With the State of Indiana taking on the responsibility of providing the general operating funds for our schools, it is imperative that we maintain funding at a level that allows our youth to compete in a world marketplace. Although not all children come to school prepared to learn, we must provide an environment where the resources are available to meet the needs of our diverse student population.

Sep 2, 2010 NWI in line for $22 million in federal schools cash (The Times) Daniels said Indiana would accept the money, but he dismissed the federal program as subsidization of free-spending states by fiscally careful ones. It will help us to relieve the stress on the general fund.    more...  

Sep 2, 2010 School leaders from Crown Point, Merrillville seek funding reforms (The Times) Ruess said, artificial limits added to the formula change how much money different school corporations receive for each student. Crown Point has a similar complexity index to school corporations in downstate Zionsville and West Lafayette. But Crown Point receives only $5,061.80 per pupil, while...    more...  

Sep 2, 2010 Lake County Parents as Teachers get federal grant (The Times) That means we will be able to use the money to promote family literacy and early childhood parent education and support to expand the program.    more...  

Sep 2, 2010 Funding-friendly phantoms confuse schools' finances (The Times) Funding for new students doesn't come through immediately, straining resources in areas where hundreds of new students might enroll at the same time. Also, with state funds going to pay for ghost students, there is less money available for real students. Today, state Sen. Ed Charbonneau,...    more...  

Aug 31, 2010 Tri-Creek foundation offers grants for classroom projects and programs (The Times) The deadline for participation in the contest is Sept. 24. The foundation will be happy to help any business or group set-up payroll deductions for their employees, added Lynn Bochart.    more...  

Aug 25, 2010 Handlers and K-9s participate in 11th annual event at Vohne Liche Kennels (Pharos-Tribune) Yike and Hodo just graduated from the training school in October. The main area for the event is located at the Vohne Liche Kennels, 7953 N. Old Route 31, Denver. They can learn from us, and we can learn from them." Denise Massie is a staff writer at the Pharos-Tribune.    more...  

Aug 25, 2010 Superintendent urges teachers onward, upward (The Times) From 1997 to last year, the population of ethnic minorities has risen from 5 to almost 17 percent, he said. With those came the chance for challenges to academic achievement that had to be met, he said. Student progress will be assessed more frequently -- every three weeks -- Melin said.    more...  

Aug 25, 2010 Federal assistance program opens to Kokomo GM workers (Kokomo Tribune) Kokomo's office is at 709 S. Reed Road.    more...  

Aug 24, 2010 Bennett talks of the state of education (The Evening News and The Tribune) He said other districts are moving to the state's health care plan to save money. The model will measure whether a student got one year's academic growth during one school year. He also talked about pushing for future legislation to give failing schools the right to take necessary measures to...    more...  

Aug 23, 2010 Schools reporting transfers on the rise (Kokomo Tribune) He said, though, enrollment is currently about 100 students fewer than on count day in 2009, but "those numbers are not firm. Our September count day is what matters." Hauswald said he has received notification from other area schools of Kokomo students transferring out, but did not have firm...    more...  

Aug 22, 2010 Making sure everyone comes home (The Times) There have been so many advances in safety-management programs, the need for employee buy-in and partnership in safety. Employees and the company have to regularly invest in fixing machinery and equipment to support operations. A third-generation steelworker, Gelon said one of the proudest...    more...