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lull)79 . ' <br /> .; <br /> U () •' <br /> Mr. Steve Kridellorepresenting the Parents' Board of the Community School, <br /> said the square footage allocated was directly correlated with the number of • <br /> children the school could serve. If the space is reduced his child won't be per- <br /> mitted in the school. He feels that a reduction in space will represent a back- <br /> down from the Board of Commissioners' previous stand on day care. <br /> Ms. Joyce Holloway, a parent, said she has three kids in the day care center <br /> and she is consistently impressed with the quality of care her children receive. <br /> here. It is conveniently located. One of her children will be eliminated if the <br /> space is reduced. <br /> Dr. Michael Sharp, Chair of the Human Services Needs Assessment sub-committee <br /> 0-6, asked the Board to consider the process in arriving at a decision on space <br /> allocation. <br /> Unidentified Woman, said the United Fund provided some funds to the school. <br /> Ms. Mary Bridges, Director of another day care center in Chapel Hill, <br /> said there were 363 children on waiting lists to get into day care centers. She <br /> said day care is an essential service for the community and deserves community <br /> support. <br /> Ms. Eva Caldwell, a resident of the area, said its a pleasure to see the <br /> kids in the school, and that parents brought their kids on their bikes to leave <br /> them. <br /> Mr. Bob Drakeford, a parent with a child in the School, said it was a loving <br /> environment.and there was a need for day care centers. <br /> Ms. Betty (unknown last name) , said plans to decrease the space allocation <br /> would affect the quality of care, number of children served, the income of the <br /> school, and the programs offered. <br /> Ms. Linda Hargrave, said she had been involved with the school for about • <br /> eight years from a health standpoint. She said the school arranged free screening <br /> for each child once a year; knowing that early detection can deflect future problems. <br /> Ms. Gatha Lassiter, representing the Senior Citizens Board, said that due . <br /> to the problem with transportation County agencies were needed, in this building.. <br /> She suggested that perhaps the County could provide transportation to Durham to <br /> the Employment. Security Commission. She is in favor of the Community School being <br /> located in the area. <br /> Ms. Rosemary Rudd, a teacherla aide, said she has two children under six <br /> 1 who are in the school. The school provides enormous relief to her in providing <br /> this care. <br /> 1-•+' • <br /> ' • <br /> • <br />