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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET WORK SESSION JUNE 13, 1989 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on June 13, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. in District Courtroom, Orange County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina for the purpose of holding a work session with the two school systems on the Manager's 1989-90 proposed budget. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. , and Commissioners Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell, Shirley E. Marshall and Don Willhoit. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant County Managers Albert Kittrell and Ellen Liston, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Finance Director Ken Chavious, MPA Intern Beth McIver and Budget Analyst Donna Wagner. NOTE: Copies of both school budgets are in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office. CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO SCHOOLS Superintendent Gerry House went through the budget document as it was presented to the County Manager. She explained the philosophy behind the budget request as submitted and reviewed some of the specific items in the budget. The total local budget -- all sources of local revenue -- is $12,181,686 which represents a 10.85% increase over last year. She explained the continuation budget as well as the expansion projects. Board Chair Ted Parrish emphasized that the County Manager' s recommendation for $25,000 for the expansion items is not enough. Although he understands the desire of the Commissioners for equity, he feels the district tax should be increased to provide the money needed for the expansion items as requested in the budget. Commissioner Willhoit questioned the 25% for fringe benefits. He asked about the salaries of administration versus the salaries of teachers. Board member Sue Baker explained that what they are trying to do is to bring the teachers up to a livable wage so that they do not have to leave the classroom in order to support a family. The assistant principals are not making as much as the classroom teacher. Also, the supplement is higher for a classroom teacher than for an assistant principal. Discussion ensued on the co-curricula supplemental schedule. Gerry House explained that the main reason for this schedule is to increase overall compensation for the number of hours put into an activity. This schedule will also correct some of the inequities in the present schedule and includes supplemental pay for those extra activities that are vital parts of school such as Latin Club, Math Club, etc. Ted Parrish emphasized that they are very serious about wellness and have initiated some activities that do not take away from the productivity of the day and hopefully their involvement will enhance productivity. Gerry House mentioned that in the recommended budget it is suggested that they take $80,000 from their fund balance to put toward the expansion budget. Even with this additional money, it would leave them about $150,000 short of the expansion budget. Commissioner Willhoit clarified that what Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools had requested was $10,514,000 and the Manager's recommendation was $10,180,000. Discussion ensued on the increase in enrollment and what makes up the tax base in the County. They discussed the importance of economic development for increasing the tax base and thus increasing monies for quality education.