Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting

04/14/2017

The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).

The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.

YOUNG ABE LINCOLN CASTING

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Auditions for Actors Community Theatre’s productions of Young Abe Lincoln will take place at the Arts Council on Thursday, April 13th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Children and adults ages 8 and up will be permitted to audition.Â Those auditioning should come prepared with a 60-second cut from a musical theatre song and a list of all conflicts.Â Auditionees should also be prepared for cold readings from a script and dance auditions.

Additional auditions will be held at the Lincoln Amphitheatre and the Jasper Arts Center. VisitÂ www.actorscommunitytheatre.comÂ for moreÂ information.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Â Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutorâ€™s Office today.

Jeffrey Shawn Young: Domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Russell Herbert Summers: (Attempt) Burglary (Level 5 Felony)

David Wayne Calloway III: Assisting a criminal (Level 6 Felony)

David Wayne Biggs: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

William Jamane Clark: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Rashawn Lamour Cartwright: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Current Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Current Warrants

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE Of APRIL 13, 2017

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Â IS IT TRUE that the question was posed to someone known to the CCO that understands business concepts and predicting success with respect to semi-professional hockey in Ford Center?…the opinion examined both failed efforts thus far?…the Evansville Icemen were a higher level league with an NHL affiliation?…that 5 year experiment resulted in the team losing a substantial amount of money? Â …we believe if VenueWorks would had offered a more reasonable home game rate structure to the Evansville IceMen it could have produced better financial results for both sides?

IS IT TRUE with the one year experiment with the Thunderbolts, Ford Center reduced the rental by over 90% and they still may have lost a bunch of money? …the final prognosis because of the current home game fee structure it looks like there may not be a situation where Ford Center can charge enough to break even and have a hockey team that makes a fair profit?…the only way for Evansville to continue this ruse is a redistribution scheme called subsidized hockey?…if the taxpayers put up with subsidizing a hockey team they will get what they deserve?…#wrong-city fits better than #strong-city on this worn out raid on taxpayer dollars?

IS IT TRUE that former minority (10%) owner of the Evansville Thunderbolts semi-pro hockey team Mike Hall came out of his shell the other night and granted an exclusive interview with Channel 44 News regarding the hockey debacle of 2016-17 at Ford Center?…among other nuances mentioned was an allegation that the Evansville Icemen’s attendance figures had been greatly exaggerated?…Mr. Hall did hit on something that has always been confusing and that is how can an official attendance count claim that half the arena was full when anyone with decent vision knew that was not the case?…it has long been stated by fans that both the Icemen’s and Thunderbolts gave away lots of tickets and counted the number of tickets given away as attending even when they didn’t show up?…that the Channel 44 interviewer mentioned that attendance is down by over 50% from last year and the body language of Mr. Hall made it clear that attendance and ticket prices were a pain to him?

IS IT TRUE that Mr. Hall did make an investment to become a 10% owner and it was recently reported that he “gave” his shares to VenueWorks/VW Sports LLC?…at some point we may learn what the sales pitch to Mr. Hall was to convince him that this was a worthwhile investment?…it could be possible that a business pro forma was constructed enough to make him think he would be a minority owner in a team that draws 4,000 paying fans per game?…anyone who has ever been to the games would have seen through such a ruse?…the taxpayers of Evansville were bamboozled by the best consultant that former Mayor Weinzapfel could hire to think that Ford Center would pay for itself?…the taxpayers are now stuck with a $9 Million dollar plus per year bill to pay because that business pro forma was garbage?

IS IT TRUEÂ in his exclusive Channel 44 TV interview that Mr. Hall did not offer an opinion about the future of Ice Hockey in Evansville?…he probably can’t if he got so much as a hot meal for his 10% ownership because such deals between private entities always come with a non-disclosure agreement?…his posture was however that of a person who was ticked off over the possibility of being bamboozled?

