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sors at the meeting. Massie argued that an undue emphasis on special education and gifted and talented programs was hurting the average student. Also, Massie lamented the fact that localities were losing more control over their school sytems “each day.”
Estabrook agreed. He noted as a problem the increasing tendency of the state' and federal governments to mandate not only programs but also the formation of those programs. “Initiatives left to the localities are diminishing,” Estabrook said.
In agreement with both Massie and Estabrook, Lane asked that a joint resolution between the supervisors and the school board be drafted and sent to the state appropriations committee in Richmond. The resolution would state that excessive mandates are an unfair intrusion into local government. “If they mandate it, they should pay for it,” Lane argued. “The state and federal governments are out of line.” No action was taken on the resolution.
The supervisors agreed to hold a work session on the school budget sometime after their next regular meeting June 3.
Other requests for funds from the general budget were made by: • Sylvia Kreitler, Director of Rappahannock’s Social Services Department in the amount of $68,025. That’s a nine percent increase over last year’s budget.
• Paul Poling, representative from the Fire and Rescue Association, in the amount of $19,065. Poling said the proposed budget is down from last year because of grant money received. • Colonel Luke, representative for the library, in the amount of $6,000, which
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