Oregon-Davis High School students are taking advantage of an online learning tool. The school board got an update Monday on the Apex program, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “We have 24 seats,” he explains. “I think 13 students have earned 17 credits.”
Updated Crisis Plan Presented to Oregon-Davis School School Board
School security continues to be addressed by local school officials, following last week’s school shooting in Florida. Oregon-Davis Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school corporation has been working on updating its crisis plan. “We’re looking at all different types of scenarios with crisis, whether that be a fire drill or tornado drill, or obviously intruder drill,” he explains. “But we’re also looking at death of a family member, death of a staff member, suicide.”
Calendar Options Presented to Oregon-Davis School Board
The Oregon-Davis School Board is considering adjustments to the school calendar, starting next school year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says there are a couple areas of concern. “One is obviously looking at the Christmas break and how the Christmas break falls,” he explains, “and then also graduation. Right now, we have graduation on Friday. We’re looking at getting that to be on a Saturday.”
Woman Celebrates Birthday by Raising Funds for Oregon-Davis Students’ Lunch Accounts
Oregon-Davis School Board Reorganizes, Chooses New President
The Oregon-Davis School Board has some new leadership. Andrea McIntosh was chosen Monday to replace Chris Lawrence as school board president, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “Kurt Hayes will be our vice-president, and Shirley Budka will be our secretary,” Harman says.
Oregon-Davis School Board Gets Update on School Improvement Plans, Quarterly Assessments
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is taking steps to better track students’ progress. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says it’s part of the latest round of school improvement plans. “We’re using quarterly assessments to measure our students,” he says, “instead of just a one-year assessment, for example, with ISTEP.”
Oregon-Davis Extends Agreement with Starke County Youth Club
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation plans to continue its partnership with the Starke County Youth Club over the coming years. m says the two groups recently signed a memorandum of understanding, allowing them to keep working together through May of 2022. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Adopts Expanded Background Check Policy
Oregon-Davis is the latest area school corporation to expand its background check policy, as required by state law.
Oregon-Davis School Board Updated on Curriculum Maps
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation continues to try to strengthen its curriculum. The school board got an update Monday on the Junior/Senior High School’s new curriculum maps, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Decides to Move Ahead with Property Tax Referendum
Residents of Oregon and Davis townships will soon be asked to consider a tax increase to fund school operations. The Oregon-Davis School Board decided Monday to place a property tax referendum on the May 8 ballot.
Oregon-Davis Students Making Mural of Snoop Dogg Out of Toast
A group of Oregon-Davis students plans to turn 120 loaves of bread into a rather unusual art project. Continue reading
O-D Superintendent Discusses Cost-Cutting Efforts, As School Board Considers Referendum
Residents of the Oregon-Davis school district are calling on school officials to explore ways to cut costs before asking voters for a property tax increase. Some of those in attendance asked if the corporation’s 555 students really justified two principals, as well as all of the corporation’s support staff.
O-D Superintendent Touts Recruitment Efforts, in Response to Declining Enrollment
As the Oregon-Davis School Board considers the school corporation’s financial future, one challenge school officials will have to address is declining enrollment. Since the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment has dropped from 713.5 students down to 555. Based on kindergarten enrollment trends, that number’s expected to drop down to 511 over the next five years.
Impacts of Potential Property Tax Hike Discussed During Oregon-Davis School Board Work Session
As the Oregon-Davis School Board considers a potential property tax referendum next year, local residents had another chance Wednesday to learn about the corporation’s financial situation.
O-D School Board to Hold Another Fiscal Planning Work Session/Community Input Meeting Tonight
As the Oregon-Davis School Board considers the possibility of a property tax referendum, local residents have another chance to give input. The school board is holding a work session tonight, on the corporation’s fiscal strategic planning effort.
Oregon-Davis Receives Title IV Grant to Boost STEM Education
Oregon-Davis Schools’ STEM education efforts are getting a boost, thanks to a grant for $51,500. That’s according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “We were one of 82 school districts in the State of Indiana that received a Title IV grant from the state,” says Superintendent Dr. Don Harman, “which will be utilized for professional development to increase our teachers’ instructional capacity in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.”
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Updates to Course Description Guide
The Oregon-Davis School Board has finalized some updates to the corporation’s Course Description Guide. Several new high school classes will be offered starting next school year, including Industrial Automation and Robotics, Criminal Justice, and Electronic Music. Students will also be able to choose from several additional online courses through a digital learning program called Apex.
Oregon-Davis Teacher Contracts Include Retirement Incentive But No Pay Raises
The Oregon-Davis school board approved the 2017-2018 Master Teacher Agreement Monday. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says teachers aren’t being offered any pay raises, but there is a retirement incentive. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board May Consider Referendum to Address Financial Challenges
Oregon-Davis School Board to Hold Public Work Session About Fiscal Strategic Planning
The Oregon-Davis School Board is holding a special work session on Monday to deliberate and receive public input about fiscal strategic planning for future operations. Specifically, the meeting will pertain to the general and referendum funds of the Oregon-Davis School Corporation.
Any visitor has the opportunity to speak but they must inform the school board president in advance by registering before the meeting begins. A registration sheet will be available at least thirty minute prior to the meeting. Continue reading
