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263 <br /> <br /> Mr. Pezzoli stated that the majority of space <br />problems have been addressed and the School Board hopes to <br />add two additional classrooms which were originally not <br />scheduled to be built until next year. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pezzoli stated that the Board has also been <br />addressing the teacher, curriculum and discipline concerns <br />raised, but noted that while these concerns have been <br />seriously addressed by the Board, they appear to be sometimes <br />more a matter of teacher choice. <br /> <br /> It was noted that the remainder of the School Board did <br />not agree with Mr. Hingeley's strong statements about Walker. <br /> <br /> Dr. Cibbarelli stated that while a certain about of <br />disorganization was anticipated, he has confident in Walker <br />School and the principal and that on balance things are <br />moving on schedule. Dr. Cibbarelli stressed that the pairing <br />plan has educational integrity. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hingeley stated that his comments reflected his <br />personal experiences as a parent and should not be taken as a <br />reflection on the entire program. <br /> <br /> Council indicated its support of the program at Walker <br />School. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pezzoli requested that Council authorize the School <br />Board to spend the funds previously appropriated, though not <br />scheduled to be used for two years, in order to add two <br />modular classrooms at Walker. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters questioned why modular classrooms were planned <br />rather than permanent structures and-Mr. Jim Dunbar, <br />Assistant Superintendent for Schools, stated that permanent <br />structures would be more expensive-and the modular classrooms <br />look permanent, are commonly used, can be prepared quickly <br />and can be moved from one site to another. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Towe, the <br />Council authorized the Schools to move forward the <br />appropriation for the modular classrooms at Walker, with Rev. <br />Edwards absent for the vo~e. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pezzoli stated that the Virginia School Board <br />Association has reported favorably on the number and quality <br />of applications submitted for the superintendent's position. <br /> <br />ting,~was adjourned. <br /> <br />COUNCIL CHAMBER - January 17, 1989 <br /> <br /> Council met in regular session on this date with the <br />following members present: Mr. Buck, Rev. Edwards, Mr. Towe, <br />Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. <br /> <br />MINUTES <br /> <br /> On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the <br />minutes of-the January 3rd meeting were unanimously approved <br />as presented. <br /> <br />PUBLIC <br /> <br />There were no matters by the public. <br /> <br /> <br />