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MANCHESTER, NH (09/25/2024)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Carly Barnett of Vallonia

Andrew Woodward of Scottsburg (Salem High School Graduate - 2019)

Sarah Gregerson of Salem (Salem High School Graduate - 2019)

West Washington High School

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West Washington School Corporation

Campbellsburg, IN 47108

September 16, 2024

The Board of School Trustees of West Washington School Corporation met in REGULAR SESSION at 7:00 P.M. in the library of West Washington High School on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Present: Public: Absent:

Sal Sama, President Aaron Dennis Brian Farmer, Member

Carri Cambron, Vice Pres. Kelly Dennis

Adam Brown, Secretary Chad Johnson

Claude Combs, Member

Tim Barksdale, Member

Stephanie Keltner, Member

Keith Nance, Superintendent

Sarah Burks, Secretary

President Sama opened the meeting.

Adam Brown moved to approve the bank reconciliation/fund report. The motion was seconded by Carri Cambron, passing 6-0.

Adam Brown moved to approve the claims/transfers as presented. The motion was seconded by Stephanie Keltner, passing 6-0.

Stephanie Keltner moved to accept the minutes from August 19, 2024. Adam Brown seconded the motion, passing 6-0.

For the academic report, the school's new therapy dog, Maverick, was in attendance. His owner, SRO Aaron Dennis, spoke on the training he has already received and is continuing. There has been great feedback on having Maverick at school not only from students but staff as well.

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Carri Cambron moved to approve the Personnel Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Claude Combs, passing 6-0.

Superintendent Nance presented the certified staff evaluations to the board. Tim Barksdale moved to accept the evaluations with Stephanie Keltner seconding, passing 6-0.

In old business, the second reading of some minor board policy updates was brought up for approval. Adam Brown moved to approve the updates with Tim Barksdale seconding, passing 6-0.

In new business, board President Sal Sama opened the public hearing for the proposed 2025 budget. Mr. Sama asked twice for public comment. No comments. Mr. Sama adjourned the hearing.

Also in new business, Superintendent Nance recommended extending the same benefits that our CDL bus drivers receive to our Special Education route drivers (no CDL required and work 5 days a week). Those benefits are 7 paid holidays, 2 ALT days (annual leave time) each school year, and the ability to receive an attendance stipend. Claude Combs moved to approve these benefits for special education route drivers. The motion was seconded by Tim Barksdale passing 6-0.

Adam Brown moved to approve the following field trips:

9/21/24-Mr. Wolfe and BPA to Huber's for community service

9/25/24-Mr. Eisele and nursing class students to Caris College

9/26/24-Mr. Kritzer and JAG students to IUS

10/3/24-Mr. Wolfe and DC Earth Science class to Marengo Cave & Hoosier National Forest

10/18/24-Mrs. Schook & 7th/8th graders to Ivy Tech Sellersburg

10/31/24-Mrs. Acree and 5th grade to JA Biztown, Louisville, KY

11/1/24-Mr. Lewis & Junior High students to Malibu Jack's Family Fun Park

11/15/24-Mrs. Schook and 7th/8th graders to Vincennes University Jasper

12/6/24-Mrs. Schook and 7th/8th graders to IUS

Tim Barksdale seconded the motion, passing 6-0.

Superintendent Nance recommended that dual employed staff (for example: an aide and bus driver for WWSC) be able to receive the attendance stipend for each position they are employed. Stephanie Keltner made a motion to approve the attendance stipend for dual employed staff with Adam Brown seconding, passing 6-0.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Personnel Report for September 16, 2024 Board Meeting-

Resignations:

Chris Long-Varsity softball head coach

Schedule B Hires:

Elementary: Student Council-Mrs. Young, Yearbook-Mrs. Acree, Robotics-Mrs. Nicholson and Ms. Bays (split), elementary cheer coach-Lindsey Davis

Junior High and HIgh School:

Drama sponsor-Mrs. Seybold

Drama Assist 1-Mrs. Ledgerwood

Drama Assist 2-Sarah Burks

National Honor Society H.S.-Ms. Stahl

Student Council Sponsor H.S.-Ms. Stahl

Student Council Sponsor Jr. High-Mrs. Hall

Yearbook Spponsor-Ms. Stahl

Senior Class Sponsor Baccalaureate & Graduation-#1:Ms. Stahl, #2:Mrs. Richardson

Junior Class Sponsor Concessions & Prom-#1:Trish Guthrie, #2-Jackie Trueblood

Robotic Sponsor-Mrs. Jessica Nance

Approve FMLA leave for Tony Holman

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Congratulations to the 2024 East Washington High School Homecoming Court!

