Lancaster County
- On July 1, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office will implement an updated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy (PDF). Differences between the 2017 policy (PDF) and the 2018 policy are:
Requesting Records from this Office section (page 1)
You may print and complete this form to mail or fax your records request to the sheriff's office.
Where to Send A FOIA Requests or Questions Regarding FOIA (page 3)
NOTE: Requests sent by e-mail are not "received" until the e-mail is actually opened. All such e-mail requests are acknowledged by the records officer who opens the e-mail. Similarly, requests sent by facsimile are not "received" until the facsimile is actually printed. All facsimile requests are acknowledged by either a telephone call to the requestor or by return facsimile acknowledging the date and time of receipt of the request.
Printing (page 4)
The costs are at the hourly rate of the employee assigned to answer the request; printed pages and photocopies are $.50 per page.DVD-R/CD-R disk with case are $1.10 each. If the estimated costs for answering a request for records are $200 or more, the office may require the payment of the estimated costs before beginning any work to answer the request for records. Any balance unpaid after 30 days may prevent additional records from being released.
Deletes the 2017 section Common Exemptions to FOIA Requests
Deletes the 2017 section Frequently Requested Records
- Lancaster County Public Schools has announced summer arts camp opportunities. Information is available in the "For Students" section of each school website.
- Lancaster County Public Schools has published the approved SY 2018-2019 calendar (PDF).
- The Lancaster County School Board is holding a regular meeting Tuesday, June 12 at 5:30 pm in the LCPS Annex Building. The agenda includes presentations, public comment period, reports (superintendent, principals, board committees), financial review, review of action items, and a closed session. Action items are:
- VSBA Policies - 1st reading
- LCPS Gifted Plan 2018-2023
- Discussion on privacy policy - Katherine Keith
- Request for procurement of two old school buses
- Amendment to School Board Policy JEC-R
- Maintenance on Norris Bridge extended (Rappahannock Record)
- Lancaster to establish a broadband authority (Rappahannock Record)
Northumberland County
Richmond County
- The Richmond County Planning Commission has cancelled its Monday, June 11 meeting.
- The Richmond County School Board June 13, 10:00 am meeting will be held at the Richmond County School Board Office (92 Walnut St, Warsaw).
- Richmond County Public Schools has several job openings: Special Education Teacher for 2018-2019 School Year, Principal for Mackey Thompson Learning Center, and Social Studies Teacher.
- The Warsaw Town Council meets Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers (78 Belle Ville Ln, Warsaw). The meeting is open to public and handicap accessible.
- Read the Richmond County Board of Supervisors' June 14 meeting packet (PDF).
- Erosion hits Fones Cliffs hard (Northern Neck News)
- Finding a safe haven (Northern Neck News)
- Landslide at Fones Cliffs caused by inadequate erosion controls (Friends of the Rappahannock)
Westmoreland County
- The Westmoreland County Electoral Board is meeting Wednesday, June 13 at 9:00 am at the Montross Town Hall (15869 Kings Hwy, Montross). The board will canvass the June 12 dual primary.
- The Westmoreland County School Board meets Tuesday, June 12 at 5:00 pm at Gerald B. Roane Center for Excellence (141 Opal Ln, Montross). Their agenda includes public comments, approval of personnel appointments and resignations, presentations, financials review, and reports.
- Upcoming Westmoreland County School Board meetings are a work session Tuesday, July 10 at 9:30 am and a regular meeting Monday, July 16 at 6:00 pm. Both will be held at Gerald B. Roane Center for Excellence (141 Opal Ln, Montross).
- Colonial Beach Public Schools' approved SY 2018-2019 school calendar.
- Questions answered regarding Police Chief's recent resignation (Westmoreland News)
Cross-county
- The next Northern Neck Beekeepers meeting takes place Monday, June 11 at 6:00 pm at St. Stephen's Church in Heathsville. Learn more.
- The NNSWCD Board of Directors meets Wednesday, June 20 at 6:00 pm (dinner), 6:30 pm (meeting). The meeting takes place at Northern Neck Planning District Commission (483 Main St, Warsaw, in the conference room). The public is invited; RSVP by June 19 to (804) 313-9102, x101. Read the meeting notice and agenda. Read the draft minutes from the May 2018 board meeting.
- RCC announces new program: Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree: Pre-BSN Specialization. Rappahannock Community College announced the news in a press release:
Rappahannock Community College is proud to announce the newest addition to our nursing program pathways — the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree: Pre-BSN Specialization. This new degree is designed for those who want to earn a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Starting at RCC, students begin earning the credits and knowledge necessary to transfer to any number of four-year bachelors degree programs.
Dr. Charles Smith, Dean of Health Sciences at RCC, says that this degree was created to align with the needs of universities’ BSN programs across the state. Smith is a member of a statewide steering committee that has investigated common pathways for associate degree nurses to transfer to four-year colleges.
"All of the baccalaureate programs share many common courses. This Pre-BSN program was designed around their needs for courses to prepare to transfer," says Smith.
The Pre-BSN is a 62-credit, general education transfer degree, meaning that students will earn all of their general education requirements over two years.
The Pre-BSN curriculum is designed for several groups of students. Those are:- Students who are in high school Dual Enrollment programs — meaning that they are earning college credit for classes taken while in high school
- Students who have graduated high school who do plan to take a few years at home to do prerequisites
- Registered nurses who graduated from associate degree or diploma nursing programs
- Students who are currently enrolled in our nursing program who wish to continue their education immediately upon graduation
Smith says the Dual Enrollment option is especially attractive for students in local high schools who have their sights set on earning a BSN.
"If you are planning a career in nursing and choose to do a BSN program, such as at VCU, JMU or ODU, or any other four-year college, you can begin your studies with us through Dual Enrollment," says Smith. "Once you get out of high school, you can complete the degree with us either on campus or online and transfer those credits immediately to a baccalaureate program."
Smith notes that the entry requirements for BSN programs statewide are very competitive for pre-licensure students. Usually, this means there are more applicants than seats at four-year schools. He says then that students who decide to come to RCC will have the prerequisites completed — which will give the RCC student an advantage over many other folks.
More information and registration requirements are available at our website — www.rappahannock.edu/pre-bsn .
"We have lots of options for many types of students," says Smith. "As I tell everyone, RCC should be your first stop when investigating anything nursing related. We have excellent opportunities, and we are all here to help you succeed."
About Rappahannock Community College
Rappahannock Community College, established in 1970 serves Virginia's Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and surrounding areas. Named the "Best College to Work For" in 2015, 2016, and 2017, RCC is home to multiple associate degrees and certificate programs, as well as robust and varied workplace credential programs. Learn more at www.rappahannock.edu.
PHOTO: Those looking to earn a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree can get a head-start with RCC and our new Pre-BSN program.
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