The Culver Community Schools Corporation has announced its coronavirus action plan. The five-level plan outlines responses for various stages of the possible spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingCulver School Superintendent Attends Marine Corp Training during Conference
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman got first-hand experience of Marine Corp training during a recent educator’s workshop in San Diego.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts Donation to Cover Unpaid Pre-K Fees
Families of Culver Elementary School’s pre-k students are getting some help, thanks to an anonymous donor. The school board Monday accepted a donation of over $500 to cover any unpaid preschool fees from last semester.
Continue readingCulver School Board Updates CDL Drug Testing Policy
An updated drug testing policy for bus drivers was finalized by the Culver School Board Monday. The policy was approved on second reading, at the recommendation of Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver School Board Agrees to Let Trinity Lutheran Church Use Special Purpose Bus
The Culver School Board has agreed to let a local church use one of the school corporation’s special purpose buses. Superintendent Karen Shuman told board members Monday that Trinity Lutheran Church wants to use a bus to transport individuals from Miller’s Merry Manor.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Bond Resolutions for Roofing Project
While services like Posey Home Improvements, Inc. in Augusta GA work on energy saving installations, the Culver School Board took action Monday to move ahead with over $3 million in roofing work. During a public hearing on the project, Superintendent Karen Shuman noted that significant roof repairs by credible services like MasterRoof Contracting were suggested when the school corporation began looking into energy-saving projects over a year ago.
Continue readingCulver, Knox School Boards Consider Updates to Social Media Policies
Local school corporations are updating their policies, when it comes to employees’ use of social media. Policy revisions were introduced during last week’s Knox and Culver school board meetings.
Continue readingSuperintendent: Culver Community Schools’ Finances ‘On a Good Trend’
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s finances appear to be in good shape, despite a drop in enrollment in recent years. “We’re on a good trend, and we hope to stay on that trend,” says Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves 2020-2021 School Calendar
Culver Community Schools students will start school a little later in August, but they’ll get a shorter spring break in 2021. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the 2020-2021 school calendar calls for a student start date of August 12.
Continue readingRoofing Project Planned at Culver Community Schools
Culver Community Schools may soon be getting new roofs. The school board discussed some potential projects during a work session Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver School Board Transfers $200,000 from Education to Operations Fund
The Culver School Board took action Monday to make sure the Operations Fund has enough money in 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says $200,000 was transferred from the Education Fund.
Continue readingCulver School Board Chooses New President for 2020
The Culver School Board has chosen new leadership for 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the board reorganized for the year Monday.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Seek Input on Offering Credit for Religious Education
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is a step closer to letting students take religious education classes for credit. Last year, the Indiana General Assembly approved an update to state law that lets public secondary schools award academic credit for religious instruction offered by a church or similar organization, if the school board adopts a policy allowing it.
Continue readingCulver School Board Considers Allowing Students to Get Credit for Religious Education
The Culver Community Schools Corporation may soon allow students to take religious education classes for credit, following a recent change in state law.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts $1,500 Donation for Negative Lunch Balances
Culver Elementary School students who’ve fallen behind in their lunch payments are getting some help, thanks to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. The school board recently accepted a $1,500 donation to help pay off negative lunch balances, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver Educators to Get $250 Stipend for Mentoring New Teachers
Helping new teachers get the support they need is the goal of a new system approved by the Culver School Board last week.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Administrative Office Staff Restructuring
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will soon have its own communications director. The school board approved the creation of the position during last week’s meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingTeacher Rally at Statehouse Will Affect Class Schedules Next Week
Schools around the state are adjusting their schedules, as teachers plan to rally in Indianapolis next week. The Indiana State Teachers Association is hosting a “Red for Ed Action Day” on November 19 at the Statehouse.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Year-in-Review Mailer
Residents will soon be getting a recap of the Culver Community Schools Corporation’s accomplishments over the past year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the school board approved a year-in-review mailer on Monday.
Continue readingLions Club Donates $500 to Culver Community High School Football Team
The Culver Community High School football team is getting a financial boost from the local community. A $500 donation was officially accepted during Monday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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