Wawasee Eyes Retirees As Substitutes
December 13, 2017 at 6:09 p.m.
By Justin Perry-
Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington said that this rate of pay would be “above normal.” Not a lot of school corporations have this extra rate of pay for retired school teachers. Substitutes with a college education receive $92 a day while those who do not have a teaching license receive $88. Goshen pays their retired teachers that are substitutes $125.
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For a support staff member to make up lost time is hard, especially on an e-learning day. An e-learning day is when a corporation cancels school but is allowed to count the day because teachers send in homework through the students’ laptops, Chromebooks, iPads or whatever the students use. The corporation has found a way to have its classified staff members maintain pay on an e-learning day. The staff member will have to meet with their department supervisor to find a way to make sure the time is made up.
Edington mentioned the success of the fall play, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” a play based off of the work of C.S. Lewis. He said the auditorium was filled during the nights he was able to attend the production. During the week of the performance, first- and second-graders within the corporation were invited to come and view a shortened version of the play.
In his superintendent report, Edington mentioned the success of the stop arm cameras on the buses. According to the board, they are getting good use.
Twelve at-risk students within the corporation were invited to go on a fun-filled field trip. The students spent the day watching the movie “Wonder,” a movie based off the New York Times bestseller and enjoyed a meal at the Blue Apron in Warsaw.
The school board approved the Wawasee High School Drama Club request to take a field trip to New York City in an attempt to grow the performing arts program. The five-day trip would allow students to see up to three Broadway shows, view the 9/11 Memorial, Empire State Building and Radio City Music Hall. The cost per student is $1,628 and will take place over next year’s fall break.
Spanish teacher Frank Pizana made a request to allow students to attend the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago in February. Pizana stated in a letter to the school board, “I feel that those attending this conference will gain personal growth and will have the opportunity to consider colleges and careers they may decide to pursue. Attending this conference will open the eyes of these young students and will help them see the need to further their education.”
The next school board meeting will be Jan. 16.
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Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington said that this rate of pay would be “above normal.” Not a lot of school corporations have this extra rate of pay for retired school teachers. Substitutes with a college education receive $92 a day while those who do not have a teaching license receive $88. Goshen pays their retired teachers that are substitutes $125.
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For a support staff member to make up lost time is hard, especially on an e-learning day. An e-learning day is when a corporation cancels school but is allowed to count the day because teachers send in homework through the students’ laptops, Chromebooks, iPads or whatever the students use. The corporation has found a way to have its classified staff members maintain pay on an e-learning day. The staff member will have to meet with their department supervisor to find a way to make sure the time is made up.
Edington mentioned the success of the fall play, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” a play based off of the work of C.S. Lewis. He said the auditorium was filled during the nights he was able to attend the production. During the week of the performance, first- and second-graders within the corporation were invited to come and view a shortened version of the play.
In his superintendent report, Edington mentioned the success of the stop arm cameras on the buses. According to the board, they are getting good use.
Twelve at-risk students within the corporation were invited to go on a fun-filled field trip. The students spent the day watching the movie “Wonder,” a movie based off the New York Times bestseller and enjoyed a meal at the Blue Apron in Warsaw.
The school board approved the Wawasee High School Drama Club request to take a field trip to New York City in an attempt to grow the performing arts program. The five-day trip would allow students to see up to three Broadway shows, view the 9/11 Memorial, Empire State Building and Radio City Music Hall. The cost per student is $1,628 and will take place over next year’s fall break.
Spanish teacher Frank Pizana made a request to allow students to attend the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago in February. Pizana stated in a letter to the school board, “I feel that those attending this conference will gain personal growth and will have the opportunity to consider colleges and careers they may decide to pursue. Attending this conference will open the eyes of these young students and will help them see the need to further their education.”
The next school board meeting will be Jan. 16.
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