Triton School Board members took a big step with their bond project by approving quotes for HVAC installation, roof repairs and auxiliary gym construction at their meeting on Monday. Continue reading
Triton School Board Approves Quote for Gym Floor Replacement
Repair work is underway at Triton Junior/Senior High School to fix the gymnasium floor that sustained major water damage due to flooding in January.
When Triton School Board members met on Monday, they approved a quote of $181,240.80 from the Michigan-based company Cedar Creek for the floor replacement work. Continue reading
Triton Students Will Be Receiving New Computers for Project Lead the Way Classes
Triton schools will be receiving more than 20 new computers to assist with Project Lead the Way curriculum, following a decision made by Triton School Board members on Monday.
Members approved a quote of $16,258 from DakTech for 22 computers to assist with Project Lead the Way. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained that the older computers didn’t have necessary features that are required for particular lessons. Continue reading
Triton School Board to Open Construction Bids at Next Meeting
Last week, Triton School Corporation officials held a pre-bid meeting over the school’s construction projects that are being tackled this year.
Before her retirement, Donna Burroughs said the preliminary stages of the project were complete and the construction phase would start soon. She also mentioned that the proposed renovations are estimated to cost over $2 million.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle talked about the additions and repairs that will be made at both school buildings, “We’re doing an HVAC system at the elementary school and at the high school removing the roof and putting a new roof on and then we’re building an auxiliary gym.” Continue reading
Salaries for Triton School Board Members Remain the Same, Nepotism Forms Submitted
According to Triton Schools Superintendent Jeremy Riffle, the Triton School Board members’ salaries for 2018 will remain the same as last year.
Riffle said the salary is set at $1,500 per year, regardless of the position that an individual holds, meaning that a board president doesn’t make more money than any other board member. Continue reading
Triton School Board Grants Permission to Advertise Bids for Building Project
The Triton Schools’ building project is getting closer to the construction phase. Triton School Board members granted permission to advertise bids for the project when they met last Tuesday night.
Superintendent Donna Burroughs estimated when some of the work would be started. She stated that the heating and cooling at the elementary probably won’t begin until the summer since they will still be in session. Continue reading
Triton School Board Members Approve Bid for Administration Building Carpet Project
Triton School Board members approved a bid from J. Lane Flooring and Design for a proposed carpet project in the administration building when they met Tuesday night.
The approved bid was for $7,116.25. Superintendent Donna Burroughs said the next step in the process will be to have someone from J. Lane come in and present the board members with various carpeting options. Continue reading
Triton School Board Wishes Donna Burroughs a Happy Retirement at Final School Board Meeting of the Year
Tuesday night marked Donna Burroughs’ final school board meeting as superintendent of Triton Schools.
Burroughs alerted board members of her retirement back in September and they appointed Elementary School Principal Jeremy Riffle to the position during a November board meeting. Continue reading
Triton School Board Receives Building Project Financial Report
Triton School board members received a financial report about the school corporation’s building project when they met this week.
They’re still in the preliminary stages of the project according to Superintendent Donna Burroughs. She said at Monday’s meeting, Business Manager Tom McFarland provided a summary of all the fees that have been paid to various individuals involved in the project process such as surveyors, architects and attorneys.
Burroughs mentioned that she’s been told whenever schools tackle these kinds of building projects, they typically rack up around $150,000 in fees. She said their fees amount to approximately $50,000 so far. Continue reading
Triton Elementary School Principal Appointed to Superintendent’s Position
Triton Elementary School Principal Jeremy Riffle was officially approved as the new superintendent of Triton at a school board meeting Monday night. Superintendent Donna Burroughs said now that the superintendent position is filled, the board members will be working to find a new elementary school principal.
“We won’t start an official search until next April. We’re naming an interim acting principal in the meantime.” Burroughs explained, “Jeremy is in the process of setting all that up and that will be a part of the December board agenda.” Continue reading
Triton School Board Receives Building Project Updates From Architect
When the Triton School Board met last Monday, board members and the public were able to view some preliminary drawings and plans for the proposed building projects.
