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Dr. James MacLeod Receives Indiana Historical Society’s Hubert Hawkins History Award

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EVANSVILLE, IN (10/25/2021) James MacLeod, PhD, chair of the University of Evansville (UE) Department of History, Politics, and Social Change, has been presented with one of the 2021 Founders Day Awards by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS). Each year, the IHS presents the Founders Day Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals and organizations whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history on local, regional, and statewide levels.

The IHS awarded MacLeod with the Hubert Hawkins History Award, which is made annually to a local historian for his or her distinguished service and career in local history. MacLeod is an active local historian, serving on the Boards of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society; the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society; and the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science.

“I am extremely honored to receive this award from the IHS,” said MacLeod. “While it is an individual award, it is a reflection of the hard work being done by numerous people in the field of local history here in Evansville. The work that I have done over the last few years has all been built on the foundation of research produced by others, and it has been done with the help of a group of wonderful people who welcomed me – as a foreigner and an outsider – incredibly warmly into the local history community.”

MacLeod was educated at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, receiving a Master of Arts in 1988 and a PhD in 1993. He taught history and British studies at Harlaxton College in England from 1994-1999. Since 1999, he has been teaching at UE. Currently, MacLeod chairs the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change, and he teaches courses in European History and the two World Wars. In 2009, he received the Outstanding Teacher Award at the UE commencement.

MacLeod is the author of Evansville in World War Two, which was published in 2015, and The Cartoons of Evansville’s Karl Kae Knecht, published in 2017. In 2016, he wrote and co-produced a 2-part documentary on Evansville in World War II for WNIN PBS, titled Evansville at War. In 2000, he published a book on 19th-century British religion titled The Second Disruption. MacLeod has written over 30 other scholarly publications, delivered hundreds of public lectures, and won many awards for teaching and scholarship.

“Dr. James MacLeod is the heir apparent for local academic history studies in Vanderburgh County,” said Terry Hughes, president of the Vanderburgh County Historical Association. “His books on World War II and cartoonist Karl Kae Knecht fill voids in local history research, and his documentary film on WWII in Evansville will be a lasting treasure for the community.”

“His original research into Evansville’s history is a significant addition to the body of knowledge documenting our community’s development,” said Tom Lonnberg, chief curator and curator of history at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science. “His leadership in this area and ready willingness to share his findings are an invaluable resource.”

“Founders Day Awards honor the people and organizations who toil in the fields of history to create resources that benefit our state and its many communities,” said Susan Jones-Huffine, chair of the board of trustees of the Indiana Historical Society. “Our history proves that in times like these, we have reason to be hopeful.”

The IHS will honor Founders Day Award recipients during a virtual celebration on November 1, 2021. It will be streamed on Facebook Live beginning at 6 p.m.

 

Marriage Licenses Issued For Vanderburgh County

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Marriage Licenses Issued

Felony Charges

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Joseph Wayne Davis

  Count 1 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

Dennis W. Smith

  Count 1 – Criminal Trespass : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle : BM : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

Blake Andrew Sinclair

  Count 1 – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Criminal Mischief : BM : Pending

