[BrownsvilleOnline] PARENT COUNCIL NEWS

[Sally Cushing]

PARENT COUNCIL* NEWS
January 3, 2008

SCHOOL BUDGET INFO
To review Superintendent Pamela Moran's complete funding request for 
$152.9 million for the 2008-2009 school year, and to learn details 
about the budget development process, go online to 
www.k12albemarle.org/board/budget.
On Wednesday, January 16 at 7 pm, the School Board will be hosting a 
Tele-Town Hall Meeting.  Via telephone, callers have the option of 
staying on-line to participate, or just listen.  More information 
concerning this Town Hall Meeting is posted on the Albemarle County 
School website at http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/
Other important dates relating to the budget are:
Tuesday, January 29, School Board Public Hearing at 6:30 pm (location 
TBA)
Wednesday, March 5 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing #1 on Budget 
(Time & Location TBA)
Wednesday, April 2 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing #2 on Budget 
(Time & Location TBA)
Please contact the Office of Fiscal Services at 434.296.5829 should you 
have questions about budget information found on the school's website.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY SEEKS PARENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR TWO DIVISION 
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Parent and community representatives are invited to apply to serve on 
two Albemarle County Public Schools advisory groups.  Representatives 
are sought for the School Health Advisory Board and the Long-Range 
Planning Committee.
Applications for both advisory groups are available online at 
www.k12albemarle.org under the School Board link.  Applications also 
are available from the School Board Office in Room 345 of the Albemarle 
County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road in Charlottesville.  
Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 
2008.  Applications can be faxed to (434) 296-5869 or mailed to the 
Albemarle County School Board to the attention of Jennifer Johnston at 
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
The School Health Advisory Board is charged to meet at least four times 
a year and to annually report to the School Board on the status of 
school health education and services in each of the division's schools. 
The report also includes an assessment of health needs of school-aged 
children in the school division and may include recommendations 
designed to address the needs identified in this process.  Applications 
are being accepted for representatives from the Rio, Rivanna, 
Scottsville, White Hall, At-Large magisterial districts and an "Other 
Health Professional" position.
The Long-Range Planning Committee is accepting applications for 
membership from the Jouett, Rivanna, Scottsville, White Hall, and 
At-Large magisterial districts.  The Committee will analyze enrollment 
trend data, population growth trends, building capacities, staffing 
standards and other relevant information to develop recommendations for 
the School Board concerning facility needs for the Capital Improvement 
Program.  One member of the Committee serves on any redistricting 
committee that is convened.

FREE PROGRAM RECYCLES DISCARDED CHRISTMAS TREES INTO MULCH FOR THE 
PUBLIC'S USE
The County will operate seven sites from December 26, 2007 to January 
18, 2008.  The hours will be 7:00 AM until dark daily.  The sites are:
Crozet Park in Crozet
Greenwood Community Center in Greenwood
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center on McIntire Road
Chris Greene Lake Park in Earlysville
Darden Towe Park on Elks Drive
Scottsville Community Center in Scottsville
Walnut Creek Park off Old Lynchburg Road
This program has been in operation since 1988 and has grown to recycle 
over 2800 trees that yield over 229 cubic yards of chips. This reduces 
the impact on our landfill and helps citizens find a place to dispose 
of a large and cumbersome item.  Decorations, stands, and nails must be 
removed.  Please no "yard waste".  Free mulch will be available to the 
public starting February 1, 2008 at Darden Towe Park.

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Submission prepared by Sally Cushing, Parent Council Representative for 
the Brownsville PTO.
*The Parent Council's mission is to serve as a forum for parents, 
educator, and school officials to share ideas and exchange information 
in order to advance the quality of the public education system within 
Albemarle County.

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