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until the age of 65, Superintendent Chappell said after the meeting. The pilot program would allow eligible retired staff to receive fully funded coverage if they work 28 days a year in the school system, for instance, as substitute teachers.
Chappell noted that other school districts have enacted similar programs.
“We think it’s the right thing; we hope it’s the right thing," he said.
He said that as a pilot program the schools could work out any kinks before pursuing it on a more permanent basis.
Board member Wesley Mills said the program would not put a financial burden on the schools.
Food services
contracting
pushed back
Board members decided not to pursue a contract with an outside food services provider this budget session. The board will consider it for next June.
“I found out that’s far more complicated than I ever dreamed," said Superintendent Chappell, who looked into a contract with a private; food services company.
Chappell said at past board meetings that the company would keep most of the food staff currently
A public hearing on the county budget is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 2 at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. McCarthy has proposed that the budget be adopted at a special meeting, scheduled for 6 pan. on June 24.
A public hearing on the school budget is scheduled for 7 pan. on April 25 in the gymnasium at Rappahannock County Elementary School.
E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com.
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