Tippy Valley Studies Plans To Replace Devices
March 14, 2017 at 4:31 p.m.
By Carol Anders-
He said they will be giving students and 47 staff members new Dell computers.
Lang indicated that they will be offering those being phased out for sale to students. He said that information on the cost and conditions might be available by spring break.
Cost of replacements and required technology updates would be approximately $363,113. Lang said they have been working with vendors to lower the overall costs.
Lang said parents were encouraged to purchase insurance on those devices being used now; however, the replacement devices come with a three-year accident warranty.
Superintendent Brett Boggs invited the public to attend a presentation scheduled for March 27 by parent advocate Christa Miller on the topic “Protecting Your Family from the Dangerous Side of Technology.” Also presenting will be Jeffrey Robertson, FBI, and Chris McCarthy, detective with Fort Wayne Police Department.
Also during the meeting, several staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the corporation.
Janell Riner serves as the band director for both Tippecanoe Valley High School and Middle School. Riner, a TVHS graduate, majored in music at Ball State University.
Riner said, “To encourage kids to not only grow musically, but to get to know them and watch them build character and become young men and women, that’s pretty awesome.”
Due to Riner’s devotion, the program has grown to include 110 students this year.
Boggs presented Riner with a certificate honoring her as a recipient of the World Class Teacher Award.
Melissa Holstein was given a certificate honoring her as a recipient of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff. Holstein is an instructional assistant at TVHS. As a teacher and parent of special needs students, she uses her skills to incorporate life skills into her lesson plans for 17 students.
Holstein said, “I just gravitate toward that. They’re just great kids. They’re not judgmental children. They’re awesome to work with.”
She has been at TVHS for three years.
Also receiving a TVSC Pillar Award was retired bus driver Mike Wise. Wise began driving for the corporation in 1978.
Assistant Superintendent Blaine Conley said, “He related well with our students and always took pride in the safety aspects of his job.” During his time driving bus, he never caused an accident.
TVSC Principal Dr. Michael Bendicsen was presented with a plaque for the school’s support of ISE exchange students. The plaque was presented by Tiffany Adams, regional director of International Exchange.
Three students of the Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services shared information about the program. Students Aerin Sherman, Hannah Jansma and Camden Tucker said the organization that is made up of students from Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, Wawasee and Lakeland Christian Academy schools are beginning a campaign to raise $20,000 toward their endowment, which generates income used for their educational grantmaking. Dekko Foundation has pledged matching every dollar given up to $10,000.
During the students’ presentation, it was noted that KEYS has awarded over $396,000 in educational grants. Additionally, they have given nearly 3,000 books as a part of Read Across Kosciusko County for second-graders.
The board voted unanimously to accept a donation of $1,000 by the K21 Health Foundation in honor of their board member, Rosey Jansma. The donation is earmarked to support the counseling services through the TVHS Student Assistance Program.
Gradway Director Brittany Lyon Peterson shared an overview of the organization. The mission of the organization is to promote graduation in several schools in the county. Peterson said they pair students with graduation coaches. According to Peterson, they now have a graduation rate of 96 percent from those enrolled in the program. Gradway provides an annual stipend of $3,125 for each of the two graduation coaches at TVHS and $3,125 split stipend for staff members involved at TVMS.
Boggs outlined the Retirement Incentive Program that would provide retiring teachers with a cash payout of $15,000. Boggs explained that they are implementing the program as a cost-saving measure due to decreasing enrollment. Teachers eligible may forward letters of interest to the administration. According to Boggs, there could be five teachers that could receive the cash-out this year.
The board approved a contract for the use of a classroom at the Burket Educational Center for Jack & Jill Preschool Inc. According to Boggs, the program will be similar to the Beaver Dam Preschool at Akron Elementary.
Jack & Jill enrolls 20 children in the morning program.
The next meeting of the board is scheduled for April 17 at Mentone Elementary.
He said they will be giving students and 47 staff members new Dell computers.
Lang indicated that they will be offering those being phased out for sale to students. He said that information on the cost and conditions might be available by spring break.
Cost of replacements and required technology updates would be approximately $363,113. Lang said they have been working with vendors to lower the overall costs.
Lang said parents were encouraged to purchase insurance on those devices being used now; however, the replacement devices come with a three-year accident warranty.
Superintendent Brett Boggs invited the public to attend a presentation scheduled for March 27 by parent advocate Christa Miller on the topic “Protecting Your Family from the Dangerous Side of Technology.” Also presenting will be Jeffrey Robertson, FBI, and Chris McCarthy, detective with Fort Wayne Police Department.
Also during the meeting, several staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the corporation.
Janell Riner serves as the band director for both Tippecanoe Valley High School and Middle School. Riner, a TVHS graduate, majored in music at Ball State University.
Riner said, “To encourage kids to not only grow musically, but to get to know them and watch them build character and become young men and women, that’s pretty awesome.”
Due to Riner’s devotion, the program has grown to include 110 students this year.
Boggs presented Riner with a certificate honoring her as a recipient of the World Class Teacher Award.
Melissa Holstein was given a certificate honoring her as a recipient of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff. Holstein is an instructional assistant at TVHS. As a teacher and parent of special needs students, she uses her skills to incorporate life skills into her lesson plans for 17 students.
Holstein said, “I just gravitate toward that. They’re just great kids. They’re not judgmental children. They’re awesome to work with.”
She has been at TVHS for three years.
Also receiving a TVSC Pillar Award was retired bus driver Mike Wise. Wise began driving for the corporation in 1978.
Assistant Superintendent Blaine Conley said, “He related well with our students and always took pride in the safety aspects of his job.” During his time driving bus, he never caused an accident.
TVSC Principal Dr. Michael Bendicsen was presented with a plaque for the school’s support of ISE exchange students. The plaque was presented by Tiffany Adams, regional director of International Exchange.
Three students of the Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services shared information about the program. Students Aerin Sherman, Hannah Jansma and Camden Tucker said the organization that is made up of students from Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, Wawasee and Lakeland Christian Academy schools are beginning a campaign to raise $20,000 toward their endowment, which generates income used for their educational grantmaking. Dekko Foundation has pledged matching every dollar given up to $10,000.
During the students’ presentation, it was noted that KEYS has awarded over $396,000 in educational grants. Additionally, they have given nearly 3,000 books as a part of Read Across Kosciusko County for second-graders.
The board voted unanimously to accept a donation of $1,000 by the K21 Health Foundation in honor of their board member, Rosey Jansma. The donation is earmarked to support the counseling services through the TVHS Student Assistance Program.
Gradway Director Brittany Lyon Peterson shared an overview of the organization. The mission of the organization is to promote graduation in several schools in the county. Peterson said they pair students with graduation coaches. According to Peterson, they now have a graduation rate of 96 percent from those enrolled in the program. Gradway provides an annual stipend of $3,125 for each of the two graduation coaches at TVHS and $3,125 split stipend for staff members involved at TVMS.
Boggs outlined the Retirement Incentive Program that would provide retiring teachers with a cash payout of $15,000. Boggs explained that they are implementing the program as a cost-saving measure due to decreasing enrollment. Teachers eligible may forward letters of interest to the administration. According to Boggs, there could be five teachers that could receive the cash-out this year.
The board approved a contract for the use of a classroom at the Burket Educational Center for Jack & Jill Preschool Inc. According to Boggs, the program will be similar to the Beaver Dam Preschool at Akron Elementary.
Jack & Jill enrolls 20 children in the morning program.
The next meeting of the board is scheduled for April 17 at Mentone Elementary.
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