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11 <br /> 2012-13 Recurring Budget Projected at the Current 2011-12 Amount <br /> $1,861,467 <br /> Capital Investment Plan Revenue History <br /> Pay-as-You-Go Lottery Funds 10 Yr Total Reduction <br /> 2008-18 39,451,994 12,304,854 51,756,848 <br /> 2009-19 33,023,429 14,898,408 47,921,837 ( 3,835,011) <br /> 2010-20 29,418,298 12,397,617 41,815,915 ( 6,105,922) <br /> 2011-21 17,625,836 9,383,630 27,009,466 (14,806,449) <br /> 2012-22 17,463,944 8,150,000 25,613,944 ( 1,395,522) <br /> Concerns about the long term impact of reduced CIP funding. <br /> Capital Challenges <br /> • Aging and aged facilities <br /> • About half of our schools are over 40 years old with a few at 60 years <br /> • Capital money has been cut in half. We have about $1.2 million a year to maintain 2 <br /> million sq. ft. and 500 Acres <br /> • If we achieved a 2:1 computer ratio, current CIP funding only provides for a <br /> replacement every 8 years. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked how the revenue from the '/4-cent sales tax fits into this. <br /> Todd Lofriese said that it is not included in the CIP. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked how much would be realized in the next fiscal year and <br /> Paul Laughton said $760,000 for CHCCS and $490,000 for OCS. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that in the past when CHCCS opened a new school, they <br /> have now learned to ask for a district tax increase. He asked if there are any <br /> recommendations for this at this time. <br /> Todd Lofriese said that the significant operating expenses will be next year when the <br /> school is opened. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford said that the cover letter indicated that CHCCS was asking for an <br /> increase in the district tax this year; but stated that they were doing that so that the <br /> commissioners would be allowed to increase the tax if they choose to do so. That is because <br /> the school district must ask for the increase before the BOCC can raise the tax. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked for a brief synopsis on where CHCCS stands on world <br /> language issues. <br /> Tom Forcella said that they are working under the assumption that these programs will <br /> continue, so the budget requests those programs as they now exist. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the capital budget and where it is hurting the most <br /> and Tom Forcella said that a lot of schools are very old. The biggest concern is keeping up <br /> with the repairs. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the Qualified School Construction Bonds on page <br /> 3-3 at the bottom. She asked if this money was being requested. <br /> Todd Lofriese said that they have been able to get a head start by taking advantage of <br /> these programs. <br /> Commissioner Gordon noted the need to fund the Culbreth Middle School science labs. <br /> These labs are very substandard. <br /> Chair Pelissier said that in the school collaboration meetings, they are looking at the <br /> older schools and this is a work in progress. <br />