Shaun Alan Haar

Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA
Administrative Coordinator / Appointment Setter
Bath Fitter 3.1/5 rating – Evansville, IN
College Degree in administration or accounting preferred. As an *Administrative Coordinator / Inside Sale* at *Bath Fitter*, you would be the central point of…
Easily apply
8 days ago
Office Assistant
Luzio & Associates Behavioral Services, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$12.00 – $12.50 an hour
We are fortunate to have a team consisting of top Psychologists and Licensed Therapists as well as experienced support staff.
Easily apply
1 day ago
Office Assistant AP/AR/Customer Service
Altstadt Plumbing Service – Evansville, IN
$15 – $17 an hour
This position will include AR -AP – Customer Service -Time Entry for payroll -Scheduling and other office duties. Pay will be based on experience.
Easily apply
3 days ago
Executive Assistant
4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$35,000 a year
The Executive Assistant provides necessary support services to executive staff and the Board of Directors, assist with employee relations and manages and tracks…
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3 days ago
Office Assistant – Sleep Center, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Our experienced staff includes two board certified physicians, nurses, registered polysomnography technicians and respiratory therapists.
3 days ago
Receptionist
Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation – Newburgh, IN
The primary purpose of this position is to act as the facility’s receptionist and be the primary access point for visitors, guests, etc.
Easily apply
3 days ago
Front Desk Receptionist
The Salon Professional Academy 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$12 – $14 an hour
Responsive employer
Greet and check in guests upon arrival. Answer and direct all phone calls. Train students on front desk operations. High school or equivalent (Required).
Easily apply
4 days ago
Front Desk Receptionist
Familia Dental 3.1/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Dental Receptionist must be able to listen to patients and other healthcare workers and follow directions from a Dentist or supervisor.
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1 day ago
Receptionist – Full Time – Day Shift – YMCA
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Full Time (40 hours weekly). Day shift 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, no weekend coverage. Perform receptionist functions for assigned areas.
3 days ago
Office Assistant – Endocrinology/Rheumatology, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
We are passionate about helping our patients understand how to manage their diabetic condition and offer a patient-focused approach to living a healthy…
2 days ago
Receptionist
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
Perform receptionist functions for assigned areas. Receive, screen, route and respond to incoming telephone calls. High school diploma or GED required.
1 day ago
Site Director of Administrative Operations
Community HealthNet, Inc. 2.5/5 rating – Indiana
$49,000 – $64,800 a year
The Site Director will supervise Registration personnel, operations administration, patient flow, fiscal goals, patient advocacy and overall day to day…
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2 days ago
Office Clerk
Home Care Network 3.1/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$13 an hour
Responsive employer
The File clerk will assist the Clinical Administrator with day to day operations. This will include maintaining client and employee files, basic computer…
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4 days ago
Office Assistant – Dermatology, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
This highly specialized surgical technique gives patients the highest chance for cure. We support work-life balance through generous paid time off and encourage…
1 day ago
Executive Secretary
Newburgh Bath Experts – Evansville, IN
$12 an hour
Remote
Knack for home design and selecting fixtures is a plus. Seeking a secretary to assist with administrative functions. Manage calendar and setting appointments.
Easily apply
3 days ago
Operations Admin I – III (Senior)
FedEx Ground Careers US 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Responsible for performing the clerical and administrative functions for any or all hub and station operational areas, including linehaul, quality assurance and…
2 days ago
Front Desk Agent
Howard Johnson – Evansville, IN
$11 – $14 an hour
Responsive employer
Perform all check-in and check-out tasks. Manage online and phone reservations. Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data.
Easily apply
1 day ago
Office Assistant – Float Pool, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The majority of the shifts are 8am-5pm, with an occasional 7am -4:30pm shift. St. Vincent Medical Group Float Pool. There will be daily travel involved.
3 days ago
Assistant Executive Housekeeper
Courtyard by Marriott Evansville East – Evansville, IN
$14 an hour
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Executive Housekeeper is to ensure cleanliness of all guest rooms and maintain standards of hotel.
Easily apply
4 days ago
Part-time Office Assistant
Home City Ice 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$13 – $14 an hour
Job Type: Part-Time (20-30 hours per week) – Depends on time of year. Looking for an experienced Office Assistant to handle all office tasks including making…
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2 days ago
Office Assistant – Primary Care Newburgh, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
Because great care starts with seeing the whole picture. We support work-life balance through generous paid time off and encourage spirituality in the workplace…
3 days ago
Medical Receptionist
ECHO Community Healthcare – Evansville, IN
ECHO Community Healthcare is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits…
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1 day ago
Administrative Coordinator – St. Vincent Medical Group, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
We support work-life balance through generous paid time off and encourage spirituality in the workplace. Coordinate office services including telephone coverage…
3 days ago
Medical Office Assistant – Endocrinology
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules, full-time, part-time, days, nights/evenings. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Assists in scheduling and rescheduling appointments…
2 days ago
Part Time Office Administrator
Weichert Realtors, The Schulz Group – Evansville, IN
$12 – $14 an hour
1-3 years office administration experience. Real Estate office experience is a plus. Strong technological and social media skills.
Easily apply
2 days ago
Administrative Chief of Staff
Flanders Electric Inc 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The Administrative Chief of Staff focuses on facilitating the efficient, effective performance of duties by a company CEO or other C-suite leaders.
6 days ago
Office Administrator
Team Handy – Newburgh, IN
$16 an hour
This management position works Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with no weekends and earns a competitive wage of up to $16/hour.
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4 days ago
Scheduling Specialist Level 2
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K). Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans.
3 days ago
Medical Office Assistant – As Needed
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The Medical Office Assistant maintains positive patient oriented services in the provision of medical office services to the patient, family members, visitors…
2 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Schalco Garage Doors – Newburgh, IN
$12 – $15 an hour
This is a full time position hours are 7:30-4:30; Monday through Friday. Must be able to provide assistants to the office manager and the general manager.
Easily apply
4 days ago
Secretary
City Of Henderson, KY – Henderson, KY
$14.60 an hour
Minimum requirements: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in secretarial and computer skills preferred;…
8 days ago
Assistant Office Manager
Wildwood 3.2/5 rating – United States
Temporarily Remote
Previous experience for Line Cook required. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract. Temporarily due to COVID-19.
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8 days ago
Office Administration Assistant
Custom Staffing Services 3.6/5 rating – Princeton, IN
No Weekends (maybe a few Saturdays throughout the year). Princeton, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred).
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BREAKING NEWS: VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ANNOUNCE RENT RELIEF FOR NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING EVENTS

