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The Buzz - Bulldogs Beat Crispus Attucks In Tight Game and Latest On Sex Ed

Issue #024 / Feb. 2, 2024

02 Feb

 In This Issue of the Buzz:

  📌 “Indiana Bill Proposes Increased Parental Oversight in Sex Ed”

👉 Local Business Spotlight - “Leblanc Nettles Law, LLC”

⭐ Local Businesses - Shop Local / Buy Local

 🏀 Brownsburg - Sports Results Jan. 25 - Feb. 1, 2024

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

  ☔ Local Weather

 

Senate Bill 128: Controversial Indiana Bill Proposes Increased Parental Oversight in Sex Ed

The legislation in question, moving through the Indiana Statehouse, aims to grant school boards authority over instruction on "human sexuality."

Authored by Sen. Gary Byrne, the bill seeks to enhance transparency for parents and provide guidance to school boards regarding educational materials on human sexuality, with the intent of allowing parents to make informed decisions about their children's participation in such instruction.

Critics argue that the bill's vague language could restrict the teaching of human sexuality, potentially harming LGBTQ students by creating a stigmatized environment.

The bill mandates that any curriculum related to human sexuality must be approved by school boards in a public meeting and published online, including details on the grade levels involved, timing, setting, instructor's gender, and materials used. While Indiana law currently gives parents the right to opt their children out of sex education and requires schools to obtain parental consent for sex education, this bill is seen by supporters as reinforcing local control and transparency. However, opponents, including the ACLU of Indiana, view it as an unnecessary imposition that could allow for the injection of political beliefs into education and create barriers for LGBTQ representation and acknowledgment in schools.

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Brownsburg High School Sports

Boys Varsity Basketball Results:

Feb. 1, 2024

49 Bulldogs 

44 Crispus Attucks

JORDAN LOMAX - 19 pts GRANT PORATH - 9 pts SPENCER PORATH -9 pts DREW THOMPSON - 4 pts

Girls Varsity Basketball Results:

1st Round Sectional

Jan 30, 2024

74 Bulldogs 

42 Avon

Brownsburg West Middle School Sports

Wrestling Results:

Jan 25, 2024

88 BWMS 

42 Chapel Hill

Justin Casey won by pin in reserve action.  Varsity pins were by Deacon Gibbs, Gehrig Stanich, Leo Garland, Brady Miller, David Akinyele, Matthew Cetto, Brenden Myers, and Joseph Usani.  Rounding out the wins were Kingsten Pedigo, Blake Kapitan, Eli Nail, Brady Ramirez, Braylen Wells, Zane Crowe, and Jonathan Turcios.

Jan 30, 2024

77 BWMS 

26 Speedway

The JV won 5 matches to 1 with victories by Grant Lurker, Dylan Millender, Leo Garland, Gavin McKinney, and Joel Flater.  The varsity picked up pins by Kingsten Pedigo, Brady Ramirez, Jackson Renner, Brady Miller, Lincoln Hinchman, Matthew Harris, and Wyatt Adams.  Blake Kapitan, Deacon Gibbs, Braylen Wells, Brenden Myers, Joseph Usani, and Emmitt Martin also picked up victories. 

Bethesda Christian School Sports

High School Boys Varsity Basketball Results:

Jan 27, 2024

59 Bethesda 

38 Shortridge

High School Boys JV Basketball Results:

Jan 27, 2024

37 Bethesda 

39 Shortridge

Jan 26, 2024

51 Bethesda 

37 Monrovia

High School Boys C Basketball Results:

Jan 29, 2024

40 Bethesda 

31 Fountain Central

Upcoming Local Events

February 2024

  • Greater Brownsburg Chamber Ambassadors

    • Date: February 2, 2024

    • Description: A networking event organized by the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce.

    • More Information

  • Pig Yoga 

    • Date: February 3, 2024

    • Location: 8420 North County Road 650 East, Brownsburg, IN

    • More information: Allevents.in

  • Cabaret Night 2024

    • Date: Friday, February 9, 2024

    • Location: Brownsburg High School, Brownsburg, IN

    • Details: A night of performance presented by Brownsburg Performing Arts.

    • Website: Event information can be found on Eventbrite.

  • Clothing Swap

    • Date: February 10, 2024

    • Location: Books & Brews - Brownsburg

    • More information: Allevents.in

  • Marketers' Meet-up

  • POWER HOUR PLUS LUNCHEON

  • Round Table Readers

  • AM Connect

  • Free Headshot Day!

  • BPL Night in the Stacks

    • Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024

    • Location: Brownsburg Public Library, Brownsburg, IN

    • Details: An adult night of fun at the library with various activities including a bounce house, board games, and more.

    • Website: Event details and registration at Brownsburg Public Library.

  • Business Equity for Indy Procurement Roundtable

    • Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

    • Location: Martin University Hardin Gathertorium

    • Details: A business event focusing on equity in procurement.

    • Website: Event information available on Eventbrite.

  • Indianapolis Career Fair

    • Date: Monday, February 26, 2024

    • Location: Marriott Hotel

    • Details: A career fair event for job seekers and employers.

    • Website: Event information can be found on Eventbrite.

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