfer of funds to cover ambulance repair costs.
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary informed the board that an inactive rotation roster for primary and backup ambulances as led to a large amount of breakdowns recently. The costs for repairs have gotten to the point that funds have gone into the red with constant work being done.
There are five ambulances on the fleet: three primary and two backup.
Starke Commissioners Table Ambulance Quotes
Starke EMS Department Reports Higher Revenue for 2012 Than Expected
The Starke County EMS Department is reporting record revenue, as EMS Director Paul Mathewson and Mary Lynn Ritchie of the department approached the commissioners for their annual revenue report for 2012 with some very good figures. Ritchie explained that the department received more than their projected revenue, and said the new Advanced Life Support service is definitely a factor.
Knox Community School Board Reorganizes, Commends Students on Promotional Video
The members of the Knox Community School Board reorganized at their meeting Monday night. Harold Welter was retained as Board President, Mary Lynn Ritchie was retained as Vice President and Jerry Fletcher was retained as Secretary. William Satterlee III, from Hoeppner, Wagner and Evans in Valparaiso, will continue as the Board’s legal counsel.
During the Spotlight on Success portion of the meeting, the Board viewed a promotional video put together by Middle School students Colin Kulpa and Jason Christopher. Technology Coach, Chris Ross, helped the students with the final touches but Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the students did the majority of the work.
Starke County EMA Recognized for Improvement
Starke County has been recognized as showing the greatest improvement in the EMA Office in the state. EMA Director, Ted Bombagetti, received the award in Indianapolis recently.
“All of the Directors of the EMAs throughout the state work off the state’s rating system where we do specific projects for our county, classroom participation and a host of other items,” said Bombagetti. “We get a report card on it at the end of the year and fortunately, my department was able to score enough points and we received an award from the state for the most improved county.”
Knox Community School Board Members are Sworn into Office; Board Honors 5th Grade Students
Knox Community School Board members Gary Dulin, Mary Lynn Ritchie and Mike Yankauskas were sworn into office by Knox City Court Judge Charlie Hasnerl on Monday night. The three candidates were reelected into office in the November 2010 General Election.
During the Spotlight on Success portion School Board meeting, the Board commended 5th grade students, Haley Wilkinson and Cheyenne Arrendondo. They submitted Christmas ornaments and a story about their ornaments to Indiana’s First Lady, Cheri Daniels, and their submissions were selected to be hung on the Statehouse Christmas tree. Continue reading
Knox Community School Board Moves Ahead with High School Project
The Knox Community School Board approved two agenda items that involve the Qualified School Construction Bond project at the high school. The project includes rehabilitating the roof, lighting, ceiling and HVAC unit in the pool area and water piping throughout the building.
