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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005
Our View
Running
on empty uperintendent of schools Dr. Robert Chappell faced the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on nearly bent knees this week. At issue are escalating costs for putting in a new track at the high school. The costs have gone up from what was originally projected. Risen to the extent that the pot may be dry and Chappell has basically been sent back to the drawing board. This scene is not unusual as far as county politics go. School administrators in counties across Virginia are lobbying their respective supervisors for funds. Money for this and money for that. It’s the nature of the beast but it doesn’t always leave a pleasant taste in your mouth. Chappell is a good man and so are the supervisors. They’re all on the same track as far as wanting what’s best for the children of this county. They’re also on track as far as knowing just what the limits are of their pocketbooks and what taxpayers can bare. They may be a bit off-track when it comes to tactics, but strategically they’re on the same page. Looking back, the track project has been on the books for a long time. No one seems to deny that a new, improved one is needed. Public comment has been taken, architects and engineers have looked at the project, initial funds have been established. Now, when the rubber is close to meeting the road, it has once again been stymied. Neighboring Fauquier County is experiencing similar pains but, in. their case, it’s a new high school at stake to the tune of $50 million. After getting the bond measure approved, their Board of Supervisors shot down the proposed site where it is supposed to be built. The third high school is sure to happen but lots of bad blood has been spilled along the way.
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