MCCSC ends contract with superintendent
Monroe County Community Schools will part way with their Superintendent at the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year. The two parties have announced that they have agreed to buyout terms for Superintendent Jeff Hauswald’s remaining year on his contract. The financial details have not yet been made public, nor has a reason for the parting.
It has not been a secret, however, that the Superintendent and the Board have not necessarily see eye-to-eye on a number of matters over the past 2 and a half years, since Hauswald has been in office.
Most recently, Hauswald has gone against massive public opposition to his plan to align all of the high school schedules, as if education in Monroe County requires a one-sized-fits-all model. Additionally, there has been controversy revolving around a non-competitive contract Hauswald signed with the Democrat candidate for Indiana Governor for which the district has not revealed any details, apparently due to the Family Education Privacy Act.
Update on Former Clark County Sheriff’s Arrest on 15 Felony charges
As a result of this ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police Field Investigations, Detectives provided updated information and evidence to Special Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel, who filed for additional criminal charges against Jamey Noel, and for criminal charges against his wife, Misty Noel.
Late last week, both Jamey and Misty Noel appeared in the Clark County Circuit Court with their family and legal representation. After being presented with the criminal charges, Misty Noel turned herself into the custody of the Clark County Detention Center where she was booked in before being transported to the Scott County Detention Center for incarceration. She is going to be held without bond until her initial court appearance on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Misty Noel is being charged with the following:
- Five (5) counts of Theft (over $50,000), Level 5 Felonies
- Five (5) counts of Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felonies
In addition to the original 15 criminal charges levied against Jamey Noel back on November 8, 2023, he is additionally being charged with the following:
- Five (5) counts of Theft (over $50,000), Level 5 Felonies
- Five (5) counts of Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felonies
He remains out on bond.
Indiana’s statewide Tornado Drill is March 12th
Hoosiers will have the chance to test their tornado preparedness when sirens sound across the state for Indiana’s upcoming statewide tornado. The drill is part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week and will occur at 10:15am March 12. Indiana University students, faculty, and staff on all campuses are encouraged to participate.
When the tornado drill occurs March 12, IU students and employees will receive an IU Notify emergency alert in conjunction with outdoor warning sirens. The event will occur during IU’s spring break, but those in the state should respond as if it were a real situation.
If you’re outside, seek shelter immediately. If you’re indoors, basements, interior hallways on the lower floor or small interior rooms are the best places to go. Stay away from windows and exterior doors, and remain sheltered until the warning expires.
This Week in Hoosier History
1874 – Purdue University admits its first student. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students.
The main campus in West Lafayette offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 70 Masters’ and Doctoral programs, and professional degrees in pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and advanced practice nursing. In addition, Purdue has 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 1000 student organizations.
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