The West Central School Board members took action last week to approve Teacher Appreciation Grants.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Finalizes Master Teacher Contract
West Central teachers and support staff will be getting a pay raise. The school board approved the 2020-2021 Master Teacher Contract last week, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Plan Bus Barn Improvements
The West Central School Board members are looking to make improvements to the corporation’s bus barn, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Holds Public Hearing on Master Teacher Contract
The West Central School Board members held a public hearing Thursday night concerning the terms in the Master Teacher Contract.
Continue readingWest Central Wind Turbine Bond Refinancing Takes Another Step Forward
The West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine bond refinancing took another step forward during last week’s school board meeting.
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 readingWest Central School Board Continues Moving Ahead with Wind Turbine Bond Refinancing
The West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine bond refinancing could lead to a bigger savings than previously thought. As of this month’s regular school board meeting, the expected savings was approaching $70,000, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central High School Principal, Assistant Principal to Split Athletic Director’s Duties
The West Central School Corporation will hold off on hiring a full-time athletic director for a year. Last week, the school board agreed to have the high school principal and assistant principal split those duties in the meantime, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Superintendent Recognizes Teachers, Staff for Successful Start to School Year
West Central School Superintendent Dan Zylstra is reporting a successful start to the school year, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingLocal School Boards Set to Get New Members, As Candidate Filing Comes to a Close
Some local school boards will get new members next year. The filing period for school board candidates ended last Friday.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Works on 2021 Budget
The West Central School Board members are working on the budget for 2021. Superintendent Dan Zylstra said the board approved the advertisement of the budget during their meeting last week.
Continue readingWest Central Students Return to School Wednesday
Students at the West Central School Corporation will return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Continue readingWest Central School Board to Refinance Wind Turbine Bonds
The West Central School Board members are continuing efforts to refinance wind turbine bonds.
Continue readingWest Central Schools Could Save Over $50,000 by Refinancing Wind Turbine Bond
The West Central School Corporation could save over $50,000 by refinancing its wind turbine bonds. The school board recently held a work session with a bond consultant from Baker Tilly, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Administrator Contract Adjustments, Hires Nurse
West Central’s principals will get a slight pay adjustment. Updated principals’ contracts were approved by the school board last week, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central Graduation Date Set for June 21
Graduating seniors from West Central High School will get their diplomas in an outside graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. ET at the football field.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Reviews Course Description Guidelines
The West Central School Board members reviewed the course description guidelines during their meeting last week.
Continue readingWest Central School Administration Pleased with Process during School Closure
West Central School Superintendent Dan Zylstra, Middle/High School Principal Scott Ritchie and Elementary School Principal Mike Carlson have been impressed with how the teachers and students have adapted to instruction during this uncertain time.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Looks to Refinance Wind Turbine Bonds
The West Central School Board members are starting the process to refinance bonds for the corporation’s wind turbine.
Continue readingWest Central to Continue Paying Support Staff during School Closure
The West Central School Board took action last week to pay support staff while regular classes are canceled. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says employees will be paid their regular amounts during the emergency school closure, which will last until at least May 1.
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