Class of 2003-2004

Hancock County Flag Design

Problem Statement:

Flag would be a unifying representation of Hancock County and could be displayed by various commercial, governmental, community or private entities.

Solution: Flag designs created, final flag selected

Symbolism of Flag Elements
- Green and yellow colors symbolize the County’s agricultural heritage
- The upper left “green field” also alludes to the city of Greenfield, the county seat and the County’s largest community.
- The diagonal white stripe symbolizes the National Road (US 40)
- The large, centered white disk symbolizes the progress and prosperity of the County
- The nine gold stars symbolize the nine townships of the County
- The number 1828 represents the year the County was formed
- The graphic represents the Hancock County Courthouse
Approved as the Hancock County Flag by the Hancock County Commissioners on March 29, 2004

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Statement of Problem:

Number of school bus incidents continue to increase in spite of the installation of cameras
Safe School Legislation will require schools to identify and prevent bullying

Solution: MOB- Monitors On Buses program created

Designed to be the enforcement arm of the School Safety Specialist Training and Certification Program
- Identifying, preventing, and intervening in bullying in school bus transportation
Monitors would volunteer their time and be a dedicated set of eyes to ensure enforcement
- Bus drivers must maintain attention to driving conditions, other motorists, possible hazards, etc.
Volunteer program would pair up interested individuals with various bus routes ensuring safer transportation for Hancock County children

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