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21 <br /> 1 shows the timeline. He said there has been a very diverse parent-advisory council involved, <br /> 2 which has been wonderful. He said there will be public forums around this topic, and the goal is <br /> 3 for the board to approve a new student reassignment plan by this fall, but it must be approved <br /> 4 by January 2020. He said the plan would be affective for the 2020-2021 school year. <br /> 5 Will Atherton said he would like to get feedback from Board of County Commissioners <br /> 6 regarding capital projects. He said at least one facility has escalated in the amount of repairs <br /> 7 needed ($21 million), and SAPFO does not account for this. He said a new school costs about <br /> 8 $26 million. He said SAPFO also does not account for Pre-K requirements. He said in the <br /> 9 spirit of collaboration, he wants to make the BOCC aware of their concerns, and need guidance <br /> 10 to try to figure out how to accommodate these goals. He wants it to be on everyone's radar, <br /> 11 and does not want to spend money on a school that cannot be turned around. <br /> 12 Bonnie Hammersley said that SAPFO does not address this issue, as it is only a tool for <br /> 13 capacity. She said other school needs would have to go through the capital investment plan <br /> 14 process. <br /> 15 Will Atherton asked if this would also be true with the Pre-K issue. <br /> 16 Bonnie Hammersley said that there is a committee working on a report for solutions, <br /> 17 which is needed before an assessment can be done. She said the issue is that the pre-K is <br /> 18 taking up space that is not accounted for in SAPFO, so the Board of County Commissioners will <br /> 19 await the report that should address this. <br /> 20 Commissioner Dorosin asked if SAPFO formula can be changed. <br /> 21 Chair Broun said to wait for the committee report, and much background is needed as to <br /> 22 what the schools are required to do. <br /> 23 Commissioner Dorosin said he just wants to know the universe of options. <br /> 24 Chair Rich said the committee and representatives from the schools are discussing this <br /> 25 and Craig Benedict, Planning Director will be doing a tour of the schools to explain options, how <br /> 26 things happen, etc. <br /> 27 Commissioner Price asked if the new construction price includes land. <br /> 28 Will Atherton said no, it does not account for land, trailers, etc.; just the physical <br /> 29 facilities. <br /> 30 Commissioner Dorosin asked if a new school would be put on the site of the dilapidated <br /> 31 building. <br /> 32 Dr. Todd Wirt said this would not be wise, and schools have typically been located in <br /> 33 relation to sewer and water. He said there is much growth in Hillsborough and Mebane, so they <br /> 34 need to consider the school locations. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 4. 2019 Legislative Updates <br /> 37 • Budget <br /> 38 • Class Size Discussion <br /> 39 • Statewide Bond <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Chair Rich asked if there are any legislative issues. <br /> 42 Dr. Todd Wirt said there is a lot of troubling legislation that is relevant to everyone in the <br /> 43 room. <br /> 44 Commissioner Dorosin applauded both districts for their innovative ways to deal with the <br /> 45 issues they face, and encouraged the schools to take a bold and innovative policy step to <br /> 46 eliminating out of school suspensions in elementary schools. He said it is an issue that is <br /> 47 related to equity and access. <br /> 48 Commissioner Greene thanked both districts for being so clear on their requests. <br /> 49 <br /> 50 5. Adjournment <br />