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May 14, 2001 A work session meeting, with the City School System, to review the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Proposed Budget of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on May 14, 2001, in Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, beginning at 7:02 P. M., with Vice Mayor Gene Teague presiding. Council Members present included: M. Gene Teague, Vice Mayor, and Council Members Bruce H. T. Dallas, J. Ronald Ferrill, and Terry L. Roop. Mark A. Crabtree, Mayor, was away from the City. School Board Members present included: Joseph E. Finley, Bernie F. Gray, Jr., Cynthia W. Ingram, and Elizabeth R. Sibbick. Absent was Charles W. Davies, Jr. Following the invocation, Vice Mayor Teague welcomed everyone to the meeting and presented an overview of the budget process.. Council Member Roop stated, "We will do everything to ensure that the budget is fair to taxpayers. We .must remember that this is one city. Sometimes we'.~:e criticized unfairly before we've had a,chance to review something." Council Member Dallas stated, "I'm a staunch believer that~raises should come from the fund balance." Council Member Ferrill stated, "The School System is one part of the City." especially withthe economic state." Vice Mayor Teague stated,, "This is a big task, including Ira Trollinger, School Superintendent, presented a budget overview, school renovation, technology, personnel, current expense items, and salary improvements. Dr. Trollinger stated, "I've worked in seven different commMnities. The efforts of this Council towards education are the most supportive." He also remarked about new and future programs, including "Minds in Motion" with the fourth grade, international baccalaureate, and a regional governor's school. Regarding students needing extra help, Dr. Trollinger commented on the "Success for All" at Patrick Henry