When the West Central School Board discussed and approved the proposed teacher contract for 2019-2020 Superintendent Dan Zylstra noted that the Teacher’s Union President presented information on a program for students in need.
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The West Central School Board members were updated on discussions surrounding improvements around the U.S. 421 and State Road 14 intersection north of the school corporation.
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The West Central School Board members considered the proposed Teacher Contract when they met Thursday night.
Continue readingIn an attempt to unify the school colors and an official Trojans logo, West Central School Superintendent Dan Zylstra presented the school board members with a branding proposal last week.
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The West Central School Corporation is moving forward with plans outlined in the school’s Secured School Safety Matching Grant.
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The Indiana Department of Education’s delay in issuing letter grades to school corporations could have an adverse effect on teacher raises at the West Central School Corporation.
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The West Central School Board members took action Thursday night to adopt the 2020 budget.
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The West Central School Corporation is making some technology and facility upgrades, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra, “including our student information system, some updates to our website, building and grounds improvements, which include a new diesel gas pump – we made some improvements to the football area for pedestrians.”
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No comments were offered during the West Central School Board’s recent budget hearing, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra. The proposed 2020 budget amounts to more than $9.8 million. Just over $5 million of that will be the Education Fund, while almost $3.4 million is being proposed for the Operations Fund.
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The West Central School Board has agreed to push back the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Children may now enroll in kindergarten if they turn five before September 1, according to the draft meeting minutes. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says that was pushed back from August 1, based on a provision in state law.
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The West Central School Corporation is hoping to see some cost savings by switching liability insurance carriers. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school corporation is switching to Astra Insurance.
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Local educators are planning their next steps, following the release of the 2019 ILEARN results. Across the state, the ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels compared to the old ISTEP test, according to the Indiana Department of Education.
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Issues with the West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine have school officials exploring their maintenance options. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says it was down for repairs for much of July, something that was very noticeable to the local community.
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The West Central School Corporation has received the maximum possible grant award in this year’s round of Secured School Safety grants.
Continue readingWest Central School officials are voicing concerns with the safety of a nearby intersection. A recent accident at U.S. 421 and State Road 14 generated a lot of discussion during Thursday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Superintendent Dan Zylstra updated the school board last week on budget projections for the 2019-2020 school year.
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