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Volume 66 Number 5 • February 3, 2022
Three from GHS lauded for earning top scores
2023 School Budget
Raley: Salary bump will help to recruit top talent By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Goochland County school superintendent Jeremy Raley is asking the county school board to approve a 5% raise for all Goochland County Public School employees as part of the division’s proposed FY2023 budget, pointing to a need to both attract and retain top talent to Goochland. The increase will be comprised of a 3% merit
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increase for employees who meet the required performance standard, as well as a 2% market adjustment to help offset the rising cost of living. The looming question, however, is whether the bump in pay will ultimately be enough in the long run. Even as he made his presentation to the school board on Jan. 25, Raley acknowledged
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‘Valentines for Vets’ effort returns for third year Contributed Report U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger recently announced the launch of her third annual “Valentines for Vets” program to collect and distribute Valentine’s Day cards to Seventh District veterans. Virginians are encouraged to par-
ticipate in “Valentines for Vets” by dropping off or mailing cards to Spanberger’s Henrico County district office. A contactless bin is located outside of the Glen Allen location for those choosing to physically deliver them to her office. The deadline for submission is Thursday, Feb. 10.
“Virginia is home to hundreds of thousands of veterans — and my office’s Valentines for Vets program has been an annual, small way for us to show our appreciation for those who have protected our nation,” said Spanberger. “Next month, I look forward to many Virginia veterans, their
caregivers, and their families reading handwritten cards with messages of gratitude from our community members. These Virginians have earned our recognition, they have earned our respect, and they deserve to know that we recognize their sacrifices. I hope
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Three Goochland High School students were recently recognized by the College Board for PSAT/ NMSQT scores in the top 10% in Virginia. Alex Geyer, Cooper Dewitt, and Brookelyn Green were awarded the National Rural and Small Town Recognition DEWITT Award, an award granted to students who attend a school that the Census Bureau identifies as a rural area or small town. The College GEYER Board National Recognition Programs grant students academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications. GREEN Colleges use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups who have excelled in see Students > 8