The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is making some lighting upgrades with proceeds from its recent bond refinancing. Last week, the school board approved bids for three lighting projects totaling just over $166,000. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Taking Steps to Improve ISTEP Scores
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is once again bracing for low test scores. The results from the spring 2016 ISTEP haven’t yet been released publicly, but Superintendent Annette Zupin is already reassuring members of the public that steps are being taken to improve them. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Discusses Plan to Monitor Student Transfers
North Judson-San Pierre administrators continue to gather information about why students are leaving the corporation. N.J.-S.P.’s official enrollment is down 31 students from last fall, although Superintendent Annette Zupin says three students who had transferred to other schools have returned since the count was taken last month. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation to Lease Space in Former N.J.-S.P. Middle School
The Starke County Community Foundation will soon be renting some office space in the former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School building. A lease agreement was approved Tuesday by the N.J.-S.P. School Board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Annette Zupin. Continue reading
Bluejay Strategic Planning Group to Meet Next Week
The newly appointed Bluejay Strategic Planning Group will meet for the first time next week to discuss ways to market the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board Tuesday night she’s selected nine volunteers from the community to bring much-needed perspective to the school corporation’s work. Continue reading
Proposed N.J.-S.P. Budget Factors in Declining Enrollment
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s proposed 2017 budget reflects shrinking revenue, according to information shared during this week’s budget hearing.
Business Manager and Treasurer Guy Richie told the county council the proposal is very similar to what was approved last year, except the dollar amounts are less. The approved 2016 budget is $7.6 million, compared to $7,035,070 proposed for 2017 . Richie says the dip in funding is due to dwindling enrollment. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Input Meeting Scheduled Tonight
Residents of the North Judson-San Pierre School District can weigh in tonight on whether the school board should be elected or appointed. The corporation has scheduled a public meeting 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 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. Superintendent Seeks Strategic Plan Committee Members
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin is still looking for community members to serve on a strategic planning group. She’s accepting applications through the end of the month from people who are interested in helping to market N.J.-S.P., increase community morale and improve communications between the school corporation and the community. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Sets New Student School Bus Policies
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
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. Business Teacher Waiting on Emergency License Approval
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board recently voted to recall a teacher from the reduction in force list approved in the spring. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says Chris Newbauer will cover a few different classroom needs created by the recent resignation of the business teacher. 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. 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
New N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Talks Goals
Newly-hired North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin faced her detractors during last night’s school board meeting amid their announcement of plans to affect change within the corporation. Continue reading
