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CommissionerHalkiotis arrived at S:OS p. m. John Link said that one option is that the Caunty and the school system could engage in a process where some part of the schools' pay-as-you-go funding goes toward the school and then it is reimbursed when the County is able to borrow additional funding. The Caunty has done this at least once or twice. John Link made reference to item #2 on the yellow sheet and said that, as of tonight, his budget proposal would be to raise the per-pupil by $161, which will allow the County to address the 8% salary increase far both school systems. This increase would result in an additional $2.7 million for CHCCS and $1.06 million for OCS. This would not address the money far the continuation of budget amount that was funded from the fund balance in this year, which is $422,401, nor does it address the startup casts far Gravelly Hill Middle School. He made reference to line 7 and said that he is also proposing that the County pick up the cost of two new School Resource Officers far Gravelly Hill Middle School. He is also recommending that the County assume the costs of School Resource Officers for bath school systems at a cost of $700,000. This is $350,000 that could go for startup casts for Gravelly Hill. He said that a lot of the startup costs are for equipment, so the OCS could spend recurring capital to address some of the startup casts. Regarding fair funding for schools, he has increased the per pupil by $161, which is 3 cents on the tax rate. Commissioner Gordon asked about School Resource Officers and if the $700,000 was in addition to what the County is already doing. Rod Visser said that this is a ballpark estimate to cover all of the existing SROs. They are meeting with the Superintendents tomorrow and will get a better figure then. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he is troubled by the $700,000 far SROs. He thinks that it should be better than ballpark and his concern is that it is closer to $900,000. He wants to know exactly how many SROs are in both school systems and their current salaries. Chair Jacobs said that the County Commissioners did ask for more information before because it was not clear which funding stream provided which positions. Commissioner Halkiotis said that both school systems are asking for increases in utility costs and both school systems have had efforts underway for over a year in lowering utility costs. OCS reported $100,000+ savings last year and CHCCS also reported savings. He asked why they were asking for an increased amount in utility expenses if they were achieving savings. He will also be bringing this up for County government. Chair Jacobs also asked far information on how many SROs were in each 5Ch001. c. Additional Staff Resources d. Employee Pay and Benefits John Link said that items 12-15 have to do with the proposed Caunty Pay Plan, and he is proposing a 2.5% cost-of-living effective July 1St, and a 2.5°lo in-range increase that would occur with the anniversary date of evaluation of each employee. At this paint, they also anticipate a 16°rb increase in health insurance. Item #17 is the annualized cost to address the actions by the Board for the current year in terms of in-range increases and the health insurance. Item #19 is the expected increase in funding far the Sportsplex.