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tuition for Orange County Residents), which will be paid from Article 46 Sales Tax proceeds <br /> instead of through Current Expenses. <br /> As with local school districts, counties in North Carolina are responsible for supplementing state <br /> and federal appropriations to community colleges. For the most part, counties are responsible <br /> for day-to-day operating costs such as utilities, security and custodial services. The Counties <br /> are not responsible for funding of teaching staff. <br /> Details regarding recommended funding levels for local school districts and Durham Technical <br /> Community College are located in the Education section of the budget document, beginning on <br /> Page 145. <br /> During tonight's work session, Commissioners will have the opportunity to dialogue with the <br /> Durham Technical Community College, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, and Orange County <br /> Schools about county funding and anticipated State funding for schools next year. Attachments <br /> A, B, and C provide additional information of how Orange County compares with other counties <br /> within North Carolina related to Current Expense funding per pupil and other educational related <br /> funding issues; Attachment D provides a history of the Per Pupil Appropriation; Attachment E <br /> provides a history of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District Tax, and Attachment F <br /> represents the School Districts Local Current Expense Fund Balance Policy. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Included in the Background Section. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Social Justice Goal impacts associated with this <br /> item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss the topics noted <br /> and provide direction to staff, as appropriate. <br />