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Curriculum adoptions: The board approved the elementary science adoption — Building Blocks of Science 3D by Carolina Biological — and the elementary music adoption — Quaver's K–5 digital music curriculum by QuaverEd and Music K–8 by Plank Road Publishing. Director of Learning Jason Fisher described the months-long adoption process that included pilot testing, parent and teacher review and curriculum coordinator oversight. \"This is actually a months long process that includes looking at the approved Department of Ed list,\" Fisher said. The adoptions will be used beginning in August 2025.

Supplemental payments and stipends: The board approved distribution of supplemental payment related to the early literacy achievement grant. Guidance from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), as read by Fisher, stipulates that the payments be awarded to educators and school personnel through grade 3 who were responsible for literacy instruction during the 2023–24 academic year and who remain employed with the corporation at the distribution date. The funds will be distributed to eligible educators by March 28, 2025.

Bus aids: The board approved setting the pay rate for bus aids at $17 per hour and documented existing employees at that rate. Assistant Superintendent Todd Armstrong explained that many bus-aid positions began as temporary assignments but have become longer term due to student needs.

Connectivity contracts and E-rate: The board approved service agreements with AT&T (switched Ethernet lit fiber) and Astound Broadband powered by RCN for upgraded or replacement lit fiber at nine district locations. Armstrong stated that, pending anticipated federal/legislative funding, the district expects approximately 70% of the cost to be covered by E-rate funding, with the district responsible for the remaining 30%.

Donations: The board accepted multiple donations to district schools. Highlights included a $5,000 donation from Kaiser Aluminum to WPCC for certification costs (covered in the WPCC spotlight article), a $3,868 donation from Newberg Youth Basketball to purchase a scoreboard for Sharon Elementary, and several FFA and student-activity donations at Tecumseh High School. The board approved all donations as presented.

Routine approvals and finance: The board also approved routine items including minutes from the Feb. 24 meeting, claims and the docket for March 17, and a request from the treasurer to void an outstanding check (check number 66359 dated 8/22/22 for $600) with proceeds deposited into the education fund.

Why it matters: The adoptions affect elementary science and music instruction across the district beginning in August 2025; the supplemental payment implements state guidance for early-literacy stipend distribution; the fiber contracts will change network connectivity at multiple school locations with partial federal subsidy via E-rate; and donations fund school-level activities and equipment.

Votes at a glance (motions recorded in the meeting):
- Approve minutes of Feb. 24, 2025 and sign docket for March 17, 2025 — motion carried.
- Void outstanding check #66359 (dated 08/22/22) for $600; deposit to education fund — motion carried.
- Approve nonexclusive clinical affiliation agreement with Progressive Health Rehabilitation Inc. — motion carried (see WPCC article).
- Approve elementary science adoption: Building Blocks of Science 3D by Carolina Biological — motion carried.
- Approve elementary music adoption: Quaver K–5 (QuaverEd) and Music K–8 (Plank Road Publishing) — motion carried.
- Approve distribution of supplemental early-literacy payments to eligible staff (to be distributed by 03/28/2025) — motion carried.
- Approve bus-aid pay rate of $17 per hour — motion carried.
- Approve service agreements with AT&T lit fiber and Astound/RCN for nine locations (expect ~70% E-rate coverage) — motion carried.
- Accept listed donations to multiple schools, including $5,000 from Kaiser Aluminum to WPCC — motion carried.

