Two Indianapolis area non-profits are partnering once again to offer Indianapolis area commuters and opportunity to recycle their electronics and cardboard this fall. Green Piece Indy and Workforce Inc. are hosting a series of unique recycling events this fall. Rush Hour Recycling has two events remaining of their fall rush hour recycling events for commuters.
Who: Westside commuters
What: Electronics and cardboard recycling
When: November 3, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: Family Video, 7301 Rockville Rd.
Who: Downtown commuters
What: Electronics and cardboard recycling
When: November 12, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St.
Commuters are encouraged to load up their trunks with old electronics (computers, printers, televisions, etc.) and cardboard. View a full list of accepted recyclables at www.greenpieceindy.com/blog/?page_id=160. The recycling sites will be full-service - just pop the trunk. Staff will unload your recyclables and have you on your way to work!
Electronics typically contain highly recyclable and/or toxic materials. Workforce disassembles electronics, recycling all metals and plastics, and properly disposing of toxic e-waste.
Workforce requests a $10 donation to recycle a television due to the expenses associated with safely disposing of lead tubes.
Workforce, Inc is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that helps ex-offenders transition back into the community through job training and important practical support, such as housing and legal assistance. Through the process of de-manufacturing computers, then packing and shipping the resulting e-waste, participants learn to use a variety of tool pack/weigh materials, solve problems, load and unload trucks and pallets, as well as how to safely operate machinery such as forklifts and balers. The mission of Workforce, Inc. is to strengthen central Indiana communities by helping local employers build a better workforce.
Green Piece Indy is a twice-weekly email with tips on how to live a greener lifestyle in Indianapolis. Subscribe and view a tip archive at www.greenpieceindy.com.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Neighborhood Gathering Reminder
The Neighborhood Gathering is just a week away!!
The event is Thursday Nov. 5th at SECS, 901 Shelby.
Doors open at 5pm and the program starts at 5:30
Dinner & childcare provided.
Hope to see you there!
The event is Thursday Nov. 5th at SECS, 901 Shelby.
Doors open at 5pm and the program starts at 5:30
Dinner & childcare provided.
Hope to see you there!
INDIANAPOLIS RANKS AMONG TOP 40 SAFEST CITIES IN THE U.S.
Indianapolis ranks among the top 40 safest cities in the country according to a study released by Forbes.com this week. The study took into account metropolitan cities that have the lowest rates of violent crime, workplace deaths, fatal crashes and natural disasters.
“We as a City remain committed to making public safety job one,” said Mayor Ballard. “This ranking certainly reflects these efforts, and we will continue to provide our citizens with safer streets and a more livable city.”
According to Forbes.com, the top 40 list was determined by looking at the country's 40 largest metropolitan statistical areas across four categories of danger. Violent crime rates from the FBI's 2008 uniform crime report were considers, as well as 2008 workplace death rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; 2008 traffic death rates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and natural disaster risk, using rankings from green living site SustainLane.com.
To read the article in its entirety and to see the complete list visit http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/26/safest-cities-ten-lifestyle-real-estate-metros-msa.html
“We as a City remain committed to making public safety job one,” said Mayor Ballard. “This ranking certainly reflects these efforts, and we will continue to provide our citizens with safer streets and a more livable city.”
According to Forbes.com, the top 40 list was determined by looking at the country's 40 largest metropolitan statistical areas across four categories of danger. Violent crime rates from the FBI's 2008 uniform crime report were considers, as well as 2008 workplace death rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; 2008 traffic death rates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and natural disaster risk, using rankings from green living site SustainLane.com.
To read the article in its entirety and to see the complete list visit http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/26/safest-cities-ten-lifestyle-real-estate-metros-msa.html
Monday, October 26, 2009
MAYOR TO HOLD BUDGET MEETING
Mayor Greg Ballard and City Controller David Reynolds will hold a public meeting Wednesday, October 28, to provide an update on the financial status of the City of Indianapolis. The agenda will include an overview of the 2009 year end projections, presented by the Controller, the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Agency (MECA) and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
WHO:
MAYOR GREG BALLARD; CITY CONTROLLER DAVID REYNOLDS
WHAT:
BUDGET REVIEW PUBLIC MEETING
WHERE:
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM
2ND FLOOR, CITY COUNTY BUILDING
WHEN:
6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009
WHO:
MAYOR GREG BALLARD; CITY CONTROLLER DAVID REYNOLDS
WHAT:
BUDGET REVIEW PUBLIC MEETING
WHERE:
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM
2ND FLOOR, CITY COUNTY BUILDING
WHEN:
6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Please join the Department of Public Safety, IMPD and “Peace in the Streets”
Please join the Department of Public Safety, IMPD and “Peace in the Streets” October 27th from 6:00-7:30pm at Arlington High School for an informational and introspective look into gang activity in Indianapolis. The purpose of this event is to educate parents, youth, and community leaders about the dangers of gang involvement in our city. This event is an ongoing effort to promote one of Mayor Ballard’s many crime prevention initiatives.
Be careful driving. With the wind and rain, many leaves are falling, making it very slick.
Have a great weekend.
Cliff Myers
Southeast District, Commander
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
1150 S. Shelby Street
Be careful driving. With the wind and rain, many leaves are falling, making it very slick.
Have a great weekend.
