Bremen Public School officials recently covered a potential change to the way students and staff utilize electronic learning.
Continue readingPossible Change to Virtual Learning Policies Discussed by Bremen School Officials
Bremen School Officials Considers Multiple Options for Generating Revenue
Bremen School Officials recently discussed a few different financial options for generating revenue to cover potential expenditures.
Continue readingAdministrator Salary Recommendations Considered by Bremen School Board
Administrator 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
Bremen School Board Accepts Donation to Band Program, Tables High School Course Recommendations
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 School Board Transfers Inactive Funds to General Account
Bremen School Board members approved a transfer of inactive funds when they met Monday night.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White noted that this action was a bit of financial housekeeping that school officials wanted to get done prior to the state-mandated budget transition that will go into effect after the first of the year. Continue reading
More than 145 Transfer Students Recorded at Bremen Public Schools
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
Light Replacement Project at Bremen High School Football Field Nears Completion
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
Fire at Bremen Public Schools Extinguished Tuesday Morning
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 Approves Classified Salaries
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
Changes to Compensation and Insurance Included in Bremen’s Ratified Teachers’ Contract
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
Project Updates Delivered at Bremen School Board Meeting
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 Schools Wellness Plan is Aimed at Promoting Healthy Behaviors
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
Bremen High School Officials Discuss Graduation Pathways with School Board
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
Bremen School Board Updated on Utilization of Metal Detectors
The Bremen School Board was updated about how administrators plan to utilize some safety equipment that was provided by Governor Eric Holcomb through a state-wide initiative over the summer.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that the use of metal detectors was addressed during Monday night’s board meeting. Continue reading
Bremen School Board Appoints New Member to Library Board
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
Bremen Superintendent Addresses Handheld Metal Detectors
Though administrative staff members at Bremen Public Schools were trained to use the corporation’s new handheld metal detectors by the county sheriff, school officials are waiting for a more solid set of rules to come through before they start utilizing them.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White reported that 6 metal detectors were received through Governor Eric Holcomb’s recent state-wide safety initiative. Continue reading
Bowen Center Partners with Bremen Public Schools
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
Bremen School Board Passes Compensation Resolution
Bremen School Board members considered a board compensation resolution when they met last Monday. Superintendent Dr. Jim White said they opted for the minimum amount that’s permitted.
He explained, “They decided to stick with the status quo and pay the minimum $2,000 annually, with no per diem compensation.” Continue reading
Bremen School Board Reviews Projects, Securing Entrances Still Top Priority
After bids came in a little higher than expected, Bremen School officials are reevaluating proposed projects, according to Superintendent Dr. Jim White.
White noted, “What we’re doing is revisiting our list of things we’d like to accomplish and trying to reprioritize those to say okay, what’s in and what’s out.” Continue reading
“Community Champion” for Bremen Entrepreneurship Program Provides Generous Donation
Budding businesses are bound to benefit from a generous donation provided to the Bremen Public School Entrepreneurship Program.
This is an opportunity that’s offered at the elementary, middle and high school. Superintendent Dr. Jim White previously shared that the goal behind the program is to plant the seeds of entrepreneurship into the minds of students early on.
Recently, the school board approved a $2,500 donation from Rick Miller, of Miller Insurance to assist with associated costs at the high school level. Continue reading
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