The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is beefing up its protections against sexual harassment and discrimination. A new policy outlines the school corporation’s efforts to comply with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Agrees to Let Extra Elementary Project Money Be Used for Bus Garage
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will be able to tackle some extra work, after bids for the elementary school project came in significantly lower than expected. The school board recently agreed to let the project bond proceeds be used for the bus garage, as well as a few more items at the elementary school, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingTotal of 30 COVID-19 Cases Reported at N.J.-S.P. Schools Since Start of School Year
North Judson-San Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin is hopeful that in-person learning will be able to resume for all grade levels on January 5. The junior/senior high school is using virtual learning for the last week of the semester.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Take Comments on Use of Bond Proceeds for Bus Garage Upgrades
Whether the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation should use excess bond proceeds from its elementary project to upgrade the bus garage will be the topic of a public hearing during tonight’s school board meeting. A bus garage replacement project was put on hold earlier this year, after bids came in higher than expected.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Hires New Business Manager/Treasurer
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has picked its next treasurer and business manager. Dalton Tunis was hired for the position during last month’s school board meeting, according to information from Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board to Get Update on COVID-19 Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get a COVID-19 update tonight. The school corporation is currently using virtual learning, due to the number of staff members in quarantine.
Continue readingDesign Work Continues for N.J.-S.P. Elementary Addition and Renovation Project
Plans are coming together for the $10 million North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School project. The school board recently got a design development presentation from architecture firm Fanning Howey.
Continue readingNorth Judson Business Pitch Winners Move into Former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School
A locally-based gaming software developer has set up shop in the former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School. The school board recently agreed to lease the old middle school office to Abrams Studios for $400 a month. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation says the move was complete as of November 2.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reports Enrollment Drop
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reporting another enrollment drop, but Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says school officials were prepared.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Superintendent Plans to Keep School Open As Long As Staff’s Available
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has been “very fortunate” when it comes to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Get Update on Elementary School Project, COVID-19 Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get an update on COVID-19, as well as the elementary school expansion and renovation project tonight. Preliminary plans call for the construction of a new gym, allowing the existing one to be repurposed, as part of a larger $10 million project. But architecture firm Fanning Howey is expected to present more detailed drawings and cost estimates tonight, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Capital Projects, Bus Replacement, Crisis Plans
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board finalized a number of annual plans last month. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the corporation’s crisis plan is similar those used by other schools. “It does have resources available in it, roles, responsibility, who’s responsible for different situations, and recommended protocols,” she explained.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Removes Planned eLearning Days from School Calendar
North Judson-San Pierre students will not have planned eLearning days this school year. The school board recently voted to replace the two planned eLearning days with regular school days in the school calendar.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Accepts Longtime Treasurer’s Retirement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s longtime treasurer has announced his retirement. Guy Richie will step down at the end of February.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Agreement for Teacher Stipends
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has formalized the process of offering extra payments to teachers with both virtual and in-person classes. During Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin explained that while many schools have decided to pay certain teachers more in response to the pandemic, it was never technically agreed upon.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Submits $13 Million Budget Proposal to County Council
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is moving ahead with the budget process. Board members voted last week to submit the 2021 budget proposal to the Starke County Council. It calls for a total budget of more than $13 million, with an Education Fund of just over $6.9 million and an Operations Fund of over $3.9 million.
Continue readingTwenty-Five Percent of North Judson-San Pierre Students Starting School Year Virtually
North Judson-San Pierre’s school year is off to a good start, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. “We started school. We’re almost a week into it, and the staff and the students have been wonderful,” Zupin told the school board Tuesday. “They’ve been great. The students have been very cooperative with the masks. The teachers have been flexible and accommodating.”
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Reopening, Continuous Learning Plans Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to vote on the school corporation’s reopening and continuous learning plans tonight. A reopening plan was initially released to the public back in July, and students returned to class last Wednesday. Additionally, a crisis prevention plan will be presented on first reading.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Digital Device Rental Contract, Repair Policy
North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Uses CARES Act Money to Hire Student Support Services Coordinator, Interventionists
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is using CARES Act funding to make sure students don’t fall behind during the pandemic. The school board last week approved the hiring of four new staff members with the federal money.
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