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161 <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Barnes, seconded by Dr. Hall, Council <br />unanimously voted to meet in executive session to discuss <br />personnel matters and pending litigation as exempted by <br />Section 2.1-344(a)(1) and (6) of the Virginia Freedom of <br /> <br /> Info, on ACt. <br />etlng <br /> <br /> was adjourned. <br /> <br /> ~'i~/~- - - <br />NOTICE OF SPBCIAL MBETING <br /> <br />A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL B,B HELD ON Wednesday, <br />January 8, 1986 AT 12:00 noon IN THE Jefferson School Annex, <br />Room 19, <br /> <br />THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br />Lunch meeting with School Board. <br /> <br />BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR <br /> <br />BY Jeanne Cox [signed) <br /> <br />JEFFERSON SCHOOL ANNEX - January 8, 1986 <br /> <br /> Council met in special session on this date with the <br />following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, <br />Dr. Hall. Absent: Dr. Gunter. <br /> <br /> Dr. Vincent Cibbarelli, Superintendent of Schools, stated <br />that the transfer of school bus operation to the Transit <br />Department of the City had worked very smoothly and with a <br />cooperative spirit. <br /> <br /> Ms. Helen Poore, Transit Manager, stated that similar <br />bus routes as before were being used, new buses were being <br />purchased, two-way radios had been installed, drivers had been <br />certified in the Driver's Assistance Techniques Program, and <br />the major focus had been on safety. Ms. Poore stated that <br />problem areas included vehicles passing stopped buses, behavior <br />problems on buses and that there was no. permanent site for <br />school buses. <br /> <br /> Dr. Joseph Mooney, School Board member, stated that the <br />Board had considered the issue of seat belts on buses but <br />found that most data indicated that buses were safer without <br />them. Dr. Mooney stated that most studies found that driver <br />safety was the most important factor. <br /> <br /> Mr. JohnPezzoli, School Board member, stated that there <br />was concern that some special education students were spending <br />over an hour on the buses. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jim Dunbar Of School Administration, s.tated that the <br />problem was being dealt with and hopefully would be improved <br />next year, but added that it may be a financial decision. <br /> <br /> Dr. Mooney recommended documenting the time the students <br />spend on the buses and their specific handicap. <br /> <br />Mrs. Gleason suggested looking into contracting with JAUNT. <br /> <br /> Mr. Dunbar stated that some contracting with JAUNT is done <br />but it may need to be expanded. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tom McLernon of School Administration, stated that <br />parents are reimbursed for mileage if they help with trans- <br />portation of handicapped stUdents. <br /> <br /> Dr. Cibbarelli requested that Council appropriate $S0,000 <br />to fund a demographic study of City schools which would take <br />into account population projections and programs and which <br />could be implemented the following year. <br /> <br /> <br />