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7 <br /> <br />uncertainty of the times. He said, as of now, Durham Tech’s fall enrollments are lagging behind, <br />also due to the uncertainty. <br />Dr. Ingram said the other big unknown of the enrollment demand is that Durham Tech’s <br />enrollment typically increases when unemployment levels increase. <br />Amy Fowler asked if the current capacity of Durham Tech classes could be identified, as <br />well as the capacity of the proposed building. <br />Dr. Ingram said Durham Tech is thinking the new building would most likely include <br />allied health options, due to the relationship with UNC Hospitals-Hillsborough. He said <br />additionally, there is a demand in Orange County is for general interest courses and transfer <br />courses, as many students want to move on to a 4-year college. He said it is important to talk to <br />stakeholders. <br />Dr. Ingram said Durham Tech is not as bound by brick and mortar as it was in the past, <br />and allied health and applied trades are always going to be important. He said Durham Tech <br />has been able to transfer many of the applied trades to the virtual environment. He said <br />capacity will be determined by what the budget will allow. <br />Amy Fowler said the K-12 schools use SAPFO, and asked if Durham Tech knows if it is <br />at capacity with its facilities. <br />Dr. Ingram said the use of Durham Tech buildings differs between weekdays, nights, <br />and weekends. He said large capacities of students are enrolled in fewer than 12 hours, or <br />part-time. He said Durham Tech’s utilization is one of the highest in the State, but that does not <br />mean they are near capacity all the time. <br />OCS Chair Atherton thanked Durham Tech for the wonderful partnership with the <br />schools. He referred to capacity, and said it would be worth discussing holding some CTE <br />classes in the schools, rather than busing students to Durham Tech. <br />Dr. Ingram said Durham Tech has had those discussions with both school districts in the <br />past, and both districts have developed a schedule that works for them. <br />Chair Rich said the BOCC could take Chair Atherton’s comment as a petition, and follow <br />up with Durham Tech. <br />OCS Chair Atherton said he will do the same with his board. <br />Dr. Ingram left the meeting at 8:04 p.m. <br /> <br />3. Presentation of Orange County Schools Board of Education FY 2020-21 <br /> Rhonda Rath, OCS Chief Financial Officer, made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> <br />Orange County Schools <br />2020/2021 <br />Superintendent’s Recommended Local Operating Budget <br /> <br />OUR FOCUS <br />• Equity <br />o Literacy: The ability to reach, write, listen, speak, and thing critically <br />o Climate and Culture: Promoting the heart and soul of Orange County Schools – <br />every student: through norms and values that ensure their success <br />o Stakeholder Engagement: Vital to the success and improvement of Orange <br />County Schools <br /> <br />Literacy <br />2018-2019 EOG English Language Arts/ Reading Performance - graph <br /> <br />2018-2019 EOG English Language Arts/ Reading Performance - graph <br />• 45% Grades 3-8 NOT Proficient