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Welcome to Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation
Superintendent of Rensselaer Central Schools
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Superintendent Message:
Over the years, the Rensselaer community has been proud and supportive of its schools. I am proud to be a part of this school district. As superintendent of Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation, I invite you to visit and become involved in your schools.
Our schools are "a place for all learners!" This includes students, staff, parents, and the community. Our staff implements strategies that challenge each student to reach his or her potential and focuses on preparing each student to be successful and productive in our society.
Please know that my door is open at all times! If you have questions or concerns during the school year, please give me a call, send me an email , or stop by the administrative office on Grove Street. I am always open to new ideas and suggestions.
Welcome to Rensselaer Central Schools!
Thank you,
Ned L. Speicher
219-866-7822
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In 2009, the State of Indiana changed the funding process for all of the Indiana Public Schools. The School General Fund that pays for all general expenses was removed from the property tax rates and became totally funded by the State of Indiana. The Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation General Fund has over 95% of its expenditures for employee salaries and utilities.
This new funding mechanism (increase in sales tax) did not generate the amount of money needed to fund the General Funds of public schools. Governor Mitch Daniels recently has announced that Indiana Schools will be cut $300,000,000 in 2010. This amounts to a cut of $508,540 for Rensselaer Central Schools for 2010. The simple fact is that the State doesn’t have the money to fully fund our General Fund for 2010. This cut is significant and will need to be addressed.
We are not planning to lay off employees at this time, but adjustments will need to be made.
Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation is very fortunate to have Rainy Day Funds set aside for emergency use. Rainy Day Funds are like a personal savings account. If we spend the savings it is gone forever! Our Emergency reserves would provide for approximately 30 days of operating expenses.
The State Board of Education is currently compiling recommendations and our School Board is working with me to find the best solution to implement this cut for our schools.
As Superintendent of Schools, I am committed to working with the teachers and the School Board to provide the best possible educational opportunities for the children of Rensselaer.
We have many challenges ahead of us, but working together we can succeed.
Sincerely,
Ned L. Speicher
Superintendent of Rensselaer Central Schools
Located in the rural area of southern Jasper County, the Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation is in the beautiful community of Rensselaer, Indiana, between the metropolitan areas of Lake County and Lafayette. The schools serve approximately 1800 students in four buildings, two elementary schools, one middle school, and a high school. Three of the buildings are located on the east side of the community, on a campus that includes all the athletic facilities. The second elementary school is located on the west side of the community, on the same grounds as the school corporation's Administration Building on Grove Street. We welcome you to our schools and community. We are here to provide an excellent education to all students who enroll in our schools.
1028 Hearing and Preliminary Determination Hearing on Proposed Building Project:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
7:00 PM at Monnett Elementary Gymnasium
Next Regular School Board Meeting:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:00 PM at RCSC Annex 1
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