The Culver School Board is reviewing the way staff members get paid for eLearning days. A revised eLearning policy was presented during last week’s board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. “We’re making sure that we are fair to all types of district employees, when it comes to being paid on eLearning days or not being paid on eLearning days,” she explains.
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Reviews New NEOLA Policies
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board held the first reading over a new set of NEOLA policies when they met last Tuesday.
Superintendent Annette Zupin mentioned that the majority of the revisions had to do with changing outdated language.
She said some wording had to be adjusted to include information about designated diplomas, heat-related medical training for coaches and metal detectors. They also had to insert the terms Operations Fund and Educational fund in the place of former accounts. Continue reading
Knox School Board Finalizes Policy Updates, Considers Changes to Field Trip Approval Process
The Knox School Board has finalized its latest round of policy updates. On Tuesday, board members approved a list of 18 policy revisions recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Knox School Board to Discuss School Resource Officer, School Safety
The Knox School Board will continue discussing a potential school resource officer position tonight.
Another Round of Policy Updates Presented to Knox School Board
Groups using Knox school facilities would officially be banned from holding events with alcohol or betting, under a policy proposal presented to the school board last month. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said that would mean that outside organizations wouldn’t be allowed to hold bingo events at school facilities, but raffles held by school groups could continue, since they wouldn’t fall under this policy. It’s one of several policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Oregon-Davis School Board Accepts Donation for FFA and National Honor Society
A couple student organizations at Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School got a financial boost this week. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school board accepted a donation from the Oregon-Davis Young Farmers organization. “That donation was $700 to the Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School FFA and another $700 to the Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School National Honor Society,” Harman says.
Knox School Board to Consider Adding School Resource Officer
The Knox School Board will consider the addition of a school resource officer tonight. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart and Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin have been discussing the idea for the past few months. Continue reading
Knox School Board Finalizes NEOLA Policies
Policies regarding suicide prevention, school attendance, and the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants were among those updated by the Knox School Board last week. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart explained last month that the student suicide awareness and prevention policy seeks to raise awareness among teachers and students.
Knox School Board Agrees to Pay for Current Employees’ State-Mandated Background Checks
The Knox Community School Corporation has agreed to cover the cost of state-mandated background checks for current employees.
Culver School Board Working to Clarify eLearning Policies
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is working to clarify its policies when it comes to eLearning. A new eLearning policy was approved by the school board Monday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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 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 School Board Adopts Expanded Background Check Policy
Oregon-Davis is the latest area school corporation to expand its background check policy, as required by state law.
Oregon-Davis School Board to Consider Revised Technology Agreement with Students, Parents
Oregon-Davis students and their families may soon have some new rules for their use of the corporation’s take-home electronic devices. Continue reading
O-D School Board Votes to Publish Budget, Continue Policy Updates
The school year is off to a good start at Oregon-Davis, according to Superintendent Don Harman. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Seclusion and Restraint Plan
Oregon-Davis School Corporation staff members will be getting some training in how handle conflict situations. On Monday, the school board approved an implementation plan for the “seclusion and restraint” policy it recently adopted. According to Superintendent Don Harman, that plan includes annual training for all staff members on how to de-escalate conflict situations. Continue reading
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