Ron Brumbarger, president and chief executive office of Carmel-based website developer BitWise Solutions, Inc., is taking an old-school approach to changing today’s education system with a new institution: Apprentice University. Brumbarger held an interest meeting for students at Launch Fishers last Thursday to help gauge interest in his concept. The entrepreneur believes an 11th commandment ingrained in American culture – [...]
The long-standing contract dispute between the Carmel Clay School district and the teachers union could be resolved within the next 90 days, depending on the outcome of a recent hearing. The Carmel Clay Education Association filed an 11-page complaint with the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board against the district late last year. The teachers union claims numerous “incorrect or incomplete [...]
A new superintendent search is being mounted by the Carmel Clay School Board. Despite announcing three finalists as a part of their initial search, board members felt that more time needs to be taken to search for the best possible candidate for the position. “The board is looking for a good fit. We expect to hire a superintendent whose skills [...]
April Pulley Sayre, who has written more than 50 books for children, visited Mohawk Trails Elementary School on April 23, and in honor of Earth Day, she donated $600 to the Rain Forest Conservation Fund, one of five nonprofit conservation organizations that fifth-grade students researched and presented to their classmates to select, by vote, which they wanted Sayre to support. [...]
BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORT: Superintendent Search Continues Despite having narrowed their search to three finalists, Board member Patricia Hackett announced they would continue the superintendent search. “Through this process, the Board has met a number of talented and experienced professionals,” she announced. “We are grateful for the time they have spent with us.” Hackett explained the Board would plan their next [...]
All 15 schools that make up the Carmel Clay Schools system are now equipped with a doorbell entry system that allows the schools to keep their front doors locked throughout the day, according to school officials. Located at the main entrance to each school, the system provides a notification button for visitors. Once activated, the “doorbell” rings in the school [...]
Third-grade Carmel Elementary teacher Renee White was named Carmel Clay Schools’ Stephen A. Backer Teacher of the Year at a surprise ceremony early last week. “It was a complete surprise,” White said. “I hadn’t realized that I had been recommended or that I was even in the running for it.” During what White had been told was a staff meeting [...]
After an extensive search and interview process, James McNeany has been named the next principal for Guerin Catholic High School. McNeany was the unanimous choice of the selection committee because of his passion for Catholic education and Christian faith. He comes from Logansport where he has served as principal of All Saints Catholic School since 2007. McNeany also has extensive [...]
The Office of Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks encourages 5th District students to participate in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. Winning entries are on display for one year in a Congressional walkway visited by thousands of tourists daily. The deadline for this year’s competition is April 26. “The Congressional Art Competition provides an important creative outlet for thousands of students across [...]
In a surprise ceremony on April 15, Renee White, third grade teacher at Carmel Elementary, was announced as the 2013 Stephen A. Backer Teacher of the Year for Carmel Clay Schools (CCS). Susan H. Backer, widow of Mr. Stephen A. Backer, and Dr. Jeff Swensson, CCS Superintendent, surprised White and her colleagues by making the announcement at her school. Through [...]
