Courtesy-in.gov
COLUMBUS, Ind. – In a special Saturday morning Third House session, State Rep. Ryan Lauer and State Sen. Greg Walker addressed several topics related to education. The discussion was moderated by Alan Birkemeier of the Columbus Educators Association and Lynne Fleming of the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association.
Regarding school-choice bills, HB1005 and SB413, Walker said the Senate version has tighter language. Lauer noted that while the bills expand choice, the state budget still includes $600 million in new funding for public schools.
With regard to the possible cutting of training funds for career paths other than STEM (cosmetology and nutrition), both legislators expressed support for keeping current funding for those programs.
Courtesy-Cols. Educators Assoc. FB page
COLUMBUS,
Ind. – The Columbus Educators Association (CEA) and Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association invite the public to a virtual Third House meeting this Saturday, February 27, at 9 a.m. The event features Rep. Ryan Lauer and Sen. Greg Walker and will focus specifically on education-related legislation.
Legislators will answer questions and share information about education-focused bills in the statehouse. Following a discussion of legislation, moderators will read questions that have been submitted by viewers for legislators. The event is expected to last one hour.
“We are grateful that Rep. Lauer and Sen. Walker made time in their busy schedules to talk specifically about education legislation with their community,” said CEA President Amy London. “Our members can’t attend the chamber’s Third House meetings because they take place during our regular school day.”
Courtesy of the Mill Race Center
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Donna Browne has been selected as the 2020 Joan Pearcy Senior Citizen of the Year Award Winner. She has been a dedicated volunteer and an inspiration to many through her work as the leader of the Lasting Impressions Show Choir at Mill Race Center.
Browne is a member of the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association and in 2018 received its annual Volunteer of the Year award for her many hours of service at Mill Race Center. She also won the Indiana State Teachers Association award for the district.
Due to COVID-19, Mill Race Center privately honored Donna Browne and presented her the Joan Pearcy Senior Citizen of the Year Award.