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County Council struggles with proposed 2010 budget |
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 00:00 |
The Washington County Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8 with all members present. The minutes of previous meetings and all claims were approved unanimously.
After quickly dispensing with an abbreviated agenda that included a legal opinion on the make up of the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeal and agreement to act as agent for the hospital to receive nearly $600K from the state of Indiana, the Council turned its attention to the proposed 2010 budget.
Depending on whose numbers are to be used, the proposed General Fund must be cut somewhere between $330K and $380K. According to Washington County Auditor Sarah Bachman, her sources at the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance said that a proposed budget overage of somewhere under $400K would not be out of line.
Various members of the Council discussed the logic of submitting the current proposed budget. After exchanges marked by what can only be described as confusion and uncertainty, the Council agreed to call for a joint public meeting with the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, September 16, in hopes of working out a solution.
The Council is required to provide a completed proposed budget for public review and input prior to submitting it to the state. The public hearing on the proposed 2010 budget is set for Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 12:49 |
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East Washington Elementary recognized for receiving Healthy Hoosier School Award |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 00:00 |
East Washington Elementary school was recognized for being named a Silver Level winner for 2008-09 in the Indiana Action for Healthy Kids-Healthy Hoosier School Award at the recent board meeting held on Tuesday, September 8.
The meeting open with a public hearing for 2009-10 proposed budget, bus replacement and CPF plan as Superintendent Amick presented a summary of the proposed budget. After the presentation the board adjourned the proposal and the regular meeting was called to order with minutes and executive session approved along with vendor claims and payroll.
The final reading of policies 0144.2, 2464, 5460, 6460, 7530.01 and 7541 were approved as read.
The personnel was approved:
Cindy Roberts resignation as High School Business teacher effective, September 4; resignation of Kim Hall as Elementary School full time substitute; resignation of Don Balentine as Middle School/ High School computer technician effective, September 15; resignation of Debra Gream as Middle School second shift custodian effective, August 31. Medical leave was approved for Hannah Johanningsmeier set to begin tentatively November 2 through March 1, 2010. The board accepted retirement of Judith Lincks effective December 11.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 12:50 |
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AWC holds opening retreat |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 00:00 |
Awareness Washington County held its opening retreat at the Spring Mill Inn on Sept. 9-10. The theme for the year is "cultivating leadership."
This year's class is made up of 21 people from diverse backgounds in Washington County. At the retreat, they learned about servant leadership, were introduced to the 21st century leadership capacities, and began to analyze Washington County in terms of how the various groups in the county operate.
Many of the topics to be explored this year include themes that were brought out by the community in the Washington County Hometown Competitiveness survey. The group has already discussed the importance of elected leaders being servant leaders.
Many class members stated that Learning Styles and Steps to a Performing Community were among the significant learnings to date. In the next few weeks they will be applying what they have learned so far and exploring the county for their Camera Safari.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 12:52 |
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Washington County Courthouse art contest |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 00:00 |
The Washington County Bar Association is soliciting original pieces of artwork in oils, water colors, pen and ink, or other media of art depicting the Washington County Courthouse, located on the Salem Town Square. No photography of the courthouse will be accepted.
The contest entries will be judged by the Washington County Bar Association members and the first place winner's piece of art will be donated to the Indiana Bar Association. The piece will be displayed with the donations provided by other counties ans displayed n the Indiana Bar Association Office located in Indianapolis.
Second and third place winners will remain property of the Washington County Bar Association and will be displayed on the Circuit and Superior courts of Washington County.
The first place winner shall have a monetary prize of $450, second place, $300 and third place, $200.
All entries must be submitted to the Clerks of the Courts office, located on the first floor of the Washington County courthouse, who will obtain name, address and contact information of the artist and entry will be marked to correspond with, as to identify with the artist.
Artist are asked not to sign their works of art until after judging is complete as the Bar Association wants all entries to be anonymous before being judges.
All entries must be submitted by 4 p.m., Monday, November 30.
Prize winners will be announced in the Washington County Circuit courtroom on Monday, December 14 at 10 a.m. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 12:53 |
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East Washington School Corporation Committee for Accreditation to hold meeting |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 00:00 |
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The East Washington School Corporation Committee for Accreditation is requesting input from community stakeholders. The committee will meet on Wednesday, September 16 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. in the East Washington Elementary cafeteria. The agenda for this meeting will include the review and finalization of the district vision, mission, and purpose. Additionally, an October meeting will be scheduled to develop the district's educational beliefs and expectations for a graduate of East Washington School Corporation. Interested parties, including parents, students, employees, community members, business leaders, and post-secondary educators are invited. To attend please RSVP at 967-3931. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 September 2009 08:34 |
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