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12 <br /> Rani Dasi thanked the BOCC for its support of education. She said salary is not the <br /> highest priority for teachers, when it is within a normal range. She said her salary as a starting <br /> teacher 25 years ago is the same as what the districts are seeking to offer now, noting that <br /> there are many inflationary issues to consider. She said the State has created this problem, <br /> but the children cannot wait another year to have a quality teacher. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs wanted to bring up the topic of raising school impact fees. He <br /> said this topic should be considered going forward and possibly before the summer break. He <br /> said this is a tool at their disposal, which should be pursued, especially given the expected <br /> continued growth in Orange County in the coming years. <br /> Chair Coffey asked if Commissioner Jacobs would like for both school boards to pass a <br /> resolution. She said the OCS BOE has discussed this recently, and it may be in favor of <br /> making this request. <br /> Steve Halkiotis asked if a history of collections and appropriations for the last 10 years <br /> could be provided. <br /> Chair McKee asked staff to pull this information together and send it to both school <br /> boards. <br /> Chair McKee thanked the schools for their efforts. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board <br /> Earl McKee, Chair <br />