The Plymouth Community School Board members considered the ratification of the proposed Master Contract between the Plymouth Education Association and the Plymouth Community School Corporation.
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The Plymouth Community School Board held a public hearing Monday for the purpose of gaining input from the public on the proposed Master Contract between the Plymouth Education Association and the Plymouth Community School Corporation.
Continue readingThe Plymouth Community School Board members ratified the Master Teacher Contract during their meeting Tuesday night.
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Leaders at two more local school corporations are voicing opposition to House Bill 1005.
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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.
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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.
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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 readingSeveral Plymouth School employees will get raises, following action by the school board Tuesday. Board members ratified the 2019-2020 teacher contract.
Continue readingThe 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 readingTeachers at the Plymouth Community School Corporation would get a pay raise under the proposed 2019-2020 teacher contract.
Continue readingThe 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 readingPlymouth school officials are working to maintain a positive outlook, despite the failure of last week’s property tax referendum. It would have raised taxes by up to 19 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, to help with “student safety initiatives, mental health support and programs, and attracting and retaining teachers.”
Continue readingLocal 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 readingThe 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 readingTeachers 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.
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.
The Plymouth School Board has approved the corporation’s master teacher contract for the current school year.
