The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is making it easier for staff members to obtain their CPR certification. Superintendent Don Harman says the corporation encourages them to take part in an offering approved by the school board Monday night. Continue reading
O-D School Board to Consider Contracts, Tour Facilities
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet in special session tonight to approve a teacher contract for the current school year. That’s one of the items on the agenda for the 6 p.m. meeting at the administration building. Members will also discuss Hoosier Funds and consider a request to move the December board meeting from the 12th to the 19th at 6:30 p.m.
O-D School Board Approves Senior Trip
The Oregon-Davis High School Class of 2017 will take part in a longstanding school tradition. Superintendent Don Harman says the school board this week approved the annual trip to Orlando, Fla. for the grad bash at Universal Studios. Continue reading
O-D School Board Approves Curriculum Coach Contract
The Oregon-Davis School Board this week approved a contract with a curriculum coach. Superintendent Don Harman says the corporation received a grant to pay for a consultant from Educational Equitable Services as part of their K-12 Boost program. Continue reading
O-D Officials Start Strategic Plan Discussions
The Oregon-Davis School Board is working on a strategic plan for the corporation’s facilities. Superintendent Don Harman says they’re meeting in special session on Monday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m. to begin that discussion of needs and how to fund them. Continue reading
O-D School Board Formally Accepts Trophy Case Donation
The Oregon-Davis School Board Monday night formally accepted a donation steeped in history. Superintendent Don Harman says they’re preparing to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 2006-07 basketball season when both the girls and boys basketball teams won state championships. Continue reading
O-D School Board Votes to Publish Budget, Continue Policy Updates
The school year is off to a good start at Oregon-Davis, according to Superintendent Don Harman. 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
O-D School Board Approves Transfer Policy, Speech Pathologist Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has officially signed on to an updated agreement to share a speech pathologist with North Judson-San Pierre. According to the revised memorandum of understanding, Oregon-Davis will cover 30 percent of the cost, while N.J.-S.P. will pay the rest. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Seclusion and Restraint Plan
Oregon-Davis School Corporation staff members will be getting some training in how handle conflict situations. On Monday, the school board approved an implementation plan for the “seclusion and restraint” policy it recently adopted. According to Superintendent Don Harman, that plan includes annual training for all staff members on how to de-escalate conflict situations. Continue reading
O-D Board Adopts Math Books, Sets Fees
The Oregon-Davis School Board is planning for the upcoming school year as the current one draws to a close. They adopted mathematics textbooks as recommended during a special meeting Monday. Continue reading
O-D School Board Hires Superintendent
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has a new superintendent. The school board voted unanimously last night to hire Dr. Don Harman. He is a Warsaw native who has served as principal at South Vermillion High School in Clinton for the past three years. Continue reading
O-D Set to Hire A Superintendent
The hiring of a superintendent is one of several items on tonight’s Oregon-Davis School Board agenda. They will meet at 6 p.m. in the board room at the administration building. Continue reading
O-D Set to Hire Superintendent
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet in special session Monday to hire a superintendent. Continue reading
O-D Superintendent Contract Hearing Set for Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board will solicit input on a proposed superintendent contract during a public hearing this evening.
It includes a base salary of $95,000 for each of the next three years, along with health, dental, vision, long-term disability and term life insurance. Continue reading
O-D Board Ratifies Personnel Action
Bruce Hirschy, a Social Studies instructor at the O-D School, has announced his retirement. During his 19 years at the school he also coached basketball and cross country. Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball coach Wesley Radtke was on the list of resignations and non-renewals. He will continue to teach but will no longer coach girls basketball. Continue reading
O-D School Board Schedules Superintendent Contract Hearing
The Oregon-Davis School Board is wrapping up its search for a permanent superintendent. Jim Dermody has been serving in an interim capacity since January. He replaced Greg Briles, who left O-D in December to take a job with another corporation. Dermody’s interim contract runs out at the end of June. Continue reading
O-D Applies to Join State Development Program
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking to take part in a state program that would help the corporation identify areas of potential growth. Continue reading
O-D Superintendent Search Continues
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation could select a new permanent superintendent by the beginning of summer. Continue reading
O-D Schedules Spring Intersession
Oregon-Davis Schools have scheduled a second intercession week, April 4-8th.
Parents of students who might benefit from the remedial session have been notified. The intersession is part of the balanced calendar, which several area corporations adopted and implemented this year. Continue reading
