 Jefferson County Public Schools is considering a proposal that could essentially combine Frost and Stuart middle schools and move them to the Stuart Middle campus and begin to phase out the Valley Prep program at Valley High as early as this fall.
The proposal, unveiled during a JCPS school board work session on Tuesday would entail:
- Moving the Frost Sixth-Grade Academy and Valley Prep to the Stuart Middle School campus. All rising sixth-grade students would attend a separate, small sixth-grade academy (approximately 434 students) on the Stuart campus.
- Rising seventh- and eighth-grade students currently assigned to Valley Prep and Stuart would attend a separate, small seventh- and eighth-grade academy on the Stuart campus (643 students in 2016-17 year and 848 students in the 2017-18 year).
- The sixth-grade academy and seventh- and eighth-grade center would be separate and distinct schools located on the Stuart campus.
- Current seventh graders at Valley Prep, who will be eighth graders next school year, would stay at Valley Prep with their teachers to finish the 2016-17 school year.
JCPS will host a series of community meetings on the proposal beginning next week. All meetings will be held at 6 p.m.
- Monday, March 14: Carter Elementary School
- Tuesday, March 15: Valley High School
- Wednesday, March 16: Academy @ Shawnee
Learn more in the WDRB article:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/31419960/jcps-proposal-would-combine-frost-and-stuart-middle-schools
 A section of South 3rd Street between Kenwood Way and
Southern Heights Avenue is scheduled to be reconfigured in May. The present configuration
has four lanes of traffic with two going in each direction. The new
configuration will have three lanes of traffic. One lane for each direction
will flank either side of a center turning lane, resulting in safer, less
congested travel for all road users.
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 Two public information meetings are scheduled
WHERE: Beechmont Community Center, 205 West Wellington Ave, 40214.
WHEN:
- March
16, 2016 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- April
6, 2016 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For questions prior
to the meetings contact project manager Dirk Gowin at 502-574-5925 or dirk.gowin@louisvilleky.gov.
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The Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet announced contract crews will begin work the week on the Fairdale Roundabout.
The construction involves two T-shaped intersections along the
West Manslick Road and Mount Holly Road corridor (mile points 1.2 to 1.5) will
be replaced by a four-way intersection with a roundabout. The roundabout
will eliminate the need for traffic signals and allow vehicles to move
continuously through the intersection.
Mitchell Hill Road will be realigned southward at West Manslick
Road to meet with Fairdale Road, at the point where West Manslick Road becomes
Mount Holly Road, to create the four-way intersection.
According to the Cabinet, lane closures will be necessary during
construction but are not permitted from 6:00am-9:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm In
addition, the Fairdale Road approach will be closed for up to 15 days during
later phases of work.
http://transportation.ky.gov/District-5/Fairdale_Roundabout_Announcement
 It's that time of year! The annual Doss PTSA Craft Fair is almost here.
WHEN: March 19th from 9am-3pm.
WHERE: Doss High School Cafeteria, 7601 St. Andrews Church Road.
Set up time: 7:30 am
Table Cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Food and Drink will be sold
Please submit your booth information under the booth registration tab, or click here.
Contact us at:
DossPTSA@Gmail.com or
April Frierson 435-0241
Handicap Accessible Entrances Available.
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 Valley Traditional High School will be having a huge crash car simulation event on April 14th at 5:00pm in the student parking lot.
Watch the students perform a crash car event with real life situations. Police, fire, EMS, Jaws of life and the media will be involved.
WHEN: April 14th at 5pm
WHERE: Valley Traditional High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy
All of the Valley community is invited to witness the disastrous effects of dangerous driving, such as texting while driving, drinking and driving, not paying attention and excessive speeding.
For more information see the Valley Traditional High School Facebook Page!
 Adding more resources to help those who overdose from heroin.
Officials are hopeful that more training sessions at a local health department will help save lives.
Naloxone, which is also referred to as Narcan, is used when someone overdoses from heroin and other opioid drug.
“In naloxone there's an opiate overdose reversal medication that can bring someone out of an overdose and save their life,” said Russ Read, Co-Founder of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition.
Training sessions will be held continuously on Tuesday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Health and Wellness, 400 E. Gray Street.
See the full WDRB Story here:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/31370405/more-naloxone-kits-and-training-sessions-to-address-heroin-overdoses
 Customers of LG&E/KU have recently been receiving suspicious phone calls from scammers claiming to be affiliated with LG&E or KU. The caller will typically threaten account closure and ask for the customer’s account number or request a payment be made. Remember that LG&E/KU representatives should never request you to provide sensitive information over the phone outside you requesting assistance from them. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from LG&E/KU requesting your personal information, take the person’s name and then call LG&E Customer Support at 502-589-1444 to report the call.
