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Commissioner Gordon said that what the State is doing to public education is unprecedented in her time. She wants to do as much as possible for the schools. • Durham Technical Community College Dr. Bill Ingram said that Durham Tech is glad to be partnered with Orange County and they are prepared to work within the proposed budget for next year. Orange County is responsible for paying for the operation of the Orange County Campus in the Waterstone development. Last year the budget request was for$580,000 and this has been reduced by 5%. He said that Durham Tech is facing the same challenges as the public schools and they expect a 6-7% reduction in funding next year. He said that he will spend every dollar wisely and serve the community. Commissioner Jacobs asked about stimulus money and training for"green"jobs. Dr. Ingram said that the stimulus money will come to Durham Tech in at least three different ways— through the community college system, Work Force Development for additional skills training, or increases in pell grants. • County Employee Pay and Compensation Orange County, NC FY 2009-10 Manager's Recommended Budget Pay and Benefits Budget Work Session May 28, 2009 Background •Challenging Task of Maintaining Pay and Benefits with Revenue Neutral Budget •Input from Organization •Employees Count •Recommended Budget Impacts All Employees Past Pay & Benefits Actions (table) Basically, there will be no COLA increase, no In-Range increase, and an increase in health insurance of 4%. Benefits Changes Recommended in FY 09-10 Budget •Health Care Plan •Retiree Health Care Plan •Dental Care Plan •401 (k) Plan Contribution Funding 4% Health Increase $275,000 —Calendar Year 2010 Trended @ 8% Increase —Options for Reduction will be Recommended in Fall Funding Archer Reclassifications $80,000 •Study Report Provided to Board 5/19/09 •Will be Reviewed in September `09 •Accept Job Descriptions •Accept Structure for Reviewing Positions