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Worth Your Wait worth it for Fluvanna?

August 18, 2010 By Bryan Rothamel View Comments
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PALMYRA — The Fluvanna School Board was informed the sexual education program the county uses has a possibility of no longer being offered after December 2010. “We are committed to this quarter,” Ron Schneider, director of the Charlottesville Pregnancy Center said. “We’re going to get [the program] to you. I don’t know how, but we [...]

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School Board to review RIF policy

August 15, 2010 By Bryan Rothamel View Comments

PALMYRA — After flirting with using the reduction in force policy last budget season, the Fluvanna School Board wants to review the plan. “I’m against any RIF policy that is based on seniority only,” vice-chairman Tom Muir, Palmyra District, said at the Aug. 11 School Board meeting. Read the Fluvanna RIF Policy [pdf] The current [...]

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School Board passes final budget

May 13, 2010 By Bryan Rothamel View Comments

PALMYRA — After getting final numbers from the Board of Supervisors, the Fluvanna School Board passed a budget Wednesday night. “These are tough time and next year could be a little more tough,” said Camilla Washington, Columbia District. The board decided to go with a plan that included a pay decrease for all employees and [...]

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School Board reacts to retirement announcement

February 24, 2010 By Bryan Rothamel View Comments

PALMYRA — When Fluvanna County Public Schools’ superintendent Dr. Tom Smith announced his retirement he didn’t forewarn those who will have to find a replacement, the Fluvanna County School Board. “I was very shocked. I found it very unexpectedly, especially since his four-year contract had been renewed in the fall,” said Camilla Washington, Columbia District. [...]

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Smith announces retirement

February 19, 2010 By Bryan Rothamel View Comments

Palmyra — Shocking meeting attendees and the School Board, Fluvanna Superintendent Dr. Thomas Smith announced his retirement effective June 20, 2010. While addressing the board on his budget proposals, he said he was trying to help where he could to save money for the school district. While discussing no pay increase and possible layoffs to [...]

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