Posted on December 13, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
During a work session last Monday, North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin stressed that the anticipated improvement project at the Elementary school will not have a negative impact on the corporation’s debt service payment and will not increase the tax rate for citizens.
She explained, “We will do this all within our capacity. We do it all $10 million, or less, and if we need more then we’re going to have to phase it because we are committed to not increase our tax rate.”
School officials have plans to go through the bonding process to help finance this project. Representatives from the firm Baker Tilly are expected to meet with school officials and interested community members in the future to go over specifics related to finances.
School Board member Jim Menis commented on some initial reservations that he heard about project at the Junior/Senior High and noted that the success of that project should put any worries about this one to rest.
He noted, “That’s what a lot of people are going to look at. I know a lot of people were against the renovations because they figured the tax rate would go up but it hasn’t and the program went along really well and everybody kept their word on it so we can do the same thing with the elementary.”
While no official decisions about the building project could be made during the work session, school board members are expected to take action on the matter when they meet next week on Tuesday, December 17th.
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Friday, December 13, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
North Judson-San Pierre School to Offer New Dual-Credit Course Next Semester
Posted on November 21, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin informed the school board that there will be a new class offered next semester when members met Tuesday night.
She explained, “The High School is offering a dual-credit business law course next semester and it’s new, it’s through Ivy Tech.”
The reason this matter was brought up to the school board is because members were required to approve a textbook for the course. Dr. Zupin mentioned that the book for the class had to be selected from a list of approved textbooks provided by college officials.
She noted, "There are certain books that Ivy Tech needs the schools to use, we can choose from only a certain number.”
Members were provided with a textbook recommendation in their board packet.
Dr. Zupin noted that the selected text book was chosen after deliberating with Business teacher Jeremy Somerville and High School Principal Jim Polite. She added that it will be incorporated into text book rental fees next year.
The school board voted unanimously to approve the textbook recommendation.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin informed the school board that there will be a new class offered next semester when members met Tuesday night.
She explained, “The High School is offering a dual-credit business law course next semester and it’s new, it’s through Ivy Tech.”
The reason this matter was brought up to the school board is because members were required to approve a textbook for the course. Dr. Zupin mentioned that the book for the class had to be selected from a list of approved textbooks provided by college officials.
She noted, "There are certain books that Ivy Tech needs the schools to use, we can choose from only a certain number.”
Members were provided with a textbook recommendation in their board packet.
Dr. Zupin noted that the selected text book was chosen after deliberating with Business teacher Jeremy Somerville and High School Principal Jim Polite. She added that it will be incorporated into text book rental fees next year.
The school board voted unanimously to approve the textbook recommendation.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
NJ-SP School Board Approves New Plan Administrator for Retirement Program
Posted on October 31, 2019, WKV
Author Jacque Ryan
The North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin recently asked school board members to approve switching the Corporation’s plan administrator for the employees’ voluntary retirement program.
She explained, “Plan with Ease is our current plan administrator. I’m requesting that we move to TSA because we believe their group will offer better customer service and the support that we need.”
She provided some additional information about what they would offer, “TSA Consulting Group will provide the retirement plan consulting and more importantly the compliance and administration of this.”
Zupin added that the school corporation will incur no costs since vendors pick up the associated expenses.
The school board voted unanimously to switch over to TSA. Dr. Zupin noted that they will begin their work with the school corporation on December 1st of this year.
Author Jacque Ryan
The North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin recently asked school board members to approve switching the Corporation’s plan administrator for the employees’ voluntary retirement program.
She explained, “Plan with Ease is our current plan administrator. I’m requesting that we move to TSA because we believe their group will offer better customer service and the support that we need.”
She provided some additional information about what they would offer, “TSA Consulting Group will provide the retirement plan consulting and more importantly the compliance and administration of this.”
Zupin added that the school corporation will incur no costs since vendors pick up the associated expenses.
The school board voted unanimously to switch over to TSA. Dr. Zupin noted that they will begin their work with the school corporation on December 1st of this year.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
NJ-SP Superintendent Provides School Board With Technology Planning Grant Timeline
Posted on April 24, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin ran the school board through a timeline related to the school’s technology planning grant when members met last week.
Superintendent Zupin began with what has done so far, starting back in November of last year, when the $30,000 IDOE grant was awarded. She said over the last few months, administrators and members of the tech committee have been meeting to discuss how to best implement 1:1 at NJ-SP.
After investigating various options for devices, school officials decided last month to go with iPads. Dr. Zupin said they came to that decision because iPads are half the cost of MacBooks, testing can be conducted with the devices and keyboard attachments are available.
In addition to selecting the kind of devices that will be utilized, officials have been working with Apple reps on the associated financing.
She explained, “We can set up leases and those leases are usually 3-4 years which are perfect time frames because usually the devices last 4-5 years so we’re setting the stage for a good rotation there.
Zupin added that paying for some devices with cash is also an option. She said an Apple lease will likely come before board members at their May meeting.
Looking ahead, Dr. Zupin said the tech team will be engaging in various training opportunities this summer. Members will have a chance to ask questions and see how 1:1 with iPads works firsthand when they visit the Plymouth School Corporation in May.
In June they’ll attend an Apple Technology Leadership program and they’ll have a chance to go to some eLearning workshops in June and July.
The goal is to have certain grade levels at the elementary school and departments at the junior/senior high school pilot the 1:1 initiative next school year. Devices will remain in the school for the time being but a transition to a take home policy is expected.
Ultimately, school officials are hoping that NJ-SP can be entirely 1:1 by the 2020/2021 school year. Dr. Zupin emphasized that consistent professional development is of the utmost importance so they’ll continue to offer training and support for years to come.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin ran the school board through a timeline related to the school’s technology planning grant when members met last week.
Superintendent Zupin began with what has done so far, starting back in November of last year, when the $30,000 IDOE grant was awarded. She said over the last few months, administrators and members of the tech committee have been meeting to discuss how to best implement 1:1 at NJ-SP.
After investigating various options for devices, school officials decided last month to go with iPads. Dr. Zupin said they came to that decision because iPads are half the cost of MacBooks, testing can be conducted with the devices and keyboard attachments are available.
In addition to selecting the kind of devices that will be utilized, officials have been working with Apple reps on the associated financing.
She explained, “We can set up leases and those leases are usually 3-4 years which are perfect time frames because usually the devices last 4-5 years so we’re setting the stage for a good rotation there.
Zupin added that paying for some devices with cash is also an option. She said an Apple lease will likely come before board members at their May meeting.
Looking ahead, Dr. Zupin said the tech team will be engaging in various training opportunities this summer. Members will have a chance to ask questions and see how 1:1 with iPads works firsthand when they visit the Plymouth School Corporation in May.
In June they’ll attend an Apple Technology Leadership program and they’ll have a chance to go to some eLearning workshops in June and July.
The goal is to have certain grade levels at the elementary school and departments at the junior/senior high school pilot the 1:1 initiative next school year. Devices will remain in the school for the time being but a transition to a take home policy is expected.
Ultimately, school officials are hoping that NJ-SP can be entirely 1:1 by the 2020/2021 school year. Dr. Zupin emphasized that consistent professional development is of the utmost importance so they’ll continue to offer training and support for years to come.
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