Agenda - 05-17-2016 - 5-a - Minutes

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11 1 Chair McKee said he does not understand the mechanics of the Lincoln Center project. 2 He is very supportive of pre-K education, and if the consolidation of the program is best, he 3 supports that as well. He said he is unclear how the InterFaith Council (IFC) and Piedmont 4 Health Services play into the project. He can see the benefit to having health services on the 5 campus, but he has heard parental concerns about increasing the access to the school. 6 Todd LoFrese said Lincoln Center is comprised of three main components of the 7 District: consolidated pre-school; Phoenix Academy High School with a larger building to 8 include the mental health component; and administrative offices on the second floor. He said 9 the gym will be preserved. He said earlier this year, an inquiry was received from the IFC and 10 Piedmont Health regarding co-location of services at these facilities. He said there is not 11 enough room on the campus to build another building, thus IFC likely will not fit at the LC. He 12 said discussions are still taking place with Piedmont Health, with the possibility of extending a 13 portion of the Phoenix High School building to house medical and dental services. He said if 14 this were to occur, Piedmont Services would provide the funding in exchange for a 30-year use. 15 Todd LoFrese said this co-location idea is still being considered from an educational 16 viewpoint. He said the co-located services could provide access to early education and health 17 care, both of which are extremely important for child development. He said high school 18 students at Phoenix, and across the District, could benefit from hands on experience and 19 learning in various aspects of the medical field, when considering career choices. 20 Chair McKee said a concern he has with the Lincoln Center project is whether this 21 expenditure of$22 million should come before other issues with safety and security have been 22 addressed. He said he knows that the needs outpace the resources, but of all the projects 23 identified, the Lincoln Center gave him the most reason for pause. 24 James Barrett said completing the Lincoln Center first allows for a full transition plan for 25 the other schools over the next 10 years, as it will allow for flex space to move students around 26 during construction. 27 Commissioner Jacobs thanked Chair McKee for raising this issue. He said this is the 28 first time the Board is hearing details of the Lincoln Center project. 29 Tom Forcella said this project has been presented twice before. 30 Commissioner Jacobs said this is the first time that the Board of County Commissioners 31 has heard about the entire Lincoln Center project, which has been helpful. 32 Commissioner Jacobs asked if Piedmont will be able to provide nursing care, or would 33 the County still have to provide nursing services. 34 Todd LoFrese said that could be a possibility to discuss going forward. 35 Commissioner Dorosin thanked the two school districts for the conversation, and asked 36 both districts to adopt resolutions to repeal HB2. He said school districts are adversely affected 37 in unique ways and have a unique legal standing in the matter. 38 James Barrett said the CHCCS BOE passed a resolution last week, and has learned 39 from their lawyers that policies do not need to be changed. He said gender-neutral bathrooms 40 are being implemented in all middle and high schools. 41 Todd LoFrese provided the following information: 42 In advance of tonight's work session, the CHCCS district received questions from County 43 Commissioners related to the bond priorities. A brief response follows each question along with 44 two supporting documents. 45 46 1. What were the square foot costs for Carrboro High, the total cost, and some coefficient for 47 inflation in construction costs since the building was completed? 48 49 • Carrboro High was bid in 2005, pre-recession. 50 • It cost $190 per square foot for a total cost of $36 million.