Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, August 10, 1993 TAG: 9308100080
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: New River Valley bureau
DATELINE: PULASKI LENGTH: Short
The board had sought bids from agencies that might offer a before- and after-school program for children whose parents go to work early or come home late. The Y was the only one that responded.
The proposed program would provide both enrichment activities and some teaching. It would not be a day-care program, although some people who have expressed interest in it have confused it with one.
School officials also are checking with the Virginia Department of Education for extended day-care regulations, and that information will be available at the meeting.
Attendance zones are being observed strictly in determining who attends what school, following the closing of Jefferson Elementary in June and the shifting of zones for the three remaining elementary schools serving the town of Pulaski.
Previously, parents were pretty much able to send children to the school of their choice, wherever they lived. That helped working parents get children in schools close to sitters.
School officials came up with the extended-day idea to help parents whose children may no longer be going to school near those who provided care for them outside school hours. A survey of parents showed much interest in such a program.
Also at the 7 p.m. meeting at the county Administration Building, the board will hear a report on the Pulaski County High physical-fitness center.
by CNB