The Oregon-Davis School Board added six months to Superintendent Greg Briles’ contract this week.
Briles said his contract will be now be valid until June 2017.
Oregon-Davis Adopts Balanced Calendar Concept
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is the first in the area to adopt the balanced calendar concept. The school board voted 5-to-1 in favor of the plan, with board member Lee Nagai casting the lone no vote. Continue reading
O-D School Board Accepts $5,000 Donation
The Oregon-Davis School Board members accepted a $5,000 donation from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Superintendent Greg Briles said the money will be used toward the school’s engineering component in Project Lead the Way.
Oregon-Davis School Board Holds Discussion on Balanced Calendar
The Oregon-Davis School Board members discussed moving to a balanced calendar Monday night, but did not take action.
Superintendent Greg Briles said the board is considering several factors before they settle on a calendar.
Oregon-Davis School Board to Consider Balanced Calendar
The Oregon-Davis School Board will be considering a balanced calendar during their meeting tonight.
During their last meeting, Superintendent Greg Briles gave the board a couple of different calendars to study. Briles stated that the calenders are very similar in that they have 180 days of student instruction and 184 says for staff which is outlined in their contract. The calendars would include a break in the fall and an intersession to be coordinated with the Starke County Youth Club for remediation purposes. The first day of school would be Aug. 1 and last day would be June 1.
Oregon-Davis School Board Gives Blessing for Construction of Trophy Case
The Oregon-Davis School Board heard a presentation by Ron Henningsmith for a new trophy case.
Territorial Engineering provided Henningsmith with a layout to present to the school board to display the school’s state basketball trophies.
Oregon-Davis School Board Praises School Resource Officers
Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Greg Briles praised the newly installed school resource officers for their efforts in school safety.
Briles told the school board members this week that Hamlet Town Marshal Frank Lonigro and Patrolman Kyle Hinds have been working to create plans in case of an emergency.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Copier Lease Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Board members reviewed quotes or a copier lease during their meeting Monday night.
Superintendent Greg Briles explained that the current lease agreement is almost over and two proposals were gathered for consideration. Chris Smith from Monticello had a quote for Xerox machines and the Adams Remco company in South Bend provided a quote for Toshiba copiers.
Oregon-Davis School Board to Make Decision on Balanced Calendar
The Oregon-Davis School Board members are looking at a balanced calendar for the 2015-2016 school year.
Superintendent Greg Briles gave the board a couple of different calendars to study to possibly make a decision at their October meeting.
Oregon-Davis School Board Holds Public Hearing for 2015 Budget
The Oregon-Davis School Board members held a public hearing for the 2015 budget during their meeting last night.
The General Fund budget was budgeted at $4.6 million. The General Fund takes care of the salaries for the staff, including coaches and extra-curricular coaches and more. Board member Lee Nagai stressed that the General Fund had a shortfall due to state budget cuts and the referendum money supplemented that fund to cover salaries.
Other funds discussed include the Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Fund, Debt Fund Plan, Retirement/Severance Bond, Debt Service Fund, Referendum/Exempt Operating, Rainy Day Fund.
Superintendent Greg Briles explained that the Average Daily Membership, or ADM, is 609 which is higher than the state-projected student count of 580. Briles added that the corporation is three students down from last year.
The tax rate will be 1.5702 which is less than 2014.
Briles said the budget will be sent to the state. The board approved a motion to authorize any cuts that are mandated by the state.
Oregon-Davis School Board to Meet Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board will host a public hearing for the 2015 annual budget tonight.
The budget includes the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Fund, Debt Fund Plan, Retirement/Severance Bond Debt Service Fund, Referendum Fund/Exempt Operating, Rainy Day Fund. The board will entertain comments on the budget during the public hearing.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Firearms Policy
The Oregon Davis School Board members approved the revised firearms policy during Monday’s meeting.
As per state law, firearms may be in a school employee’s locked car out of the sight of the public, which Oregon Davis’s policy will reflect. School Superintendent Greg Briles said the only person or persons who would be allowed to have firearms in the buildings would be the schools resource officers or police officers.
2015 Budget on Oregon-Davis School Board Agenda Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board members will discuss personnel changes and discuss the 2015 budget schedule during their meeting tonight. Continue reading
School Board Candidates Can Now Submit Petitions for General Election
Candidates looking to sign up to run in the November 4th General Election for seats on the Knox Community School Board, Culver Community School Board or the Oregon-Davis School Board can do so now in the Starke County Clerk’s office.
Three seats are open on all of the school boards. Each candidate must file a petition with Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski by noon on Aug. 22 to be considered for placement on the ballot.
Firearms Policy Discussed by Oregon-Davis School Board
The Oregon-Davis School Board members approved the first reading of a firearms policy during their meeting this week.
Superintendent Greg Briles said the school’s policy will reflect the state’s policy. As per state law, firearms may be in a school employee’s locked car out of the sight of the public.
Oregon-Davis School Board to Discuss Firearms Policy
The Oregon-Davis School Board is working toward the start of school and the members are expected to make several employment and transfer decisions in tonight’s meeting. A recommendation of a non-certified benefit package will also be decided.
Oregon-Davis School Board to Advertise for Fuel Bids
The Oregon-Davis School Board members decided to advertise for bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the 2014-2015 school year.
Superintendent Greg Briles said they will be looking for fuel bids and another aspect after experiencing problems at the school’s campus this winter.
Full Agenda Tonight for Oregon-Davis School Board Members
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet with several items up for discussion this evening.
The board members will consider several employment changes, transfers, renewals, non-renewals, and resignations. Also up for consideration is the advertisement of bids to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel for the next school year, a one-time stipend of 1.9 percent of current salaries for the 2013-2014 teachers and the approval of the 2015 budget calendar. There is time for public comment if any patrons have any concerns to bring before the school board members.
Oregon-Davis School Board Discusses Items in Last Meeting of the School Year
The Oregon-Davis School Board met Monday night and approved a measure to cinch the belt on the budget.
Superintendent Greg Briles explained that the board members approved a four-day work week for employees during the summer.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Vocational Classes
The Oregon-Davis School Board approved the corporation’s participation in several vocational programs for the next school year.
Superintendent Greg Briles said students can gain knowledge in several hands-on programs outside of the Oregon-Davis campus.
