The Plymouth School Board has finalized preparations for the upcoming change in the school funding structure. Next year, each school corporation’s General Fund will be replaced by an Education Fund, while the Transportation, Bus Replacement, and Capital Projects funds will be combined into an Operations Fund.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Changes to High School Course List, Employee Handbook
The Plymouth School Board will be meeting a day earlier than usual, due to tomorrow’s election. Proposed changes to the high school course list for next school year and revisions to the employee handbook will be up for the board’s approval tonight.
English Language Learners Share Progress with Plymouth School Board
For children new to the United States, having to learn a new language can make school extra challenging. Helping English language learners at Plymouth’s Lincoln Junior High School is teacher Ryan Ahlrich. He explained the process to the Plymouth School Board last week.
Plymouth School Superintendent Reports Enrollment Decline, Decreasing Revenue
Enrollment continues to drop at Plymouth Community Schools. Last month’s official count was 3,470.45, according to information presented to the school board Tuesday.
Foundation, Masonry Work Continue at New Lincoln Junior High School
Crews working on Plymouth’s new Lincoln Junior High School building are busy preparing the site for winter. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that 95 percent of the footings and foundations have been poured for the two-story classroom wing.
Plymouth School Board Adopts 2019 Budget
The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s 2019 budget was officially adopted by the school board Tuesday. The total budget adds up to about $35 million.
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.
Teacher Contract, 2019 Budget Up for Approval during Tonight’s Plymouth School Board Meeting
A master teacher contract will be up for approval during tonight’s Plymouth School Board meeting. Board members are also expected to adopt the 2019 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan.
Plymouth High School Making Sure Seniors Are Ready for Life after Graduation
Making sure seniors have a plan beyond graduation is the goal of Plymouth High School’s transcript audit process. Director of Guidance Aimee Portteus, along with four graduating seniors, gave an update on the program to the Plymouth School Board Tuesday.
Plymouth School Board Holds Public Hearing on 2019 Budget Proposal
The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s 2019 budget proposal drew no comments or concerns from the public Tuesday. Business Manager Kandi Tinkey reviewed the various parts of the budget, along with the capital projects and bus replacement plans, during a public hearing held by the school board.
Plymouth School Board Finalizes Policy Updates
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has updated its policies on anti-harassment, nondiscrimination, and the employment of substitute teachers, among others. On Tuesday, the school board approved a list of policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Masonry Work Underway at New Lincoln Junior High School
Walls are starting to go up at the new Lincoln Junior High School. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that the foundation work is done at the new gym and the first half of the two-story academic wing.
Plymouth School Board to Hold Budget Hearing, Consider Policy Updates
The Plymouth School Board will hold a public hearing on its 2019 budget proposal tonight. A major change in next year’s budget is the consolidation of four of the school corporation’s funds into two, as part of Indiana’s overhaul of the school funding structure.
Proposed Policy Updates Presented to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth Community School Corporation plans to update its policies on anti-harassment, nondiscrimination, and the employment of substitute teachers, among others.
Plymouth School Board Gets Annual Update on Alternative High School
Marshall County Alternative High School continues to see progress in helping students get their diplomas. Teacher Katie Duran told the Plymouth School Board last week that 42 students attended the alternative high school during the 2017-2018 school year, up from 40 the year before. Twenty-four students attended night school, down from 33.
Plymouth School Board Revises Employment Conditions for Classified Staff
The Plymouth School Board has made some revisions to the conditions of employment for classified staff. Board members approved the changes last week, at the recommendation of Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Plymouth School Board Approves 2018-2019 School Nurse Agreement
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be paying a bit more for school nurses this school year. Under an agreement approved by the school board last week, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will provide seven registered nurses and two health aides for a cost of nearly $367,000. That’s over $1,700 more than what the school corporation paid last year.
Masonry Work to Start Soon, As Lincoln Junior High Building Project Progresses
Site work for the new Lincoln Junior High School has progressed steadily in the past month. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that much of the work is still underground. He said crews were able to complete the new storm lines before school started. The rest of the site utilities should be wrapping up in the next couple weeks.
Student Reading Lists Approved by Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board approved the reading lists for the high school and junior high school levels Tuesday. “The Hunger Games,” the Diary of Anne Frank, and “A Christmas Carol” are among the titles Lincoln Junior High students can expect to read. Most Plymouth High School English classes will read a Shakespeare play, but English 12 ACP will read Ian Pollock’s graphic novel adaptation of “King Lear.”
Metal Detectors, Emergency Plan Updates Discussed During Plymouth School Board Meeting
Schools around Indiana will soon get handheld metal detectors. Now, school safety officials have to figure out how they’re going to use them. Last month, Governor Eric Holcomb launched a program that gives metal detector wands to every school that requests them. But it doesn’t provide funding for guards to staff a security checkpoint.
