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3 <br /> Pre-K <br /> As a result of the findings at the April 10 SJAC meeting, school representatives identified <br /> concerns with Pre-K classroom capacities being included in total elementary school capacity <br /> numbers and whether a review of the existing MOUs is warranted to exclude the square footage <br /> of Pre-K classrooms in total school capacity numbers. <br /> Additional 10-year projections were drafted utilizing the April 2019 numbers, but excluding Pre-K <br /> classroom capacity to determine impacts from class size changes. When Pre-K classroom <br /> capacities are excluded, the impacts from reductions in class size is worsened at the elementary <br /> school level. These projections showed the following school capacity needs in the 10-year <br /> projection period: <br /> ■ OCS — Capacity needed 2024-25 school year <br /> ■ CHCCS — Capacity needed 2021-22 school year <br /> This information was presented at the Schools Collaboration meeting on October 18, 2019. A <br /> SJAC update, which included impacts from changes in class size and Pre-K, was provided to <br /> Chapel Hill — Carrboro City Schools on December 5, 2019 and Orange County Schools on <br /> December 9, 2019. <br /> Orange County and school staff continue to analyze school capacity numbers to determine the <br /> most accurate count for use by the SJAC and School Boards to make an informed and final <br /> recommendation to implement class size changes. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with this item. <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 /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item: <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive the presentation and <br /> discuss as appropriate. <br />