IS IT TRUE that tomorrow we shall examine the claim of “explosive growth” made by Mayor Winnecke in the state of the city address with references from the United States census?…we will start by visiting just what explosive growth is?

FOOTNOTE: Â Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do you feel that the taxpayers of Evansville should spend another dollar to subside Ice Hockey at the Ford Center?

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Channel 44 News Exclusive: Former Thunderbolts Owner Mike Hall Talks Tri-state Hockey Troubles

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Thunderbolts Owner Mike Hall Talks Tri-State Hockey Troubles

APRIL 11TH, 2017 JOJO GENTRY SPORTS

Sports Director JoJo Gentry speaks exclusively with Hall three days after the Bolts season comes to a close.

Benefit Auction Features One-of-a-Kind â€œAdventuresâ€

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Thursday, April 13, 5 â€“ 9 pm, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Evansville

The unique experiences and signed memorabilia available at Youth Firstâ€™s Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction will no doubt attract theater, sports and music enthusiasts to the Double Tree Hotel Thursday evening. The auction also features vacation packages, artwork, jewelry, home dÃ©cor, and gift certificates for restaurants and services.Â Admission is FREE.

Fans of unique experiences, sports, music, and more will enjoy:

2 tickets toÂ HamiltonÂ on Broadway with airfare from Nashville and hotel accommodations at the Marriott Marquis in New York City
A luxurious Whitefish, Montana vacation stay
One week at the Marriott Grande Vista in Orlando, FL â€“ June 4-11, 2017
Hydrofest Dinner Party overlooking the Ohio River featuring a four-course firefly southern dinner with Chef Josh Armstrong
A Yankees Spring Training Inside Experience in Tampa, FL, in 2018
A week-long stay at a private Ft. Myers Beach, Florida condo
A deluxe weekend for 2 to the 2018 Kentucky Derby and Lexington horse farms
A $1500 landscaping package from Wilde Horticulture
Two-day foursome golf package for Pete Dye and Donald Ross courses in French Lick with accommodations at the West Baden Springs Hotel
2 tickets to the First Financial VIP Suite at the Indy Grand Prix â€“ May 13, 2017
4 tickets to the Indy 101^strunning of the Indianapolis 500 â€“ May 28, 2017
2 tickets to Rev Indy, a VIP event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to kick off Indy 500 month â€“ May 6, 2017
Gift baskets and restaurant gift certificates
Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Coach and Michael Kors designer handbags, sunglasses, jewelry and much more forÂ her!
Artwork and home decorÂ
Sports tickets and signed memorabilia
Luke Bryan and Martina McBride autographed guitars

The annual auction presented by United Companies supports Youth Firstâ€™s efforts to transform lives and strengthen young people and their families, resulting in more positive, productive citizens and a stronger, healthier community. The agency is best known for providing Youth First Social Workers to area schools, Strengthening Families programs, community prevention coalitions, and The Truth Is social norms marketing strategy to prevent underage substance abuse.

For more information about the Passport to Adventure Auction or to RSVP or place an online bid, please visitÂ www.bidpal.net/yfpassportÂ or call 812-421-8336.

Eagles begin 10-game homestand Friday

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University of Southern Indiana Softball begins a 10-game homestand Friday at noon when it hosts the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for a Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader at the USI Softball Field.

The Screaming Eagles, who jumped two spots to No. 8 in the latest NFCA Top 25 Coachesâ€™ Poll, also host Lewis University in a GLVC twinbwill Saturday at noon.

Live stats and GLVC Sports Network coverage can be accessed atÂ GoUSIEagles.com.

USI Softball Notes

Another 5-1 week for Eagles.USI Softball posted its third straight 5-1 record last week as the Eagles improved to 15-3 in their last 18 games. Junior outfielderÂ Olivia Clark-Kittlesonhit .438 with two RBIs to lead the Eagles at the plate last week, while freshman pitcherÂ Jennifer LeonhardtÂ was 4-0 with a 1.09 ERA to lead USI in the circle.

