September 8, 2010

School Board passes final budget

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 [...]

School Board decides RIFs not the answer

PALMYRA — The School Board went back to the grind of balancing the budget and decided layoffs would not be the best solution to find $471,617 to plug the budget. “We would be implementing more hurt voluntarily (if to layoff people),” said chairwoman Barbara Gibbons, Rivanna District. The board has already passed the budget but [...]

School Board reacts to retirement announcement

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. [...]