County signs MOU with IU Luddy School and Women’s Commission for middle‑school coding camp

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding to allow the county Women’s Commission to partner with the Luddy School at Indiana University to host a website‑design camp for middle school students.

County staff said the trustees of Indiana University will consider a contract; the county’s role under the MOU is a small financial contribution — up to $3,500 from the County General Fund — and the Women’s Commission will serve as camp ambassadors, interacting with campers and organizing the closing ceremony. IU will provide curriculum, volunteers and a site. County staff said the camp is open to students of all genders and that organizers are currently planning to hold the program in the fall, subject to coordination between Luddy and the Women’s Commission.

Commissioners approved the MOU by voice vote, 2‑0. No further county funding commitments or detailed enrollment plans were offered at the meeting; the trustees will consider the formal contract next.