Jasper, IN – Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the global brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels, has honored the Hampton Inn, Jasper, located at 355 Third Avenue, with the company’s Lighthouse Award, designating it as one of the hotel chain’s top performing hotels among more than 1,800 Hampton properties.

Hampton Inn, Jasper was recognized for its high rankings in overall accommodations, service and quality. The award criteria was based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys on the hotel, as well as product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the Hampton Hotels brand.

“The competition to be among the elite group of Hampton Lighthouse Award winners becomes stronger each year as the Hampton brand continues to add more hotels and continually looks for ways to strengthen the guest experience. We are especially proud to receive this honor for the third time,” said Mary Mehringer, general manager of Hampton Inn, Jasper.

The three-story, 73-room Hampton Inn is located next door to the Schnitzelbank Restaurant and near the Jasper City Mill, the Riverwalk, Spirit of Jasper Train, Sultan’s Run Golf Course, and only a short drive from Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Hotel guests will enjoy many amenities, including a complimentary hot breakfast or “On the Run” breakfast bags, 24-hour coffee, Fitness Center, and indoor swimming pool. A business center, free WiFi, A/V equipment, and many other services are available for any business needs.

The Hampton Inn, Jasper is also pleased to announce the completion of its newly renovated lobby space. The layout follows the hotelier’s Perfect Mix Lobby design, featuring unique amenities to enhance the Hampton guest experience.

“The new lobby offers just the right balance of different seating options to meet a variety of needs,” commented Ms. Mehringer. “Friends and family can hang out at the large community table, while business travelers can find a quiet corner to check emails and return calls.”

A mix of comfort and utility seating styles are available to accommodate both business and leisure travelers. The community table with bar-height stools, for instance, offers space for groups to gather or for individuals to go to feel connected while traveling solo. Cozy lighting and contemporary original artwork complete the look, speaking to the spirit of the Hampton brand and the Jasper area.

In celebration of receiving the coveted Lighthouse Award and to showcase the recently remodeled lobby, the Hampton Inn, Jasper is hosting an open house for the community to attend. The open house is being held as a Jasper Chamber of Commerce Time Out for Business event. Join us at the Jasper Hampton Inn for this event on Wednesday, May 29 from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy refreshments from Schnitzelbank Catering, cocktails, tours, and networking.

For further information, please call Charlotte Roesner at (812) 634-2584 or email charlotte@schnitzelbank.com.

The
EVSC Board of School Trustees approved the hiring of Brittany Maners as the varsity coach for girls basketball at Central High School.

Most recently, Maners was the freshman girls’ basketball coach at Bedford North Lawrence High School where she also taught physical education and health classes. In addition, Maners also was the assistant girls’ tennis coach and served as counselor for Oakland City University and University of Southern Indiana basketball camps.

Maners has acquired quite a list of accomplishments. This past season, the girls’ basketball teams at Bedford North Lawrence was undefeated (28-0) and was conference and state champions. The team also was conference and sectional title winners last season.

“We are very excited to name Brittany Maners our Head Basketball Coach at Central High School. Coach Maners was a high school valedictorian at Reitz and later went on to become a three-time Academic All American in College Basketball,” said Central Athletic Director Andy Owens. “Coach Maners will have the ability to communicate with our players and their families. I look forward to the positive relationships that she will build while working to increase the number of girls within our High School Basketball Program. I believe that Coach Maner and her staff will bring an immediate positive impact to our school and our team. It is a very exciting time to be a Lady Bear basketball player.”

Maners graduated from Oakland City University with a B.S. degree in Physical Education and Health.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees tonight approved new individuals in school leadership positions, as well as positions that have been restructured for the 2013-14 school year.

These positions include new leadership roles:

· Principal at New Tech Institute: Christopher Gibson, formerly a counselor at Central High School. Gibson replaces Mike Allen who resigned effective the end of this school year. He has a B.S. degree from the University of Southern Indiana and a Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University. He holds certifications in school services as a school counselor and in grades 5-12 biology and chemistry.

· Principal at Daniel Wertz Elementary School: Douglas Mills, formerly assistant principal at Lodge Community School. Mills holds a B.S. degree from Indiana State University and a Master of Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is certified as a building level administrator for all schools and as a teacher of choral music, grades K-12. Prior to Lodge he was principal at New Harmony School. He replaces Michael Taylor who is moving to Tekoppel Elementary.

· Assistant Principal at Lodge Community School: Amy Godbout, formerly assistant principal at Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, IN, since 2010. She replaces Douglas Mills who moved to Daniel Wertz. Godbout holds a B.S. degree from Butler University and a Master of Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is certified as a building level administrator and instructionally in general education grades 1-6 (7/8 ND) and learning disabled and seriously emotionally handicapped, K-12.

· Director of Fine Arts: Dwight Emmert, formerly vocal music teacher at Reitz High School, High School Honors Band director and coordinator of instrumental music for the EVSC since 2008. He holds a B.S. degree from Indiana State University and a Master of Arts degree from Nova Southeastern University.

· Principal at Delaware K-6: James Nathan Steele, formerly Title 1, Grade 5 and 6 teacher at Delaware School. Steele has a B.S. degree from the University of Evansville and a Master of Education degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is certified as a building level administrator for all schools and in general education and social studies grades 1-6 (7/8 ND).

Restructured Positions:

· Chief Academic Officer: Velinda Stubbs, formerly director of language arts literacy support. Stubbs has been with EVSC for nearly 34 years and replaces Daniel Ulrich who is moving to the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center.

· Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education: Daniel Ulrich, who was formerly the chief academic officer has been with the EVSC for 39 years. Ulrich is replacing Barbara Bennett, who is retiring this spring.

· Director of Language Arts Literacy Support: Jacqueline Kuhn, formerly principal at Cedar Hall Community School, who has been with the EVSC for 28 years, is replacing Velinda Stubbs in her role as director of language arts literacy support.

· Principal of Cedar Hall Community School: Todd Slagle, formerly principal at Delaware K-6, who has been with the EVSC for 17 years. Slagle replaces Jaqueline Kuhn who is moving to administration.

· Principal at Cynthia Heights Elementary: Sally Bagby, formerly principal at Tekoppel Elementary. Bagby has been with the EVSC for 32 years and will fill the position vacated by Lee Ann Shields, who is retiring.

· Principal at Tekoppel Elementary: Michael Taylor, formerly principal of Daniel Wertz Elementary. Taylor has been with the EVSC for 25 years, and is replacing Sally Bagby who is moving to Cynthia Heights.

· Assistant Principals at Glenwood Leadership Academy: Angela Oliver and Carrie Terry will be at Glenwood Leadership Academy.

Members of the Evansville Police Department have been working closely with the family of a local school student who filed a complaint against an EPD Officer last week. The family has decided that they do not wish to file criminal charges against the officer. The EPD made it clear to the family that they would pursue the charges the same as they would with any other citizen. The mother advised that the student didn’t want to see the officer charged criminally and the parents concurred with his wishes.

Although the criminal investigation has ended, an Internal Investigation has now begun. The officer will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of the Internal Affairs investigation.

Evansville Redevelopment Commission

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 – 8:30 am
Civic Center Complex – Room 307

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2013

3. Approval of accounts payable voucher

4. Design Review
Jacobsville – 100 N Main St – ONB Branch – bike rack install

5. Downtown Redevelopment Area
13-ERC-21 – Authorizing an Agreement with VPS Architecture for Urban Design and Planning for the Downtown Redevelopment Area

6. Other Business

7. Adjournment

* This preliminary Agenda is subject to change. The final Agenda will be posted at the entrance to the location of the meeting prior to the meeting.