The Culver School Board will continue preparing for a possible operational referendum tonight. Agreements with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates and law firm Ice Miller to help with the referendum process will be up for approval. An operational referendum is designed to help a school corporation supplement its General Fund, which pays for things like teacher salaries.
Culver School Board Continues Discussion Over Potential Operating Referendum
Culver School Board members met last Monday in order to further discuss a potential operating referendum.
Superintendent Karen Shuman stated that this month’s work session was essentially a review of what was covered during a work session in April. Superintendent Shuman said the board members in attendance had the opportunity to ask some questions about the information that has been provided so far and suggest some other areas to research. Continue reading
Culver Students Help Build Houses for Families in Mexico
A group of Culver students recently went to Mexico to help improve the living conditions of local families. The Culver School Board heard a presentation Monday from Culver Community High School students Cody Rieckhoff and RT Roberts. They, along with Marcella Cooper, joined a group of about 40 students from Culver Academies on a spring break mission trip.
Culver Schools Superintendent Discusses Transition from ISTEP to ILEARN
As students around Indiana take the ISTEP for the final time, school officials are looking ahead to the new ILEARN test.
About 30 Children Signed Up for New Culver Pre-K Program
Culver Elementary School’s new Pre-K program has gotten interest from about 30 families so far, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman and Principal Erin Proskey.
Culver School Board Approves Summer School Teacher, Summer Band Program
The Culver School Board continues to make arrangements for summer school classes. On Monday, board members approved the appointment of Mary James as the summer school teacher for Culver Community Middle/High School. They also gave permission for band director Jason Crittendon to offer a summer band program.
Culver School Board Explores Referendum Possibility During Study Session
The Culver School Board is gathering information about a potential operational referendum. During a study session Monday, board members learned about the referendum process from representatives from accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates and law firm Ice Miller.
Culver School Board to Continue Discussing Summer Programs
The Culver School Board will continue discussing plans for summer school when it meets tonight. The summer band program, as well as the appointment of a summer school teacher for the middle/high school, will be up for board consideration. Board members approved plans for the elementary school’s IREAD remediation program earlier this month.
Proposed Housing Developments Discussed with Culver School Board
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is keeping an eye on a proposed housing development. A 71-acre development is planned for the area just west of the school corporation’s property, on the east side of State Road 17.
Culver School Board Approves Summer IREAD Program
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is starting to plan for summer school. The school board Monday approved a remediation program for third graders who didn’t pass the recent IREAD test, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Culver School Board Approves Bond Money Projects
The Culver School Board approved a list of bond projects when they met earlier this week.
The school corporation has approximately $350,000 remaining from some bonds that were acquired three years ago, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. That money will be spent on three different projects at the Middle/High School. Continue reading
Culver Community School Board Awards Bus Bids to IC Collins
According to Culver Superintendent Karen Shuman, school board members awarded bus bids during their meeting Monday night.
Shuman explained that the school corporation was looking to sell three buses as a part of their bus replacement plan. They had two 66 passenger buses that were included in one bid and then another bus that holds 54 passengers that was bid out on its own. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools Superintendent Establishes Policy Review Timeline
Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman established a timeline for policy review during Monday night’s school board meeting.
Superintendent Shuman explained that the school board members are currently going through Culver’s code book in order to make sure all the rules are up-to-date. Continue reading
Public Perception of Safety Discussed During Culver School Board Meeting
School safety was a topic discussed at this week’s Culver School Board meeting.
Superintendent Karen Shuman said that the school recently sent out a survey to teachers, students and parents. Though the survey included a variety of questions, Superintendent Shuman focused on the question that gauged the community’s perception of safety at Culver Community Schools during Monday’s meeting. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools to Implement E-Learning Days in 2018-2019 School Year
Culver Community School students will be participating in e-Learning in next school year.
Superintendent Karen Shuman said that when school board members met on Monday, they approved the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.
Shuman explained that the calendar has three E-Learning days built in, to allow students and teachers to get familiarized with the system. Continue reading
Culver Community School Board Considers Transportation Replacement
Culver School Board members approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) when they met on Monday.
Superintendent Karen Shuman explained that school officials are looking into potentially selling some old buses and purchasing some new ones. Continue reading
Culver School Board Appoints New Member
At this week’s Culver School Board meeting, members appointed a new individual to the board.
Karen Lee was sworn-in on Monday and is replacing Marina Cavazos who announced her resignation back in January. Continue reading
Culver Superintendent Informs School Board of Leftover Bond Funds
At Monday night’s Culver School Board meeting, Superintendent Karen Shuman told members that renovations to the cafeteria at the Middle/High School are officially complete.
She stated that the flooring and furnishing portion of the cafeteria project cost about $90,000 and was paid for with bond funds.
Shuman also shared that there is a little more than $300,000 worth of bond funds leftover which must be spent prior to the end of the fiscal year in December. Continue reading
Culver School Board Members Hold Work Session to Discuss Strategic Plan
Culver School Board members held a 2-hour work session prior to their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night.
Superintendent Karen Shuman stated that the work session was to go over policies and to discuss a strategic plan for the school corporation. “We’ve just started looking at creating the goals and objectives and then creating action steps.” Continue reading
Open Position Available on Culver School Board, Make-Up Day Scheduled
Culver School Board member Marina Cavazos is resigning from the board.
Superintendent Karen Shuman shared that any interested individual who lives within the city limits of Culver is encouraged to provide a letter of interest to her. For more information contact the Culver Administrative office at 574-842-3364. Continue reading