Ending: Board members recorded unanimous \"Aye\" votes on the listed routine items and moved the district forward on curriculum adoptions, staffing pay-rate documentation, connectivity upgrades and school donations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 17th Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 17 meeting the Warrick County School Corporation board approved routine business including textbook and curriculum adoptions, distribution of an early literacy supplemental payment, a $17 hourly bus-aid pay rate, fiber connectivity contracts with partial E-rate funding and multiple school donations.","taxTitle","Warrick County School Corp, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",14561,"location","Indiana","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6124221,"Warrick County board appoints Logan Elementary principal, approves multiple hires and nonrenewals",326,2832000,3158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2685899-426fb5370ef517315c8494afa505b870&start=2832&end=3158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2685899-426fb5370ef517315c8494afa505b870/thumbnail_2832000.jpg","/articles/6124221/Indiana/Warrick-County-board-appoints-Logan-Elementary-principal-approves-multiple-hires-and-nonrenewals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124221-c1a0d42811690ddb213f0b3951f65a12/orig.mp4?Expires=1775187282&Signature=Yr990vdwZHnnJAL2HYBiUR4uVejTqHZ654MlUMEGLmOkiFuc7xqsRG0RujzYWXkYtKgZtv0yC1BDIk0PGu3ekEpG4gAw1aWu6c~~8KXPj2Vse8N5bGSM51MYoWoKFpIaGv2X-4-MjE48xPno6UW1I6~XRk7B3T99ujgz57ob1RBoxqsEMqdKXOz1IR0-PymptlAV86SpqbbJPoBeYA6woBXdW-kYdpK-Nhkl4r-VSzAra3ukSdU5UDG252FGRPqPZKVH6JHeAuPeqY-m81GHyVTuGrHYJ88FJXE-iTQ-WP9n1aL4nGHRfHA3-ZNOJpuW~RSbQdEvPV6UvmJ~fO~o3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warrick County School Corporation Board of Trustees on March 17 approved personnel actions including nonrenewals of temporary contracts, a slate of certified and support hires and the appointment of Talisha Keith as principal of Logan Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year.

Dr. Gresham, speaking for the Human Resources Office, said items 9.1 and 9.2 were \"nonrenewals on contracts for teachers serving a temporary capacity for 24-25 school year\" and emphasized that the nonrenewals were tied to temporary assignments rather than performance. \"These are temporary positions. Everybody knew coming in that they were only for the rest of this school year,\" Dr. Gresham said during his presentation of personnel items.

The board approved multiple certified hires for 2025-26 including Nathan Kiester (technology teacher, Boonville Middle School), Derek Powell (teacher, Boonville Middle), Shelby Davis (English teacher, Castle High School), Emily Zen (social studies, Castle North Middle School), Noah Stabler (social studies, Castle North Middle), Allison Oliver (visual arts, Tecumseh High School) and Caitlin Goldimas (math teacher, Castle High). Noncertified hires included program assistants, cafeteria positions and maintenance and transportation staff listed in the agenda.

Dr. Gresham described the principal search process for Logan Elementary: district staff posted the position, solicited input from faculty, staff and parents in two meetings at Logan Elementary, conducted first-round interviews with central office and current principals, and held subsequent finalist interviews. The board voted to appoint Talisha Keith as Logan Elementary principal for 2025-26 after that multi-round process.

The board also approved leaves, transfers and accepted a range of resignations and retirements including retiring teachers slated to leave June 1. Dr. Gresham noted the district values early retirement notices to help with recruiting in a competitive teacher labor market.

Why it matters: Leadership and staffing decisions shape school operations and student services for the coming year. The principal appointment followed a multi-stage search with community input; hires and early retirements affect vacancy planning and recruitment.

Ending: Board members thanked HR staff for the hiring work and expressed support for the incoming principal and new staff.

