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EDUCATION L. CAPITAL , A brief presentation on the CIF requests from both school systems was made. '- The proposal on the school funding equity issue was reviewed. Ellen Liston reviewed the funding levels for school capital, money available from the bond issue and pay-as-you-go monies. • • Commissioner Willhoit requested that the two school systems give the Board an update on the schedule of roof repair/replacement that was part of the study done by Laws Engineering Firm. Ms. House indicated that they do a yearly assessment and include the repair of roofs as part of their capital improvement plan. Dr. Lunsford indicated they have followed the plan as outlined in the report. Commissioner Willhoit asked that both systems include in their report what kind of followup testing has been done and the result of that testing. The testing was part of the strategy of holding the contractor accountable for the work performed. Chapel Hill/Carrboro Board Member Sue Baker stated that since they did not get all the money they requested for capital improvements, they are not able to keep up with the growth occurring in the district. _ s Discussion ensued on growth and where and why it is taking place when building is down and tax revenues have decreased. Sue Baker stated they estimate 300 additional students next year and feel the growth will continue for the next seven or eight years and then start to decline. Dr. Lunsford stated the growth in the County System is in the heart of the County. The planning and acquisition of land for the second new school is scheduled for 93-94 with construction to begin in 1995. Commissioner Willhoit stated that a major decision that will need to be addressed is which school system will need an additional high school first. Sue Baker stated that it would take twenty million dollars to build a new high school and the taxpayers could not support two high schools. Ms. House stated that they have a Long Range Committee looking at this question. In the late 1990's, they would have a large increase at the high school. Discussion ensued on the growth of the student population with relation to the slowdown of growth in the County. . It was decided that John Link would work with the two school superintendents on population projections, long range financing for a high school, etc. Commissioner Marshall stressed that if one high school brings with it merger it will have an implication'of where an elementary school would be built. 2. COUNTYWIDE DISTRICT TAX With regard to the equity issue, Chairman Carey stated that the Board intends to continue following the policy direction they adopted. Senate Bill 2 was discussed. It was decided that an all day workshop would be scheduled with the schools after March 1 and that the Countywide district tax would also be discussed at the same time. The County Attorney was requested to provide information on this issue.