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V ~,~1Jz~ H. BUDGET WORIL SESSION-ORANGE CDUTyTY BOARD OF EAUCATION Norman Haithcock, Chair of the Orange County Board of Education, noted that the recommendation of $267,000 for capital projects for the Orange County school system was not enough to fulfill the full needs of every student. Dr. Dan Lunsford. Superintendent of Orange County Schools, presented an outline of past accomplishments and gave general information and concerns about the budget. He expressed a concern about the cash flow because of the low fund balance. He emphasized that the budget request is fox a hold-the-line budget. In capital outlay, many items have been listed in prior year requests and not funded causing the list to be longer. He stated that $750.000 is needed each year in recurring capital for capital outlay; $978,000 is requested for this year. Of that amount $42,300 will be used to provide a facility for storing diesel fuel fox use by both school systems. Wayne Watts, Director of Finance far Orange County Schools, pointed out the budget had been done in the standard foxmat as required by the state. Orange County Schools is requesting a total of $4,966,992 from the County. The total budget is slightly more than 15.5 million. The total operating expenses of $3.983,569 represents a 21.9% increase. Watts highlighted the 12 minor capital improvements. He noted that the instructional and media equipment request includes replacement items. The sources of revenues are broken down into state revenues and local revenues. The state revenues total $499,794 which represents a 9.6~ increase over last years request. The pex child request of $789 is an increase of $136 per child. He expressed concerns about the low fund balance of $40,000 at the end of June, 1985, and the low contingency amount of $31,000. Salary impxovement programs for non-certificated employees would cost approximately $46,400. Ar. Lunsford presented a memorandum which outlined the major capital improvements for Drange High School and the time table. Chair Willhoit asked about the potential impact of the Baeic Education Plan, and Ar. Lunsford indicated the class size in 7-8 is averaged out at 29 and grade 9 a little less. If the projected class size reduction goes to 28 and one at 26 thexe would not be any offset. Commissioner Carey asked what impact the career gro[vth pxogxam would have on the local budget and Dr. Lunsford indicated no increase in the budget in the immediate future. r Planner Gene Bell noted the county Attorney informed him that this item is not foz a waiver of the Land Use Plan Policy but instead a request for an interpretation of which of two policies should apply to the sikuation. Calvander Mobile Home Park located in Chapel Hi11 Township has requested a pexmit for the installation of a package wastewater treatment plant to replace the faii.ing mound septic system. An interpretation is requested of the following two sections: 11.4 - Allow on-site disposal in low-density and rural areas where soil conditions are acceptable. In rural areas kith unacceptable soils, state-approved on-site sewage disposal systems will be required. 11.6 - Allow ground absorption sewage disposal systems of 3000 gallons per day or more design capacity and package sewage treatment plants with a design capacity of 3000 gallons per day