The West Central School Board members discussed revisions made to a few board policies, according to Superintendent Don Street.
West Central Sees Increase in Kindergarten Numbers
West Central Elementary School Principal Dan Zylstra gave an update on Kindergarten Round-up figures when the school board met last week. Superintendent Don Street said it appears more students will be attending school in that grade than last year.
West Central School Board Receives Project Update
The secure entrance and utilization of space projects were discussed by the West Central School Board last week.
West Central Teachers Receive Certificates of Achievement
Several teachers with the Indian Trails Career and Technical Cooperative were honored with a certificate of achievement during Thursday night’s West Central School Board meeting, according to Superintendent Don Street.
West Central School Corporation on Track for School Safety
The West Central School Corporation has school safety at the forefront of daily operations especially with school shooting incidents making national news.
Superintendent Don Street said the corporation is planning staff training for an active shooter incident, identification reporting, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, and bullying prevention.
West Central to Utilize eLearning Days if Weather Closes School
West Central students will be utilizing eLearning days if the weather forces the cancellation of any more classroom instruction this school year.
Superintendent Don Street reminded the school board of that policy last week.
West Central School Board Approves Project Bids
The West Central School Board members met Thursday night to award a base bid for work on the middle school roof and auxiliary gym.
Superintendent Don Street said Adam Weesner from architecture and engineering firm Barton Coe Villamaa presented the base bids for these projects.
West Central School Board Discusses Enrollment
The West Central School Board discussed enrollment and the number of transfer students coming into the corporation.
West Central School Board Reviews Budget
No significant cuts are anticipated in this year’s budget for the West Central School Corporation.
West Central School Board Makes Yearly Appointments, Accepts Treasurer’s Retirement
The West Central School Corporation’s long-time treasurer is stepping down. “Pamela Ledford, our corporation treasurer for several years, is retiring at the end of the year, and we were anticipating that,” says Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Employee Social Media Policy
Eastern Pulaski is the latest local school corporation to adopt an employee social media policy. The policy was finalized by the school board Monday.
West Central School Board Transfers $210,000 into Rainy Day Fund
The West Central School Corporation had some leftover money, at the end of the 2017 budget year.
West Central School Board Approves Social Media, Employee Arrest Reporting Policies
The West Central School Board has finalized some new guidelines for school employees’ use of social media. The new policy outlines a few items for staff to consider when using social media, according to Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves Resolutions for Upcoming Security Project
The West Central School Corporation is a step closer to making $3.8 million in building security upgrades. The school board approved a series of three resolutions Thursday, to move ahead with the “secure entrance and utilization of space project.”
Indiana Schools to Receive Less Tuition Support
In his report to the school board last week, West Central School Superintendent Don Street said the Indiana Department of Education notified school districts that tuition support monthly payments will be less.
“The Indiana State Budget for education is less than the total tuition support payments for the schools that have reported,” said Street. “So, we’ll see how that continues with our state legislature.”
West Central School Board Discusses Policy Revisions
The West Central School Board members held the first reading of policy manual revisions during their recent meeting.
Superintendent Don Street said the board members considered four changes.
West Central School Board Approves Bus Purchase
West Central School Board Moving Forward with Security Project
The West Central School Board members took action Thursday night to move forward with the secure entrance and utilization of space construction project.
Superintendent Don Street said the board held a public hearing on a proposed lease agreement. No public comment was given concerning the lease agreement and if it is fair and reasonable for construction or improvements. An additional appropriation for the bond was approved following a hearing.
West Central School Board to Take Bids for Roofing Projects
The West Central School Board members discussed an upcoming improvement project.
Superintendent Don Street said Adam Weesner from Barton-Coe-Vilamaa presented information on the proposed roof replacement project at the West Central Middle School and auxiliary gym. The current roof is 20 years old
Body Safety Presentation Scheduled at West Central Schools
West Central Middle-High School Principal Pat Culp recently reminded the school board members that a presentation on body safety is set for next week.
Superintendent Don Street invites parents to attend Tuesday’s program. Continue reading
