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23 <br /> 1 Let's also be clear that these outcomes are not primarily the result of the economic downturn. <br /> 2 The resources that historically supported our kids and which in other states are supporting kids <br /> 3 did not primarily evaporate in the recession. These resources were returned to citizens in the <br /> 4 form of tax cuts which artificially and dramatically exacerbated any shortfalls created by <br /> 5 economic factors. As recipients of an NC State Tax refund this year, we have a check in our <br /> 6 bank account which cannot be argued is the result of an economic downturn. It is the result of <br /> 7 decisions by the state legislature to withdraw support for our children's school specifically at a <br /> 8 time when they arguably needed it more than in generation. <br /> 9 In all of this we recognize the phenomenal support, both historic and current, of the Orange <br /> 10 County Board of Commissioners for Orange County schools. You are being asked again to <br /> 11 support our children. But what other choice is there but for us to ask? Unlike our teachers, the <br /> 12 children cannot pack up and go to a state with better support for education. Please stand firm <br /> 13 for education. You are truly a last line of defense for the education of our future citizens of the <br /> 14 state. <br /> 15 Thanks for your service on behalf of the citizens of North Carolina. <br /> 16 Neil and Liza Hayes <br /> 17 <br /> 18 <br /> 19 From: Brandy Pickrell <br /> 20 Phone Number: 919-869-7924 <br /> 21 Message: <br /> 22 Dear County Commissioners, <br /> 23 <br /> 24 I am writing to request that you please fully fund the School Board's proposed budget this year. <br /> 25 I am a parent of a rising third grader in the Orange County school system and am very <br /> 26 concerned about the changes our schools will have to enact if they do not receive the necessary <br /> 27 funding. So many children (and parents!) are counting on this. I will be attending the budget <br /> 28 meeting on the May 29th and I do hope to hear positive news! <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Thank you so much for your time and consideration, <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Brandy Pickrell <br /> 33 203 Hanford Rd. <br /> 34 Chapel Hill, NC <br /> 35 27516 <br /> 36 <br /> 37 <br /> 38 From: Sherri Williams <br /> 39 Phone Number: 919-537-8252 <br /> 40 Message: <br /> 41 Dear Orange County Commissioners: <br /> 42 <br /> 43 As a parent of two children in the Chapel Hill Carrboro School System I humbly request that you <br /> 44 consider full funding of the CHCCS budget for the upcoming school year. Currently, the school <br /> 45 system needs $3.9 million but only $1.2 million is being requested. I can't bear to imagine the <br /> 46 long-term impact this type of budget shortfall will have on such an amazing school system. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 We relocated to Chapel Hill, NC from the depths of south Georgia and I can personally testify <br /> 49 that this school system has made such an incredible impact on my two children. Their thirst for <br /> 50 knowledge has blossomed. They both have thrived in all areas of basic academics as well as <br /> 51 cultural arts (switching from learning Spanish to learning French, for example). <br /> 52 <br />