The Bartholomew County School Corporation is hiring a record number of teachers this year—between 20 and 30 more than usual.
Each school will form energy action patrols made up of students, teachers and administrators who will work to find ways to conserve energy in their buildings.
Bartholomew School Corporation scored higher in the SAT than nationwide averages.
A snowy winter has caused local school districts to cancel a large-than-normal number of school days this year.
The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation dedicated its new Central Middle School in downtown Columbus Thursday evening.
The plan is an attempt to phase in high school repair without raising taxes too much. The cost of the projects adds up to $123 million.
The number one issue that most of the chamber's member companies want addressed is having a prepared and educated workforce.
Because BCSC already offers full-day kindergarten for a fee, it is prepared for legislation calling for full-day kindergarten across the state.
The renovations to the 50-year-old high school will cost around $60 million and will begin as soon as 2008.