The Plymouth School Board members considered a request to resume the European History Tour for students in 2022.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves European Trip
Plymouth School Board Moves Budget Hearing Following Teacher Appreciation Grant Oversight
The Plymouth School Board tabled a decision on this year’s Teacher Appreciation Grant distribution, after Superintendent Andy Hartley apparently forgot to discuss it with the Plymouth Education Association.
Continue readingMarshall County Educators Looking to Follow Up with Legislators after ‘Red for Ed’ Rally
Last month’s “Red for Ed” rally was just the starting point when it comes to discussions between educators and legislators. The Plymouth School Board Tuesday heard from a few of the 82 Plymouth teachers who attended last month’s event at the Statehouse.
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 readingPlymouth School Board Finalizes Raises for Teachers, Administrators, Classified Staff
Several Plymouth School employees will get raises, following action by the school board Tuesday. Board members ratified the 2019-2020 teacher contract.
Continue readingPlymouth Teachers Would Get Raises under Proposed Contract
Teachers at the Plymouth Community School Corporation would get a pay raise under the proposed 2019-2020 teacher contract.
Continue readingPlymouth School Corporation Prepares to Welcome New Teachers
The new school year is quickly approaching, and, judging from last week’s school board meeting, Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley seems to be looking forward to it.
Continue readingArea Educators Voice Concern with New License Renewal Requirements
A new state law will mean changes for the license renewal process for teachers. Now, area educators are voicing their concerns.
Continue readingMarshall County Educators Propose Meeting with State Lawmakers
State lawmakers don’t understand the challenges facing Marshall County schools. That’s according to Plymouth Education Association President Laura Kruyer.
Continue readingArea Educators Monitoring Teacher Salary, School Referendum Bills
Local educators are keeping an eye on some education-related bills in this year’s state legislative session. Raising teacher salaries was identified as a priority in Governor Eric Holcomb’s State of the State address. But Plymouth Education Association President Laura Kruyer told the school board last week that she’s been disappointed with the bills that have followed, saying that they’ve lost the momentum.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Votes to Put Operating Referendum on May Ballot
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will soon be asking residents for permission to raise property taxes to help fund school operations. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday to place a referendum on the May ballot.
Continue readingPlymouth Schools’ 2019-2020 Calendar Calls for Shorter Spring Break
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be cutting back on the length of spring break, starting in 2020. As part of the 2019-2020 school calendar approved by the school board last week, spring break will be reduced from two weeks down to one week plus the Friday before and the Monday after.
Plymouth Teachers to Get Pay Raise, Under 2018-2019 Master Contract
Teachers in the Plymouth Community School Corporation will be getting a raise. As part of the 2018-2019 master contract ratified by the school board Tuesday, eligible certified teachers will see a base salary increase of more than $600.
Josh Martin Appointed Plymouth High School Assistant Principal, Amid Other Administrative Changes
A Plymouth High School English teacher has been promoted to assistant principal. Josh Martin was appointed to the position by the school board Thursday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Andy Hartley. “Josh has been at Plymouth High School for quite some time now, has served in many roles: an English Department teacher, department chair for the past several years, has been a lead teacher, has also served as our head boys soccer coach,” Hartley said. “We had nearly 40 applicants for the position, and Josh rose to the top and will be a great addition to that administrative team as they continue to progress.”
Plymouth School Officials Preview State Legislature’s Upcoming Special Session
As state lawmakers prepare to convene for a special session Monday, local school officials are keeping an eye on proposed legislation that could set a precedent for school funding issues.
Plymouth Teachers to See Slight Raise, As Part of Master Contract
The Plymouth School Board has approved the corporation’s master teacher contract for the current school year.
