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5 Counseling Service, stated that the service provided to women address health issues affecting women including breast cancer, weight control, teen pregnancy, high blood pressure, etc. They help women of all ages lead healthier lives and prevent serious illnesses from developing. They try to address new health problems and stay abreast of the latest information on ongoing health issues. Volunteers offer free counseling on a 24-hour basis. In 1987-88, they hope to focus on issues dealing with AIDES and Respite Care. 21. AVERY HENDERSON , parent, volunteer, and a Board member for the Education Foundation for Orange County Schools, urged the Board to pass the full request of the Orange County Schools. The School Board knows the needs of the children. He urged the Board to equalize the funding and indicated his willingness to pay increased taxes. 22 . RALPH WARREN , parent and Past President of the Education Foundation, stated that the growth in the area is going to have an impact on the schools. The people moving into the area will expect and demand a quality school system. Other County agencies are preparing for the growth and the schools cannot do otherwise. He talked about the volunteers and the free resources they provide. He commended the teachers in the Orange County School System stating they are very dedicated and highly creative. 23 . JUDY JONES , parent and teacher at Chapel Hill High School, spoke on behalf of the teachers and parents. She strongly supported the proposed budget. She stated that everything that is proposed is needed to maintain and develop the excellence that the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community wants. She gave particular support to the teacher supplement. She presented a petition supporting the teacher supplement in the budget. 24. JOHN WESZAK , teacher, stressed that teachers don't waste money in personal or professional lives. He asked why their proposed budget is always for less that what was requested and why more money is not allocated. 25. SHERIA REID , teacher at Chapel Hill High School, stated she becomes frustrated because of the salaries. She questions how much the system values her services. The increase in the salary supplement is not substantial. By approving the budget as passed by the School Board the teachers would have an indication that their value is being recognized. 26. MARGE HILL , President of the Teacher Aide Association for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro System, spoke on behalf of all classified employees. She stated that each classified employee plays a vital role in the smooth operation of a school system. She stated there are 462 staff positions designated as classified employees. Forty-eight percent are teacher assistants, 17% secretaries, 13% custodians, 17% cafeteria workers and 5% for maintenance. The average salary is $13, 650. The average salary for a teachers assistant is $8,760. Many of these people work two jobs and are eligible for food stamps. She stated it is hard to attract and keep good employees with low pay. She spoke in support of the classified supplement. 27. JIM LEVY stated his family moved to the area for the sole reason of quality education. He was surprised that there is not air conditioning in all the schools, inadequate computers in many classes, teenage bus drivers, and the teacher salaries which are not competitive. As a parent, property owner and tax payer, he requested that the Board try to meet the needs of the children as outlined in the School Board's request.