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