The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will officially let students take their digital devices home next year. The school board recently authorized school officials to proceed with an updated lease agreement with Apple.
Continue readingMore Schools Looking to Go After Income Tax Refunds to Collect Unpaid Debt
The Knox Community School Corporation is the latest local district to decide to go after unpaid debt by intercepting state income tax refunds, while North Judson-San Pierre is considering it. The Knox School Board recently approved a memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System (TRECS), according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Gets Donation, Grant for Football and Swim Teams
North Judson-San Pierre will be upgrading some of its athletic equipment, thanks to the generosity of the local community. The school board last month accepted an anonymous $6,000 donation for new football uniforms. Corporation Treasurer Dalton Tunis told board members that any leftover money will go to the football or track teams.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Scoreboards, More Gym Improvements
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has finalized more than $300,000 worth of additional building improvements with remaining bond money. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin presented a list of bids to the board Tuesday.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Discuss TRECS, Continuous Learning Plan Tonight
A system allowing school officials to collect unpaid debt by intercepting state income tax refunds will be discussed during tonight’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Summer School Offerings
North Judson-San Pierre school officials are putting their summer school plans together. A list of potential course offerings was recently approved by the school board.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Breaks Ground on Elementary School Upgrades
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation broke ground on its elementary school addition and renovation project Monday. It will add a 500-seat gym to the south side of the school. The existing gym will then be turned into additional cafeteria space, a multipurpose room, a maker space, a conference room, and a faculty dining room. The school’s HVAC and plumbing systems will be upgraded, and new paint, lighting, and cabinetry are planned for the interior.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Officials Voice Opposition to Proposed School Funding Changes
North Judson-San Pierre school officials are voicing their opposition to efforts to expand voucher programs, but stopped short of asking the school board to vote on a formal resolution. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin recently told board members that the proposed legislation would direct public school dollars to private and charter schools that don’t have to meet the same accountability standards.
Continue reading55 N.J.-S.P. Staff Members Vaccinated in On-Site Clinic
Fifty-five North Judson-San Pierre teachers and staff members took advantage of an on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said during Tuesday’s school board meeting that she was happy with the turnout.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider List of Summer School Courses Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider the list of summer school courses tonight. Members will also get updates on the elementary school project, N.J.-S.P.’s COVID-19 response, coronavirus relief funding, and proposed legislation.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Policy Updates, JESSE Agreement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board recently finalized its latest round of policy updates. One stipulates that “student assessments cannot be used solely for placing students in grade levels or programs,” according to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Fiber Optic Upgrades
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is upgrading its internet infrastructure. The school board recently agreed to let N2N Technologies proceed with fiber optic upgrades.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre’s Enrollment Up by Two Students
North Judson-San Pierre is reporting a very slight increase in enrollment.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Policy Updates, JESSE Agreement Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider some policy updates related to student assessments tonight. One would specify that assessments could not “be used solely for placing students in grade levels or programs,” according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves 2021-2022 Calendar
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board recently approved the 2021-2022 school calendar. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said it follows the same format as this year’s. “We still have one week fall break,” she explained. “We still have two weeks at Christmas, one week at spring break, and we start on August 11.”
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Upgrades to High School Gym
The North Judson-San Pierre High School gym will get some upgrades starting next month. The school board recently approved contracts for a new floor that will be done by floor marking contractors, bleachers, and the reconfiguration of the basketball backboards, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Chooses Construction Contractor for Elementary Project
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has chosen a construction contractor for its upcoming elementary school project. Last week, the school board Brown and Brown General Contractors of Wakarusa.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Superintendent Credits Classroom Reconfigurations for Reducing Quarantines
The North Judson-San Pierre school superintendent is expressing optimism with the school corporation’s COVID-19 numbers.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Choose Elementary Project Construction Contractor Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will choose a construction contractor for its elementary school project tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is updating its bus fleet. The school board recently approved the purchase of three 78-passenger IC Collins buses from Midwest Transit. The total cost ended up being just over $278,000, after trade-in allowances for three 2009 buses.
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