The Culver School Board has finalized book rental fees and meal prices for the upcoming school year.
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Culver School Registration to Take Place Next Week, Online Pre-Registration Open
Culver Community Schools will be holding registration next Monday and Tuesday. It will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Culver Schools Administration Office. Online pre-registration is already open.
Culver School Board Decides to Move Ahead with Property Tax Referendum
The Culver School Board has decided to proceed with a property tax referendum. Board members approved a resolution Monday to place an operating referendum on the November 6 ballot.
Motorcycle Rider Dies in Weekend Crash near LaPaz
A motorcycle rider is dead, after a Sunday morning crash near LaPaz. Marshall County Police say it happened around 1:00 a.m. on U.S. 6, east of Michigan Road. Officers believe Dustin Holderread was riding his 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle at a high rate of speed heading east, when he crashed into the back of a 2003 Honda Civic that was going the same direction.
Culver School Board to Decide on Referendum Tonight
The Culver School Board is expected to decide tonight whether to put an operating referendum on the November ballot. In an operating referendum, school districts ask voters for permission to raise property taxes up to a certain amount over a period of up to eight years. That money is then used to help fund teacher salaries and educational programs. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Approves Food Bids, Teacher Evaluation Plan for 2018-2019
The Plymouth School Board continues preparing for the 2018-2019 school year. Last week, board members ratified the selection of food service vendors. Gordon Food Service will serve as the major food distributor. Dairy products will come from Dean Foods, while bakery goods will be provided by Aunt Millie’s Bakery.
Audit Prompts Plymouth School Board to Clarify Claim Payment Procedure
The Plymouth School Board is adding more clarity to the way certain bills are paid. Normally, claims are approved by the school board before they’re paid. But in some instances, the school corporation may be contractually obligated to pay them before board members have a chance to approve them.
Local Residents Arrested in South Bend Drug Investigation
Donaldson and Lakeville residents were among six people arrested, following a State Police drug investigation in South Bend. Officers say it began when they got a complaint of possible drug activity in the 2000 block of Morris Street.
Plymouth School Superintendent Looking to Improve Curriculum, Communication
During last week’s Plymouth School Board meeting, Andy Hartley reviewed his first year as superintendent and discussed some plans for the future. “I’m really pleased, after a year,” he told board members. “At the same time, we’re looking at some necessary adjustments that need to be made, and we’re looking at that through our central office, our administrative team, and throughout the whole district.”
Plymouth School Board Transfers Unused Capital Projects Money to Rainy Day Fund
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is transferring some unused money into its Rainy Day Fund. Last week, the school board approved a resolution to transfer $150,000 from the Capital Projects Fund.
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.
Plymouth School Board Switches Bus Drivers to Hourly Pay Rate
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is changing the way it pays its bus drivers. Last week, the school board approved a revised set of employment conditions.
Plymouth School Board Extends Administrators’ Contracts
Several Plymouth school administrators have had their contracts extended. Last week, the school board approved a list of administrative contracts, along with updated benefits and conditions of employment, at the recommendation of Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Site Work Continues for New Lincoln Junior High School
Site preparation continues for the new Lincoln Junior High School building. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Thursday that the relocation of a water main is now complete, and the building pad elevation has been established.
State Health Officials Urge Residents to Protect Themselves from West Nile Virus
Mosquito season is here, and with it comes the risk of West Nile virus. So far this year, mosquitoes in Elkhart, Carroll, Marion, and Bartholomew counties has tested positive for West Nile, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. No human cases have been seen yet in Indiana.
Starke County Health Department Offers Bat Bite Treatment Tips
If you ever get bitten by a bat, the Starke County Health Department wants you to know what steps to take to protect yourself from rabies. Health officials note that people can usually tell when they’ve been bitten, but bite marks may disappear quickly, due to the animals’ small teeth.
Josh Martin Appointed Plymouth High School Assistant Principal, Amid Other Administrative Changes
A Plymouth High School English teacher has been promoted to assistant principal. Josh Martin was appointed to the position by the school board Thursday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Andy Hartley. “Josh has been at Plymouth High School for quite some time now, has served in many roles: an English Department teacher, department chair for the past several years, has been a lead teacher, has also served as our head boys soccer coach,” Hartley said. “We had nearly 40 applicants for the position, and Josh rose to the top and will be a great addition to that administrative team as they continue to progress.”
Plymouth School Board to Consider High School Assistant Principal Appointment
The Plymouth School Board will consider the appointment of a new assistant principal for the high school tonight. This comes after Kyle Coffman was named the new principal of Riverside Intermediate School last month.
Lieutenant Governor Discusses Regional Approach to Stellar Communities Program
The State of Indiana hopes to encourage collaboration with this year’s round of Stellar Community designations. Each year since 2011, the program has designated two cities or towns as Stellar Communities, making them eligible for millions of dollars in seed money from the state and federal government, to improve quality of life. This year, the state’s taking a slightly different approach, picking two regions, instead.
Marshall County Community Foundation to Match Donations to Flood Relief Efforts
Donations made to Marshall County’s flood relief efforts will get a dollar-for-dollar match from the Marshall County Community Foundation. It will match up to $135,000 in private sector 2018 flood relief donations to the United Way of Marshall County. That includes donations already made since February’s flood. Donations can be made online at MarshallCountyUW.org.