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Registration for the Brightside & Passport Health Plan Spring Community-Wide Cleanup is open!!
The cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 16th with the suggested cleanup times of 8:00am – 12:00pm. (If the date we have set doesn't work for your group, that's OK, we will support any cleanup that takes place in the weeks surrounding April 16th.)
All cleanup teams will receive bags and gloves at no cost, and the first 5,000 volunteers to register will also receive a free t-shirt. Brightside welcomes groups of all sizes, big and small and if you're not sure where you would like to hold your cleanup we can help with that too, just give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to make a suggestion.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Supply pick up will be held on Sunday, April 10th at the Iroquois Park Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd, 40214 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. All supplies are pre-packaged by group for team leaders to collect. If a group fails to pick up their supplies on April 10, and they have t-shirts, the t-shirts go to other volunteers on a first come, first served basis. Groups who do not have t-shirts can call Brightside on Tuesday, April 12th to see if any t-shirts have been returned.
Brightside is proud to be holding our Cleanup with the Mayor’s Give A Day Week of Service for the fourth year. Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of your volunteer group, and many other volunteers throughout the year, we could not achieve our goals of a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Louisville.
We look forward to seeing all of you in April!
 Open on February 25
Grants available to social services and arts and
creative industry organizations
Louisville Metro
Government will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Thursday,
February 25, 2016 for FY17 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017). These General Funded
grants are awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies, that
contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.
All agencies wishing to submit an application are required to have at
least one representative participate in a mandatory orientation webinar.
There will be a live webinar held on Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The
session is approximately 90 minutes and will cover eligibility, the application
process, and provide instructions for the on-line application. Interested
applicants who are unable to participate at this time should contact the EAF
team to make alternative arrangements. To register for the webinar, please
contact the External Agency Fund (EAF) staff at EAF@louisvilleky.gov and include your
name, email address, and agency name.
The grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the
Louisville Metro Department of Community Services (LMCS), and for Arts and
Creative Industries programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Department
of Economic Development. The External Agency Funds are awarded annually to
non-profit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson
County that align with the Mayor's and departments' strategic goals.
Applications will be reviewed by two External Agency Fund panels, which include
Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be
included in Mayor Fischer’s recommended FY17 Metro budget.
For the Social Services Funding Program, qualified non-profits committed to
providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in
the following key areas are encouraged to apply:
·
Decreasing homelessness
·
Increasing household financial stability
·
Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult
engagement in quality programming; or
·
Increasing access to services and resources for
a targeted population.
For the Arts and Creative Industries Funding Program, non-profits committed
to providing arts and cultural attractions to the Louisville community are
encouraged to apply. Eligible arts and creative
industries organizations should demonstrate how a program supports the
following primary focus areas of Mayor Fischer's Strategic Plan:
- Economic development initiatives related to arts and
creative industries
- Creative place making and arts-based programs in
neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment
- Opportunities for citizens to access and engage with
visual, performing and other arts experiences
Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and
strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive
impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting
goals and outcomes.
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 18, 2016 by 5
p.m.
For more information about EAF, visit http://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
Please submit all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.
 Since 2007, Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D-24)
has called upon the community to remember the brave service men and women who
are still serving our country in some of the most dangerous spots in the world
by helping ease their tour of duty in a special way.
“For
ten years, my goal has been not to forget any solider in need of our help and
support,” said Flood. “This year along with our sponsors, I am so pleased
to announce the community of Metro Louisville will have a chance to honor our
brave men and women.”
Valentine’s
Day is the official kickoff of the “Doing Our Part from the Heart”
Campaign. Over the next eight weeks, Flood and the community will collect
toiletries, snacks and other items to send to our military. Simple items
such as soap, eye drops, bug repellent, candy, and other personal items make a
huge impact for troops serving in remote locations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Joining
Flood, as sponsors of the 2016 campaign are the Okolona Business Association,
the Okolona Fire Department, Republic Bank, Scheller’s Fitness and Cycling and
Jackson- Hewitt Tax Service. The campaign runs through the end of March.
If
you cannot donate items and wish to make cash contribution to help cover the
cost of shipping, Republic Bank continues its partnership by setting up an
account to accept all monetary donations to cover postage for the items going
overseas. Every package cost $16.75 to send. Make sure to note on
the check “From the Heart” account.
