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ate problems for a significant portion of Rappahannock’s people. As an alternative, Mr. Lane called for individuals to institute a school fund, to donate money and keep school costs “off the mandatory tax rolls.”
Arthur Smith asked why people are asked to keep donating when money is “lying around” in activity fund accounts. Bathroom facilities have been missing in the boys’ locker room for two years, he charged. “We’re not asking for lots of money just enough to have the holes in the parking lot fixed,” he said, asking again for an accounting of how activity funds are managed.
High school Principal Bob Chappel reported that half the money collected from book rentals last year was spent for new books at the beginning of the current year. In addition, money from the general activity fund has gone to cover the shortfall in athletic funds, he said, citing an expenditure of $700 for a new high jump pit. Noting that the financial records are public, he invited individuals or small groups tc his office for a more detailed report.
Money from the activity fund should not be used to replace a broken toilet, according to Sharon Kilpatrick. “That should come from maintenance.”
Mr. Lane’s request for private contributions as the solution to general school problems “is not a solution at all,” said Joyce Abell. “Not for a public school. A public school should be supported by taxes —public monies, not private monies . . . You cannot do more with less,” she concluded.
The supervisors took no action or the proposed school budget at Monday’s meeting but set a work session for Wednesday night with accountant Wally Cox. The school budget is scheduled for adoption at Monday’s regular board meeting.
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