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Kaskaskia College receives excellent report from Higher Learning Commission
Kaskaskia College recently announced that it has received an ‘excellent’ report from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for the quality educational experience it provides for its students. The HLC report highlighted Kaskaskia College’s efforts in strategic planning, student success initiatives, upgrades to physical infrastructure and technology, along with...
Salem Grade School District getting ready for registration and start of free lunch and breakfast
The Salem Grade School Board was told at Thursday night’s meeting that they have received final approval and will be offering free lunch and breakfast to all students in the coming school year. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe feels the program will be a benefit to many families. “We could...
Salem Grade School Board approves new teacher and support contracts
The Salem Grade School Board has approved new contracts with the teacher’s association and support staff. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says the new two year contract with the teacher’s association includes a 4.5 percent increase in pay each year plus an increased step on the salary scale. She didn’t feel comfortable entering a longer term contract due to dropping corporate income tax revenue and uncertainty over how much state aid the district will be receiving.
Patoka School Board approves three-year teachers contract; gets ready for student registration
The Patoka School Board Thursday night approved a new three year contract with the teacher’s association. Superintendent Justin Verhines says teachers will get a five percent pay increase the first year, a half-percent in the second year plus the district paying three-percent of the teacher retirement, and another half-percent in the third year with the district paying six-percent of teach retirement.
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