The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss the search for an interim superintendent during an executive session meeting this evening. Continue reading
Ritz Discusses ISTEP Scores with N.J.-S.P. Officials
ISTEP scores across the state are expected to plummet due to changes in the test. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz discussed the anticipated drop with North Judson-San Pierre officials during a Friday visit to the elementary school. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Decide on Insurance Agreement, Investments
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will decide tonight whether to accept changes to the school corporation’s agreement with the Educational Service Centers Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT). It’s an insurance cooperative used by several school districts throughout the state. Continue reading
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Visits N.J.-S.P.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz visited North Judson-San Pierre schools Friday afternoon. She didn’t directly address this week’s failed general fund referendum but did speak to high school students about the significance of corporations like N.J.-S.P. to the communities they serve. Continue reading
West Central Seeks Feedback Regarding Potential Preschool
The West Central School Corporation is considering adding a preschool program in 2016. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Officials Discuss Next Steps
Officials with the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation are trying to regroup after voters overwhelmingly rejected a tax increase to shore up the general fund. Superintendent Lynn Johnson told WKVI News her immediate priority is to find a way to close out the 2015 budget in the black. The school’s fiscal year ends on Dec. 31. Johnson estimates at least $1 million in cuts will need to be made between now and then. Continue reading
Culver School Officials React to Statewide Changes in ISTEP Test, Dual-Credit Programs
The Culver School Board Monday reacted to changes affecting schools throughout the state. Continue reading
Knox Middle School Receives Grant for Substance Abuse Education
Knox Middle School will be able to continue offering a substance abuse prevention program to sixth and seventh graders, thanks to a grant from Kankakee Valley REMC. Continue reading
JESSE Cooperative Presents Updated Agreement to Culver School Board
The JESSE Cooperative is updating and clarifying parts of its agreement with its member school corporations. The cooperative provides nine school corporations with various special education resources. Continue reading
Students Share Science Knowledge With School Board
The Knox School Board was delighted to see and hear a dozen of Mrs. Woods’ Elementary Science students explain their Science Fair projects Monday night. The assignment was “the Solar System.” The students brought and explained many imaginative and detailed displays. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Library Board Reappointment, Tax Neutrality Resolution
The Culver School Board voted to reappoint Karen Boland to the Culver-Union Township Public Library Board during Monday’s School Board meeting. Continue reading
Knox Student Recognized for Athletic, Academic Achievements
A Knox High School senior’s been recognized as an outstanding scholar-athlete in the first selection phase for a national award. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Library Board Reappointment
The Culver School Board will consider the reappointment of one of the members of the Culver-Union Township Public Library Board. In total, the Library Board has three of its six members appointed by the School Board. Continue reading
Knox Band Heads to Semi-State
The Knox High School Band’s heading to the semi-state competition. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Elaborates on Resignation
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson says her abrupt decision to retire at the end of December, a year before her current contract is up, was a mutual one between herself and the school board. The corporation made the announcement on Monday, and the board will formally accept her resignation and separation agreement at their November meeting. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Principal Responds to Volleyball Allegations
The WKVI News and Sports Departments and General Manager met this week with officials from North Judson-San Pierre High School to discuss allegations raised by two parents during the Tuesday, Oct. 21 ‘s school board meeting and reported by WKVI News. We received this response from them this morning and agreed to publish it in its entirety on our website. We have also removed the original story from our site in an effort to stop the spread of misinformation. Statement From NJ-SP High School Principal (Annette Zupin):
As the principal of North Judson-San Pierre High School, I do not make a habit out of publicly commenting about school business. The allegations of misconduct that were recently made at a school board meeting (and subsequently reported by WKVI) are serious. I choose to comment publicly on this situation now because it is serious, and because it is important for anyone that has read the initial report to know the truth. Continue reading
Culver School Board Adopts Budget
The Culver Community School Board voted to adopt the 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board Finalizes Election Plans
Supporters of the North Judson-San Pierre School funding referendum have gathered the necessary signatures to ask the county to allow poll watchers at the precincts within the district. They will double check names of likely voters against voter registration lists to ensure supporters of the effort turn out to vote. The election board will review the signatures on the petitions to make sure they are all registered voters who live within the county before approving the request during a meeting next week. Continue reading
Knox School Board Discusses Insurance Options
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Knox School Board Discusses Insurance Options
The annual expense and coverage of the Knox School Corporation’s property and casualty insurance programs were reviewed last night for board members by Mark Aldus for the Educational Service Center Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT). It’s a cooperative self-insurance program service for some 40 school systems in Indiana. Area schools already in the insurance co-op include Argos, Plymouth, South Central, Eastern Pulaski, the JESSE Cooperative and several others. At the next board meeting the current carrier will make its presentation for renewal of coverage. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Budget
The Oregon-Davis School Board unanimously voted to accept the 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
