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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 26, 2013 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 6 <br />SUBJECT: Update on Legislative Actions Affecting Funding for Public Education (NC <br />Schools Boards Association and Others) <br />DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative <br />Services <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Clarence Grier, 919 - 245 -2453 <br />PURPOSE: To receive any updates and allow discussion on Legislative actions affecting <br />funding for public education. <br />BACKGROUND: At the April 25, 2013 Joint Boards Meeting, Legislative Update information <br />from the NC School Boards Association was provided by Orange County Schools <br />Superintendent Patrick Rhodes for review and discussion. Tonight's agenda item provides an <br />opportunity to continue discussion and to receive updates on any recent developments and bills <br />of the NC General Assembly that will have an impact on education and educational funding in <br />Orange County. <br />NOTE: Any information and /or updates will be provided at the meeting. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is not a financial impact related to receiving the information. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Boards accept any information <br />provided at the meeting and provide feedback and direction to staff. <br />