The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation is keeping an eye on the Statehouse this year. Dr. Jim Roberts is the BCSC superintendent. He says that 2017 is a budget year, so school officials are watching school funding, teacher retention, school vouchers and ISTEP…

Dr. Roberts says that one particular area he would like to see improvement on is Pre-K funding. He says that BCSC isn’t the only school corporation hoping to see an increased effort to boost the state’s pre-kindergarten numbers…

Roberts says that if you are unable to attend the rally, you can still share your thoughts with local legislators during the first “Third House” session of the year. He explains that this session will focus on Pre-K. That event is scheduled for Jan. 23 at Columbus City Hall, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Dr. Roberts reminds parents that the local Pre-K registration program is underway for the 2017-2018 school year. He says that Bartholomew County children who turn four-years-old on, or before, Aug. 1 are welcome to enroll. Parents can get the necessary forms online at bcsc.k12.in.us, or at the Early Education Center.