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could be used against the match. The question regarding the use of the Skills Development Center as a partial match was raised since its primary function is for Durham Tech classes. Although the new campus cost will likely exceed the $4 million match required of the County, the Skills Center could potentially be held as an over-match and applied against future match requirements as they may arise. Dr. Wynn will check to determine the possibility of the Skills Center being considered for match purposes. Chair Halkiotis remarked that a satellite campus could be compared to having a third school district in the County. Operating expenses will became part of the budget. Further, he stated that regardless of how the match was determined, the County should support the effort and produce a quality facility far the community college function. He encouraged the group to have a broad vision of the project. Dr. Wynn indicated that while he does not advocate the approach, the fact is that some communities have gone to their legislators to have the match appropriated for them. Former House Representative and now Trustee Ann Barnes indicated that while that was true, it was primarily for some of the poorer Counties where the match would have been impossible without the intervention of the legislators. She gave dim hope of Orange County's chances to receive funds in that manner. Dr. Wynn clarified that the County's full match obligations must be fulfilled by the end of the project, which must fall prior to November 2006. In answer to a question by Commissioner Gordon, Dr. Wynn indicated that the County would only be required to match funds in the instance of State bond funds. There is no match requirement for special appropriations by the State. He further noted, however, that Durham Tech would make annual capital requests to the Board of Commissioners, which is an issue separate from the match. Barbara Baker noted that State participation in capital funds for construction was begun in 1993. Prior to that time the responsibility lay entirely with the taxing authority. Environmental Issues Both Commissioners Brown and Jacobs strongly encouraged the use of environmentally sensitive and energy efficient construction methods when constructing the satellite campus. Durham Tech representatives indicated that it was entirely within the discretion of the taxing authority to make this type of decision. High School Students at Durham Tech Commissioner Carey asked about the status of legislation regarding high school students enrolled in Durham Tech classes. Dr. Wynn indicated that the Board of Trustees would consider procedures during their meeting on October 23, 2001. Barbara Baker pointed out that same high school students are already part of Durham Tech classes and noted relevant updated numbers provided in the handout distributed at the meeting. She indicated that it is preferable to have some age restrictions concerning how young the students can be, since most of the Durham Tech students are mature adults. Durham Tech's Involvement at Northern Human Services Center Commissioner Brawn Hated that Durham Tech is contributing to the program at the Northern Human Services Center through the implementation of computer classes this fall. Class offerings will be expanded at the site to meet other needs, among them ESL (English as a Second Language}. Barbara Baker noted that approximately 3100 hours of ESL were offered