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<br />Dr. R. Mike Simmons, Superintendent of the County School
<br />System, stated his system anticipated three positions under the
<br />Special Education Program. He stated he was unsure of the
<br />formula used; however, supplemental appropriations have also
<br />been made to reduce the teacher/pupil ratio and he expected to
<br />receive funding for one additional teacher far the junior high
<br />ratio reduction. Between 20 and 40~ funding is expected toward
<br />a maintenance mechanic and between 26 and 30~ increase in funding
<br />for fuel.
<br />~- Charles Rivers, Assistant Superintendent of the Chapel Hi11--
<br />Carrboro School•System stated that the system expected to receive
<br />three additional positions far the exceptional children program,
<br />funding of approximately $2,700 toward a maintenance supervisor
<br />and two additional teachers far the junior high level.
<br />P4r. Pinney stated he estimated the fuel cast for each
<br />system would be reduced by $14,000 for the year.
<br />Chairman Whitted presented an exercise he had performed which
<br />he stated would bring the tax increase to 6~.
<br />He started at the present tax rate of 78$ and projected
<br />revenue with just the increase in tax base of $447,026. The
<br />increased revenues from other sources amounted to $344,192 for
<br />a total of $791,218 increase in revenue. A 6.2~ increase over
<br />last year.
<br />For the schools current expense, Mr. Whiffed used the
<br />Manager's proposed $396 per pupil figure. He stated that his
<br />calculations showed that the systems could expect $].6.00 per
<br />pupil in State monies, which could be deducted from the $396
<br />figure, leaving it at $380, or an increase in current expense of
<br />$275,805 over last year.
<br />In capital outlay, the proposed budget recommends.an increase
<br />of $32,400. Mr. ~~Thitted suggested adding $5.0,000 to"thus amount
<br />for the Qrange County system for a total of $82,400 for both
<br />systems. When the $275,805 and the $82,400 is subtracted from
<br />the $791,218, this leaves a total of $433,013.
<br />For salary increases of 6~, the amount would be $189,000
<br />plus $23,000 for the Chapel Hi11 schools for a total of $212,000
<br />in additional revenues. After deducting this increase, $?.21,013
<br />would remain in new revenues.
<br />Additional monies far EMS would be $76,333 and $20,833 will
<br />be needed for tax collection. After subtracting these two figures,
<br />the total amount of revenues will be $123,847.
<br />Chairman Whitted explained these were approximate figures
<br />and were being "thrown out" for the Board's consideration. It
<br />was suggested to xound the $123,847 figure off to $12D,000. He
<br />stated that the answer to the budget question lies in the amount
<br />appropriated to schools. Further discussion indicated the need
<br />of continual dialogue with the congressional delegation in
<br />Raleigh regarding funding for mandated programs such as the
<br />exceptional children program.
<br />The Board of Commissionezs reviewed a list of the adjusted
<br />changes found in the 1978--1979 budget. Calculations by subtracting
<br />the allocations to the schools showed a figure of $389,873, which
<br />is the difference between this years budget and next years budget.
<br />The debt service amount of $224,OOD and $278,000 to the buildir_g
<br />fund was then added to the $389,873 for a total figure of $891,873.
<br />The figure of $433,013 of new revenue is then subtracted from
<br />$891,873 to arrive at a total of $458,860. One cent of tax
<br />produces $76,667. L4hen $76,667 is divided into $458,860, this
<br />will give a 6G tax increase. The Chairman stated that this process
<br />did not include any items which had been flagged nor does it include
<br />additional monies for the Contingency Fund.
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