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Agenda Item #1 <br /> Attachment C <br /> • Employer retirement contribution increased to 21.44%per eligible employee <br /> • Employer hospitalization contribution increased to $6,647 annually per participating employee <br /> • Continued focus on identifying and eliminating inequities in access to opportunity and academic <br /> barriers for our students. <br /> $1,414,100 Expansion budget that incorporates the following: <br /> • COVID-19 student education support <br /> • Two inclement weather days for classified staff <br /> • Reinstatement of remaining teacher assistant workday's <br /> • Two additional school counselors <br /> • Two Academically/Intellectually Gifted teachers ensuring every elementary school has access <br /> • Pre-K dual Language program <br /> • One district translator to support our Spanish speaking students and families <br /> • A Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator <br /> • A Director of Literacy <br /> • Two Equity facilitators <br /> • Four Maintenance Technicians <br /> We believe the budget presented for your consideration aligns with the Orange County Schools <br /> Strategic Plan and our committed focus of ensuring every student is successful and college and career <br /> ready. We look forward to the year ahead and getting our students and staff transitioned back to the <br /> normal instructional environment. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dr. Monique Felder <br /> 4 <br />