Pictured in front, from left, Dani Barkey, Heather Reichenbach; Randy Lemert, business development officer at TCU; Anne Feferman, VP of Commercial and Business Deposit Services at TCU; Karen Mayer, TCU branch manager; Jeanine Corson; and Elle Turley. In back are Brad Haag; David Robertson; Matt Dick; Dr. David Hoffert; Eric Ferguson, TCU branch manager; Randy Polston; Jay Baumgartner; Brandon Penrod; and Dan Metzger.

WARSAW — Two large announcements were made at the Warsaw School Board meeting held on Monday, March 20. Teachers Credit Union and Warsaw Community Schools are entering a 10-year naming rights agreement and the corporation has hired a chief analytics officer.

The Warsaw Community High School gymnasium has been renamed Tiger Den TCU Court after board approval. Revenue from the 10-year naming rights agreement will support the school corporation. Signage noting the new name will be installed both inside and outside the building. In addition to the naming rights, the career center has registered in the TCU Financial Empowerment Program. This program provides free curriculum to help students make smart financial decisions.

TCU employees were present at the board meeting to celebrate the partnership.

“Warsaw has a proud history of athletic and academic excellence and Teachers Credit Union is excited to serve and contribute to the area’s rich traditions and wide variety of victories,” said Teachers Credit Union President and CEO Paul Marsh.

“Beyond current support within our corporation, this expanded collaboration with Teachers Credit Union increases efficiencies in operations and allows the district to leverage its resources as we continue to provide an excellent educational experience to our children and our community,” said Board President Heather Reichenbach.

The next big announcement approved by the board was the hiring of a chief analytics officer. Shelly Wilfong will be the chief analytics officer for WCS beginning May 1. Wilfong worked for Goshen Community Schools for 19 years and was most recently assistant principal at Northridge High School.

Funding for the position was made possible by the Indiana Department of Education through the University of Virginia initiative. Wilfong will serve on the staff as an expert in the field of educational data management.

In other news:

• Edgewood Middle School was honored as the school spotlight. Principal JoElla Smyth provided the board with a presentation on the recent renovations. She also invited the public to the Edgewood Showcase and Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16. The community can participate in tours of the school and enjoy a student showcase.
• The board approved the hiring of Phil Kuhn as the interim PAC director.
• Bids were awarded for the summer cafeteria projects at Eisenhower and Harrison elementary schools.
• The next board work session will be held at 4 p.m. on April 11 and the next regular board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on April 17.