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The Carmel Clay School Board has named former district superintendent Stephen Tegarden as the Carmel Clay Schools interim superintendent. The School Board plans to continue its search for a full-time superintendent. SUBMITTED PHOTO / CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS

Dr. Stephen Tegarden chosen to fill role of Carmel Clay interim superintendent

Beats May 21, 2013

After its search for a new superintendent did not turn up any successors to Dr. Jeff Swensson, who is stepping down from his post at the end of this school year, the Carmel Clay School Board has made the...

knowledge is power: Superintendent Jeff Swensson (third from right) attends a Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) board meeting in January. Swensson is trying to pass legislation for CCS to become a “high performing school district,” which will give CCS more autonomy. AMIRA MALCOM / PHOTO

Carmel Clay School Board identifies finalists for Superintendent positon

Beats March 26, 2013

According to the school board, it has identified three finalists for the open superintendent position. The finalists, Dr. Eric Ban, Dr. Bruce Hibbard and Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, were evaluated based on the...

knowledge is power: Superintendent Jeff Swensson (third from right) attends a Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) board meeting in January. Swensson is trying to pass legislation for CCS to become a “high performing school district,” which will give CCS more autonomy. AMIRA MALCOM / PHOTO

Senate Bill 189 could give CCS more autonomy

News February 22, 2013

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, Senate Bill 189 would allow Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) to become labeled as a “high performing school district.” If this happens, Swensson said it would allow...

Superintendent continues work with PQSD legislation

Beats February 6, 2013

According to superintendent Jeff Swensson, Indiana State Senate Bill 189 concerning Performance Qualified School Designation legislation has passed through the Senate Education Committee. According...

School board president Layla Spanenberg and Superintendent Jeff Swensson prepare for the Jan. 8 school board meeting. Swensson’s resignation is effective June 30, and board members will begin to search for a new superintendent. MAIER / PHOTO

School board to introduce policies at Jan. 28 meeting

Beats January 27, 2013

The school board will meet on Jan. 28 for the first reading of 16 revised district policies, according to school board president Layla Spanenberg. “Before it ever goes to a first reading through the...

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Negotiations suspended due to unfair labor practice complaint

News January 25, 2013

Due to the Carmel Clay Education Association’s (CCEA) recent filing of an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint, contract negotiations between the association and the Carmel School Board have been suspended....

Superintendent Jeff Swensson looks over Senate Bill 189, concerning Performance Qualified School District legislation. The proposed legislation would give the school district “regulatory relief” from state standards. RYAN ZUKERMAN / PHOTO

Superintendent announces resignation, continues Performance Qualified School District legislation

Beats January 15, 2013

On June 30, 2013, Superintendent Jeff Swensson will officially resign from his post. Swensson, who has been superintendent since 2010, said he will spend the remaining period of his employment working...

Superintendent Jeff Swensson announces plans for resignation after 2012-2013 school year

Superintendent Jeff Swensson announces plans for resignation after 2012-2013 school year

Author Archives December 18, 2012

On Dec. 17, Jeff Swensson, Superintendent of the Carmel Clay Schools, informed the Carmel Clay Schools Board of Education that he will resign from his post on June 30, 2013. Swensson could not be reached...

School offers condolences and guidance after Newtown shooting

School offers condolences and guidance after Newtown shooting

Author Archives December 17, 2012

  Early on Dec. 17, superintendent Jeff Swensson sent a letter lamenting the events of the Dec. 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, CT. Principal John Williams...

Superintendent Jeff Swensson reads over part of the new RISE curriculum. According to Swensson, the new RISE standards will be phased into Carmel Clay Schools this year. RYAN ZUKERMAN/PHOTO

Superintendent working on implementing RISE, a new strategic plan

Beats September 6, 2012

Now that the school year has officially started, Superintendent Jeff Swensson said one of the main goals for the district is the implementation of the state RISE standards. According to Swensson, since...

Superintendent sets goals for summer

Beats May 15, 2012

While many look forward to a relaxing summer, Superintendent Jeff Swensson said there will be a few projects the district will be working on in order to poise the district for continued improvement. ...

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