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000~~~ 22. Dan Hooker, member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Learning Abilities Task Force, expressed frustration at not being able to improve the overall programs because of inadequate funds. He hopes that none of the new programs implementated last gear will need to be cut. He supports a tax increase. 23. Glenwood parent, expressed her willingness to pay additional taxes to educate the children is Orange County and to maintain the current level. She asked the Board not to adopt a budget that would reduce the current level of services and programs. 24. Bets~Underwood. parent and outgoing President of the Culbreth PTA, asked the Board to maintain the proposed budget at all costs. 25. Nancy Salmon, parent and outgoing President of the FPG PTA, supported the zequest fox aiz conditioning for Frank Potter Graham. She emphasized the priorities for capital needs that were listed by the Capital Needs Task Force and that the list should be followed. She expressed support of the bond referendum because the actual cost of the projects would be borne by the people who will actual benefit from them and that a temporary three cent tax increase might mean the Board may not commit sufficient money for current expense projects. She asked that the County Commissioners take the long range view and adopt a policy of encouraging quality education and improved schools throughout grange County. She asked that the Board listen to the School Boards and what they need in the way of funding. 26. ~Ig~~iller. President of the Cameron Fark PTO, asked that the Board of Commissioners find a way tv finance the needs of the ,schools. He endorsed the three cent tax increase. 27. fig, taxpayer and faculty member at UNC. stressed the need for faix and equitable distxibution of costs. He emphasized the danger of raising taxes when the economy is good. He feels the County will be in trouble if there is a recession or downward business cycle. He recommended that the Board look at a way to provide things by being more efficient. 28. Ted Parrish, Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board, emphasized his desire for the best for the children in Orange County. The budget is a status quo budget and if less money is allocated, the quality of education will be threatened. He supports the three cent tax increase to fund the capital needs. 29. Phyllis Lotchin. member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board, spoke about two capital requests: (1) nix conditioning at Phillips and Frank Porter Graham and (2) the multipurpose rooms at Glenwood and Estes Hill. The children in these schools do not have equal educational opportunities. She outlined the many ways in which the multipurpose rooms will be used. She noted the working conditions at Phillips and Frank Porten Graham ate different on hot and humid days. Because of the heat in the rooms. classes are dismissed earlq. The PTA's axe in full support of these projects and ask that every effort be made to fund these very important needs. 30. ~. member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board, talked about the city tax supplement and the responsibility of the Board of Commissioners to use the sources of revenues to provide for the needs of the school system. 31. pgyid_ Lineberger, taxpayer, expressed hie feelings that fine buildings. multipurpose rooms, and air conditioning does not make for better education. He opposed the three cent tax increase. 32. Mike_ arn, expressed concern about the needs of the preschool child. He supports the budget for increased day care services.