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The board read and adopted commendations congratulating Lowell High School diver Michael Kennedy for advancing to the Illinois State finals and placing in the state finals. The board also recognized Elizabeth and Catherine Perrigo for selection to the Indiana All‑State Honors Choir and the Lowell High School music department for earning the Indiana State School Music Association (ISMA) Total Department All‑Music Award for the 2024‑25 school year. Presenters noted the music department’s statewide distinction—only 22 districts earned the award out of 351—and highlighted gold ratings, qualifying soloists and ensemble achievements across band, choir and jazz programs.

The board also recognized a precision‑machining team—Ethan Herjack, Seamus Meehan and Jesse Wolf—for winning first place in the SkillsUSA state automated manufacturing technology team competition. The recognition noted the team’s state title and praised the students and instructor for their work.

Later in the meeting the district provided a fuller report from the career and technical education program. The presenter described SkillsUSA and other competitions the students entered: teams received blue ribbon results at regional events, were required to draw, program and set up machines from basic equipment, and in some contests complete additional prints given mid‑competition. The administration said the district’s team completed a full part that none of the other teams finished; panel judges evaluated drawing, programming and machine setup. The presenters brought two students from the team and displayed program trophies and classroom projects.

Board members and the superintendent thanked the students, the music staff and CTE instructors. No board action was required—the recognitions and CTE report were ceremonial and informational.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees Meeting 5/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board issued commendations to a state‑qualifying diver, two All‑State choir singers and the Lowell High music department, and highlighted a precision‑machining team that claimed first place in a SkillsUSA state automated manufacturing competition.","taxTitle","Tri-Creek School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",38765,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6064259,"Tri‑Creek intermediate and middle school presentations highlight growth strategies and Mindplay reading gains",1786,1056000,2842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256357-87e83cbd2f5747040c8a99d710f94add&start=1056&end=2842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256357-87e83cbd2f5747040c8a99d710f94add/thumbnail_1056000.jpg","/articles/6064259/Indiana/TriCreek-intermediate-and-middle-school-presentations-highlight-growth-strategies-and-Mindplay-reading-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064259-3c504614b41af9ab9843221ba56f04c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770456541&Signature=I4N2rIxItpYwwBecuOioQkp25hlskmmg2aOgyjqoKSjQCJESGA310E3USxNk6tznn~11Jfu5GWGdeWOCJn0EsKtKLKL5HGqz9MCNsLhuVE-05LTrgT5EfOHCpAY2k~QxZPRfTar6HO1mYxE4ERTEyjmPSVhSQgCD-TUGcaRj3R8VHcEJc4yqplOuK6S5VSMW2wMcNU2YQDSawNUnTROtW9HO0lXuGKomkT1ivJaN5Q6V53kt8uNtc1Np8TvNCMaXFWGq16vpb~I4WQLCrrcfkTQiXsKPS2Bu8h-CcvCYd0FZWNs5rsD1RbiQWRPcTy-2KNMh5PSf8N5SLx2o6cSRgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders used the meeting to present academic programs and intervention results from Lowell Intermediate School and Lowell Middle School, focusing on structures intended to accelerate learning.

Presenters described the intermediate school’s organization for grades five and six (teams separated into red, silver and black), staffing levels, and an instructional day that includes double‑blocked ELA and math (88 minutes each) and alternate‑day science/social studies blocks. The intermediate presenter said the building serves 280 fifth graders and 234 sixth graders, for 514 total students, and emphasized weekly professional learning community (PLC) meetings and a “Win Time” (What I Need) intervention/enrichment period that groups students by assessment data for targeted instruction.

District staff cited assessment results to illustrate gains in math. The presenter compared a prior year’s sixth‑grade NWEA achievement percentiles (fall 60 to winter 71) with the current year’s figures (fall 74 to winter 84) and reported an increase in the share of students meeting projected growth (from about 66 percent previously to 72 percent this year). Teachers also gave classroom examples: a fifth‑grade language arts teacher reported moving a group from 40.7 percent mastery on a pre‑assessment to 65 percent on a post‑assessment after targeted reteaching; an inclusion class rose from 37 percent to 70 percent mastery on a retested skill after small‑group instruction.

At the middle school, presenters described curriculum mapping, the use of common formative assessments, and advisory time used to pull small groups for remediation in ELA and math. Teachers outlined an item‑level analysis process: breaking down results by question and class period, reteaching in advisory or classroom settings, and reassessing with modified items. An example cited showed a question’s proficiency rate increase from 80 percent pre‑reteach to 96 percent post‑reteach.

The meeting also included an extended description of the Mindplay reading intervention used in the middle school’s reading intervention class. Mrs. Cooksley, who teaches the intervention, said she has worked with intervention programs for decades and described Mindplay as a computer‑based program that requires teacher monitoring and reteaching. She said some students made gains equating to multiple grade‑level years of reading growth; one class showed more than two years of growth on the district benchmark. The presenter noted that many students in the program start multiple grade levels below benchmark and that approximately 65 percent of Mindplay students, as described in the presentation, qualify as ELL or LRE (special education) students.

Students who use Mindplay spoke to the board and described improvements in spelling, reading fluency and comprehension. The presenters framed the work as foundational instruction—phonics, phonemic awareness and vocabulary—often missed earlier and now addressed in targeted intervention.

