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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 23rd, 2023.
Later in the program, during the latest meeting of the Bloomington City Council, Council Member Sue Sgambelluri read a statement in response to the January 11th racially motivated attack in Bloomington. More in today’s headlines.
Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington City Council Condemns Racially Motivated Attack, Further Delays Ordinance
At the Bloomington City Council meeting on January 18th, City Council Member Sue Sgambelluri read a statement in response to the January 11th racially motivated attack in Bloomington.
Deputy Mayor Mary Catherine Carmichael expressed a similar sentiment on behalf of the mayor’s office.
During public comment, Indiana University student David Wolfe Bender provided a statement denouncing the attack on behalf of IU Student Government.
Next, City Clerk Nicole Bolden expanded on Appropriation Ordinance 22-06, which would place the city’s police and fire department headquarters at City Hall.
Deputy Mayor Mary Catherine Carmichael spoke in favor of the ordinance.
City Councilman Steve Volan read a report from the committee on public safety headquarters of which he is a member. Council Member Ron Smith asked Volan: if the city acquired the Showers building and rented it out to tenants, what would happen to that revenue? Volan responded that he didn’t know for sure, but he would be open to receive an estimate from the mayor’s office.
Deputy Mayor Carmichael responded with a rough estimate, but she added that it depends on a variety of factors. Smith pressed further.
The council unanimously voted to postpone the decision until next week. The vote is expected to happen at the next Bloomington City Council meeting on January 25th.
Richland Bean Blossom School Board Talks Contingency Learning and Safety Plan, Next Year’s School Calendar and E Learning Days
At the Richland Bean Blossom School Board meeting on January 17th, Assistant Superintendent Matt Irwin delivered his staff report.
Next, the school board considered updating the contingency learning and safety plan. Superintendent Dr. Jerry Sanders gave some background on the plan.
The school board approved the contingency learning and safety plan by a unanimous vote.
Next, Sanders outlined the 2023 to 2024 school calendar and the snow makeup day plan.
Sanders explained that the E – learning days are necessary to ensure they have time for parent – teacher conferences and for professional development.
The board approved the 2023 to 2024 school calendar unanimously.
The next Richland Bean Blossom School Board meeting will be held on February 20th.
Feature Report:
Up next, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Safe and Civil City Director Shatoyia Moss with the Community and Family Resources Department at the City of Bloomington.
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to inspire, support, and celebrate volunteerism in the community by connecting volunteers of all ages and interests with opportunities to serve. They invite you to get involved and make a difference by visiting bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected] to learn more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Kade Young.
Activate is produced by Kirsten Payton and Michelle Moss in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