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Evansville, IN – October 26, 2021 – The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners approved a plan today that will provide rental relief for community events held at Old National Events Plaza.  Under that plan, 501(c)(3) charitable organizations located within Vanderburgh County may submit applications requesting that room rental fees be waived for catered fundraising events held in the County-owned convention center.  Qualifying organizations hosting events now through the end of 2022 are encouraged to apply.

The initiative is designed to provide aid to local groups for which social fundraising activities are critical.  Many nonprofit organizations were forced to cancel or postpone events in 2020 and 2021, and rising commodities and labor costs have made the return to pre-pandemic functions even more difficult for many.  “In light of the last two years, and the pressures that Vanderburgh County nonprofit organizations have faced, we wanted to focus on relief, but also recovery,” said Commissioner Jeff Hatfield.

“This assistance may help mark the return of an annual awards luncheon or fundraising gala that hasn’t been held since 2019,” continued Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave.  “It also provides an opportunity for Old National Events Plaza to attract more activity in order to meet its community service and occupancy goals.”

“Our hope is that these waivers will assist organizations already committed to returning to in-person events, and incentivize those that are still considering whether or not they can afford to resume programming in 2022,” added Commission President Ben Shoulders.

Organizations interested in submitting a waiver request in support of a nonprofit fundraiser should first contact the Old National Events Plaza Sales Department to ensure space and date availability.  Forms can be requested from Old National Events Plaza at 812-435-5770 or from the County Commissioners’ office at 812-435-5241.

About Vanderburgh County

Vanderburgh County is the smallest but most populated county in southwestern Indiana.  Located on the Ohio River,  Vanderburgh County forms the core of the Evansville metropolitan area and is a thriving community that serves as the commercial, medical, educational, and cultural hub for the Indiana/Kentucky/Illinois tristate region.  The County Commissioners serve as the executive leaders of county government and champion a variety of initiatives on behalf of the area’s citizenry.

About Old National Events Plaza

Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column-free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services.For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.

 

 

USI Volleyball returns to Screaming Eagles Arena

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—After nearly a month away from home, University of Southern Indiana Volleyball returns to Screaming Eagles Arena Friday at 7 p.m. to host Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent William Jewell College.

USI (13-9, 7-4 GLVC), which plays five of its final seven matches at Screaming Eagles Arena, also hosts Drury University Saturday at 3 p.m. and the University of Indianapolis next Tuesday at 7 p.m.

What’s on tap
• Archies Army will be giving away a set of Apple Airpods to a lucky USI student with a valid USI student ID at USI’s match against Drury Friday night.

• Saturday’s match against Drury is Alumni Day for the USI Volleyball team. USI also will have a poster signing with trick-or-treating as well as a free kids clinic following the match. Admission to the match for all alumni and their family, clinic attendees and their parents is free of charge.

If you go
Masks are required inside Screaming Eagles Arena and fans are asked to maintain proper social distancing while in the Arena.

How to follow
All three of USI’s matches will be aired live on the GLVC Sports Network, while live stats will be available via GoUSIEagles.com

Where the Eagles stand in the GLVC
USI is tied with Indianapolis for second in the GLVC East Division and would currently be the No. 6 seed in the GLVC Tournament if it were to start today.

USI Volleyball Notes
• USI goes 2-0. The Eagles went 2-0 in GLVC play last week, posting a five-set victory over the University of Illinois Springfield before tallying a three-set win over McKendree. Freshman outside hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) led USI with 3.88 kills per set, while senior setter Casey Cepicky(St. Louis, Missouri) averaged 11.00 assists, 1.00 kills, 3.14 digs, 0.43 aces and 0.57 blocks per frame. Senior libero Callie Gubera (Thorntown, Indiana) averaged 4.38 digs per set to lead USI’s back row, while junior middle hitter Taylor Litteken (Foristell, Missouri) averaged 1.00 blocks per set to lead USI at the net.

