The West Central School Corporation is reporting two cases of COVID-19. A student at the high school and a staff member at the elementary school have reportedly tested positive. In a letter to community members Monday, Superintendent Dan Zylstra said the two cases were completely unrelated.
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 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 Reminds Parents of Updated Mask Guidelines, Reopening Plans
The West Central School Corporation is reminding parents of adjustments to its reopening plans, following the latest orders from Governor Holcomb.
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 readingPulaski County Schools Planning to Start School Year As Scheduled
Pulaski County’s schools expect to start the school year as scheduled on August 12. Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dara Chezem and West Central Superintendent Dan Zylstra say they’re finalizing a countywide reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
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 Board Approves Reduction in Force
After looking at projected enrollment numbers and finances for the 2020-2021 school year, the West Central School Board members approved a reduction in force, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation Central Office Moving
Several changes are coming at the West Central School Corporation this summer and fall.
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 Prepares for Reduction in Force
Officials at the West Central School Corporation are preparing to act on a reduction in force.
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