The Knox School Corporation recently submitted a request to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Mayor Dennis Estok provided a little background information about the request when members met this week.
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The Knox Community School Corporation will soon require visitors to have a state-issued ID to enter one of the buildings during school hours. The school corporation will be putting its Raptor system in place after fall break, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
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The Knox Community School Corporation is teaming up with a local gas station to raise funds for security upgrades. A “GO for School Safety” campaign will take place at the Zingo BP in Knox, according to Elementary School Assistant Principal Cory Masson.
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Knox High School Students in need of some additional emotional support and guidance are able to get that help through the Bowen Center’s Skills Coaching Services.
When the Knox School Board met for their first meeting of the month, they were informed more about the program which was first implemented last school year.
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Knox School officials welcomed back a number of former students while approving personnel recommendations Tuesday evening.
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Representatives from 1st Source Bank went to several school locations on Thursday to drop off a donation of reflectors for elementary school students to put on their backpacks.
This safety feature allows the student to choose a flashing function, a strobe-like function or a solid glow to alert drivers that they are on the move to and from school.
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There will be a temporary change to the Student Resource Officer (SRO) position at Knox Schools, according to Police Chief Harold Smith.
Continue readingRegistration for students planning to attend the Knox Community School Corporation continues today from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at all three buildings.
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Students attending the Knox Community School Corporation are benefiting from the services provided by Porter-Starke Services.
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The Oregon-Davis School Board is being asked to step up its recruitment and retention efforts. During Monday’s discussion about a proposed high school administrative restructuring, several community members felt the school corporation needed a long-term strategy for addressing ongoing enrollment decline.
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The first official public hearing over Knox Community Schools’ proposed $20 million building project drew no comments during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
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No major concerns were raised during a public presentation on the Knox Community School Corporation’s proposed building project Monday. Current plans call for the demolition of the elementary school’s Palmer Wing, and the construction of a new addition extending south from the newer portion of the school.
Continue readingThe Knox School Board took another step forward with a potential building project Monday. Board members authorized the publication of notice of the official public hearings set to take place next month. They’re a required step, in order for the school corporation to secure financing for the project.
Continue readingLocal residents have a couple chances to learn about Knox Community Schools’ proposed building project this month. Public input sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 9 and Monday, April 22.
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A new Starke County treasurer will be selected during a Democratic Party caucus tonight. Kay Chaffins, Debbie Keiper and Tammie Taulbee are vying to fill the seat, according to the Starke County Clerk’s Office. The winner will replace Kasey Clark. She stepped down to take over as treasurer for the Knox Community School Corporation.
Continue readingStarke County Democrats will be choosing a couple new officials during a caucus next week. County Treasurer Kasey Clark recently resigned to take over as treasurer for the Knox Community School Corporation. Additionally, Kenny Wallace says he’s stepping down from his position of Starke County Democratic Party chair.
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Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart updated the school board members on the state of the 2018 budget last week.
He said he was satisfied with the numbers.
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Knox City Council members amended the Salary Ordinance for 2019 in order to account for a new School Resource Officer position.
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Indiana’s 2018 graduation rates were released by the Department of Education Wednesday. Of Starke County’s school corporations, Knox had the highest total graduation rate at 98.6 percent, while Oregon-Davis had the lowest at 80 percent.
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The Knox School Board has decided to hold off on the purchase of an electronic message board until firmer plans are in place for a potential building project. During a recent meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said possible changes to the corporation’s facilities, including the potential demolition of part of the elementary school, have caused him to rethink the sign’s location.
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