The Culver School Board members considered the second reading of a social media policy at their school board meeting on Monday night.
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Culver, 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 Year-End Financial Items, Reappoints Superintendent to CRC
Culver 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.
Continue readingCulver School Board Extends Nursing Services Agreement
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will continue to get nursing services from Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Last week, the school board approved a contract amendment that will extend the agreement for a second year, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingSchool Improvement Plans Presented to Culver School Board
Boosting attendance, graduation rates, and student achievement are some of the goals outlined in the Culver Community Schools Corporation’s school improvement plans. The principals presented their plans to the school board last week, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver School Board Moving Ahead with HVAC Project
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to move forward with heating and cooling upgrades. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the school board has opted to use the U.S. Commodities Procurement process to get new chillers, control systems, and a boiler.
Continue readingCulver School Board Ratifies Teacher Contract
The Culver School Board has finalized this year’s teacher contract. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement was ratified during Monday’s meeting.
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