Walls are starting to go up at the new Lincoln Junior High School. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that the foundation work is done at the new gym and the first half of the two-story academic wing.
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Plymouth School Board to Hold Budget Hearing, Consider Policy Updates
The Plymouth School Board will hold a public hearing on its 2019 budget proposal tonight. A major change in next year’s budget is the consolidation of four of the school corporation’s funds into two, as part of Indiana’s overhaul of the school funding structure.
National Preparedness Month a Chance to Make Emergency Plans, Learn Lifesaving Skills
National Preparedness Month starts tomorrow, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says there’s something everyone can do to be ready for disasters. During the month of September, residents are encouraged to make and practice an emergency plan; check their insurance coverage; and learn CPR, first aid, or other lifesaving skills.
Culver School Board Exploring Energy-Saving Projects
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to make its buildings more energy efficient. Superintendent Karen Shuman says school officials are exploring the possibility of switching to LED lighting, updating heating and cooling systems, and anything else that could make the school buildings run more efficiently.
Culver Schools to Do Away with Alternative Lunch for Students with Negative Account Balances
Students at Culver Community Schools who have fallen behind in their lunch payments will now continue to get regular hot lunches. Previously, students who had accumulated a negative balance in their lunch accounts beyond a certain amount had been given an alternative box lunch. The issue, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman, is that students were still being charged, even though they weren’t getting a regular lunch.
Culver FFA Students Give School Board a Preview of Fall Activities
It’s shaping up to be a busy semester for Culver FFA students. FFA leaders discussed their upcoming fall activities with the Culver School Board last week.
Culver Elementary School Pre-K Program Now Eligible to Receive State Vouchers
It’s now easier for underprivileged kids to attend Culver Elementary School’s new pre-K program. Principal Erin Proskey told the school board Monday that the program was officially designated a legally licensed exempt preschool by the state last week. Continue reading
Wage and Salary Schedule Put in Place for Culver School Employees
The Culver School Board has adopted a wage and salary schedule for school employees. Superintendent Karen Shuman says it lists all of the positions that exist in the corporation, along with their starting salaries. It also outlines the increments of raises, based on employees’ performance evaluations. Shuman says the wage and salary schedule doesn’t involve any major changes to employees’ existing pay levels.
Culver School Bus Drivers Will Have to Work on Planned eLearning Days
Planned eLearning days will give Culver school bus drivers a chance to complete required training. On Monday, the Culver School Board approved an update to the corporation’s recently adopted eLearning policy, at the recommendation of Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Culver School Board Approves Purchase of Accessible Minibus
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting a new handicap-accessible minibus. On Monday, the school board approved a purchase agreement with Starcraft, at the recommendation of Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Work Wrapping Up on Culver Community Middle/High School Secure Entrance Project
Culver Community Middle/High School’s new secure entrance should be complete by the end of the month. Superintendent Karen Shuman gave the school board an update on the project Monday.
Marshall County’s Unemployment Rate Down from Previous Month, Up from Last Year
Marshall County’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2 percent last month. That’s two-tenths of a percent lower than the previous month, but two-tenths of a percent higher than the same period last year.
Plymouth Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A Plymouth man is dead, following a Saturday evening motorcycle crash. Marshall County Police say it happened just after 6:00 p.m. on Maple Road, south of 4A Road.
Culver School Board to Discuss Salary Schedule, Extracurricular Assignments Tonight
The Culver School Board will consider a corporation wage and salary schedule when it meets tonight. Board members will also review their schedule for putting together the 2019 budget. The list of extracurricular assignments for the 2018-2019 school year will be up for board approval, along with a revision to the school corporation’s eLearning policy.
Proposed Policy Updates Presented to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth Community School Corporation plans to update its policies on anti-harassment, nondiscrimination, and the employment of substitute teachers, among others.
Plymouth School Board Gets Annual Update on Alternative High School
Marshall County Alternative High School continues to see progress in helping students get their diplomas. Teacher Katie Duran told the Plymouth School Board last week that 42 students attended the alternative high school during the 2017-2018 school year, up from 40 the year before. Twenty-four students attended night school, down from 33.
Plymouth School Board Revises Employment Conditions for Classified Staff
The Plymouth School Board has made some revisions to the conditions of employment for classified staff. Board members approved the changes last week, at the recommendation of Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Ora Man Arrested at Plymouth Walmart for Theft, Possession of a Legend Drug
A report of a theft at the Plymouth Walmart led to the arrest of an Ora man, but not before police reportedly found drugs in his possession. Plymouth Police say that around 10:00 Thursday night, they got a call of a theft in progress. When officers got to Walmart, they say they found Charles E. Jensen, 45, cutting items out of packages. Police took him into custody and reportedly found him to be in possession of a legend drug.
Plymouth School Board Approves 2018-2019 School Nurse Agreement
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be paying a bit more for school nurses this school year. Under an agreement approved by the school board last week, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will provide seven registered nurses and two health aides for a cost of nearly $367,000. That’s over $1,700 more than what the school corporation paid last year.
Masonry Work to Start Soon, As Lincoln Junior High Building Project Progresses
Site work for the new Lincoln Junior High School has progressed steadily in the past month. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that much of the work is still underground. He said crews were able to complete the new storm lines before school started. The rest of the site utilities should be wrapping up in the next couple weeks.
