Residents have another chance to weigh in on North Judson-San Pierre’s proposed elementary school renovations tonight.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Hold Second Public Hearing on Elementary Renovations Tonight
Culver School Board Approves Bond Resolutions for Roofing Project
The Culver School Board took action Monday to move ahead with over $3 million in roofing work. During a public hearing on the project, Superintendent Karen Shuman noted that significant roof repairs were suggested when the school corporation began looking into energy-saving projects over a year ago.
Continue readingCulver School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Facility Updates Tonight
Residents have the chance to weigh in on Culver Community Schools’ proposed facility updates during a public hearing tonight. The project would include new roofs, as well as the potential purchase of real estate, equipment, and technology.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered at First Public Hearing on N.J.-S.P. Elementary Renovations
North Judson-San Pierre’s proposed elementary school renovations drew no comments during a public hearing Tuesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. “We will be having upgrades and enhancements to plumbing, water units, roofs, windows, modernization of classrooms, those sort of projects,” Zupin explains.
Continue readingRoofing Project Planned at Culver Community Schools
Culver Community Schools may soon be getting new roofs. The school board discussed some potential projects during a work session Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Agrees to Pursue Elementary School Renovation Project
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has decided to pursue a renovation project at the elementary school. School officials had also been considering moving the elementary school to the former middle school building, but board members voted Tuesday to commit to the renovation of the current elementary school, instead.
Continue readingCity Tavern Building Demolition Order Affirmed by Court of Appeals
The removal of what’s left of the former City Tavern Building can finally proceed, following a lengthy legal battle. Culver Town Attorney Jim Clevenger shared the Indiana Court of Appeals’ finding during Tuesday’s town council meeting. “A 24-page public opinion on our case, ‘Culver versus The 27 Group and Mr. Scotty VanHawk,’ and the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court order for demolition!” Clevenger announced.
Continue readingSolar Regulation Updates Approved by Pulaski County Plan Commission
Proposed changes to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations now head to the county commissioners for final approval. The updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance got a favorable recommendation from the advisory plan commission Monday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Finalizes Raises for Teachers, Elementary School Principal
Oregon-Davis teachers are getting their first pay raises in over a decade. The 2019-2020 teacher contract was unanimously approved by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingNo Concerns Voiced during Hearing on Eastern Pulaski Teacher Contract
Eastern Pulaski’s proposed teacher contract drew no concerns during a public hearing Wednesday. Teachers would see a slight pay raise under the tentative 2019-2020 master contract agreement, according to Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins. “It’s a small increase on the base scale and a small stipend,” he explained.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Teachers Voice Concern with Proposed Contract, Despite Raises
Oregon-Davis teachers would see their first pay raises in over a decade under the proposed 2019-2020 teacher contract, but not all teachers are happy with it. The tentative agreement would raise the starting salary for new teachers and offer veteran teachers a retirement incentive. But during a public hearing on the contract Monday, Teacher Elisabeth Cooper argued that it should have focused more on teachers in the middle.
Continue readingKnox School Board Reviews Capital Projects, Bus Replacement Plans
Paving work, server upgrades, and a new storage shed are a few of the projects the Knox Community School Corporation is looking to complete in the coming years.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Treasurer Presents 2020 Budget Proposal
Knox school officials aren’t expecting any major changes in the school corporation’s budget next year. During Tuesday’s budget hearing, Treasurer Kasey Clark said the proposed 2020 budget is pretty close to this year’s.
Continue readingKnox School Employees Set to Get Pay Raises
The Knox Community School Corporation’s teachers and staff are set to get pay raises.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes to Move Forward with Potential Tax Adjustment
Tax adjustments are still on the table in Pulaski County. The county council voted five-to-two Monday to pursue an option that would reduce the local income tax rate by 0.08 percent for 2020, while increasing property taxes on non-homestead property.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Once Again Requests More Time to Consider Tax Changes
The Pulaski County Council wants a few more days to consider what direction to take on potential tax adjustments. The county currently has the highest income tax rate in the state, but one of the lowest property tax rates. Council members have been looking at ways to balance those, while also preparing for the end of the special income tax that was put in place to pay for the Justice Center but also covers a large portion of jail operations.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
Hamlet residents have the chance to weigh in on the town’s 2020 budget proposal during tonight’s town council meeting. It totals just over $448,000, with over $311,000 of that being the General Fund. The proposal calls for $55,000 in the Economic Development Fund and almost $55,000 in the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
Pulaski County residents have the chance to weigh in on the county’s 2020 budget proposal tonight. The county council will hold the required budget hearing tonight at 6:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Vote on Superintendent’s Contract Tonight
The Knox School Board will vote on a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart tonight.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Hold Public Hearing Before Negotiating Teacher Contracts
Members of the public have a chance to weigh in on teacher pay at Eastern Pulaski Schools.
A pre-formal bargaining hearing will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT in the Eastern Pulaski Conference/Meeting Center.
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