• Eagles break trend. USI broke a tough trend of struggling away from Screaming Eagles Arena. Entering last week, USI was 3-9 away from home and were hitting .176 with 11.98 kills per frame compared to the opposition’s .234 attacking percentage and 13.20 kills per set. The Eagles, however, hit .250 with 14.63 kills per set in their two road wins last week, holding the opposition to a .150 attacking percentage and 10.13 kills per set.

USI is hitting .256 with 14.22 kills per set in eight matches at Screaming Eagles Arena, while its opponents are hitting just .115 with 9.22 kills per frame.

• Season leaders. Bednar has taken over the team lead with 2.94 kills per set in 49 sets of work, while sophomore outside hitter Leah Anderson(Bloomington, Illinois) is averaging 2.67 kills and a team-high 0.56 aces in 81 sets of work. Litteken leads USI with a .334 attacking percentage, while senior middle blocker Sidney Hegg (Menasha, Wisconsin) averages a team-high 0.90 blocks per game. Cepicky is averaging 9.45 assists per set, while Gubera is averaging a team-high 4.05 digs per frame.

• Home-sweet-home. USI is 8-0 this season at Screaming Eagles Arena and have won 15 straight home matches dating back to last season. The Eagles are 24-4 all-time at Screaming Eagles Arena and have won 20 of their last 21 matches on their home court.

• Scouting the opposition. William Jewell enters Friday’s match at USI with a 7-16 overall mark and a 1-10 record in GLVC play after losing both of its home matches last week. Senior right side hitter Lily Johnson averages 2.13 kills and 0.78 blocks per set to lead the Cardinals, who trail the all-time series with USI, 8-1, after dropping last year’s meeting in five sets in St. Louis.

Drury, which takes on Arkansas Tech University Tuesday night and the University of Illinois Springfield Friday, is 15-8 overall and 6-5 in GLVC play after winning its previous two. Senior middle hitter Makina Wratten averages 2.25 kills and 1.00 blocks per set to lead the Panthers, who host Arkansas Tech University Tuesday night before visiting Illinois Springfield Friday.

USI leads the all-time series with the Panthers, 13-7, but have lost three straight in the series after falling to Drury in three sets last year in Quincy, Illinois.

The Eagles’ meeting with Indianapolis marks the second time this year the two in-state rivals will square off after the USI rallied for a five-set road win over the Greyhounds earlier this month.  USI is 14-24 since 2000 against UIndy, but has won three straight in the series, including a regular-season sweep of the Greyhounds last year.

UIndy enters this weekend with an 11-12 overall record and a 7-4 mark in GLVC play. Junior outside hitter Grace Hegwood averages 3.03 kills per set to lead the Greyhounds, who host Rockhurst University Friday and Missouri University of Science & Technology Saturday.

• On deck. Following USI’s three-match homestand, the Eagles visit Quincy University November 5 and Lindenwood University November 6 before coming back to Screaming Eagles Arena to close out the regular-season with matches against Illinois Springfield (November 9) and nationally-ranked Lewis University (November 13).

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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 AGENDA  OF THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL 

ON OCTOBER 27, 2021 8:30 A.M. ROOM 301 

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 3:30 P.M. ROOM 301 

1. OPENING OF MEETING 

2. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL 

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

4. INVOCATION 

    1. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (A) County Council October 6, 2021 
    2. (B) Budget Adoption October 6, 2021 
    4. 6. PERSONNEL REQUESTS: (A) Superior Court-IDOC Grant 1. Request to change job title 93040000-930443/93140000-931443 Coordinator to Assistant Business Director and fill vacancy. 
    6. (B) Treasurer 1. Request to fill vacancy for Escrow & Quality Control Admin. 10001030-103123 
    8. (C) Prosecutor 1. Request to fill vacancy for Director of Finance 10001080-108120 
    10. (D) Prosecutor – Incentive Fund 1. Request to increase hourly rate for Clerical Part-time help 88970000-199000 
    12. (E) Assessor 1. Request to fill vacancy for Real Estate Deputy Transfer 10001090-109155 
    13. 2. Request to fill vacancy for Personal Property Deputy I 10001090-109165 
    15. (F) Highway 1. Request to fill vacancy for Heavy Equipment Operator 11760000-117637 
    17. (G) Health Department – LHMF 1. Request to increase salary for Health Educator LHMF 94020000-940211 
    19. (H) Health Department – Safety Pin Grant 1. Request to increase salary for Health Educator 94150000-941522 
    21. (I) Sheriff 1. Request to fill vacancy for Deputy Sheriff 10001050-105150 
    22. 2. Request to fill vacancy for Operations Center Clerk 10001050-105166 
    24. (J) Commissioners 1. Request for advanced step placement for Administrative Assistant 10001300-130115 

7. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: 

(A) Convention & Visitors Bureau 

(B) Cumulative Bridge 

(C) Tourism & Capital Improvement 

(D) Riverboat – Commissioner 

(E) COIT – Superintendent of County Buildings 

(F) American Rescue Plan 

8. REPEAL: (A) Surveyor

9. TRANSFERS: 

(A) Surveyor

(B) Veteran’s Services

(C) Commissioners

(D) Burdette Park

(E) Cumulative Bridge

(F) Health Department

(G) Local Roads & Streets

(H) Highway Department

10. OLD BUSINESS: None 

11. NEW BUSINESS: (A) Ordinance No. CO.11-21-013 Approving the Issuance of Refunding Bonds of the VC Redevelopment District and Approving the Pledge of LIT Revenue to the Payment of Said Refunding Bonds 

    1. 12. AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE: (A) Treasurer
    2. (B) Sheriff
    3. (C) Surveyor
    4. (D) Prosecutor
    5. (E) Assessor
    6. (F) Commissioners
    7. (G) Jail
    8. (H) Superior Court
    9. (I) Burdette
    10. (J) Health Department
    11. (K) Highway
    12. (L) Prosecutor -Incentive Fund
    13. (M) Superior Court –IDOC
    14. (N) Health Department –LHMF
    15. (O) Health Department –Safety Pin Grant

13. PUBLIC COMMENT 

14. REMINDER UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES: 

Personnel & Finance November 17, 2021 @ 8:30 a.m. Room 301 

County Council meeting December 1, 2021 @ 3:30 p.m. Room 301 

15. ADJOURNMENT 

Todd Rokita and 17-State Coalition Receives Apology From National School Board Group

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AG Rokita Calls For Further Action By Local School Boards And Sheriffs’ Offices

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita today commended a national school board group for backing down from inflammatory language it used to prod the Biden administration into threatening parents’ First Amendment rights.

Pledging to continue the fight against the Biden administration’s intimidation tactics, Attorney General Rokita — who organized a 17-state coalition of similarly concerned colleagues — said an apology from the National School Boards Association (NSBA) shows that taking a strong stand for liberty produces real results.

He thanked the 16 other state attorneys general for their involvement in the cause.

“We are shining a light on injustices perpetrated against parents of schoolchildren, and it’s making a real difference,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We will continue to defend the rights of parents to stay closely involved with their children’s education and speak their minds to public school officials.”

On Oct. 18, Attorney General Rokita composed and sent a letter — also signed by the 16 other state attorneys general — to President Joe Biden and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. The letter demanded that the Biden administration cease making threats against parents such as those contained in an Oct. 4 memo from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which called for the FBI and other law enforcement to keep a close eye on parents nationwide to address supposed “threats against school administrators, board members, teachers, and staff.”

The DOJ memo echoed an NSBA letter sent Sept. 29 to the Biden administration lamenting the rise of parents pushing back against divisive ideologies, including critical race theory (CRT). The NSBA letter raised the specter of local protests rising to the level of “domestic terrorism.”

Just four days after Attorney General Rokita and the other attorneys general issued their demands, NSBA leaders confessed in a memo to its members that there was “no justification” for the organization’s incendiary language.

But, Attorney General Rokita noted, the Biden administration still has not apologized for its own threats against parents.

“Most Hoosier educators are no doubt as appalled as anyone by Joe Biden’s anti-parent bias,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Now is a time for Hoosiers to unite.”

Local community leaders can promote such unity, he added.

“Indiana school boards, as well as the Indiana Department of Education, should denounce the DOJ memo,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Sheriffs’ departments and other police agencies should consider declining any DOJ meetings aimed at repressing parental participation. And everyone involved should work together to facilitate free speech by protecting all participants at school board meetings.”

Further, both the NSBA and the Biden administration must take steps to correct their mistakes, Attorney General Rokita said.

“Parents don’t just have ‘a’ role in their children’s education,” he said. “They have the first and primary role. To properly serve our communities, leaders at all levels of government must recognize this basic truth. My own office will be taking further actions to this end.”

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