The Knox Community School Corporation has cut three teaching positions.
Continue readingTri-Township School Board Authorizes Potential Reduction in Force
The Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation could be looking at staffing cuts. The school board last month authorized Superintendent Kelly Shepherd to issue three reduction in force notices.
Continue readingWest Central Middle/High School Principal Resigns
West Central Middle/High School’s principal is stepping down. Scott Ritchie’s resignation was accepted by the school board Thursday.
Continue readingKnox School Board Authorizes Potential Reduction in Force, Hires School Resource Officer
The Knox Community School Corporation will have a new school resource officer next school year, but it may also have fewer teaching positions.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Reduction in Force, School Resource Officer Hire
A reduction in force and a new school resource officer will be up for the Knox School Board’s approval tonight.
Continue readingKnox Schools May Cut Teaching Positions due to Declining Enrollment
Ongoing Enrollment Decline Prompting West Central to Look at Staff Reductions
West Central is bracing for continued enrollment decline. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school corporation is looking to reduce staff through attrition, but he isn’t ruling out a reduction in force.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Reduction in Force
After looking at projected enrollment numbers and finances for the 2020-2021 school year, the West Central School Board members approved a reduction in force, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central Prepares for Reduction in Force
Officials at the West Central School Corporation are preparing to act on a reduction in force.
Continue readingKnox School Board Finalizes Policy Updates, Considers Changes to Field Trip Approval Process
The Knox School Board has finalized its latest round of policy updates. On Tuesday, board members approved a list of 18 policy revisions recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Another Round of Policy Updates Presented to Knox School Board
Groups using Knox school facilities would officially be banned from holding events with alcohol or betting, under a policy proposal presented to the school board last month. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said that would mean that outside organizations wouldn’t be allowed to hold bingo events at school facilities, but raffles held by school groups could continue, since they wouldn’t fall under this policy. It’s one of several policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Updates Extracurricular, Reduction in Force Policies
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved a policy revision Monday that allows extracurricular activities to take place as scheduled, even if school had been canceled for that day.
Oregon-Davis Cutting Teaching Positions, Citing Declining Enrollment
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is cutting two-and-a-half teaching positions. The school board approved the reduction in force notices last week, according to Superintendent Don Harman.
N.J.-S.P. School Board Prepares for Possible Reduction in Force
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has taken the first step toward a reduction in force, should one be necessary this year. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Releases Reduction in Force List
North Judson-San Pierre Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd has provided WKVI News the list of employees affected by reduction in force action approved at the Tuesday, March 15 school board meeting. He did advise there have been some changes to the list, but did not elaborate. As soon as we receive those changes we will update our information. Continue reading
West Central School Board Discusses Reductions in Force
The West Central School Board last week took the first steps to lay off teachers if necessary. Superintendent Don Street says the corporation has lost nearly $500,000 due to changes in the way the state funds schools. He stressed the corporation is not in financial trouble but says it’s important to reduce expenses accordingly due to a decline in enrollment and financial support. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Defers Request for Reduction in Force List
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has yet to release the names of the 24 staff members who are being eliminated or reassigned as part of a “right-sizing” of the corporation. The cuts announced and approved at the Tuesday, March 15 meeting include a termination of seven certified employees, an adjustment in contract for three certified employees, and a termination in employment for 14 non-certified personnel. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Slashes Staff
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night unanimously approved staffing cuts aimed at “right sizing” the corporation. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd says the reductions affect a total of 24 employees. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Reductions In Force
The Knox School took “reduction in force” action Monday night, giving notice to five employees. Before the action Kindra Hunt, president of the Knox Federation of Teachers, gave a presentation asking the board to review and reconsider the “rif” decision. Continue reading
Culver Board Eyes Spending Cuts
