Central Noble Community School Corporation intends to submit a waiver request under the Indiana Ed-Flex Program. Waiver 2 seeks increased flexibility in paraprofessional requirements.
Under current State guidelines, paraprofessionals must meet certain educational and/or assessment requirements upon hiring to provide instructional support. While these standards are important, we believe in greater flexibility in hiring individuals who, while they may not meet all educational benchmarks, possess valuable experience and skills that can significantly contribute to student success. We propose to use this flexibility to allow paraprofessionals with practical experience, specialized training and other relevant competencies to work with students, especially in our district that faces challenges in hiring qualified support staff.
By obtaining this waiver, we anticipate that we will:
1. MAINTAIN SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS by employing paraprofessionals with relevant skills and experiences to provide specialized and targeted support to our at-risk students
2. IMPROVE STUDENT-ADULT RATIOS as we will maintain flexibility in hiring paraprofessionals to support our struggling students
3. RETAIN HIGH-QUALITY STAFF due to relaxed requirements and basing new hires on real-world experiences who are best suited for the position
4. EXPAND INTERVENTION OPPORTUNITIES with more paraprofessionals available in our schools being better equipped to provide timely interventions, improving overall student engagement, learning outcomes and reducing gaps in achievement
Opportunities for Public Comment
We are committed to ensuring all stakeholders have an opportunity to review and provide input on this waiver request. Parents, educators and other interested parties are encouraged to share their thoughts regarding this proposal.
How to Comment:
1. In-Person Information Session
Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00-5:30p.m.
CN Admin Office Board Room, 200 E. Main St.
This will include a brief presentation of the waiver proposal and time for open comment from attendees.
2. Written Comment Written comments may be submitted via email to howardj@centralnoble.k12.in.us with Waiver Comment in the subject line or mailed to CNCSC Attn: Jamie Howard 200 E. Main St. Albion, IN 46701 No later than Monday, November 11, 2024
3. Online Feedback An online feedback form (https://forms.gle/61ppndboqfZCzbJVA)
The form will remain open through Monday, November 11, 2024.
All comments received from stakeholders will be carefully reviewed by our district leadership team and considered in the final version of the waiver application. A summary of comments received, as well as district responses to significant concerns or recommendations will be provided in a new blog entry after the November 11 deadline.
Additionally, any member of the public wishing to review the waiver application or the district’s responses to comments may do so by contacting Jamie Howard at howardj@centralnoble.k12.in.us . We encourage all members of the public to participate in this important process. Your feedback is valuable as we work to improve our educational services and support for all students.
Robby Morgan
Superintendent of Schools
We want to hear from YOU!
The Central Noble strategic planning initiative is underway, and as a first step in understanding the perspective of the community, we are launching an online survey about our schools and district.
By participating in this survey, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts and perceptions that will help guide our continuous improvement efforts in the areas of communication, curriculum, safety, belonging, and more. All data collected from this survey is completely anonymous.
As we plan for our future, your voice is incredibly important. We appreciate your participation!
The survey will remain open through May 3: https://tinyurl.com/CentralNobleS24
In addition to the survey, we are also hosting focus groups to gather your feedback. We would really love for you to attend! To sign up, RSVP here.CN Families,
Due to a water main break in Albion, all students in grades 3 through 12 will be released at noon today, Tuesday, May 23. Students will be dismissed and bussed home per their normal afternoon schedules.
As this only effects our Albion Campus, CN Primary students will be dismissed as normal later this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
CN Families,
As part of the 1003 Flexibility Waiver, Central Noble will be allowed to have the February 23rd closure due to power and internet outages waived as a make up day. Students will NOT be required to make up this day of school.
Additionally, the Central Noble Primary required makeup days for the Virtual Day closures on January 26th and March 10th will be made up in person on Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th. More information on transportation and the schedules for those 2 days will be sent home with your student and/or communicated by Mr. Targgart.
The last day for students in Grades 3-12 will be Tuesday, May 23rd with Graduation on Friday, June 2nd as originally scheduled.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-5, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Central Noble Community School Corporation has preliminarily determined to issue bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $1,985,000 to fund the proposed renovation of and improvements to school facilities, including equipment, buses and technology.
Dated: July 27, 2022
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the school corporation known as Central Noble Community School Corporation (the "School Corporation") that the Board of School Trustees (the "Board") of the School Corporation will meet at 200 E. Main St, Albion, Indiana, at the hour of 5:00 p.m. (Local Time) on August 15, 2022, to consider the following additional appropriation of the bonds (the "Bonds") which the Board has determined to issue. The Board considers such additional appropriation necessary to meet the need existing at this time:
