HENDRICKS COUNTY PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION SERIES
MEMBER NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Avon Middle School West Groundbreaking Event
Avon, IN. Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) ceremoniously turned the dirt to celebrate the start of construction for a new middle school on Tuesday, September 26. The new middle school, Avon Middle School West, will be located at 1204 South County Road 450 East.
After considerable public input and feedback, in December 2022, the Avon Board of School Trustees chose a strategic growth model to position ACSC for anticipated continued enrollment growth based on demographic studies. In addition to constructing Avon Middle School West, corporation leaders will transition ACSC from the current K-4 elementary, 5-6 intermediate, and 7-8 middle school model to a K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle school model with the opening of Avon Middle School West. This realignment maximizes usage of current schools – Avon Intermediate School East and Avon Intermediate School West will become elementary schools – and will reduce the number of school transitions for students. It also accomplishes the important goals of providing more opportunities for students and maintaining target class sizes at each middle school. Smaller schools, smaller class sizes, and fewer transitions generally support higher academic achievement based on achievement studies.
Changes in the Recycling Landscape Across Hendricks County
Residents of Central Indiana have experienced significant changes related to trash and recycling services over the past year. Waste Management’s (WM) acquisition of Ray’s Trash Service in the fall of 2022 has opened the door for some new, smaller waste management companies to enter the marketplace, but it has also disrupted a system that many in Hendricks County were accustomed to.
The Hendricks County Recycling District is a unit of Hendricks County government that promotes waste reduction, recycling, and proper waste management in the community. The Recycling District does not provide curbside trash or recycling services but does provide five Tox-Away Days annually, two seasonal Yard Waste Recycling Centers, and three Recycling Drop-off Centers across the county. These services help residents manage the waste they generate.
Indiana Members Foundation Golf Outing Raises Over $32,000
(Indianapolis, IN, September 27, 2023) Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), hosted its Annual Golf Outing at The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club, 12255 Club Point Drive, Fishers, IN, on Monday, July 17, 2023. 118 golfers attended the sold out event which raised $32,000 to benefit the Indiana Members Foundation, whose mission is to enrich the lives of those within the communities they serve by supporting charitable activities focused on human services, health and education.
AVON TRI KAPPA FALL FLOWER BULB SALE
CELEBRATING AVON
FACILITATIVE LEADERSHIP
Workshop dates and times are:
- Day 1: Monday, October 2 (9:30 am — 6:00 pm ET)
- Day 2: Tuesday, October 3 (8:00 am — 6:00 pm ET)
- Day 3: Wednesday, October 4 (8:00 am — 3:30 pm ET)
The cost of this workshop includes lunch for all three days and all materials and instruction for $625. The registration fee does not include lodging. To register, visit https://cvent.me/ygRkEN.
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
CAR SHOW & FESTIVAL
DINE TO DONATE OPPORTUNITY
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
HEALTH FAIR
TRICK OR TREAT
GHOSTS & GOBLINS
MARY LEE MAIER COMMUNITY PANTRY OPPORTUNITY
2023 HENDRICKS COUNTY RECYCLING DISTRICT DATES
- Community Survey
County leaders are working on an update for the Hendricks County Comprehensive Plan which establishes the future of zoning and development in our community for the next 20 years. Please complete this survey to share what you think about the future of Hendricks County!
- Community Unity Grants are live and reviewed on a monthly basis. If you're working on projects around civic engagement or county pride, please consider putting in an application. You can learn more about the program here: https://
hendrickscountycf.org/for- nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/ community-unity-grants.html
- If you have not, please complete our Nonprofit Census here: https://
hendrickscountycf.org/for- nonprofits/nonprofit-census. html
TOWN OF AVON PUBLIC 2023 MEETING DATES
Department of Storm Water Management (DSWM)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 5:30PM | Avon Town Hall
Avon Town Council Meeting (ATC)
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 7:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Redevelopment Commission (RDC)
Monday, October 16, 2023 | 6:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 6:30pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Town Council Meeting (ATC)
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 7:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Plan Commission (APC)
Monday, October 23, 2023 | 6:30pm | Avon Town Hall
Department of Storm Water Management (DSWM) (Tentative)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 5:30PM | Avon Town Hall
Avon Parks, Recreation and Beautification Council
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 6:30PM | Avon Town Hall
Avon Town Council Meeting Work Session
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Town Council Meeting (ATC)
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 7:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Economic Development Commission Meeting (EDC)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 6:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Town Council Meeting (ATC)
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 7:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Redevelopment Commission (RDC)
Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6:00pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 6:30pm | Avon Town Hall
Avon Plan Commission (APC)
Monday, November 27, 2023 | 6:30pm | Avon Town Hall
Public meetings are held in person at Avon Town Hall, they are live streamed out, but we are not accepting comments via Facebook/YouTube/Twitch. All are welcome, as allowed by the state, to attend in person.
AVON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION 2023-2024 BOARD MEETING DATES
Monday, October 9, 2023 | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
School Board Budget Adoption & Working Session
October 23, 2023 | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 5:30pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
School Board Working Session
Monday, November 27, 2023 | 5:30pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Monday, December 11, 2023 | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Reorganization, Regular Session
Monday, January 8, 2024 |7:00am | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Working Session
Monday, January 22, 2024 | 4:30pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Meeting
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 9:15am | Pine Tree Elementary
Board Working Session
Monday, February 26, 2024 | 5:30pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2024 | 7:00pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 7:00pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Working Session
Monday, April 22, 2024 | 5:30pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Meeting
Monday, May 6, 2024 | 7:00pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
Board Working Session, Retiree Celebration
Monday, May 13, 2024 | 4:30pm | Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC
School Board Meetings are held at 7pm unless otherwise noted.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 2023 BOARD MEETING DATES
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Adoption of 2024 Budget and Regular Board Meeting - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AGENDA
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Township Board Reorganization Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Township Board Reorganization Meeting
All meetings are held at the Washington Township Government Center - 311 Production Drive in Avon. All meetings start at 3:00pm unless otherwise noted.
FRIENDS SATURDAY BOOK SALE
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
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X-Large Storage and Covered Parking Now Available
UHC CHAMBER HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
HELP SUPPORT THE PLAINFIELD LIONS CLUB
The Avon Chamber of Commerce now has a collection box for old, unwanted eyeglasses.