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It s too late to start on the graduate level to get students involved in programs that will produce more black professionals, said Brooks. “We’re trying on the eighth and ninth grade level. That’s where self-image comes in.”
“I think it’s reasonable to expect more black professional people in the District. The question is what can we do to help you?” asked Montague.
‘‘We’d like for you to consider affirmative action guidelines,” answered Brooks.
"In other words, you want us to set goals and if we achieve them, fine. I’m sure the Board would be willing to consider it,” said Montague.
Superintendent Norton told Brooks that Rappahannock was already involved in a program with Warren County schools, sharing applications from new teachers. “The trouble is Dr. Keeler (Warren Superintendent of Schools) is not getting many applications from blacks . . . He’s not turning them over to me until he has first pick. But we are sharing applications—both white and black.”
Norton noted that Rappahannock, like most rural school systems, had a slow turnover of employees. He said this could possibly mean that staff would have to be
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