Prince Brody Temple

Princess Bailey Smith

King Kaleb Bongibault

Queen Allie Arvin

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Congratulations to the Salem High School Homecoming Court!

- Heart Throb and First Runner up King Rafe Wells

- 1st Runner Up Queen Peyton Maynard

- King Hunter Trainor

- Sweet Heart and Queen Morgan Humphrey

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Photos by Editor Nathaniel Smith

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – As high school students across Indiana return to the classroom, Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new milestone for the College’s dual credit and dual enrollment program. Last year, more than 7,200 Indiana high schoolers earned over 9,200 college credentials through Ivy Tech before graduation – an all-time high for the program. This school year, approximately 450 schools will offer students opportunities to earn college credit while in high school in partnership with Ivy Tech.

Indiana leads the nation in the number of students earning college credit while in high school, and Ivy Tech is America’s largest institution accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). Last year, more than 91,000 of Ivy Tech’s nearly 200,000 students across the state were high school students that earned a total of 722,215 college credits. Ivy Tech’s dual credit and dual enrollment offerings saved Indiana students and their families more than $113 million on Ivy Tech’s lowest-in-the-state tuition rate.

The credentials awarded through Ivy Tech’s high school programs include certificates, associate degrees and industry certifications. In academic year 2023-2024, nearly two in three Ivy Tech dual credit and dual enrollment credentials were awarded in the career and technical education (CTE) fields, and more than 2,200 high school students earned the Indiana College Core – the equivalent of their freshman year at a four-year college. Ivy Tech partners with 73 percent of Indiana high schools that currently offer the Indiana College Core, which all Indiana high schools are now required to offer this academic year, unless they submit a plan to the state to do so by AY 2026-2027.

“By offering strategic and intentional college in high school programming, Indiana high schools across the state are creating a future where students walk across the graduation stage with not only a diploma, but also a college credential,” said Dr. Katie Lash, vice president for K-14 and strategic initiatives, Ivy Tech Community College. “The surging growth in Ivy Tech’s dual credit and dual enrollment offerings shows that Hoosier students and their families see tremendous value in this program and want more opportunities to access high-quality, college-level learning while in high school.”

Two out of three Indiana students who earned dual credit while in high school went on to enroll in a two- or four-year postsecondary institution after graduation, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Students with some dual credit are also 10 percentage points more likely to graduate from college on time.

As an extension of its commitment to helping Indiana high schoolers gain early exposure to college coursework, this summer, all 19 Ivy Tech campuses across the state provided free tuition and textbooks to students attending any high school in the state – including rising ninth graders, graduating seniors, homeschool students, and students at adult high schools. More than 9,000 students engaged in Ivy Tech’s free summerofferings, a 14 percent increase in participation over the previous year.

This summer, Tech recognized 19 high school teachers from across the state with the President’s Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction. Each Ivy Tech campus selected one educator from its high school partners for the award, which celebrates excellence in instruction and retention in subjects ranging from health sciences to advanced manufacturing to information technology. The 2024 statewide winner was Denise Louthain, an English teacher from Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.

2024 Ivy Tech President's Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction Winners

Anderson: Sara Wood, Anderson D26 Career Center
Bloomington: Noah Kearns, Mitchell High School
Columbus: William Sheley, North Central CTE
Evansville: Joseph (Joe) Keller, Forest Park
Fort Wayne: Kristine Reuille, East Allen Career Center
Hamilton County: Jill Cali, Sheridan High School
Indianapolis: Denise Louthain, Roncalli High School
Kokomo: Jacob Turner, Western High School
Lafayette: Hayden Hicks, William Henry Harrison High School
Lake County: Kristin Campbell, Crown Point High School
Lawrenceburg: Robyn Worley, South Dearborn High School
Madison: Mary Schmaltz, Southeastern Career Center
Marion: Jennifer Brown, Grant Regional Career Center
Muncie: Ronnie Perrin, New Castle Career Center
Richmond: Brett Romine, Winchester Community High School
Sellersburg: Martin Wright, New Albany High School
South Bend-Elkhart: Danielle Black, Penn High School
Terre Haute: Amanda Line, South Putnam High School
Valparaiso: Catherine Lindgren, AK Smith

“The success of our dual credit and dual enrollment program is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and partner schools,” said Lash. “By helping students earn college credentials while still in high school, we are not only reducing the time and cost of credentials of value, we’re also equipping the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market.”

“Partnering with Ivy Tech has given our students an incredible advantage,” said Karla Reed, principal of Winchester Community High School in Randolph County, Ind. “The opportunity to earn college credits while in high school has motivated our students to aim higher and dream bigger. We are seeing students graduate with not just a high school diploma, but with a clear path toward their future careers.”

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About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.