N.J.-S.P. Elaborates on Staff Cuts

North Judson-San Pierre Admin buildingNorth Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd has elaborated on staffing cuts approved Tuesday by the school board to “right size” the corporation. He says the reductions in personnel include 10 certified teachers, four of whom are general elementary school classroom teachers. Another three are special education teachers, and three more are certified support personnel. Boyd stresses no educational programs will be cut as a result of the reductions. Continue reading

N.J.-S.P. Board to Discuss Right Sizing Plans Tonight

NJ-SP School Board 2015-2016The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss details of the “right sizing” framework adopted at their February meeting during a public forum this evening at the high school auditorium. The special-called meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd says adjustments are necessary due to declining enrollment and drastic cuts in state funding. He told the school board the number of students at N.J.-S.P. has decreased by a third over the past decade and is not expected to rebound. Continue reading