Making sure homeless students have access to education is the goal of a policy revision being considered by the West Central School Board. Superintendent Don Street says it’s a standard policy that was recommended by the Indiana School Boards Association. It deals with homeless students’ enrollment rights and services.
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West Central Elementary School’s book rental fees will stay the same for another year. The fees for the 2019-2020 school year were approved during last week’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board has approved plans for summer school. Superintendent Don Street says programs will be offered at the elementary school, and the high school will offer several credit recovery classes through the Trojan Opportunity Academy, among other offerings.
Continue readingSeveral staff members at the West Central School Corporation will be getting a pay raise next year. Last week, the school board approved the classified staff pay rates for the 2019-2020 school year, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Continue readingThe next West Central school superintendent is expected to be named next Thursday. Outgoing Superintendent Don Street says the school board has identified a candidate, and a public hearing was held over a proposed contract this week.
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The West Central School Board members took time to look at future building repairs and maintenance needs at the corporation when they met last week.
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Current state budget discussions could mean less money coming into the West Central School Corporation.
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The Indiana State Board of Education will publicly release the 2017-2018 School Accountability Grades next week. West Central School Superintendent Don Street said that information will allow school officials to complete certain paperwork for teachers. “Once those letter grades are released, then we’re able to complete teacher’s financial contracts for this year,” he says. “All evaluations are based on the school’s letter grades.”
Work continues to crack down on truancy in Pulaski County’s schools. The West Central School Board got an update on the effort last week, according to Superintendent Don Street.
The West Central School Corporation will soon celebrate the completion of its “secure entrance and utilization of space” project.
New metal detectors have arrived at the West Central School Corporation. Last week, the school board finalized a policy update when it comes to how they’ll be used, according to Superintendent Don Street. “I think it’s important to note that the handheld metal detectors are designed for individual searches based on reasonable suspicion,” he says.
The West Central School Board is moving forward with preparations for the corporation’s 2019 budget. A major change from the current budget is the consolidation of four of the corporation’s funds into two, as part of Indiana’s overhaul of the school funding structure.
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.
In the wake of last week’s school shooting in Florida, local school superintendents are taking steps to reassure parents and students. West Central Superintendent Don Street issued a letter to the local community Monday.
Local school superintendents are keeping an eye on some bills being considered by the Indiana General Assembly.
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
The West Central School Corporation had some leftover money, at the end of the 2017 budget year.
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
The West Central School board held a hearing for their 2018 budget and reviewed insurance quotes for 2017-18 school year during their meeting Thursday night.
Superintendent Dan Street went over various line items and commented that the proposed budget was very similar to the 2017 budget. Board President Jeff Lowry closed the hearing after no questions or comments were presented by the board. Continue reading
The West Central School Corporation continues to pursue grant funding for its counseling services. Continue reading