“We
are very fortunate to have so many people in our community who help us out with
donations,” said Flood. It shows that we care and again is another
reminder as to why Louisville is a compassionate city
Here
is a list of items needed that can be dropped off at a “Doing Our Part”
location:
- Chewing
Gum/Mints/Lifesavers
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Foot
Powder
- Razors
- Body Wash
- Band-Aids
- Q-Tips
- Bug
Repellant with
DEET
- Eye
Drops
- Hand
Sanitizer
- Wet Ones
- Kool-aide
or Gatorade individual
packs
- Peanut Butter
- Individual
snacks, chips, nuts,
pretzels
- Neosporin
- Candy
that will not melt
- Sun
Block
- After Sun lotion
- Nasal
Spray
- Tylenol/Pain Relievers
Here
are the drop-off locations for the 2016 Doing Our Part from the Heart Campaign:
-
Republic
Bank, “From
the Heart Account” at all Republic Banks
-
Okolona
Fire Department, 8501
Preston Highway, All
Stations
-
Scheller’s
Fitness & Cycling, 8323
Preston Highway, Louisville, 11520
Shelbyville Road, Louisville, 1000
Veterans Parkway, Clarksville
-
Jackson-Hewitt Tax
Preparers, All
Locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana
-
BC
Roosters, 76405
Preston Highway, Louisville ,4420
Dixie Highway, Louisville
-
Kentucky
Telco, 4816
Outer Loop, Louisville
-
City
Hall, 601
West Jefferson, Louisville
For
more information about the 2016 “Doing Our Part from the Heart” Campaign,
contact Councilwoman Flood’s office at 574-1124. You can
visit “Doing our Part from the Heart” on Facebook.
Mayor Greg Fischer has launched his SummerWorks jobs program
for 2016 and is urging every company to hire or sponsor jobs for youth.
"We want it to be the business culture of our city that every company,
large and small, hires or sponsors summer jobs for youth," Fischer said.
New companies such as Humana and Kindred Healthcare are joining the effort
for 2016 and UPS and other companies are increasing their commitment. Also, a
new website - SummerWorks.org -- makes it easier for
youth, employers and supporters to sign up and be involved. See a short
video about the new website.
Working closely with Jefferson County Public Schools, Fischer
said there will be a stronger focus this year on placing students in jobs
that match up with what they are learning in school and jobs in the key
business sectors the city is focused on growing such as technology,
healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
Click here
to learn more about SummerWorks.
 A free, two-day workshop designed to get
people into the growing number of sales jobs in Louisville is set for March 21
and March 28.
The training is provided by Louisville Sells,
a program started by Mayor Greg Fischer earlier this year. The training
combines online education with hands-on workshops to build the skills to become
a successful sales professional.
The two-day workshop is facilitated by local
sales experts, and participants finish by making live sales presentations to a
panel of local employers who are actively hiring for sales positions. The
growing list of employers participating in the March workshop includes:
-
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
-
PetFirst
-
JAVS (Justice AV
Solutions, Inc.)
- TQL (Total
Quality Logistics)
The March workshop will be facilitated by
Mark Decker, vice-president with Justice AV Solutions Inc., which was recently
named a 2016 Best Places to Work company, and Brian Willett, director, Dale
Carnegie Training. Dale Carnegie Training was recognized as a 2016
national Top 20 Sales Training Company by IndustryTraining.com.
The workshop is designed to help prepare
participants for various jobs, from inside and outside sales to sales
management and commission-based jobs. It also prepares those in non-traditional
sales jobs for career advancement opportunities by enhancing their sales and
communications techniques. In the Louisville area, the average entry-level
salary for a sales position ranges from $30,000 - $50,000 per year.
Persons interested in Louisville Sells must
register in advance at www.kentuckianaworks/louisvillesells.
Louisville Metro Government’s Louisville Forward and
KentuckianaWorks are partnering to offer the Louisville Sells training.
WHAT:
Louisville Sells Workshop, offering free training and hiring opportunities
for sales jobs
WHEN: Monday, March 21 and Monday, March 28, 9 a.m. – 4
p.m. both days
WHERE: Justice AV Solutions Inc., 13020 Middletown
Industrial Blvd., Louisville, KY 40223
SIGN UP: Participants must register in advance at www.kentuckianaworks.org/louisvillesells
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 The Belle
of Louisville is looking for energetic, smiling faces to apply for seasonal
positions on the steamboat Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson. Take advantage of this opportunity to work
for one of Louisville’s most iconic
landmarks.
