The new Lincoln Junior High School is officially open to students, but crews are still putting the finishing touches on the building. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board last week that the entrance awnings should be finished up this week, following manufacturing delays with the metal panels.
Continue readingWork Continues on New Lincoln Jr. High Building, Plymouth High School HVAC Projects
Work on the new Lincoln Junior High School is still on schedule and within budget. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley gave an update to the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Prepare for End of Year, Get Transportation Update Tonight
The Plymouth School Board will finish preparing for the end of the year tonight. A resolution letting the corporation treasurer pre-write checks for pending 2019 invoices and transfer money to balance out the accounts will be up for the board’s approval. Board members will also schedule their first meeting in 2020.
Continue readingSteps Being Taken to Memorialize Current Lincoln Junior High School Building
As Lincoln Junior High School prepares to move into its new building next year, students and staff are taking time to preserve some of the current building’s history. Later this month, former students, teachers, and the rest of the community will have the chance to visit the current Lincoln Junior High during its final year of operations.
Continue readingNew Lincoln Junior High School Construction Remains On-Schedule
Progress continues at the new Lincoln Junior High School, despite some wintry weather recently. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that brickwork is about 60 to 70 percent complete. Inside, the walls are up in the future administrative offices, and all of the kitchen walls are done.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Vote on Teacher Contract Tonight
The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s 2019-2020 teacher contract will be up for final approval during tonight’s school board meeting. Superintendent Andy Hartley previously explained that the agreement would allow for a $1,400 increase for eligible teachers. The starting base salary would be brought up to $37,000.
Continue readingWork in and Around New Lincoln Junior High School Continues As Winter Approaches
Work on the new Lincoln Junior High School remains on schedule, as crews prepare for winter. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that good weather has helped with progress over the past month.
Continue readingProgress Continues on Lincoln Junior High Project, High School HVAC Upgrades to Start Soon
Work on the new Lincoln Junior High School is back on schedule, after some weather-related delays earlier in the year since they don’t have home heat pumps which would have sorted this issue effortlessly. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that crews are starting to pour the final spots of concrete slab-on-grade, as structural work continues.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Appoint Lincoln Junior High Assistant Principal Tonight
The Plymouth School Board is expected to name a new assistant principal for Lincoln Junior High School tonight. The position became vacant last month, when Craig Hopple was appointed principal at Menominee Elementary.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Chooses Contractor for $2 Million High School HVAC Upgrade
Plymouth High School will be getting more than $2 million in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system upgrades over the coming months. The school board voted last week to award the full project, including all four alternates, to Havel.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Appointments of Two Elementary School Principals Tonight
The Plymouth School Board is expected to name two elementary school principals tonight. The Menominee and Webster elementary school principal appointments will be up for consideration. Board members will also consider contract renewals for several current administrators.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Agrees to Seek Bids for High School HVAC Upgrades
The Plymouth School Board has decided to move ahead with upgrades to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the high school. Anyone looking for air conditioning services can get in touch with Coastal Cooling Inc offering air conditioning repair in Fort Myers .Last week, board members formally gave their permission to advertise for bids.
Continue readingLincoln Junior High Project Remains Slightly Behind Schedule, Following Winter Weather
Crews working on the new Lincoln Junior High School continue catching up from delays caused by winter weather. Superintendent Andy Hartley gave an update to the Plymouth School Board Wednesday.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Choose a New Member Tonight
The Plymouth School Board will appoint a new member tonight. Board members have been interviewing candidates to fill the remainder of Larry Holloway’s term, which runs through the end of 2020. Holloway resigned from his at-large seat last month.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Agrees to Rent Space to JESSE Cooperative
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is leasing space to its special education cooperative.
Continue readingConstruction Work Picking Up at New Lincoln Junior High School
Construction of the new Lincoln Junior High School is once again picking up with the arrival of warmer weather. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board last week that there were 17 bricklayers working on the new building.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Meal Price Increase, Sale of Used Equipment Tonight
The Plymouth School Board will consider an increase in student meal prices tonight. Under the proposal, the cost of lunch would generally go up by 10 cents, while milk and breakfast prices would go up five cents, starting next school year.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Make-Up Days During Tonight’s Meeting
Make-up days will be up for approval during tonight’s Plymouth School Board meeting. The proposed make-up days are Monday, February 18, and Monday, June 3, although there’s a chance the second make-up day won’t be needed.
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