On Tuesday September 24th, a public hearing will address the contract proposal between the East Washington School Corporation and Superintendent Rebecca Jones. The meeting will be in the boardroom of the main administration building at 5:00 p.m., located at 1050 North Eastern School Road in Pekin. The proposed contract will be for employment for 2024-25 through 2026-27, with the annual proposed salary being $117,000 as well as additional benefits listed below. The board will discuss and hear objections to the proposed contract.
School board members include Holly Drury (President), Christina McGinnis (Vice President), Jeff Clem (Secretary), and members Tom Coats, Keith Spaulding, and Laura McClellan-Wanke. The rating key for the evaluation process is available to be viewed here:https://5il.co/tgr7.
Annuity contribution to 403(b) - $2925.00
Medical insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) - $15,487.32
Long Term disability insurance - $339.30
Life/ADD insurance ($85,000) - $163.20
Teacher Retirement Fund - $10,530.00
Total annual additional Compensation - $29,444.82
In celebrating College Savings Month, Indiana529 is holding an education sweepstakes through the month of September in which one Hoosier family will be selected to win $10,000 to use for a college or apprenticeship program of their choice.
In order to win, participants 18 years of age and older are required to complete the entry form by 11:59 p.m. on September 30th. The winner will then be randomly selected for the deposit into an Indiana529 account.
“Whether it’s tech, trade, registered apprenticeships or traditional college, a child’s dreams are worth saving for,” said Daniel Elliott, Indiana Treasurer of State. “We’re proud to offer one Indiana family $10,000 in an Indiana529 plan to jumpstart those savings.”
Indiana529 funds can be used at any eligible schools or apprenticeship programs in and out of state. Accounts grow tax-deferred, and distributions are tax-free if the money is used for qualified education expenses.
“Indiana529 is an amazing tool for parents, grandparents and even aunts and uncles to give the young person in their life a financial boost for the future,” said Marissa Rowe, executive director of the program. “Their dreams are worth saving for and $10,000 is an incredibly strong start.”
For more information or to enter into the sweepstakes, please visit MyIndiana529.com/sweepstakes.
The Salem Band Invitational is back this year! The event will be held Saturday, Spet. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. There are six area bands competing: Southwestern, Northeast Dubois, Eastern (Pekin), Henryville, Silver Creek and Orleans.
The Marching Lions will perform in exhibition at 8 p.m. with awards presented at 8:30 p.m.
Salem High School will hold its Homecoming Ceremony on September 13th immediately prior to the start of the home football game at 7 p.m. Join fellow community members in supporting the candidates and Salem Lions Football. Candidates this year are:
Seniors: Hunter Trainor, Braxton Backus, Abby Maynard, and Morgan Humphrey
Juniors: Finn Kritzer, Rafe Wells, Brynan Barton, and Emma Loyd
Sophomores: Mason Abbot, Aiden Cole, Addison Howerton, and Peyton Maynard
Freshmen: Ethan Cooper, Alex Blake, Rachel Little, and Kaileigh Shields
The Bradie Shrum Elementary School cafeteria is holding a special “Try It Tuesday” lunch for students. Approximately once a month, students are greeted at lunch with optional samples of new menu items in addition to the regular lunch menu for the day. The sampled lunch item will then be served on the following Thursday. The initial launch of “Try It Tuesday” occurred just last week on August 20th. The students were given samples of Mexican Street Corn to try alongside their meal. Karen Libka, Director of Nutrition Services, said the feedback was great.
“We had a lot of students that really loved it,” said Libka. “However, some students said it was too spicy. So, we altered the recipe for Thursday based on that feedback. It turned out great, and the kids really enjoyed it.”
While the date and menu item are still to be determined, staff and students alike are looking forward to September’s “Try It Tuesday.”
For more information on Salem Community School’s nutrition and food services, Click Here
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