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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
In today’s Disabulletin, WFHB Correspondent Abe Shapiro speaks with Professor Steve Sanders at the IU Mauer School of Law in the second edition of our special report, Civil or Not: The Court Case of Talevski v. Marion and the Debate over a Private Right to Sue. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 8th. More information on what you will need to bring with you to the polls coming up next in your Statehouse Roundup.
The Statehouse Roundup
Tuesday, November 8th marks Election Day. To vote, you will need to bring photo identification. This includes a driver’s license, a passport, a state ID card or a military ID. A public student ID would also work as long as it displays your name, your photo and an expiration date.
Eligible voters in Indiana include U.S. citizens and residents of Indiana. You must be at least 18-years-old to cast a ballot. People who are incarcerated after being convicted of a crime are not allowed to vote. Upon release, rights are restored and you are allowed to vote.
You need to be registered in order to vote. To check your registration, visit indianavoters.com. Here, you can also find your polling place, update your address and more.
More information available by contacting Monroe County Election Central at 812-349-2690 or [email protected].
The League of Women Voters is providing non-partisan information to the public on the upcoming election. Vote411, the League’s online portal, gives you factual data about candidates, polling places ID requirements and more. More information available at vote411.org.
Monroe County Community School Corporation
During the October 25th meeting of the Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees M-C-C-S-C Director of Business Operations John Kenny outlined a recommendation to approve the 2023 budget.
The school board approved next year’s budget unanimously. Next, Dr. Debra Prinkert and Dr. Erin Stalbaum gave a presentation about the professional learning equity goal in the school corporation’s strategic plan. Dr. Prinkert explained the equity goal.
Dr. Stalbaum walked through feedback from the community regarding the school system’s goals when it comes to equity in professional learning. She also read feedback from staff on the goal as mentioned in the strategic plan.
Dr. Stalbaum asked the school board how they will engage in continuous training on their roles and responsibilities. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hauswald responded.
During public comment, Bloomington resident Ruth Aydt raised concerns about the new student equity ambassador program. She argued that students were not given a meaningful voice with the program.
The M-C-C-S-C School Board will meet again on Tuesday, November 15th.
Bloomington Board of Public Works
On October 25th at the Bloomington Board of Public Works meeting, Engineering Field Specialist Jason Kerr asked the board to approve permits to continue the city wide fiber project.
The board unanimously approved the permits.
The board then heard from Director of Public Works Adam Wason who explained why the contract concerning Bird Scooters was pulled from the agenda.
The next Bloomington Board of Public Works meeting will be held on Monday November 7th due to Election Day falling on the normally scheduled Tuesday meeting time.
Feature Report:
In today’s Disabulletin, WFHB Correspondent Abe Shapiro speaks with Professor Steve Sanders at the IU Mauer School of Law in our special report, Civil or Not: The Court Case of Talevski v. Marion and the Debate over a Private Right to Sue. We turn now to Part II of that interview.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Abe Shapiro.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
