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By Bill Kos'sler
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
At the first School Board meeting of the year, Board members expressed relief at the relative smoothness of school opening, after a one week delay, and optimism for the year ahead.
Vice Chair Aline Johnson said a few words at the outset of the meeting. Referring to construction woes and the week’s delay in the school opening, Johnson said. “I want to thank Superintendent Chappell for all he has done. I know you had a long hard summer Dr. Chappell, and the maintenance and cafeteria workers worked very hard to get the school opened...” Chappell in turn expressed special thanks to the custodial staff of the school. “Without these six custodians, there would have been no way folks, that we could have opened when we did,” Chappell said, noting that they worked long hours under especially tryipg circumstances. He and Elementary School Principal David Covington went around and personally thanked each of them, giving each a gift certificate to Lowe’s.
Rising fuel costs
hit schools
The Bdard discussed the financial impact of skyrocketing fuel costs. Chappell presented a detailed breakdown of projected costs. Under current projections, he anticipates an increase of a bit over $32,000 in fuel expenditures over last year’s estimates.
No Child Left
Behind Scorecard
Human Resources Director Raye Tupper briefed the school board about the district’s performance on the federal Adequate Yearly Progress report card.
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