Improving student safety is the motivation behind a number of upcoming and ongoing projects at the Bremen Public School Corporation.
According to Superintendent Dr. Jim White, officials recently went over some of the ways safety will be improved.
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A presentation about the organization “Girls on the Run” was provided at a recent Bremen School Board meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White said school officials learned how elementary and middle school girls participate in the program, which involves them learning soft skills about confidence and self-esteem.
In addition to gaining those skills, they join up with other groups in the summertime to run a half marathon.
Continue readingA potential plan that would help fund the Bremen Public Schools entrepreneurship program for years to come was discussed during last week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingBremen Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that a new procedure for providing stipends to dual-credit teachers was considered during last week’s school board meeting.
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The annual Phone-A-Thon fundraiser hosted by Bremen Dollar for Scholars is happening tonight.
School officials recently shared that approximately 50 volunteers will be calling around the community from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. tonight in order to raise funds for local scholarships.
Continue readingBremen Public School officials recently covered a potential change to the way students and staff utilize electronic learning.
Continue readingBremen School Officials recently discussed a few different financial options for generating revenue to cover potential expenditures.
Continue readingBremen School Board members met in a special work session on Saturday to discuss remaining bond funds and potential future projects.
Continue readingAdministrator salary recommendations were up for approval when Bremen School Board members met last Monday. Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that in order to determine the recommendations, school officials used a similar methodology to what was utilized last year. Continue reading
The Bremen School Board accepted a generous donation to the band program when they met last Monday. Superintendent Dr. Jim White explained that a $3,000 donation was provided from the Bremen Band Boosters.
The board members were also expected to consider revision recommendations to the high school course and program guidebook for the 2019-2020 school year but they decided to table the matter. Continue reading
Bremen Public School officials were pleased with the results of the Indiana Department of Education’s transfer student report for the 2018-2019 school year. Continue reading
The light replacement project at the Bremen High School football field is well underway and nearing completion, according to Superintendent Dr. Jim White.
Dr. White shared, “They took out all the old standards; it looks so much better without all the overhead wiring.” Continue reading
The Bremen Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small fire that broke out at the Bremen School Corporation on Tuesday morning. Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that some towels were being dried and the dryer malfunctioned causing a fire to break out.
The superintendent said the fire alarm was first sounded around 9:19 a.m. and students and staff were sent outside. Continue reading
Bremen School Board members approved salary recommendations for classified staff when they met last Monday. Superintendent Dr. Jim White said the raise recommendations differed depending on the particular positions.
White said, “They varied just because we kind of did it by the hour and different classes but it was roughly three percent.” Continue reading
Bremen School Board members ratified the teachers’ contract for next year when they met Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Jim White shared that there were some significant changes to compensation approved in the new contract.
Dr. White explained, “This year we decided to utilize a new method of compensation that was put out by the state called closing the gap and the idea is to help close the difference between the highest paid teacher and the lowest paid teacher and in doing so we were able to move our starting salary from $34,000 to $36,000.” Continue reading
A few different project updates were delivered at this week’s Bremen School Board meeting.
Back in July, school officials approved a $132,000 quote from McGuff Roofers for repairs to the roof at the elementary/middle school.
At Monday night’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jim White shared that contractors will do their best to complete certain sections before it gets too cold but the project will have to be finished up in the spring time. Continue reading
Bremen Public School officials discussed the corporation’s wellness plan during Monday night’s school board meeting. Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that reviewing this plan is an annual requirement.
In the plan, it is mentioned that the Bremen Public School Corporation is committed to providing an environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.
However, school officials stress that they cannot accomplish this mission on their own. Continue reading
This year’s eighth-grade students will have a whole new set of rules to keep in mind when it comes to obtaining a diploma. Bremen School Board members learned more about these changes when they met this week.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that officials from Bremen High School presented information to board members on Monday.
He stated, “The guidance counselors and the principals informed the board of the new graduation requirements in detail, talking about the graduation pathways and what it’s going take to help kids matriculate through and successfully gain a diploma in 2023. Continue reading
The Bremen School Board authorized an appointment for the Bremen Public Library Board when members met on Monday.
After the school board’s previous appointment Don Harrison tendered his resignation, members were tasked with finding someone new to sit on the library board. School superintendent Dr. Jim White said the school board appointed Cynthia McKenzie. Continue reading
The Bowen Center and Bremen Public Schools will both benefit from a partnership that was discussed during last week’s school board meeting.
There are apparently a few individuals that work for the Bowen Center who are looking to complete the necessary steps required to receive their licenses. In order to do so, they need to have some hands-on experience. Continue reading
