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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, May 30th, 2023.
Later in the program, Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reports on the possible reform of Bloomington’s boards and commissions by a city council committee. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, Disabulletin – where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world – hosted by Abe Shapiro.
But first, your local headlines.
Monroe County Board of Health
The Monroe County Board of Health met on May 22nd to discuss and approve contract revisions for Health Department Staff.
President of the Board Carol Touloukian introduced the contract to alter the Administrative Assistant Jaimmie Ford’s position.
Health Department Director Lori Kelley explained what the changes would be, and Touloukian added onto what they are proposing to add the Administrative Assistant position’s tasks.
The board unanimously approved the revised contract.
The Board also approved a contract revision to increase Kelley’s hours from 35 to 40 due to her job requiring more hours than it currently has allotted. Toulokian introduced the contract revision.
Kelley shared that recently she has worked around 13 to 15 unpaid hours a week.
Toulokian emphasized that with the addition of Senate Bill 4, Kelley’s responsibilities will only increase, and she will need more time to take care of them.
Next, the contracts approved by the Board of Health will go to the Monroe County Council who will hear the proposed contract revisions at an upcoming meeting on June 13th or July 11th.
Monroe County Community School Corporation
During the May 25th meeting of the Monroe County Community School Corporation school board, Dr. Jeff Hauswald presented a referendum that would increase the school district’s tax rate by 8.5 cents.
Dr. Hauswald explained how the Indiana legislature’s changes in policy would affect school districts’ referendum rates. He outlined how that will impact MCCSC.
The board approved the resolution unanimously. It agreed to allow public discussion of the item at an event on May 24th.
The MCCSC School Board will meet again at 6 p.m. on June 27th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reports on the possible reform of Bloomington’s boards and commissions by a city council committee. Askins has more.
Now it’s time for Disabulletin – where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world – hosted by Abe Shapiro. We turn to Shapiro for more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Brookelyn Lambright, Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our features were produced by Dave Askins, Abe Shapiro, Christine Brackenhoff and Stacy Bridavsky.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
