Public safety tour tackles mental health and drug reform
Officials discuss mental health care gaps and police roles amid lengthy detentions and lack of facilities. Virginia leaders push regional evaluation centers and crisis intervention training to reduce jail crowding and prevent tragedies, while backing drug courts and Narcan policy to curb overdoses. Local sheriffs cite cost and long term savings from drug courts and reform efforts.
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Drescher Credits Real Synergy in Superintendent Search
Drescher thanked the Allen County School Board for the opportunity while noting Real Synergy LLC helped with the Warren County Public Schools superintendent search. Board member Joanne Cherefko credited Dr. David Martin and Dr. Rick Leonard for creating a landscape that highlighted the best candidate after community input and a review of 15 applications.
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Drescher Named Superintendent After Board Selection
The school board announced Greg Drescher as the new superintendent after touring schools and two intense interviews. Roy Boyles praised Drescher as embodying the community's desired qualities and readiness to lead the division to its Trek to Excellence. Drescher began teaching in 1987 in Warren and Rappahannock counties, later serving as principal and later as assistant superintendent.
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School Board Vacancy in North River District Virginia
Warren County School Board seeks a North River Election District member to fill the Roy K. Boyles vacancy. Term runs from appointment through December 31, 2015. Submit letters of interest to Mrs. Catherine R. Bower by 4:00 p.m. April 17, 2015, at 210 North Commerce Avenue Front Royal VA 22630. Must be a qualified voter and North River resident.
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Kindergarten Registration Set For Warren County April 13 17
Warren County Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration April 13 through 17 at the Warren County Community Center Front Royal. Children five by Sept 30 2015 qualify. Registration hours 9 am to 4 pm Mon Wed Fri and 9 am to 6 pm Tue Thu. Bring birth certificate Social Security card immunization record kindergarten physical and proof of residence. Call 540 635-2171 for details.
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