The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has yet to release the names of the 24 staff members who are being eliminated or reassigned as part of a “right-sizing” of the corporation. The cuts announced and approved at the Tuesday, March 15 meeting include a termination of seven certified employees, an adjustment in contract for three certified employees, and a termination in employment for 14 non-certified personnel. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Elaborates on Staff Cuts
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd has elaborated on staffing cuts approved Tuesday by the school board to “right size” the corporation. He says the reductions in personnel include 10 certified teachers, four of whom are general elementary school classroom teachers. Another three are special education teachers, and three more are certified support personnel. Boyd stresses no educational programs will be cut as a result of the reductions. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Schedules Intersession “Boot Camp”
Several North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School students will be heading to “boot camp” in a few weeks. That’s the theme for the first spring intersession, which will take place April 4-8. It’s a feature of the balanced school calendar designed to give students a chance to catch up on their studies. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Slashes Staff
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night unanimously approved staffing cuts aimed at “right sizing” the corporation. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd says the reductions affect a total of 24 employees. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Approve “Right Sizing” Reductions Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will vote tonight on staff cuts to “right size” the corporation in the wake of declining enrollment. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd told community members during a special-called meeting two weeks ago that the number of students has shrunk drastically over the past decade. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Interim Superintendent Elaborates on “Right-Sizing”
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is still working out details of the “right-sizing” plan for the corporation. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd told community members during a special-called meeting last night that significant staff reductions are necessary in order to address steady declines in enrollment and state funding. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Discuss Right Sizing Plans Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss details of the “right sizing” framework adopted at their February meeting during a public forum this evening at the high school auditorium. The special-called meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd says adjustments are necessary due to declining enrollment and drastic cuts in state funding. He told the school board the number of students at N.J.-S.P. has decreased by a third over the past decade and is not expected to rebound. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves 2016-2017 Calendar
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board approved the corporation’s 2016-2017 School Calendar Tuesday. Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd said there are no major changes from this year’s calendar. He told the board it’s still a balanced calendar, with the total number of school days staying the same. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Buys New Food Service Equipment
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is making some upgrades to its food service equipment. The school board Tuesday approved the purchase of a new walk-in cooler for the storage of frozen foods. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Places Money in Rainy Day Fund for First Time
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is hoping a change in how leftover money is budgeted will help keep the corporation running until significant spending cuts take effect. The corporation has decided to make money available for use in the corporation’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Adopts “Right Sizing” Framework
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will have to scale back the size of its operations to match declining enrollment. That’s the message Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd shared with the school board Tuesday. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Consider “Right Sizing”
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider framework for “right sizing” the corporation when they meet this evening. That’s according to the advance agenda for their 7 p.m. meeting at the corporation office. Enrollment at N.J.-S.P. has declined significantly over the past decade. So have state funds allocated to rural school districts. Voters who live within the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation overwhelmingly rejected a general fund referendum last fall. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Hires Interim Superintendent
The interim superintendent of the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has 48 years of experience in public education and is considered an expert when it comes to school finances. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. to Name Interim Superintendent Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will name an interim superintendent when they meet this evening. A revised agenda sent this afternoon also includes approval of an administrator contract. He or she will replace Lynn Johnson, who is retiring from the corporation at the end of the month. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Prepares to Close 2015 Books
The agenda for tonight’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting includes passage of the necessary resolution to move money around to close the books on the fiscal year budget. Superintendent Lynn Johnson previously said at least $1 million in cuts would be necessary to end the year in the black. The source of those cuts is unclear at this time. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Begins Superintendent Search
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss the search for an interim superintendent during an executive session meeting this evening. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Principal Responds to Volleyball Allegations
The WKVI News and Sports Departments and General Manager met this week with officials from North Judson-San Pierre High School to discuss allegations raised by two parents during the Tuesday, Oct. 21 ‘s school board meeting and reported by WKVI News. We received this response from them this morning and agreed to publish it in its entirety on our website. We have also removed the original story from our site in an effort to stop the spread of misinformation. Statement From NJ-SP High School Principal (Annette Zupin):
As the principal of North Judson-San Pierre High School, I do not make a habit out of publicly commenting about school business. The allegations of misconduct that were recently made at a school board meeting (and subsequently reported by WKVI) are serious. I choose to comment publicly on this situation now because it is serious, and because it is important for anyone that has read the initial report to know the truth. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Calls Special Meeting to Fix Contract Language
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will meet in a brief special session tonight to make a technical correction to the recently approved teacher contract. Continue reading
Starke County Farm Bureau Awards Funds to N.J.-S.P. FFA
North Judson-San Pierre Future Farmers of America members will be headed to Louisville, Ky. next month for the organization’s national convention. Their trip is made possible in part by the Starke County Farm Bureau. Representative Tiffany Naigi presented a $700 check to program during Tuesday’s school board meeting. FFA officers also told the school board about last year’s convention. It featured a career and trade show, motivational speakers and leadership development workshops. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Budget, Teacher Contracts
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night approved a bare-bones budget for 2016. The $8 million general fund spending plan is down about $2.5 million from just a few years ago due to declining enrollment and changes in the way the state funds schools. General fund dollars are mainly used to pay teacher salaries and cover the cost of programs. Continue reading
