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The Buzz - Maintaining Brownsburg’s Sewer System & Bill 141 to Alleviate School Counselor Crisis

Issue #028/ Feb. 6 2024

06 Feb

 In This Issue of the Buzz:

  📌 “Indiana Proposes Senate Bill 141 to Alleviate School Counselor Crisis”

🌏 Did You Know? - Maintaining Brownsburg’s Sewer System

 🚗 Local Business Spotlight - Wilkinson Insurance Agency

⭐ Local Businesses - Shop Local / Buy Local

 🏀 Brownsburg - Sports Results Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 2024

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

  ☔ Local Weather

 

Indiana Proposes Senate Bill 141 to Alleviate School Counselor Crisis

Indiana lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 141, aimed at ensuring school counselors can dedicate more time to student services by reducing their involvement in non-counseling activities such as substitute teaching or supervisory duties.

Authored by Sen. Jean Leising, the bill responds to the state's school counselor crisis, highlighted by a notably high student-to-counselor ratio of 694 to 1, the highest in the nation. The bill mandates that from the 2024-2025 school year, at least 60% of counselors' time must focus on direct student services, increasing to 85% in the following year, with exemptions for schools having fewer than 350 students per counselor.

The move aims to address the growing demands on counselors and improve student outcomes by ensuring counselors can focus on their primary roles in emotional and career counseling. Critics of the bill call for flexibility in school staffing, while supporters emphasize the need to prioritize counselors' time for the well-being of both students and counselors themselves.

See the Indiana School Counselor Survey which was released in November 2023.

Did You Know? - Maintaining Brownsburg’s Sewer System: An Overview

The town's sewer system, comprising 140 miles of sanitary and 160 miles of stormwater lines, is maintained by six dedicated Wastewater employees with help from the Street and Wastewater departments.

Main tools include a vacuum truck for cleaning and a camera for inspection.

Regular inspections and cleanings are crucial for preventing blockages and ensuring the system's proper operation by removing debris.

Notices for maintenance are given through door hangers, and access to manholes, which should not be obstructed by landscaping, is essential for maintenance work.

Residents are urged to report sewer issues to (317) 852-1114.

For more info. Go to Brownsburg.org

Wilkinson Insurance Agency

Wilkinson Insurance, established in 2002 by Mark Wilkinson in Brownsburg, Indiana, started as an independent agency with Erie Insurance.

Recognizing the varied needs of customers, the agency expanded its offerings by partnering with over 15 companies to provide a comprehensive range of insurance products and services.

  • Homeowner's Insurance: Protects the home and its contents from damages and theft, also providing liability coverage.

  • Auto Insurance: Offers protection against financial loss in the event of an accident involving a vehicle the insured owns or operates.

  • Life Insurance: Provides financial compensation to beneficiaries after the policyholder's death, helping cover living expenses, debts, and funeral costs.

  • Renter's Insurance: Covers personal property in a rented property and may include liability coverage.

  • Landlord/Rental Insurance: Designed for property owners, covering the property and potential liability for rental activities.

  • Condo Insurance: Protects individual condo units, covering personal property and interior structures against damage or loss.

  • Classic Car Insurance: Specialized insurance for vintage or classic cars, often with coverage tailored to the car's unique value.

  • Boat Insurance: Offers coverage for boats and personal watercraft against damage, theft, and liability.

  • Motorcycle Insurance: Provides coverage for motorcycles, including protection against damage, theft, and liability.

  • Motorhome/RV Insurance: Insurance for recreational vehicles, covering damages, liability, and sometimes contents.

  • Personal Watercraft Insurance: Covers jet skis and other personal watercraft against damage, loss, and liability.

  • Special Event Insurance: Offers coverage for specific events, protecting against financial loss due to cancellation, liabilities, and other risks.

  • Umbrella Insurance: Provides additional liability coverage beyond the limits of standard policies, offering extra protection against large claims.

The agency prioritizes proper insurance coverage for individuals and families, offering personalized service in auto, home, life, and commercial insurance to build lifelong relationships with clients.

They offer competitive rates through partnerships with numerous insurance companies, including Erie Insurance, AAA, Grange, Travelers, and many others.

The team, consisting of Mark Wilkinson, Bryan Pearcy, Mary Mitchell, and Emily Wysong-Smith, brings a personal touch to their service, emphasizing community involvement and customer service excellence.

314 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112

For more info. Go to Wilkinson Insurance Agency

Upcoming Local Events

February 2024

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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:

2nd Round Sectional

Feb. 2, 2024

62 Bulldogs L

73 Plainfield

Brownsburg West Middle School Sports

Wrestling Results:

Feb. 2, 2024

85 BWMS W

28 Creekside Middle School

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. 

8th Grade Girls Basketball

Feb. 2, 2024

33 BWMS W

22 Zionsville

7th Grade Girls Basketball

Feb. 2, 2024

20 BWMS W

7 Zionsville

Bethesda Christian School Sports

High School Boys Varsity Basketball Results:

Feb. 1, 2024

61 Bethesda W

28 Faith Christian

High School Girls Varsity Basketball Results:

Sectional Championship

Feb. 3, 2024

62 Bethesda W Sectional Champs!!!  

22 Indiana Math & Science

Game 1 of Sectionals

Feb. 2, 2024

54 Bethesda W

18 Indiana Deaf

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