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—$60,000 to begin construction of high school addition sufficient to meet needs per census for next ten years (based on amortization of $750,000 loan over 20 year period).
For 1984-85, RCQE also suggests two “no cost” proposals: restoration of budget authority to the school board by ending budget cutting by categories and a study of merit pay systems for teachers with recommendations.
Along with the petition forms, the citizens group notes facts and figures for 1981-82 relating to the schools, comparing the picture in Rappahannock with that in neighboring counties.
According to the RCQE, the nine cent increase in local tax rate needed to pay for the school improvements suggested by the citizens group would still put Rappahannock’s tax rate lower than in surrounding counties (except Madison) for the current fiscal year.
Meeting Thursday
The Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education will hold its next meeting on Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Sursum Corda School. Anyone interested in public education is welcome to attend. For additional information on the petition drive or the group’s proposals, contact Theresa Reynolds (675-3683), Liz Blubaugh (675-3846) or Barney O’Meara (987-8271).
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