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Former interim special education director Koressa Malcolm orchestrated the purchase of the equipment, but the school had trouble finding construction personnel to install it, up to this point.

Chairman Henry Budzinski questioned the need for the Commonwealth’s attorney to go full time, as she requested from the compensation board.

Public comments left several questions unanswered, but reports from administration were positive for the start of the 2024 school year in Highland County.

Bostic said that there will be increased law enforcement at our schools during this threat peroid

Recognizes and promotes evidence-based substance recovery and treatment practices and celebrates those who have taken the long and hard road to recovery.

Nichols will replace current County Prosecutor Terri Helmick as interim County Prosecutor through December. Helmick has submitted her resignation from that office effective September 6, 2024.

Henderson said the public either needs to treat that green box site with respect or the Caesar Mountain site will need to be closed permanently,

Several shouting matches erupted during the meeting. This story includes audio from the heated exchanges.

The BOS stayed to the agenda for the first part of the meeting making several decisions and accepting reports from both the sheriff’s office and VDOT. Part two covers contentious board and public comments.