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posed for next year is comparable to what people receive in surrounding school divisions.
“We’re not overpaying by any means,” Board member Nancy Reeve added.
Dr. Gangel noted that he will investigate the purchase of diesel replacement buses this year as a first step to switching from a gasoline powered fleet. According to transportation supervisor Allie Huff, “Gas bus fleets won’t be available a few years from now,” he explained.
“That’s true,” board member Bryant Lee said, reporting that International trucks with gasoline engines already have to be specialordered.
“Where’s all this fat to cut out?” asked Mr. Estes, after the Supervisors followed Dr. Gangel through a detailed review of maintenance projects at both schools. “I haven’t found any yet!”
“Oh, I have a few notes on pages back here,” said Supervisor Mike Massie, flipping through the pages of the 2-inch thick budget explanation supplied by Dr. Gangel. But that was as close as anyone came to dear signals of possible cuts to come.
“I’ve never had a budget put so nicely before,” said Mr. Estes at the close of the three-hour work session.
“You did an excellent job, Dr. Gangel,” Mr. Massie added.
The superintendent thanked the supervisors for the compliments but noted that his staff deserved much of the credit for the work.
“Their credit is your credit, too,” Mr. Lane remarked.
The Supervisors will hold the public hearing on the proposed school budget this Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the elementary school auditorium.
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Rappahannock Beautification Day T-shirts will also be distributed to all participants.
Those residents who will be unable to participate in the organized clean-up are asked to clean up their roadways and any other areas in the immediate vicinity of their homes Which may need attention.
“Come on out and help rid our county’s secondary roadsides of the winter’s accumulation of litter,” Mrs. Stamer said. “Come and help make this spring’s anti-litter campaign make a difference. Bring your family and friends!”
For more information, to volunteer yourself or a group, or to report areas which are in particular need of attention, call Nina Stamer at 6753810, any time.
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