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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Goode: School funding legislation amended into House priority bill
Legislation authored by State Sen. Greg Goode that could assist the Vigo County School Corp. with facility improvements has now been amended into House Bill 1002. Similar to SB 382, the amendment would create a local oversight board to ensure transparency and accountability in managing county resources for potential school improvements. The amendment was added to HB 1002 in the Indiana Senate Committee on Education and Career Development on Wednesday, the senator said in a news release. HB 1002, which deals with 'various education matters' and passed out of the House and is now in the Senate. The first stop in the Senate was the Senate's Education Committee. Amendment 33 to House Bill 1002 would allow Vigo County to transfer funding to the Vigo County School Corp. to help meet the district's needs. 'This amendment is similar to Senate Bill 382, which passed the Senate earlier this year,' Goode said. 'The legislation comes after months of work with local leaders in Terre Haute to bring interested parties together to help make much needed improvements in our school district.' The oversight board would be made up of members appointed by local government offices as well as the business community. 'These leaders understand what the Wabash Valley needs to be successful for decades to come, and I thank them for working with me on this legislation,' Goode said. The overall bill now moves to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The amendment includes language that would mean it only applies to Vigo County, according to Goode.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
VCSC cancels Wednesday evening school activities due to weather alerts
The Vigo County School Corp. is canceling all middle school activities Wednesday evening due to weather alerts, according to the district. All high school activities must conclude by 5:15 p.m. The Vigo County Aquatic Center is also canceling all practices, including middle school swim and Terre Haute Torpedoes.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sen. Goode bill looks at governance of potential county school funds
State Sen. Greg Goode, R-Terre Haute, has authored a bill that would create a local oversight board to manage county resources for potential school improvements, should funds become available. The bill could potentially benefit the Vigo County School Corp., although it applies to all counties. Goode will present Senate Bill 382 to the Senate Committee on Local Government during a hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Indiana Statehouse, Room 233. The bill proposes the creation of a local, three-member oversight board to ensure transparency and accountability in managing county resources for potential school improvements, should funds become available, according to a news release through the Indiana Senate Republican press office. According to the Legislative Services Agency, the bill provides that, if a county transfers or gifts any unencumbered funds or property to a school corporation, a local board must be established to have oversight and manage the use of the funds or property. It also provides that the expenses of the local board shall be paid by the county. The local three-member board would have one member appointed by the mayor of the city or executive of the town having the largest population within the county; one member appointed by the county fiscal body; and the president of the school board for each school corporation wholly or partially located within the county. On Thursday, key stakeholders will join Goode to provide testimony in support of the legislation, highlighting its importance for Vigo County's future. 'While it is my name on the bill, SB 382 reflects a tremendous bipartisan collaboration and team effort for the potential greater good of Vigo County,' Goode said in a news release. 'I want to especially thank the leaders of Vigo County, City of Terre Haute, the school corporation and the business community for coming together and working for the advancement of this proposal to state policy makers.' Goode had no further comment on the bill Tuesday. Others slated to speak on the bill's behalf include Chris Switzer, Vigo County commissioner; Kristin Craig, president of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce; Amy Lore, Vigo County School Board member; Brandon Sakbun, Terre Haute mayor; and Andy Volkl, Saturn Petcare COO. Those interested can also view a livestream of the hearing at Sue Loughlin can be reached at 812-231-4235 or at Follow Sue on X at @TribStarSue.
