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tor a gifted and talented program. Rappahannock was in only partial compliance under the gifted portion with after-school math and reading classes instituted three years ago. McDaniel said. The following year, instrumental music was included to meet the mandate for talented programs. For the first time this year, he said, both gifted and talented classes are offered during school hours with the instrumental music continuing after school. "I can see not starting a new service but I can't see abandoning a program we're committed to." said Chairman Beverly Massie. adding that classes are held after school because the instructor works with students at both the elementary and high schools.
In addition. McDaniel noted, the instructor is also a full-time elementary classroom teacher during the school day.
“I’m opposed in principle to continuing a stop-gap program.” announced Miller.
After more discussion and more failed motions, the decision on instrumental music was tabled over the objections of Reeve and Massie.
Taking the issue up again at 1:30 a.m. with Eastham's motion to drop the $2,000 for instrumental music. Mrs. Massie noted that a vote of approval would leave 35 students as well as their parents very disappointed and unhappy.
"Life is full of disappointments.” Miller countered. Eastham's motion failed with Miller and Eastham voting for elimination of the instrumental music program.
A final motion to cut $500 from instrumental music and set salaries for driver ed instructors at S5.75 an hour passed unanimously with Miller and Eastham abstaining.
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