December 1 Child Count Mrs. Rebecca Yellets, Director of Special Services, presented the current special education figures and December 1 child count totals. There are 596 students identified as special education this year. Technology Mr. Dave Matt, Director of Technology, reported on the progress of technology over the last two to three years and plans for continuing growth in technology. Mr. Rick Estes, Math-Science Director, presented the science curriculum guide and Virginia science SOL's, and answered questions about the curriculum. Financial Report Mr. George Baker gave the financial report.
Prescription drugs play a large part in overall health care costs.
Dental coverage may change for some employees in the next plan year due to interpretation of state law by the Bureau of Insurance regarding an employee or family member covered by a group health care plan that includes dental coverage. There has been a pharmacy network change with QualChoice Maintenance Report Mr. Charles E. Higgins, Director of General Services, gave the maintenance report. Well Additional sampling has not been done at this time. All projects are awaiting final inspection from a factory representative. Rayco Roof Company is also doing repairs at Orange Elementary, Gordon-Barbour Elementary, and Prospect Heights Middle School.