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age 21, Ms. Rowe told the School Board.
"Certainly, we have to educate ALL our children,” Chairman Beverly Massie responded. “But with certain handicaps, the Health Department needs to carry some of the burden ... The Health Department and the Welfare Department need to play a greater role.”
“There’s no substitute for early stimulation with these children,” added School Board member Nancy Reeve. “And unfortunately, many parents aren’t aware of the strides they can make with this early stimulation.”
Mrs. Massie asked if the school system runs any programs for the parents of handicapped and developmentally delayed youngsters, programs that “bring the parents together so they can learn from one another and share coping skills . . . so they don’t feel so alone. ”
“There’s nothing like that offered now, but it’s something we could consider,” Ms. Rowe replied.
Maybe the Special Education Advisory Committee could take on Hie organization of such a parent support group, suggested Mrs. Reeve.
Board member Paul Nichols asked how much of the total $322,447 spent in 1986-87 for Rappahannock’s special education programs comes from the state.
“Between $70,000 and $80,000. The rest is local money,” Ms. Rowe answered.
“That’s changed. The state used to pay for the whole thing,” replied the School Board veteran.
“When the state increased the basic aid (paid to localities per student), they cut special education by 33 percent,” explained Ms. Rowe.
More signs of support
“I think we can be very proud of our county right now, not just for approval of the capital outlay for the high school, but for all the support that’s being shown for our educational programs,” said Mrs. Massie.
Her remarks were prompted by gifts to both the high school library and athletic program.
The first, a check for $200, came from Mrs. Nelson Phelps Lane in memory of former supervisor J. Richard Latham.
The second, athletic equipment purchased with money raised by a community fund drive, was donated to the sports program at the high aehooL In ft letter to athletic director .
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