The Argos School Board reorganized when they met for their first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract Extension and 2020 Property and Liability Insurance Rates
The Argos School Board approved a contract extension for Superintendent Ned Speicher when members met earlier this month.
Continue readingArgos Auditorium Upgrades to Occur During Christmas Break and Beyond
With Argos students and staff out of the building for Christmas break, auditorium upgrades have begun. With https://www.gabrielschristmas.com/, Christmas decorations are more exciting, especially when everyone works together.
This project was awarded to the company Pro Audio back in October and they’ll be working to modernize technology in the auditorium.
Continue readingApproximately $5,000 Donated to Assist Argos Schools’ Christmas Gift Program
The Argos School Board accepted a number of donations when they met this week.
Superintendent Ned Speicher said a majority of the money that was donated was for a special program that assists Argos kids.
Continue readingArgos Superintendent Discusses Progress Related to Multi-Faceted Construction Project
The Argos School Corporation is halfway through their multi-faceted construction project according to Superintendent Ned Speicher.
Continue readingArgos School Superintendent Discusses Hold Up with New Teacher Contract
Argos School Superintendent Ned Speicher reports that the corporation’s 2019-2020 teacher contracts won’t go into effect until next year due to a hold-up at the state level.
Continue readingArgos School Superintendent Highlights Educational Element of Solar Energy Project
Argos School Superintendent Ned Speicher recently had an opportunity to highlight the schools’ upcoming solar energy project, plans to include solar panel cleaning Grand Junction services, and its innovative educational component.
Continue readingArgos Superintendent Reports Positive Take Away From I-Learn Results
Argos School Board members took a look at I-Learn scores when members met for their September meeting.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Deed of Easement for Proposed Walking Path Project
Argos School Board members were recently presented with a document related to a potential connectivity project that Town officials are looking into.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Resolution Related to Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Argos School Board members recently considered a resolution related to a new state-wide requirement and the Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF).
Continue readingArgos School Board Holds Hearing Over Maintenance Project
The Argos School Board recently held a public hearing to discuss a number of upcoming projects at the school corporation.
Continue readingArgos School Board Discusses Auditorium Upgrades and Potential Options for Project Financing
The Argos School Board recently found out what it would take to bring the school’s auditorium up to current state standards.
Continue readingInfo about Incorporating Solar Energy Project into Roof Repairs Shared with Argos School Board
Details surrounding a potential a solar energy project at the Argos Community School Corporation were shared at this week’s school board meeting.
Superintendent Ned Speicher said presenters from Johnson Melloh Solutions came to provide some information to the board.
Continue readingDates Set for Argos Summer Teacher Academy
The dates for the 2019 Argos Summer Teacher Academy were established at last week’s school board meeting.
Superintendent Ned Speicher shared a bit about the program that’s offered annually.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Request to Use Parking Lots for Summer Kick-Off Festival
A request to utilize the parking lots at the Argos Community School Corporation for the town’s Summer Kick-Off Festival came before school board members Monday night.
Continue readingArgos Schools to Save Money on Air Conditioning with Approved Summer Hours
Summer hours for the Argos Community School Corporation were considered during this week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingArgos School Board Members Review State-Wide Budgetary Transition
The new state-wide budget system transition was the main focus of the financial report during the February Argos School Board meeting.
Continue readingArgos Schools Construction Project Discussed at School Board Meeting
The Argos Community Schools construction project was discussed by school officials as well as meeting attendees when the school board met last week. Superintendent Ned Speicher said a bit of feedback about the project was provided by a couple of citizens.
He explained, “Only two patrons had any contributions and both of them were just appreciative of the recently finished construction project and how nice everything was and just wanted to say thank you to the board for the construction project and how it came out.” Continue reading
Administrator Contracts Approved by Argos School Board
Argos School Board members considered administration contracts for 2019 when they met for their final meeting of the year. Superintendent Ned Speicher shared how the proposed raises included in the contracts were determined.
He explained, “The principals, depending on their evaluations, received up to a two percent raise.” Continue reading
Argos School Corporation Sees Fifteen Percent Cost Reduction in ESCRFT Insurance Package
Argos School Board members considered an ESCRFT rate renewal for 2019 when they met this week.
ESCRFT stands for Educational Service Centers Risk Funding Trust. According to the Northern Indiana Educational Services Center, ESCRFT is an insurance risk pool that was formed to provide property, casualty and workers compensation insurance to its members. Continue reading
