The process of appointing North Judson-San Pierre School Board members was discussed during Wednesday’s Railroad Township Advisory Board meeting. School officials, as well as local residents, are considering whether the appointed school board should be changed to an elected one. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Schedules School Board Input Meeting
Residents of the North Judson-San Pierre School District will have a chance to publicly weigh in on whether the school board should be elected or appointed. The corporation has scheduled a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the N.J.-S.P. High School auditorium for the sole purpose of seeking input on the topic. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Authorizes Budget Submission
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s annual budget hearing before the Starke County Council will take place during their Sept. 12th meeting. The school board last week authorized the submission of the budget to the council for review. They also approved the advertisement of the 2017-19 capital projects and bus replacement plan in “The Leader” and the “Pulaski County Journal.” State law requires it be published in both counties since townships from both comprise the school corporation. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Sets New Student School Bus Policies
N.J.-S.P. Principals Report Positive Start Amid Changes
The school year is off to a good start at North Judson-San Pierre, according to the two building principals. New Middle/High School Principal Jim Polite told the school board Tuesday enrollment is up by 14 over projections. Polite adds he was pleased with the tone of the initial staff meeting. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Optional Elementary School Relocation
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is keeping options open with regard to the future of the elementary school building. It’s currently a kindergarten-6th grade school with 513 students enrolled. The board has discussed moving the elementary school into the now-vacant middle school building at the end of the current school year. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Seeks Public Input on Elected v. Appointed Board
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board wants more input from the public before making a final decision about whether future boards should be elected or appointed. They’ve posted a N.J.-S.P. Community School Board Input Google survey on their website to gauge input from all residents of the district. Those without computer access will be able to complete it at the junior/senior high school media center on Aug. 31 from 6 until 7 p.m. and Sept. 6 from 7 until 8 a.m. It will remain on the site through Sunday, Sept. 18th. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Meet at High School Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will announce tonight what process they might favor in terms of transitioning from an appointed to an elected board. Members conducted a work session last month with representatives of the Bluejay Nation Pride group and their attorney to discuss the process. Elected school board advocate Matt Bailey says that group is prepared to move forward next month with the necessary petition to bring the question to the voters if the school board does not act. Continue reading
Local School Corporations Crafting 2017 Spending Plans
School corporations across the state are crafting their spending plans for 2017. Budgets are due to the state for final approval in October, which means public hearings will soon be taking place. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Technology Director Hire
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will start the school year with a lone technology coordinator for all of the buildings. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Revises Contract With The Crossing
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last week approved an amended agreement with The Crossing alternative school. The Knox-based campus opened in 2014 and was billed as an option for students who have been expelled from or dropped out of public school or who have otherwise fallen through the cracks to complete high school. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Backtracks on Elementary School Closure
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will revisit plans to close the current elementary school building at a future meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. It will open as a kindergarten-6th grade facility when school starts next week following action by the board at a special-called May 9th meeting. Seventh and 8th grade classes will meet at the high school. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Maintenance Staff Prepares for Incoming Students
The reconfigured North Judson-San Pierre Schools are almost ready for students, according to information shared with the school board Tuesday night. Director of Facilities Wilbur Collins says the original coolers in the high school cafeteria have been replaced, and a new rubber roof with a 15-year warranty is now in place over the high school office. The roof it flat, and that is a perennial problem spot. Continue reading
O-D School Board Approves Transfer Policy, Speech Pathologist Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has officially signed on to an updated agreement to share a speech pathologist with North Judson-San Pierre. According to the revised memorandum of understanding, Oregon-Davis will cover 30 percent of the cost, while N.J.-S.P. will pay the rest. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Discusses Transfers, Announces Strategic Planning Process
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation lost a net of nine students to other corporations* during the 2015-16 school year, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Officials Discuss School Board Transition
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will announce at their Aug. 16th meeting what process they might favor in terms of transitioning from an appointed to an elected board. Members held a work session last week with members of the Bluejay Nation Pride group and their attorney to discuss the process. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Reorganizes With New Member
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has a new member. The Rich Grove Township Advisory Board recently appointed Derrick Stalbaum to a four-year term. He replaces Larry Lambert, who has served 16 years on the board. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Sets Reorganization Meeting
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will hold a brief reorganization meeting on Monday, July 5th. The session, which is open to the public, will take place at 7 a.m. in the meeting room at the central office. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Recognizes Interim Superintendent
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board Tuesday night expressed appreciation of the man who has led the corporation for the past six months. They recognized Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd during the “Bluejay Way” portion of the meeting for his “outstanding service” in that capacity. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves JESSE Memorandum of Understanding
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board Tuesday night approved a revised memorandum of understanding with their special education cooperative. Continue reading
