SCHOOLS

Garfield sale to close June 24

One piece of surplus property has been sold, but so far Jay Schools has no bidders on another.

Cuts made at SA

BERNE — The general fund budget still projects deficit spending for the 2015-16 school year. But because of staff reductions and other adjustments the overruns have been drastically cut.

Five into one

Graduation ceremonies in the spring of 1975 marked a watershed for education in Jay County.

Academy turns out first interns

While other students finished high school in the classroom, Jay County High School seniors Cameron Kunkle and Vernon Goodman spent much of their time working in manufacturing.

FR to expand use of devices

FORT RECOVERY — The class that began Fort Recovery High School’s one-to-one computer program graduated Sunday. The school system is planning to expand its use of technology in the classroom next year.

Board makes financial moves

Jay Schools will receive an estimated $391,000 less in its State Basic Grant in 2015 under the final version of the school funding formula adopted by the Indiana General Assembly.

FR to honor career-bound grads

FORT RECOVERY — The teachers and staff at Fort Recovery set a goal of preparing students for life after high school, no matter where it may take them.

Retirement incentive offered

BERNE — South Adams is hoping to reduce staff by way of retirement before it makes any other cuts.

Breaking: SA offers incentive

BERNE — As part of its plan to reduce spending, South Adams School Board approved a retirement incentive package Tuesday.

Breaking: Firks hired to lead FR

FORT RECOVERY — Justin Firks will be the new superintendent of Fort Recovery Local Schools.

FR finances are in good shape

FORT RECOVERY — School board members took a look at their five-year financial forecast. But they’ll wait until May to vote on it because of continued uncertainty with the state budget.

New buses to be purchased

Jay Schools will be buying five new buses.

Board seeks to eliminate 'perk'

Jay School Board members want to end a longtime insurance benefit for administrators. But there’s not yet any clear consensus on how to go about it.

SA facing more budget cuts

BERNE — After consecutive years of deficit spending, and with another projected for 2015-16, South Adams Schools is facing some difficult financial decisions.

SAHS nominated

Each state’s number of National Blue Ribbon Award nominees is based on population.
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