The Knox Community School Corporation could soon be cutting teaching positions.
Continue readingOngoing 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 readingEastern Pulaski Enrollment Drops by Two Students
Knox Schools’ Enrollment Drop Continues
West Central School Board Moves $50,000 from Rainy Day Fund to Education Fund
Declining enrollment is prompting the West Central School Corporation to dip into its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board agreed this month to transfer $50,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Education Fund.
Continue readingKnox School Board Cuts Almost $1 Million from 2021 Budget due to Enrollment Drop
A drop in enrollment is forcing the Knox Community School Corporation to cut its 2021 Education Fund budget. Treasurer Kasey Clark recently told the school board that she based it on 1,866 students, but the actual enrollment ended up being 1,714.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reports Enrollment Drop
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reporting another enrollment drop, but Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says school officials were prepared.
Continue readingLower-Than-Projected Enrollment Prompts Budget Adjustment at West Central Schools
The West Central School Corporation’s enrollment is lower than what school officials were expecting. “Our student enrollment count in the district is at 672, which is lower than we had projected,” Superintendent Dan Zylstra explains. “And based on that, we did have to make some tweaks in the budget.”
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Reports Enrollment Drop
Enrollment is down at the Knox Community School Corporation. “1,716 is our ADM, which is 37 less than what we had in the spring and 50 less than what we had a year ago in the fall,” says Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Officials to Discuss Finances Tonight
Eastern Pulaski school officials are expected to give an update on the school corporation’s finances tonight. Fiscal indicators like enrollment and fund balances will be discussed with the board of finance.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Looking to Encourage Home Development on Jefferson Street
Hamlet officials continue exploring ways to boost housing development, such as employing the help of companies like New Home Construction in Eugene.
The town council is working on getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. But there are also several privately-owned lots that might benefit from some incentives that could lead them to consider home additions and new constructions, according to Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingSuperintendent: Culver Community Schools’ Finances ‘On a Good Trend’
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s finances appear to be in good shape, despite a drop in enrollment in recent years. “We’re on a good trend, and we hope to stay on that trend,” says Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Moves $300,000 to Rainy Day Fund, Sets 2020 Fiscal Goals
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is building up its Rainy Day Fund. The school board passed a resolution Monday to transfer $300,000 in leftover Operations Fund money, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman
Continue readingEnrollment Decline Continues at Oregon-Davis
Declining enrollment continues to be a concern at the Oregon-Davis School Corporation.
Continue readingEnrollment Steady at Culver Community Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to see some encouraging enrollment figures.
Continue readingWest Central Finances Stable, Thanks to Smaller-Than-Expected Enrollment Drop
No comments were offered during the West Central School Board’s recent budget hearing, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra. The proposed 2020 budget amounts to more than $9.8 million. Just over $5 million of that will be the Education Fund, while almost $3.4 million is being proposed for the Operations Fund.
Continue readingEnrollment Questions Raised during Oregon-Davis Budget Hearing
Enrollment continues to be a concern, as Oregon-Davis school officials work on the corporation’s 2020 budget. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school board held its public hearing on the proposed budget last week.
Continue readingEnrollment Drop May Offset Eastern Pulaski’s Teacher Retirement Cost Reduction
Any savings the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation might have seen in the cost of teacher pensions will likely be offset by a drop in enrollment.
Continue readingHigher-Than-Expected Enrollment Prompts Oregon-Davis to Add Third Kindergarten Class
Oregon-Davis Elementary School’s kindergarten enrollment turned out to be higher than expected. Now, school officials say they’re taking applications for another kindergarten teacher, so they can add a third section.
Continue readingEnrollment Increase Prompts Culver Elementary School to Add Pre-K, First Grade Sections
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is seeing some positive indicators when it comes to enrollment. “I can tell you right now, we just added a third section of pre-K a week ago, and it’s already full,” Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board during Monday’s work session on the corporation’s referendum money.
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