USI sweeps UIndy.The Eagles earned their first doubleheader sweep of Indianapolis since 2009 with their wins Sunday.Â USI was just 4-20 against the Greyhounds since 2010 heading into Sunday’s twinbill.

Eagles’ loss to SJC a rarity.USI’s 4-1 loss to Saint Joseph’s last Saturday was a rarity. Not only was it the first time USI has lost a game by more than one run, but it was the first time USI has lost the opening game of a doubleheader this year.

USI begins 10-game homestand. The Eagles open a 10-game homestand when they host Wisconsin-Parkside Friday. It is USI’s longest homestand of the year.

USI remains perfect against Top 25. USI improved to 5-0 against teams in the Top 25 this year with its doubleheader sweep of Indianapolis. The Eagles began the year with a doubleheader sweep of defending NCAA II champion and No. 1-ranked North Alabama and had a 5-0 win over then No. 7 Grand Valley State at The Spring Games.

Bradley had productive week.Sophomore outfielder/pitcherÂ Caitlyn Bradleyhad a productive week for the Eagles at the plate and in the circle. At the plate, Bradley had a double, two home runs and six RBIs. In two appearances and 7.2 innings of work in the circle, Bradley did not give up a run and allowed just two hits while picking up a save.

Push for 40.USI is just six wins shy of reaching the 40-win plateau for the second time in program history and the first time since going 48-17 in 1998.

Eagles jump two spots in Top 25.The Eagles jumped two spots to No. 8 in the latest NFCA Top 25 poll, marking the highest ranking in program history. USI is the only GLVC team in this week’s national ranking, while Indianapolis is receiving votes after dropping out of the poll.

NCAA Power Rankings.USI Softball has been noticed by the NCAA as the Eagles were sitting at No. 12 in its first Power Rankings of the Year. Updated power rankings will be released Wednesday afternoon.

Single-season marks in jeopardy.Freshman pitcherÂ Jennifer Leonhardthas a shot to break Amy Stetler’s single-season school records for wins (25) and shutouts (13) this year. Leonhardt has racked up 20 wins and 10 shutouts with three weeks to go in the regular season.

Fossett quietly having career year.Junior first basemanÂ Marleah Fossettis quietly putting together a career year. Fossett is currently second in the GLVC in batting average (.414) and third in on-base percentage (.537).

Bean ball.Junior first basemanÂ Marleah Fossettand junior third baseman Mena Fulton rank No. 1 and No. 2 in the GLVC in hit by pitches. Fossett has been hit by a league-high 15 pitches, while Fulton has been pelted 11 times.

Leonhardt tosses no-hitter.Freshman pitcherÂ Jennifer Leonhardttossed USI Softball’s first no-hitter in more than four years when she blanked Illinois Springfield. Brooke Harmening, USI’s volunteer pitching coach, tossed USI’s last no-hitter against UW-Parkside March 23, 2013.

Shutting down GLVC offenses.Leonhardt has dominated GLVC hitters to the point that being named GLVC Pitcher of the Week with a 1.09 ERA was somewhat of a down week. That is because Leonhardt saw her league-best 0.31 ERA in GLVC-only games rise to 0.59, and her league-low opponent batting average in GLVC-only games go from .139 to .166.

Eagles racking up GLVC accolades.Freshman pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt earned GLVC Pitcher of the Week honors for the third time this year after earning the award February 20 and March 20. In addition to Leonhardt, senior catcher Haley Hodges (March 27/April 3) has been named GLVC Player of the Week as has senior shortstop Lexi Reese (March 13) and sophomore second baseman Claire Johnson (February 27).

Hodges named to Player of Year watch list.Senior catcherÂ Haley Hodgesis one of 50 student-athletes from across the country to be selected to the watch list for the NFCA/Schutt Sports Division II National Player of the Year award. Hodges, a preseason All-American by Fastpitch News, was the Diamond Sports Division II Catcher of the Year as a junior in 2016.