The presentations ended with board thanks and no formal action; staff said the district will continue PLC work, targeted interventions and data monitoring in preparation for next year’s cohorts.","District presentations described new intermediate school structure, double‑block math and targeted \"Win Time\" interventions. The middle‑school reading intervention using Mindplay showed multi‑year gains for many students; teachers cited measurable post‑assessment improvements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6064264,"Tri‑Creek board approves principal contracts for Lowell High and Oak Hill Elementary",105,4579000,4684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256357-87e83cbd2f5747040c8a99d710f94add&start=4579&end=4684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256357-87e83cbd2f5747040c8a99d710f94add/thumbnail_4579000.jpg","/articles/6064264/Indiana/TriCreek-board-approves-principal-contracts-for-Lowell-High-and-Oak-Hill-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064264-9fdb2a11cbdad3bceafa0993abfa34b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770456541&Signature=UGxZlPCzgNjsXOp~d8Q57hust6LMqEg73eo5PiNCjIbK42FpKiOqZbtxGwDrKDanhui8LoadC2mlh--Nf8i0iEW3PWd43D75pslnFL~~o4Yx8ldAc-LAioPDbH9KAgQ3na5~oBcnLUV6fzsR4jXf4OP1trQ2fAMesfS7wV~VvJo0Mi2IxrUg-1FUbvZbHPoLvGwrodEjRO1xxm99oJRhndnJURttNi93bM~97W7IwDzh9fTBUnsjXfAyPJmknAp1kN5nfQj~mMubIsVgVyFGt4tOS1~cOQHuK9pMpQ~yA~jlAtxfZJN9qCajZlccT1XsPgnIx6jfGMG4vmx9BlLbxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tri‑Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved employment contracts for two school principals during its meeting.

The board voted to approve Josh Gehringer as principal of Lowell High School. Gehringer, who addressed the board after the motion and vote, said he has worked in education for about 17 years and previously taught math and served as a principal and coach. “Lowell High School has been on my radar for quite some time,” he told the board.

The board also approved Patty Sparks as Oak Hill Elementary School principal. Sparks told the board she has 17 years in education, including principal and director positions, and said she felt welcomed by the district.

Both contract approvals were made by voice vote after motions and seconds; the meeting transcript records the board saying “Aye” and that the motions passed. The transcript does not show a recorded roll call of individual votes.

The board’s actions were part of the meeting’s personnel consent items. Each newly approved hire briefly addressed the board and thanked members and the community.","The board approved contracts for Josh Gehringer as Lowell High School principal and Patty Sparks as Oak Hill Elementary principal; both candidates introduced themselves at the meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6064269,"Tri‑Creek board approves $4.94 million in bids for Lowell High School improvements",225,4823000,5048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256357-87e83cbd2f5747040c8a99d710f94add&start=4823&end=5048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256357-87e83cbd2f5747040c8a99d710f94add/thumbnail_4823000.jpg","/articles/6064269/Indiana/TriCreek-board-approves-494-million-in-bids-for-Lowell-High-School-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064269-cdb675eb811fed38b962a3808440c384/orig.mp4?Expires=1770456541&Signature=VZ-CVPIxMXorFwDWOBlSLIiIZiepLNRHp7Tm3j6BsdNXg-7cbEtLxhUe65VOWkWFgqX4HTwp8Wx0oK6hBS6geJiHFRrNoj1A9~rzZrjKI-~BJnSH0sYJKeQSHat3YdDntDrSXHEaN87u4NG88UBw3I6fJUvH1s38Ev6kKoBiP3TI-rGP-tsU-TfawZJLLa4LXv0b5ua8gkT5SYFb4hqUued-yE4oEVAuaUAOf56jCRmeZmfKDLmyKysGUNw~aqPlQF0tTuB3QpExtB7aKIR65IKpMyd4X-0HEv-T7-pspYqdFIypCGJn1QK2WBYst4w1wPP2wKP87QC1ZqyF2BKpSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tri‑Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to award construction contracts totaling $4,943,646 for improvements at Lowell High School.

The board authorized base bids and a set of alternates to three contractors: Panjure Corporation (general trades) at $668,156, Circular Mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) at $1,081,500, and EMCORE/Hyre Electric (electrical) at $3,193,999. Board members voted to approve the award and to issue notices to proceed for the selected contractors.

The upgrades described during the bidding presentation include exterior facade work (metal panels and masonry restoration), concrete repairs around the Door 13 entrance, roofing associated with flue piping, mechanical work (chiller and boiler pumps and piping) and a comprehensive electrical overhaul. The electrical scope includes heavy LED replacement, updated controls and dimming, task lighting for the gymnasium and replacement of wiring related to the fire alarm system. The administration said selected alternates 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 16 were included in the awarded package.

Board discussion touched on the exterior finishes and overall scope. A board member said they were “not sure” about the aesthetic choice of metal panels but voted in favor of the package after noting the project’s larger objectives.

The project budget and bid tabulation included in the meeting packet show the three awarded categories and the total approved amount. The administration and architect recommended the selected contractors after reviewing bids and contractor qualifications.

The board did not record a roll‑call of individual yea/nay votes in the transcript; the motion carried after the board said “Aye.”

Work is expected to proceed under the board‑authorized notices to proceed; the board packet included the bid breakdown and alternates that staff used to recommend the awards.","The Tri‑Creek School Corporation board voted to award three contractor packages totaling $4,943,646 for exterior, mechanical and electrical upgrades at Lowell High School, including major electrical rewiring and facade repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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