Indiana lawmakers address teacher shortage
While seeking a solution for the current shortage of teachers, the Indiana Legislature has 2 separate Bill proposals aimed at certifying part-timeK-12 teachers. The first, HB 1251, has passed the Committee and the full House, and SB 356 is scheduled for Senate vote today. The versions are similar in structure, allowing for adjunct teachers with a certain amount of work experience in the subject they want to teach, to be granted permits to teach in the classroom, approved by the School District.
The Senate version of the Bill, being hailed “Teachers matter,” provides that the governing body of a school corporation may issue an adjunct teacher permit to an individual who meets certain requirements; and if a governing body of a school corporation issues an adjunct teacher permit to an individual, the school corporation may enter into a contract for employment with the individual as a part-time teacher of the school corporation. The language also specifies that such part-time teachers would not be subject to certain requirements regarding teacher salaries and school corporation local compensation plans, as they would not be a school employee for purposes of collective bargaining.
#5 IUWBB falls to #6 Michigan on the road
After a 15-day layoff, 5th ranked Indiana Women’s Basketball was back on the court losing to 6th ranked Michigan on the road Monday night, 65-50. The Wolverines got off to 9-0 start and never trailed in the game. Indiana tied the game 21-21 with 8:23 left in the 2nd quarter and kept the game within 2 points, going into the locker room at halftime, but saw the deficit get out of control in the 3rd quarter.
The Hoosiers only shot 33% from the field, and completed only 5 offensive rebounds during the game. The absence of All-American Forward Mackenzie Holmes, coupled with this being the first time Indiana took to the court in 15 days were both significant factors in the outcome.
Nicole Cardano-Hillary led the way for IU with 16 points and 8 steals, Grace Berger added 13 points, and Ali Patberg had 10 points. Aleska Gulbe scored 8, and 3 points came from Chloe Moore-McNeil. The Hoosiers were 20-60 on offense, including 3-14 from beyond the arc, Additionally, the Hoosiers could only hit 7-13 from the free throw line for 53 %. The Hoosiers had 14 steals, 8 assists, 4 blocks and 11 turnovers.
Michigan (19-2, 10-1) was led by All-American Naz Hillmon with 21 points and 5 rebounds, while Leigha Brown and Laila Phelia scored 11 points each. Michigan was 26-55 from the field for 47%,
Indiana (14-3, 6-1) will host Minnesota Thursday night at 7pm.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to give Maurer School of Law’s Harris Lecture
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota, will deliver the Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s Addison C. Harris Lecture on February 4th. Klobuchar’s presentation, “Antitrust: An Opportunity for Progress in the Face of Polarization,” will begin at noon. Though the lecture will be delivered virtually, it will also be broadcast live in the law school’s Kathleen and Ann DeLaney Moot Court Room, where limited seating will be available. Klobuchar is chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee and the Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights. A member of the Joint Economic Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee, among other assignments, she became the first woman elected a senator from Minnesota in 2006.
The virtual event is free and open to the public, although advanced registration is required.
Civilian positions available with the Indiana State Police
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the positions of Regional Dispatcher and Maintenance Repairperson II. Both positions operate out of the State Police Post in Bloomington which is located at 1500 N. Packinghouse Rd. Suite #200.
Job duties for the Regional Dispatcher include being able to process, analyze and dispatch Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) information to meet state and federal guidelines, utilizing their precise formats. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate, and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and other support services through the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, Records Management System (RMS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other Regional Dispatch Center resources.Pay starts at $38,532 per year.
Job duties for the position of Maintenance Repairperson II, include the ability to perform preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and special projects as assigned. To complete work assignments in a timely manner, and in compliance with existing building codes and safety standards. To ensure compliance with all applicable IOSHA rules in the workplace. Must be able to complete work assignments in all of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, cabinetry, concrete pouring and finishing, sheet metal, masonry, and roofing. This position will service the Indiana State Police facilities in BOTH the Bloomington and Putnamville Districts. Pay starts at $29, 640 per year.
The deadline for applications is February 11, 2022, at 11:59pm. To submit an application for either of these positions, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianasp
This Week in Hoosier History
1940 – Frank Sinatra was on stage at the Lyric Theater in Indianapolis. It was one of his first shows with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the band that launched his career in music and movies
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