Superintendent Michele Riise

Under a new law taking effect July 1, schools must either prohibit students from bringing wireless communication devices to school – or require them to be stored and inaccessible throughout the school day, with few exceptions.

“Unfortunately, to right the ship, to have a cost reduction, the option really is in wages and benefits,” said April Fitterling with Policy Analytics.

Elkhart Community Schools trustees will vote at their April 21 meeting on whether to make Michele Riise's promotion to superintendent effective immediately, rather than on July 1 as initially planned.

New Elkhart Community Schools Superintendent Michele Riise brings 38 years of experience, including two prior superintendent jobs, to lead the corporation through a building consolidation driven by declining enrollment and financial challenges.