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The Buzz - Brownsburg School Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp "Retires" Unexpectedly

Issue #010/ Jan. 17, 2024

17 Jan

 In This Issue of the Buzz:

  📆 Upcoming Local Events

 😧 "B’Burg School Superintendent Retires Unexpectedly”

 🚫 "Brownsburg and The Willow Center Launch Scholarship for Youth Substance Abuse Treatment”

 🏀 BCSC Sports Results Jan. 12 - Jan. 16, 2024

  🌨 Local Weather

 💲 Local Business Partners

Upcoming Local Events

January 2024

February 2024

  • February 1, 2024: Boys Basketball Game vs Crispus Attucks, 7:30 pm - Schools and Education

  • February 1, 2024: Brownsburg Rotary Club every Thursday at The Locale, noon - Local Events

  • February 3, 2024: Times & Dates Subject to Change. Please Check with Organization - Local Events

  • February 5, 2024: Check out events at your Brownsburg Library - Brownsburg Library Events

Brownsburg School Superintendent Dr. Snapp Retires Unexpectedly

(The Following Letter Was Sent To All BCSC Staff and Parents Yesterday Jan. 16, 2024.)

BCSC Board of School Trustees posted in Brownsburg Community School Corporation:

 BCSC: Important Information for BCSC Families

 From the BCSC Board of School Trustees

Dr. Jim Snapp, Superintendent of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation, announced his retirement, effective Monday, January 15, 2024. 

For the past several months, the Board has been working to address issues relating to administrative concerns in his role as superintendent. The Board and Dr. Snapp met to discuss these concerns and Dr. Snapp made the decision to retire. 

“The decision to retire at this time in my life has been an extremely difficult one – but I am confident this is the right time for me to step down,” Snapp said. “I thank the Board of Trustees for their support over the last 14 years. It has been the joy of my professional life to lead the school corporation that did so much for me as a student many years ago. I have had the distinct privilege of serving alongside the most incredible, dedicated people I have known – doing remarkable things for our students – which is more than I ever could have imagined when I started in this profession nearly 40 years ago. While I will miss the daily interactions with our incredible students and staff, I wish them the utmost continued success.”

Under the leadership of Dr. Snapp and the Brownsburg School Board, the district has seen unprecedented success, including:

•       Brownsburg became the highest achieving school corporation in the State of Indiana based on state standardized assessment, a status the school corporation has held for seven consecutive years. 

•       Five Brownsburg schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools in the past eight years. 

•       The Brownsburg High School Class of 2023 had a graduation rate of 99 percent. 

•       Fine arts and athletic programs have been among the highest achieving in the state. 

•       In 2022, the BCSC was the fastest-growing school corporation in the state and has grown more than 600 students in the past two years. 

•       Enrollment growth has been managed while decreasing the school tax rate for the last 12 years, an accomplishment no other school corporation in the state has accomplished. 

Dr. Snapp’s retirement compensation will be 185 sick days and 26 vacation days, as well as single-person health insurance through age 65. 

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kat Jessup and Assistant Superintendent for Operations Shane Hacker have been named acting superintendents. 

As a Board, we remain fully committed to putting our students at the center of all decision making and continue the academic excellence that is the hallmark of Brownsburg Schools. 

- The Brownsburg Community School Board of Trustees.

Brownsburg and The Willow Center Launch Scholarship for Youth Substance Abuse Treatment

The Willow Center, in collaboration with the Town of Brownsburg, has initiated a scholarship program using state opioid settlement funds to address substance use among Brownsburg youth. This program, supported by funds for the next 15 years, targets the increasing issue of substance use in Hendricks County. In 2022, Hendricks County experienced 46 substance-related deaths, over 800 drug offenses, and high substance use rates among high school students.

Brownsburg's Chief of Police emphasized the importance of early intervention in addiction prevention and treatment for youth. The scholarships, aimed at Brownsburg residents aged 13-17 needing substance use treatment, will help cover treatment costs. This initiative is especially crucial as about 7% of Hendricks County's population lacks health insurance.

Brownsburg Town Council's President highlighted the program's role in overcoming financial hurdles to treatment, contributing to a healthier community. The Willow Center, with over 11 years in addiction treatment, focuses on personalized, evidence-based treatment. Their CEO stressed the importance of tailored support for individual recovery journeys.

For details on the scholarship, including eligibility and application, visit thewillowcenter.com/youth-scholarship.

See full article at Brownsburg.org

Brownsburg High School Sports

High School Boys Varsity Basketball Results:

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024
Friday, Jan 12, 2024
Friday, Jan 12, 2024
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
 

High School Girls Varsity Basketball Results:

Friday, Jan 12, 2024

High School Boys Varsity Wrestling Results:

Hoosier Cross Roads Conference Results:
106 lbs.
Eli Ogle (Brownsburg) 18-4, So. over Mason Goelz (Avon) 26-3, So. (Dec 9-8)
113 lbs.
Revin Dickman (Brownsburg) 22-2, So. over Nathan Rioux (Avon) 24-2, So. (Dec 4-3)
120 lbs.
Preston Haines (Brownsburg) 19-2, Sr. over Chayce Yant (Fishers) 28-3, Jr. (Dec 10-4)
126 lbs.
Luke Rioux (Avon) 26-3, Sr. over Braylon Reynolds (Brownsburg) 14-6, Fr. (Dec 4-1)
132 lbs.
Jake Hockaday (Brownsburg) 18-2, Jr. over Quinten Schoeff (Avon) 25-3, So. (MD 19-7)
138 lbs.
Brady Ison (Brownsburg) 15-5, Sr. over Seth Syra (Avon) 26-2, Jr. (Dec 7-2)
144 lbs.
Parker Reynolds (Brownsburg) 16-4, So. over Chris Casler (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-7, Jr. (TF-1.5 3:01 (17-1))
150 lbs.
Tommy Gibbs (Brownsburg) 18-3, So. over Moses Stevenson (Franklin Central) 22-4, So. (MD 12-3)
157 lbs.
Mason Day (Brownsburg) 13-4, Jr. over Aidan Kincaide (Noblesville) 26-4, Fr. (Dec 3-2)
165 lbs.
Xavier Smith (Fishers) 27-2, So. over Jesse Derringer (Brownsburg) 15-7, Sr. (MD 19-10)
175 lbs.
Gage Gulley (Noblesville) 25-4, Sr. over Griffin Campbell (Brownsburg) 10-8, Sr. (Dec 6-5)
190 lbs.
Gunner Henry (Brownsburg) 17-3, Jr. over Julian Burgett (Fishers) 18-14, So. (TF-1.5 3:31 (18-3))
215 lbs.
Caden Brewer (Brownsburg) 18-3, Jr. over Evan Lawhead (Hamilton Southeastern) 27-6, Jr. (Fall 3:39)
285 lbs.
Austin Hastings (Noblesville) 31-1, Sr. over Maximus Forrester (Brownsburg) 20-4, Jr. (Fall 3:06)

Bethesda Christian High School Sports

High School Boys Varsity Basketball Results:

Friday, Jan 12, 2024

High School Girls Varsity Basketball Results:

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024

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