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either the school board or the board of supervisors would turn down a request for an additional appropriation for installation of a fire alarm system. Eastham maintained last week. "We need an adequate fire alarm to provide protection for these children." he argued.
"I don't think die children are in an unsafe building or that they wouldn't be adquately warned (in case of fire).” countered board chairman Beverly Massie. She pointed out that both schools had been evacuated with no problems or delays during bomb scares last year.
"The standards are set by someone who knows a lot more than anyone on this board,” Eastham said. "We've had two reports that have told us we re not giving proper protection.” Providing a fire alarm system that meets state standards should be a "priority subject" for the school board, he argued.
“It is a priority subject and it is scheduled to be put in the upcoming budget.” Mrs. Massie said, requesting comments from the other board members.
”1 concur with Mr. Eastham in his anxiety on getting this installed pronto." ■ , said Alan Stokes. His motion to authorize the superin-, , tendjjjn to take immediate ' steps to have the work done and to asik the supervisors for additional funds for the project passed unanimously.
Assistant superintendent Rob McDaniel reported or. Tuesday that a representative from a fit* alarm company was inspecting both schools and would have estimates by .Friday.
In addition to determining the cost of a new system for the elementary school, the representative will give quotes on both repair and replacement for the system at the high school.
The existing alarm system at RCHS is not in working order due to a pull station
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