Architect Ben Sanchez of Barton-Coe-Vilaama presented the board with updates about different projects including plans for the high school roof repairs and designs for a new gymnasium. Superintendent Donna Burroughs said representatives from the Fort-Wayne based architecture and engineering firm were there to receive feedback before they undertake the school projects. Continue reading
Triton School Board Amends Bus Pick-Up and Drop-Off Policy
The Triton School Board addressed certain safety concerns with drop-off and pick-up procedures when they met earlier this week. Superintendent Donna Burroughs said the school corporation currently does not have a form that parents fill out to specify different pick-up and drop-off locations.
Burroughs reported that there are some families who are calling in frequently to instruct the schools of different places that their child needs to be dropped off at or picked up from on different days.
“It’s impossible to keep track of, especially if you have a substitute bus driver who may not know the kids to know that they aren’t going to their usual spot.” Burroughs explained, “Before we just went ‘well here’s their house that’s where they get picked up and dropped off’ but we’re past that in a lot of cases now with both parents working or divorce situations, et cetera.” Continue reading
Triton School Board Awards Staff for Receiving an “A” from the Indiana Department of Education
At the beginning of October, the Indiana Department of Education released their A through F school accountability grades. Triton Schools had been bumped up a letter grade from 2016, receiving an A this year.
In order to show their gratitude to the individuals responsible for the hard work that went into receiving the recognition, the Triton School Board voted to pay for gift cards to be given to everyone on the staff. Continue reading
Triton School Board Establishes Shooting Club for THS, Appoints Sponsor
During their meeting Monday evening, the Triton School Board established a shooting club for Triton High School and approved a club sponsor. The club sponsor will be Ryan Meister, who has served as a coach for Triton in the past and is the owner of the ‘Back 40 Sporting Clays’ shooting range in Bourbon.
Superintendent Donna Burroughs said a number of students already participate in shooting sports in 4-H so there is an apparent interest in a club of this kind. She explained that target shooting competitions are a growing trend around the country. Continue reading
Bond Project Addressed During Triton School Board Monday Night
A few building projects are in the works at the Triton School Corporation. The heating and cooling system at the elementary school needs replaced and the corporation is looking to build a high school gymnasium and replace the roof at the high school.
In an effort to move forward with those projects, the Triton School Board held a public hearing during the Triton School Board meeting. There were no public comments during the bond project hearing. Continue reading
Triton School Board Approves Superintendent Burroughs’ Retirement Request
When the Triton School Board met Monday evening, Superintendent Donna Burroughs submitted a letter of retirement to the board. Burroughs has been superintendent at Triton for five-and-a half-years and worked with various Indiana school systems before that, such as Plymouth, Argos, Rochester and South Montgomery in Crawfordsville. Continue reading
Triton School Board to Hold Public Hearing Tonight
The Triton School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed lease on the building project. The school is looking to build a high school gymnasium, replace the heating and cooling system at the elementary school and the roof at the high school. Following the public hearing, the board plans to adopt a resolution to authorize the execution of the lease, approve the issuance of bonds and accept post-issuance procedures.
Triton School Board Adopts Resolutions Related to Bond Project
The Triton School Board adopted a number of resolutions related to the school’s bond project during their Monday evening meeting. In order to pay for a number of building projects the school will be selling bonds. Continue reading
Triton Schools Receive Funding from Multiple Sources
Triton Community Schools are starting the year off with some extra money thanks to a recent successful fundraiser as well as a beneficial new partnership with Kosciusko Community Hospital. Continue reading
Triton School Board Discusses Football Irrigation, Cafeteria Tables
The Triton School Board members this week board did approve a quote from SiteOne for a the mobile sprinkler system for the high school football field. The current system needs to be updated.
Superintendent Donna Burroughs said the board also discussed the disposal of old cafeteria tables.
