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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sakbun announces support of Vigo schools facilities plan
Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun said Monday he supports the Vigo County School Corp.'s recently announced facilities reorganization plan. The first-term mayor praised it as a smart, data-driven student-focused step toward strengthening both education and the broader community. Sakbun commended the school corporation for its transparent and deliberate leadership, noting the plan has been shaped by thorough community input, data analysis and commitment to student success. 'They've listened to the community, analyzed the data and brought forward a plan that prepares us for the future,' Sakbun said in a news release. The quality of local schools plays a key role in shaping the city's economic development, workforce readiness and long-term growth, Sakbun said. School facilities must match the school corporation's excellence in educators and strong academic programs to meet modern expectations and ensure continued progress, he said. Recognizing this as a broader community responsibility, the mayor stressed that cities across Indiana are grappling with shifts in population, funding structures, and facility needs. 'This plan is strategic, responsible and what our community needs for our students now and in the future,' Sakbun said. 'Like many community members, I had some initial concerns, but I believe they have been thoughtfully addressed. 'The reality is that the school-age population in this community has decreased by almost 50% since the 1970s,' he continued. 'The proposed plan keeps the teacher-to-student ratio the same, adds additional academic and extracurricular programs, and modernizes facilities.' Sakbun, who graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High School, said, 'While it pains me to see that the school I went to will change, I am excited to welcome new traditions.' The mayor asks residents to view video and information provided by the school district that provides information on funding and how legislation passed in 2009 is still creating challenges. That video can be seen at Sakbun also expressed confidence in Superintendent Chris Himsel and the school board and pledged to support the plan through infrastructure alignment, planning partnerships and public collaboration.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Three hurt in Terre Haute shooting, police say
Three people were injured in a shooting early Sunday in the 3100 block of Schaal Avenue, police said. Terre Haute Police Department officers responded to the area, which is near Schaal and Oakland avenues, in response to a report of shots fired at a large party, the department said in a news release. Officers found one injured person at the scene, and two more later arrived at a hospital. Two of the people hurt later were taken to an Indianapolis hospital. Police said the investigation continues and more information would be released when possible.
