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lishing native plant sanctuaries “in appropriate shade and sun areas of Rappahannock County School property (by and for the county’s children)." The mission of the project, she said, is to conserve, research and cultivate ‘at risk’ and native plant species, to educate and inspire Rappahannock residents to establish native plant sanctuaries, and to sell marketable native plant species. The proposed porject would be funded by grants and contributions, and would involve elementary and high school students. RCES Principal Raye Tupper agreed to permit Mrs. Bosch to start the project on elementary school grounds.
Other Activities
• Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Biggs reported that the Ruritan Club of Amissville offered the use of its softball field in the event the new school fields are not ready by the Spring.
• Student representative Jami Gillis reported that a track and field benefit dance is scheduled for January 7, 2000 and that Homecoming is this coming Saturday. She also noted that the Fall ‘Reading Buddies’ program has been completed, and that the next session will start in February. Some seniors have gotten word of early acceptance at colleges including Bridgewater, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia. Jami closed her report by reciting a poem she wrote, “Farewell to our Stars,” in honor of departing Board members Tole, Lee, and Makela.
• Policy and Legal Subcommittee member Makela reported on their review of Coach Hiring Policy recommendations made by the ad hoc committee and reported at the November meeting. The recommendations have been turned into regulations that do not require Board approval, and the “Application for Positions” policy, GBN, was revised to conform to the new regulations. That policy revision was approved by the Board.
• Rosa Crocker reported that twenty-five percent of the School Board Evaluation forms were returned, and that scores ranging from 2.8 to 4.9 (5 being the highest) were given, with strengths noted in the board’s financial management abilities and weaknesses noted in the ability of the Board to provide a compensation plan that is sufficient to attract and retain qualified employees.
• Rosa Crocker also presented the School Board goals for 1999-2000 that include: significant, annual educational achievement for all students; and a responsive learning and work environment that nurtures strong mutual support for students, teachers, and parents.
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