N.J.-S.P. Switching to Virtual Learning after Elementary Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19

The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is switching to virtual learning until Thanksgiving. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says an elementary teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the number of close contacts that will have to quarantine, the school corporation won’t have enough staff available for in-person classes.

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High Schools Restricting Spectators at Sporting Events

The rise in COVID-19 cases is leading to restrictions on spectators at high school sporting events. Knox School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says attendance at Saturday’s girls basketball game will be limited to family members only, “And that is parents, step-parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. There will be no one else allowed for the girls game with John Glenn because of COVID-related issues.” Reichhart says that policy will be reevaluated for each game.

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N.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.

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N.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.

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N.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.

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