Greetings from the new GEPA board.

A very belated hello from the new GEPA board members. Unfortunately it has taken a little time to transfer over the administration functions of this blog and the forums, but we are starting to get up to speed.

First, on behalf of the new board I'd like to express our thanks to the previous board for all their effort and hard work over the last year. We will do our best to keep the momentum going.

Over the next year, the new board has set several goals:

- Plan a school board candidates community meeting before the November 8 elections, so that all concerned county residents meet all the school board candidates and discuss their concerns.

- Continue attendance at school board meetings by GEPA board members and relay important news and items.

- Review the school administration / board budget process and the issues from the past few years, to look for ways to suggest improvements to the process and increase community participation.

- Continue GEPA efforts to foster open and respectful communication between parents, residents, board members, and school administration in order to continue overall improvement in the Goochland County school system.

Lastly, anyone with concerns or issues with the GEPA blog and forums can call me at 804-556-5188, or email me at marcmaier _at_ earthlink.net.

Marc Maier - GEPA Chairman.