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Outside agencies ask for increased funding; library seeks state‑aid compliance money and director salary bump
Summary
Several outside agencies presented budget requests: CASA Central Virginia asked Appomattox County for $3,000 to recruit volunteers for 22 children waiting for advocates; Piedmont Area Veterans requested an increase (roughly $1,000–$2,000 additional) to cover repairs and mortgage payments; Jamerson Memorial Library requested $54,855 to meet Library of Virginia state‑aid requirements and proposed a $65,000 director salary (25% of which may be reimbursed by state aid for a certified director).
Multiple outside-agency presenters asked the board for modest increases to address service needs.
Lorna Rexrode, associate director for CASA Central Virginia, said CASA’s local caseload has grown and that 70 Appomattox children were referred last year while CASA currently serves 18 Appomattox children; she requested $3,000 from the county to recruit and train volunteers for an upcoming 8‑week training class. Rexrode outlined CASA’s volunteer…
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