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Over time the phasing-in of the 1:17 class size averages will result in a decrease in capacity of <br />approximately 660 students for CHCCS. Due to a waiver from the state, CHCCS will have an <br />additional year to plan for impacts resulting from changes in class size. However, if the class <br />size reductions are implemented in the SAPFO calculations, additional capacity at the <br />Elementary level is projected to be needed in 2021-22. OCS has begun the process of adjusting <br />average class sizes this school year in order to prepare for future reductions. OCS is not <br />expected to exceed SAPFO level of service standards if the mandated reduced class sizes are <br />implemented. <br /> <br />State class size changes were discussed at the January SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee <br />(SAPFOTAC) meeting. At that time the SAPFOTAC determined the need for the Schools Joint <br />Action Committee (SJAC) to meet in order to discuss alternatives and determine how to <br />implement the school capacity changes that will result from state class size reductions in the <br />SAPFO report and 10-year student projections sheets. The SJAC is comprised of elected <br />officials from the Orange County Board of Education, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board <br />of Education, and Orange County Board of Commissioners. Elected officials from the towns are <br />not part of the committee. The SJAC last met in 2005 to discuss and recommend how to <br />implement elementary level class size reductions related to legislation from the North Carolina <br />Department of Public Instruction. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Current 10-year student growth projections show no future capacity <br />needs for additional schools in the CHCCS District and OCS District. <br /> <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br />this agenda item: <br />• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br />The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br />for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br />dependents. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br />1. Approve the 2018 SAPFOTAC Annual Report and certify those aspects of the Report <br />detailed in the summary table above, and <br />2. Authorize staff to begin reconvening the Schools Joint Action Committee (SJAC) to <br />discuss how and when to implement mandated class size reductions into the SAPFO <br />calculations. <br /> <br />3