Archive for February, 2009

It’s not about the schools

by: Dann Veldkamp February 12, 2009

Regardless of the outcome of the reorganization effort, the school districts are unchanged There seems to a misconception that the reorganization discussions between White River Township and Greenwood will affect the school districts. This is simply a misunderstanding. The boundaries of municipalities, townships and school districts are totally independent in Indiana. There are residents of [...]

Study committee names subcommittee members

by: Jody Veldkamp February 12, 2009

WRT/Greenwood Reorganiztion study committee met Thursday night and named the members of the six subcommittees. The members attemtped to provide balance between WRT residents and Greenwood residents on the subcommittees.  We will post all members soon. Resumes of all subcommittee members will also be available at the Greenwood Clerk/Treasurers office as early as Friday.

WRT Board member comments on process

by: Dann Veldkamp February 11, 2009

This unsolicited letter was received from Joe Acker, WRT Board member. It is reprinted here without any editing of the content. The board and the trustee do not privately talk to each other on topics considered ahead of the meetings because it is a violation of the open door policy. A meeting can be called [...]

Final study committee members to be named

by: Dann Veldkamp February 10, 2009

The members of the six sub-committees will be selected Thursday Residents of Greenwood and White River Township have stepped forward and volunteered to serve on the reorganization subcommittees. To date over 40 resumes have been received to fill what is expected to be about 35 positions. Last month the committee structure was finalized as having [...]

WRCU meeting to be webcast on Centergroveinc.org

by: Dann Veldkamp February 7, 2009

Tuesday’s meeting will be available on the web We try to bring you the latest information concerning White River Township, especially as it concerns the reorganization. With this goal in mind we will be webcasting Tuesday’s White River Citizens United meeting. While the update on the reorganization is no longer on the agenda, the organizations [...]