Positions
include:
- Deckhands
- Reservationists
- Bartenders
- Concession
workers
- Food and
beverage supervisors
- Engineering/maintenance
assistants
- Watchman/security
Training is
provided for all positions. Our season is from April-October with
flexible schedules available. Apply at the Belle of Louisville at the foot
of 4th Street and River Road (401 River Road). Applicants should
come prepared to complete an application.
http://www.belleoflouisville.org/
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Exploited Children’s Help Organization (ECHO) is hiring!
Program and Victim Services Manager - JOB
DESCRIPTION
Overview:
This is a salaried position and is responsible for overseeing the prevention
and victim services programs that ECHO coordinates within the Louisville
community and surrounding areas. This includes but is not limited to:
volunteer management, scheduling, event preparation, program review and
delivery.
Application Requirements: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, three references and 3 years of salary history by March 16 to: ECHO, 1411 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217 or info@echo-ky.org with subject line: Program Manager Application Materials. Email preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve
as primary contact for all ECHO programs
- Coordinate
volunteers to assist in program and service delivery
- Correspond
with partner agencies to coordinate clients, referrals and staffing
- Schedule
programs in assigned areas
- Coordinate
communication between targeted partners for ECHO-led projects
- Respond
to crisis calls coming into the office
- Assist
clients with filing crime victim compensation claims
- Maintain
direct services and evaluation records
- Staff
Program Review Committee
- Work
with Executive Director to maintain good working relationships with other
agencies
- Attend
professional training as determined by Executive Director
- Maintain
accurate records of travel and time
- Submit
reports in a timely manner
- Coordinate
regular communications for ECHO constituents
- Staff
Communications Committees
- Other
duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Minimum
Education/Work Requirements
-
Masters
Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Education, Psychology or related field or
Bachelors Degree Social Work, Sociology, Education, Psychology or related field
and two to five years experience with progressive responsibilities
- Comfortable
and competent working with children in an educational and/or therapeutic
setting
- Comfort
and competent in public speaking
- Volunteer
management
- Strong
problem solving skills and initiative
- Demonstrates
effective oral and written communication skills
- Equally
capable and comfortable working independently or as a team player
- Strong
organization skills
- Current
and valid driver’s license and liability insurance
Other
Requirements
- Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (no abuse, child
maltreatment, violent or sexual crimes). Having
any other misdemeanor or felony conviction will not automatically disqualify an
applicant from gaining a position at ECHO. The relevancy, severity, and timing
of the conviction/s will be weighed carefully, and employment decisions will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
- Current and valid
driver’s license and liability insurance on vehicle
Preference
will be given to those who have the following qualities:
- Familiarity
with violence prevention continuum and spectrum
- Experience
in online marketing and social media campaigns
- 2+
years work experience with children and/or volunteers
In
addition to performing the above-mentioned job responsibilities, the individual
should possess the following characteristics:
- Positive
attitude
- Self-driven
- Critical
thinker
- Willingness
to work cooperatively, courteously and effectively with all staff, volunteers
and partners
- Demonstrate
flexibility and creativity in completing assigned tasks
- Set
priorities and efficiently manage workload
- Complete
all assignments in a timely manner
- Open,
direct communication
Compensation
Salary
DOE, minimum $30,000 annually
This
is an EXEMPT position.
Benefits:
Monthly
stipend to help defray the out of pocket cost of health insurance
ECHO
provides disability insurance and mileage reimbursement
Other:
ECHO
allows for a flexible schedule, telecommuting, and is family friendly.
 Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering free soil testing for Louisville Metro homeowners – limit 2 tests per household!
Although fertilizer, lime, and other amendments can be very helpful in establishing happy, healthy plants and lawns, they pose a risk if not used properly. Excess fertilizer and chemicals wash away with rainwater and pollute our local streams and waterways. The first guideline of responsible fertilizer application is to take a soil sample and have it analyzed to determine fertilizer needs.
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is offering a soils test incentive program to offset the cost for Louisville Metro residents. The SWCD will provide up to 2 vouchers per household to cover the processing fee for a standard soils test. People wishing to participate in this incentive program must request the soils test voucher(s) from the Conservation District office. Email your voucher request to: joy.edwards@ky.nacdnet.net The email should include your name, physical address, phone number and if you want one or two vouchers. The soil vouchers along with you r soil sample should be taken to the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service at 810 Barret Avenue for testing.
Questions—call 502.499.1900
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