The Town of Plainfield is known as “A Community of Values”. It is a 27-year long correlation. The Community of Values Program was organized in 1991 by Dr. Jerry Holifield, Superintendent of the Plainfield Community School Corporation. Plainfield Police Chief Jack Miller and several members of the community from different sectors were involved in putting the program in place. Their intention was to identify the values the people of the community believed to be the most important. The idea was to focus public attention on those values and encourage, motivate and challenge the community to model, communicate and emphasize these values for all.
Thirty values were chosen and defined, and then a public survey delivered to each household in the Town of Plainfield would select the most important 12. After a year-long process, 12 values—one for each month—were selected. A “Value of the Month” would be designed to help residents be the best people they could be. Students are taught the values at an early age. One Plainfield Community School Corporation student per school is rewarded for exemplifying the community value of the month.
Beginning in January, the Town of Plainfield will also recognize an individual who represents the value of the month. Town Staff needs your help! If you see someone who deserves to be recognized for their work within the community, send an email to values@townofplainfield.com or direct a message to the Town of Plainfield Indiana’s Facebook page. Each month, staff will select a resident based on your nominations and recognize them at the second council meeting of the month.
Below are the values selected by month; we will be looking for nominees who demonstrate “equal opportunity” right away! Let’s acknowledge those who make this community great.
January: Equal Opportunity
Equal opportunity is defined as permitting equal participation and choice in employment and other areas regardless of race, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability if otherwise qualified.
February: Honesty
Honesty is defined as being truthful and honorable in relations with others.
March: Reliability
Reliability is defined as acting in a responsible, dependable, and trustworthy manner.
April: Respect for the Environment
Respect for the environment is defined as taking actions which protect our natural resources.
May: Integrity
Integrity is defined as being of good character and behavior.
June: Justice
Justice is defined as acting honorably and fairly in accordance with recognized law, respecting authority, not stealing, respecting the national flag, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Indiana.
July: Respect for Law and Rules
Respect for laws and rules is defined as taking responsibility to avoid violation of laws in a community.
August: Truth
Truth is defined as being factual and sincere.
September: Dignity / Self-Esteem
Dignity / Self-Esteem is defined as having a degree of self-respect which inspires respect for others.
October: Responsibility and Accountability
Responsibility / accountability is defined as accepting the consequences of one’s behavior.
November: Respect for Others’ Rights
Respect for other’s rights is defined as acknowledging legal and moral privileges of others.
December: Kindness
Kindness is defined as acting with goodwill and compassion.
