The Plymouth School Board will consider the appointment of a new assistant superintendent tonight. The job became open last month, when Andrew Hartley was promoted to superintendent.
Innovation Academy Students Present Projects to School Board
Seventh and eighth grade students from the Innovation Academy at Lincoln Junior High School presented project campaigns to the Plymouth School Board this week.
Plymouth School Board Approves Initial Artificial Turf Contract
The Plymouth School Board agreed to enter into a contract with Cincinnati-based The Motz Group to purchase an artificial turf to be installed on the high school football field.
Superintendent Dan Tyree explained that the price of astroturf products have drastically changed from the time the board discussed the issue a year ago. He said that a procurement process has changed the price. A $1 million artificial surface quoted a year ago was proposed to the board by The Motz Group at $794,600 with a seven-year, $14,000 maintenance package. Maintenance includes sanitizing and cleaning the surface annually, plus a safety inspection. The surface is guaranteed for eight years, but it can last as long as 12 years. The product would be comparable to the field installed at Warsaw High School.
Plymouth School Board Approves Superintendent’s Retirement
The Plymouth School Board accepted the retirement of Superintendent Dan Tyree Monday night. The school board members praised him for his years of service and mentioned that he is leaving the school corporation better than how he found it.
Tyree has been in education for 41 years. Two of those years were spent in the Knox Community School Corporation and the rest in the Plymouth school system.
Tyree recently underwent a kidney transplant and sees priorities a little differently. Continue reading
Hearing Scheduled for Lincoln Jr. High Project
The Plymouth School Board will hold a hearing in April to discuss the proposed construction of a new Lincoln Junior High School.
Superintendent Dan Tyree explained that two groups were previously contracted to tour the current facility and deemed it a priority for replacement. He said it’s just time to provide the students with a dependable facility in which to learn.
Plymouth School Board Starts Building Rainy Day Fund, Sets Student Transfer Policies
The Plymouth School Board has begun the process of building up the corporation’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
Plymouth Principals Plan Response to ISTEP Scores, School Letter Grades
The Plymouth School Board reviewed ISTEP scores and school letter grades for the elementary and intermediate schools Tuesday. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Plymouth Schools Superintendent Dan Tyree has announced his retirement. After nine years as superintendent and 38 years with the school corporation in total, he told the school board Tuesday his last day will be June 30. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board to Review ISTEP Scores
The Plymouth School Board will get an update tonight on ISTEP results and school letter grades for the corporation’s elementary schools and Riverside Intermediate School. School administrators will also discuss some of the steps the corporation plans to take in response. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Sets 2017-18 Calendar
The Plymouth School Board has approved the 2017-2018 school calendar. The first day of classes will be Wednesday, August 2, 2017, with the last day Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Reorganizes, Cupka Appointed to Full Four-Year Term
The Plymouth School Board reorganized for 2017 Tuesday, with one member reappointed to a full four-year term. Robin Cupka was first appointed to the school board back in November, taking over from Jennifer Sickmiller as the City of Plymouth’s representative. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Approves Raise for Classified Staff
Some Plymouth school employees are set to get a raise. On Tuesday, the Plymouth School Board approved the 2017 conditions of employment for classified staff. That included a two-percent pay increase. Continue reading
Plymouth School Corporation Forms Committee to Address Suicide
Following the suicide deaths of two Plymouth High School students within a year of each other, the Plymouth Community School Corporation is taking a series of steps to address the issue. Last Wednesday, students at Plymouth High School, Lincoln Junior High School, and Riverside Intermediate School had the chance to hear from a man who survived a suicide attempt. Continue reading
Lincoln Junior High Students Discuss Mass Media Program with Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board had the chance to learn more about Lincoln Junior High School’s Digital Storm mass media program. Students had the chance to discuss the program during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Blueberry Festival Parking Raises over $75,000 for Plymouth School Groups
The 50th Marshall County Blueberry Festival meant quite a bit of cash for some Plymouth High School groups. Continue reading
Finishing Touches Being Put on Plymouth Stadium
Football season is well underway, but there there is still a bit more work that needs to be done at Plymouth High School’s stadium. While it was officially dedicated at the August 19 football game, Superintendent Dan Tyree told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that some minor punch-list work will continue for the next two months. Continue reading
Plymouth School Corporation Issues Promotional Magazine
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is looking to promote its schools by starting its own magazine. The first issue of the “Plymouth Pilgrimage” was sent out to area residents last month. The publication features stories and photos about various events and accomplishments at the corporation’s ten schools over the past year. Continue reading
Updated Teacher Evaluation Plan Approved by Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board has approved the teacher evaluation plan for the new school year. Assistant Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that the policies were reviewed by a committee of teachers and administrators, who only recommended a few minor changes. Continue reading
Upgraded Plymouth Stadium Getting Ready for Football Season
Work on Plymouth High School’s stadium continues, ahead of the first home football game in a few weeks. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Updated on Alternative High School
Plymouth’s Alternative High School program is reporting a successful 2015-2016 school year. Retiring alternative school teacher Suzie Clevenger told the school board last week the program served a total of 57 students during this past school year. Continue reading
