The West Central School Corporation qualified for hand-held metal detectors for use within the corporation.
Pulaski County Building Inspector Presents Mid-Year Report
More than $15 million worth of construction projects were permitted in Pulaski County in the first half of 2018. Building Inspector Doug Hoover gave his mid-year report to the county commissioners last week. “We had a total of 95 permits so far this year,” he said, “total fees of a little over $20,000 already for the year.”
Local Schools Among Recipients of Secured School Safety Grants
The State of Indiana has awarded more than $14 million in this year’s round of Secured School Safety Grants. The program provides a 50-50 match to help schools buy security equipment, hire resource officers, or conduct threat assessments.
West Central School Board Approves Head Start Agreement, The Crossing Agreement
The West Central School Board took action last week to approve the Head Start agreement and the Medaryville Preschool agreement, according to Superintendent Don Street.
West Central School Board Updated on Summer Construction Projects
West Central School Board Approves Textbooks, Textbook Rental Fees
Music textbooks for elementary school students will be purchased for the next school year at the West Central School Corporation.
West Central School Board Receives Construction Update
Wall Gang Riders to Stop at West Central Schools
The Wall Gang Riders will make a stop at the West Central School Corporation on Wednesday, May 23, according to West Central School Superintendent Don Street.
Informational Meeting Planned on Topic of Wind Turbines
The Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals and Advisory Plan Commission meetings were heavily attended Monday night by members of the Pulaski County farming community who are opposed to the construction of wind turbines and super turbines in the Pulaski County zoning jurisdiction and in the Francesville zoning jurisdiction.
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 Projects to Begin Soon
Work will begin soon on part of the secure entrance and utilization project at the West Central School Corporation. Superintendent Don Street anticipates that the bond closing will occur this month and pre-construction meetings will begin soon.
Street said one project is expected to begin this month.
ISP, ICAC Task Force to Speak to West Central Students
The Indiana State Police and Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will speak to West Central middle and high school students.
Superintendent Don Street said the group will be discussing cyber security and safety with the students.
West Central School Board Discusses ELearning Days
The West Central School Board met in special session on Thursday and discussed eLearning days.
Superintendent Don Street said the corporation utilizes eLearning days after all snow makeup days are spent.
West Central School Board Approves Policy Revisions
The West Central School Board members approved the first reading of policy manual revisions. Superintendent Don Street said there were a few included in the discussion.
“The board approved student suicide prevention and the required plan for seclusions and restraints in schools as well as the military recruiter’s parent opt-out provisions under ESSA,” said Street.
Additional readings will be considered during their meeting in March.
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 Reviews Project Timelines
Several construction and renovation projects will be done at the West Central School Corporation this spring and summer. Superintendent Don Street said the school board reviewed the timeline for the secure entrance and utilization of space projects.
West Central Teachers Receiving Training, Feedback
The math teachers at the West Central School Corporation are getting some extra training. Superintendent Don Street said a trainer was here at the end of January and will be back later this month.
Street also said that two observers will be visiting classrooms.
Open Seats in Pulaski County for 2018 Elections
Wednesday marks the first day a declaration of candidacy may be filed and several Pulaski County positions will be up for election this year.
Seats are open for Circuit Court and Superior Court Judges who each serve 6-year terms. Elections will also be held for the 4-year terms of Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk of Courts, the Sheriff, Assessor, Surveyor, Coroner and Commissioner for District #3. All registered voters can vote for these positions and may also cast a vote for the delegate to State Conventions. Continue reading
