Thanks to a grant, West Central students who have been struggling with Internet access at home may now have the ability to receive a Wi-Fi hotspot from the corporation if they meet certain requirements. Superintendent Dan Zylstra explained that the hotspots for the corporation were funded through...
Superintendent Dan Zylstra stated that since their last meeting, he has received an initial bid for both the pool and the band and choir rooms. He stated that he is looking into potentially mitigating the pool's humidity issues with a new air handler, as well as purchasing another one with a...
Superintendent Zylstra and the board stated that they are currently in the talking stages of what particular language could be used in a potential change to the school's firearm policy. The proposed change would allow certain approved, responsible individuals and board members to carry firearms on...
The West Central School Board recently hired several people and filled a few positions.
The board met on Sept. 3 for a regular meeting to discuss several positions of employment and address a few items that have been ongoing.
One of the topics that was more pressing was the replacing of an...
West Central School Board members were encouraged to think about the idea of moving the sixth grade classes to the elementary school during a regular business meeting on Jan. 9.
Superintendent Dan Zylstra suggested the move to create self-contained classes that would be more efficient and keep the...
Several candidate names will be seen on the 2020 ballots as a number of seats are up for election.
Voters are sure to see some contested races as several issues have faced county officials the last four years such as the condition of the courthouse, county taxes and the county salary matrix.
Local...
The West Central School Corporation Board of Education has been informed that superintendent Don Street will be resigning effective June 30.
Street was approved as the superintendent of schools for the Kankakee Valley School Corporation on Monday, April 8.
He has served the West Central School...
Renovations to the West Central School Corporation buildings will begin during spring break — weather permitting.
During a regular meeting on March 1, superintendent Don Street briefed school board members about the bond closing on the project and the preconstruction meeting schedule.
Street said...
West Central School Corporation board members have awarded two bids for the school renovation projects and work could begin as soon as spring break.
School board members met, during a special meeting on Feb. 15, to hear a recommendation of bids for the roofing project and the securing of entrances...