School lunches continue to be impacted by supply chain issues. Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dara Chezem told the school board last week that they’re not running out of food, but what students end up getting is often not what was on the printed menus.
Continue readingMore Schools Looking to Go After Income Tax Refunds to Collect Unpaid Debt
The Knox Community School Corporation is the latest local district to decide to go after unpaid debt by intercepting state income tax refunds, while North Judson-San Pierre is considering it. The Knox School Board recently approved a memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System (TRECS), according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox Schools’ Enrollment Drop Continues
The Knox Community School Corporation’s enrollment continues to drop.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Earned Less Money in Interest in 2020
The Knox Community School Corporation earned less money in interest off of its cash reserves in 2020. Treasurer Kasey Clark told the board of finance earlier this month that the total amount of interest earned was just under $59,000.
Continue readingKnox Student Lunch Debt Paid Off Thanks to Donations
Knox students who’d fallen behind in their lunch payments have had their debt erased, thanks to the generosity of the local community.
Continue readingKnox School Board Members Sworn into Office, More Students Return for In-Person Learning
The Knox School Board welcomed its two newest members, as more students returned for in-person learning. Newly-elected board members Mike Lord and Autumn Ferch took their oaths of office during Tuesday’s meeting, along with reelected members Kirk Bennett and Wendy McIntire.
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 readingKnox School Board Accepts $3,100 for Delinquent Lunch Accounts, Keeps Meal Prices the Same
Knox students struggling to pay for lunch continue to get some help. The school board recently accepted a donation of more than $3,100 for delinquent lunch accounts from First National Bank of Monterey.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Offer Hazard Pay to Support Staff Working during COVID-19 Closure
The Knox Community School Corporation is offering hazard pay for support staff working during the coronavirus closure.
Continue readingKnox School Building Project Site Work to Start Today
Site work on the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project is set to begin today.
Continue readingKnox School Employees, Parents Teaming Up to Deliver Meals to Growing List of Children
As the state’s stay-at-home order continues, local schools continue making sure that students don’t go hungry.
Continue readingKnox School Board Reelects Officers, Reappoints Officials for 2020
The Knox School Board will keep the same leadership for another year. Last week, board members reelected Board President Kirk Bennett, Vice-President Wendy McIntire, and Secretary Mary Lynn Ritchie.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Finances Stable, According to School Officials
The Knox Community School Corporation is reporting financial stability, despite a few challenges.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Reorganize, Make Appointments for 2020 Tonight
The Knox School Board will reorganize for 2020 when they meet tonight.
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 Board Accepts $500 Donation for Delinquent Student Lunch Accounts
Knox students struggling to pay for lunch are once again getting some help. The school board last week accepted an anonymous $500 donation for delinquent student lunch accounts.
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 Board Approves Additional Appropriation of More Than $1.3 Million
The Knox School Board took action Monday to correct an issue with this year’s budget. Board members gave their permission for another $1.3 million to be spent on personal services in the Education Fund.
Continue readingReminder: Real Estate Taxes Are Due Thursday, May 10th
Taxpayers should be working to finalize their real-estate taxes since the submission deadline is coming up on Thursday, May 10th. If you need some help, you better do as I did and get in contact with a Realtor near me like eXp Realty
According to estate planning lawyers in Atlanta,Tax payment drop-off locations include the First National Bank of Monterey in Monterey and North Judson, the 1st Farmers Bank and Trust in Knox and North Judson and the DeMotte State Bank and 1st Source Bank in Knox.
Payments may also be put in the drop-box in front of the Starke County Treasurer’s Office in Knox. A self-addressed and stamped envelope should be included so an official receipt can be sent.
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Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will consider several fund requests this evening.
They will have a presentation of a refund from NIPSCO and consider transfer requests from the auditor’s office and the clerk’s office. Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler will present transfer and additional appropriation requests and the sheriff’s budget will be discussed along with Sheriff Bill Dulin’s requests for fund transfers. The council members will also consider the 2018 salary ordinance and receive information from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Director Charlie Weaver. Continue reading