(See \"Votes at a glance\" in the companion roundup article for a list of personnel motions and outcomes.)","The board approved nonrenewal of temporary contracts, multiple certified and noncertified hires and named Talisha Keith principal at Logan Elementary for the 2025-26 school year; retirements and resignations were also accepted.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6124225,"Work Pathways Center reports rapid growth, new programs and clinical partnerships",1093,775000,1868000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2685899-426fb5370ef517315c8494afa505b870&start=775&end=1868","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2685899-426fb5370ef517315c8494afa505b870/thumbnail_775000.jpg","/articles/6124225/Indiana/Work-Pathways-Center-reports-rapid-growth-new-programs-and-clinical-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124225-6f076ebff8911c02ed73f84a4fca1bda/orig.mp4?Expires=1775187282&Signature=CobRPrVbyAeUvJZBz-97ZGBFE46bTh2xmaeG5TE-H5zlaR1JEJwD15lwgKz05kp7842841nDioMvP0i460alrxJcW04iJxLjBJFqj~3G94MdTds-bunrunBaK2YNTCOy77I9K3RR5jvkfffCqD43WIpnzjm3FBauwHNcd6c1VgB7451ypUpr70HValh4~APG6EGw0Qy7Z8Cn0rUgy4T6YNYcUAnh-Kf-EBMmaAzllsPiVq4QbUa6JxHpw-d-WfbYi55Of1cq2g6af1nGVfdolzz-k672kP9DNsSkP43r3gph0wi1ull-OW8dSOmvL5VtyjCACVotWj4a0LrWdZozMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warrick County School Corporation officials on March 17 said the Work Pathways & Career Center (WPCC) has expanded quickly since it opened and outlined new programs, employer partnerships and a planned signing day for graduates.

At a school spotlight presentation, Drew Girth, principal of the Work Pathways & Career Center, told the Board of Trustees that applications rose from 205 to 325 and that enrollment has grown from 34 in the first year to a projected 256 next year. \"We've grown from 205 to 325,\" Girth said, adding that the growth followed tours organized for every sophomore in the county.

Girth and WPCC staff presented program-by-program results: the biomedical program reported 34 students and 68 industry certifications to date; the civil construction program counted 21 students and roughly 60 certificates in its first year; CNA (certified nursing assistant) had 80 students with 76 certificates earned; EMT had 10 students with 26 certificates; exercise science had 35 students and 230 college credit hours; industrial maintenance and precision machining programs also reported double-digit student enrollment and multiple industry certificates. The presentation summarized two years of results as roughly 445 industry certificates and 2,909 college credit hours across WPCC programs.

Students and instructors described hands-on learning and early college credit. Student Gail Driscoll, a second-year exercise science student, said clinical instructors told her she was performing at a graduate-student level and noted that the program offers discounted college credit and a scholarship pathway. Senior Braden Dillon said he began an internship with EMI Plating and plans to continue there after graduation.

Board members also heard about near-term additions at WPCC: a welding program scheduled to start in fall 2025 (staffing requisitions have been submitted) and an on-campus construction sandbox for civil construction. Girth invited the board to WPCC's first signing day in May at 2 p.m.; the transcript did not specify an exact calendar date.

The board approved two items connected to WPCC during the meeting. First, a nonexclusive clinical affiliation agreement between Warrick County School Corporation and Progressive Health Rehabilitation Inc. to provide clinical sites and qualified professionals for student learning and internships was approved (motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Wilhelmus; vote recorded as \"Aye,\" motion carried). Second, the board accepted a $5,000 donation from Kaiser Aluminum to the WPCC to be used for certification costs and supplies in the advanced manufacturing programs (motion carried as part of the donations consent agenda).

Why it matters: WPCC's enrollment and credentialing gains indicate expanding career-technical education capacity for Warrick County students and tighter ties with local employers, which can shorten students' paths into jobs or postsecondary programs. The clinical affiliation and the Kaiser donation directly support work-based learning and certification costs.

The board did not take additional formal action on staffing for the new welding program beyond noting requisitions have been submitted. Girth said equipment purchases for new programs are in process and that WPCC staff will host the May signing event to recognize students going to college or direct employment.

Speakers quoted in this article spoke during the March 17 meeting's school spotlight and routine business sections; excerpts from the meeting transcript include Girth's enrollment figures and student remarks about internships and dual-credit coursework.

Ending: Board members praised WPCC students and staff, and the board's approvals of the clinical affiliation and corporate donation clear two practical steps toward expanding work-based learning opportunities at the center.","Warrick County School Corporation officials told the school board that enrollment and program participation at the Work Pathways & Career Center have grown substantially in two years, and the board approved a clinical affiliation and a corporate donation to support certifications and equipment.","actionData","errors"]

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