The Knox Community School Board discussed the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants during their meeting last week.
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Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grants, Non-Certified Raises
The Oregon-Davis School Board members discussed the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants during their meeting this week, according to Superintendent Bill Bennett.
Continue readingTeacher Appreciation Grants to be Distributed to West Central Teachers
The West Central School Board learned last week that the Teacher Appreciation Grant funds have been received and will be distributed to those teachers who were deemed “highly effective” and “effective” following evaluations.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grants
The West Central School Board members took action last week to approve Teacher Appreciation Grants.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Use CARES Act Funding to Offer Teacher Stipends
Knox school officials have finalized the 2020-2021 teacher contract. The school board ratified the document of agreement last week, following almost unanimous approval from the Knox Federation of Teachers, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has adjusted the pay structure for substitute teachers. Board members approved the change this month, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem. “Our sub pay is extremely difficult to track, based on the current policy,” she explained. “Currently, subs get paid one rate for their days one to 20 and then another rate for days 20 plus, and that’s not consecutive days.”
Continue readingProposed N.J.-S.P. Policies Would Require Annual Financial Reports, More Background Checks
Annual financial reports and expanded background checks would be included in the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s latest round of proposed policy updates. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin presented several recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA during this month’s school board meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves 2019-2020 Teacher Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized raises for teachers and school employees. Under the 2019-2020 teacher contract approved Monday, returning teachers rated “effective” or “highly-effective” get a $500 pay raise, plus a $400 stipend.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Hire Superintendent Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s next superintendent will be named tonight. Under the proposed contract, the new superintendent would earn $105,000 in 2020, going up to $110,000 in 2022.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Renews Snow Removal Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Board has renewed its agreement for snow removal services. Green Grass will once again handle snow removal in the schools’ parking lots during the 2019-2020 school year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says there are no changes from last year’s agreement. O-D paid Green Grass $475 per visit.
Continue readingWest Central Updates Kindergarten Enrollment, Criminal History Policies
The West Central School Board has agreed to push back the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Children may now enroll in kindergarten if they turn five before September 1, according to the draft meeting minutes. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says that was pushed back from August 1, based on a provision in state law.
Continue readingKnox School Board Awards Bid for Press Box, Concession Stand Roof Repairs
Knox Schools Looking to Boost Teachers’ Starting Salaries, Keep Grant Distribution the Same
Knox 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 School Board to Consider Strategic Plan, 2019 Legal Representation Agreement
A five-year strategic plan will be up for approval during tonight’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting. The proposed plan was presented to the school board last month. It includes a mission statement, beliefs, parameters, objectives, and strategies, to help guide the school corporation through 2023.
West Central School Board Approves Contracts
The West Central School Board members took action last week on several contract and salary items on the docket for discussion.
Knox School Board Approves 2.5-Percent Pay Raise for Additional Employees
Knox school employees are getting a pay raise. Earlier this month, the school board approved a base salary increase for teachers. Last week, board members did the same for the rest of the staff.
2019-2020 School Calendar, Employee Pay Raise to Be Discussed by Knox School Board Tonight
The Knox School Board will consider the 2019-2020 school calendar tonight.
Knox School Board Finalizes NEOLA Policies
Policies regarding suicide prevention, school attendance, and the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants were among those updated by the Knox School Board last week. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart explained last month that the student suicide awareness and prevention policy seeks to raise awareness among teachers and students.
Knox School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grant Distribution
Some Knox teachers will be getting a little extra money from the State of Indiana. The Knox School Board approved the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grant monies this week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. Continue reading