Cliff Myers
Southeast District, Commander
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
1150 S. Shelby Street
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Scare in the Square
Trick-or-Treat at Fountain Square Businesses!
10/30/09 - 10/31/09
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Scare in the Square, Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN October 31, 2009 4-6pm
Free trick-or-treat event in the heart of Fountain Square.
Start in the parking lot south of Deano's Vino. Free bags, cider, apples, and a heapin' load of candy to get you started, and pick up a Trick-or-Treat Trail map and find out which merchants are particpating!
10/30/09 - 10/31/09
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Scare in the Square, Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN October 31, 2009 4-6pm
Free trick-or-treat event in the heart of Fountain Square.
Start in the parking lot south of Deano's Vino. Free bags, cider, apples, and a heapin' load of candy to get you started, and pick up a Trick-or-Treat Trail map and find out which merchants are particpating!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERS AWARDS $125,000 GRANT TO CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) announced today that the City of Indianapolis will receive a $125,000 implementation grant – the first such grant made by NACSA’s new Fund for Authorizing Excellence.
Funds will enable the City to develop and pilot a model accountability system for Mayor-Sponsored charter high schools; to pilot a new performance system for students in special education programs; and to develop an improved platform for sharing performance information.
“Mayor-sponsored charter schools provide outstanding opportunities for school children in Indianapolis and deliver results when it comes to educational outcomes,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. “The NACSA grant award is a welcomed investment in our community’s public charter schools, and we will use it wisely to develop cutting-edge accountability and improvement systems that we hope serve as models locally and nationally.”
The application focuses specifically on using grant funding to improve the Mayor’s nationally recognized accountability system by providing more meaningful information about growth and performance for students in high school, and move from a focus on school compliance with state and federal regulations to assessing the quality of special education programs and performance among students with disabilities. The award will also help create a transparent and more engaging Web platform allowing for various audiences to access customized information about the performance of Mayor-sponsored charter schools. Implementation will begin immediately and will continue through the 2010-2011 school year.
Currently, there are 18 Mayor-sponsored charter schools that serve approximately 6,000 students throughout Indianapolis. According to 2008-2009 data, students in Mayor-sponsored charter schools are typically low-income (76 percent), academically behind (two years behind academically when they first enroll), and minority students (78 percent).
Recent academic results include:
In 2008, 94 percent of Mayor-sponsored charter high school graduates enrolled in college.
According to the state of Indiana’s accountability system (Public Law 221), in 2008-09 the highest performing (Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School) and highest growth (Herron High School) secondary schools in Indianapolis were Mayor-sponsored charter schools.
During the 2008-2009 school year , Mayor-sponsored charter schools represented only seven percent of all schools in Indianapolis, but made up 60 percent of the top 10 schools showing the most academic growth on ISTEP+.
For the last four years, the public school showing the most academic achievement growth in Indianapolis – in terms of increased pass rates on ISTEP+ – has been a Mayor-sponsored charter school.
In 2009, the only three public high schools in Indianapolis to meet federal achievement standards (Adequate Yearly Progress) were Mayor-sponsored charter schools.
For more information about Mayor-sponsored charter schools, including past years’ accountability reports, visit www.indy.gov.
Funds will enable the City to develop and pilot a model accountability system for Mayor-Sponsored charter high schools; to pilot a new performance system for students in special education programs; and to develop an improved platform for sharing performance information.
“Mayor-sponsored charter schools provide outstanding opportunities for school children in Indianapolis and deliver results when it comes to educational outcomes,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. “The NACSA grant award is a welcomed investment in our community’s public charter schools, and we will use it wisely to develop cutting-edge accountability and improvement systems that we hope serve as models locally and nationally.”
The application focuses specifically on using grant funding to improve the Mayor’s nationally recognized accountability system by providing more meaningful information about growth and performance for students in high school, and move from a focus on school compliance with state and federal regulations to assessing the quality of special education programs and performance among students with disabilities. The award will also help create a transparent and more engaging Web platform allowing for various audiences to access customized information about the performance of Mayor-sponsored charter schools. Implementation will begin immediately and will continue through the 2010-2011 school year.
Currently, there are 18 Mayor-sponsored charter schools that serve approximately 6,000 students throughout Indianapolis. According to 2008-2009 data, students in Mayor-sponsored charter schools are typically low-income (76 percent), academically behind (two years behind academically when they first enroll), and minority students (78 percent).
Recent academic results include:
In 2008, 94 percent of Mayor-sponsored charter high school graduates enrolled in college.
According to the state of Indiana’s accountability system (Public Law 221), in 2008-09 the highest performing (Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School) and highest growth (Herron High School) secondary schools in Indianapolis were Mayor-sponsored charter schools.
During the 2008-2009 school year , Mayor-sponsored charter schools represented only seven percent of all schools in Indianapolis, but made up 60 percent of the top 10 schools showing the most academic growth on ISTEP+.
For the last four years, the public school showing the most academic achievement growth in Indianapolis – in terms of increased pass rates on ISTEP+ – has been a Mayor-sponsored charter school.
In 2009, the only three public high schools in Indianapolis to meet federal achievement standards (Adequate Yearly Progress) were Mayor-sponsored charter schools.
For more information about Mayor-sponsored charter schools, including past years’ accountability reports, visit www.indy.gov.
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