Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart Schools won’t raise teacher salaries next year due to a budget deficit and state law. Superintendent Larry Huff says the pause is temporary.

The South Bend Community School Corporation, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and Goshen Community Schools would all give teachers raises, under contracts up for their school boards’ approval Monday.

Elkhart Academy Principal Bryan Hammontree says his own experience at the school helps him lead it now, but he notes his staff is full of people who are passionate about helping kids with challenges.

Elkhart schools could face consolidation. Superintendent Larry Huff says too many buildings make the district inefficient and community input will guide changes.

WVPE's Kent Fulmer visits with Dr. Larry Huff, Superintendent of Elkhart Community Schools.

Elkhart Community Schools may bring in $20 million less in revenue over the next five years, as a result of Indiana’s property tax reform. The school board got an update Tuesday on the impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1.

Elkhart Community Schools Superintendent Larry Huff declined the board's offer to pay him up to $20,000 annually if students reach performance targets, and another $10,000 in the contract's final year if he's still on the job in 2028.

The Elkhart Community Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday night to rework their contract extension offer and bring it back at a future meeting.

Kent Fulmer visits with Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff

WVPE's Kent Fulmer visits with Superintendent of Elkhart Community School, Dr. Larry Huff.