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North Knox trustees approve routine business; principals report fundraisers, testing and construction progress
Summary
During a regular meeting the board approved routine consent items — minutes, claims, obsolete inventory — accepted a $21,000 donation, and heard principals' updates on a School Store fundraiser, upcoming testing windows including WIDA, recent Mini 4‑H visits, construction progress and a student advancing to state wrestling.
The North Knox School Corporation board handled routine consent items and heard school reports at its regular meeting.
By voice vote the board approved the December 15 minutes and claims and declared a list of instructional items from North Knox Junior‑Senior High School obsolete as part of a clean‑out. The board also accepted a $21,000 donation from the Trailblunt Foundation described in the record as intended "for the future purchase of a lawyer vest," and members expressed appreciation for the foundation's support.
Principals and staff reported a newly launched School Store fundraiser using QR codes to raise classroom funds, recent visits from Mini 4‑H (animals such as a mini goat, rabbit and an alpaca), and increased second‑semester enrollments. Staff outlined testing schedules: building tests on Jan. 27–28 and a WIDA testing window for English language learners opening now; other calendar items included a junior high dance on Feb. 14 and a spring breakfast on Feb. 27.
An athletics update highlighted Olivia Knabel qualifying for the girls state wrestling finals in Indianapolis, and the board congratulated the student and said members planned to attend. A facilities update described construction progress (outer walls and floors remaining, floor cutting completed in some areas) with a progress meeting scheduled for the coming Wednesday; board members also reported attending a state behavior threat assessment and school safety training.
All routine votes were carried by voice vote; the meeting adjourned after setting future meeting dates.
