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22 <br /> 1 they are facing at that time ahead of budget discussions. She said this would help inform the <br /> 2 budget process later. <br /> 3 Commissioner Bedford said she talked to Will Atherton, Orange County School Board <br /> 4 Chair, and Rani Dasi, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board Vice-Chair, and if the choice is <br /> 5 only either March or April, they would prefer to have the meeting later in April when they know <br /> 6 their budgets. <br /> 7 Chair Price reminded the Board that the calendar can always be changed as needed, <br /> 8 even after approval. <br /> 9 Commissioner Richards said she also had a conversation with school board members, <br /> 10 and her understanding is they want to talk in March, but also have a budget session in April. <br /> 11 She asked if the Board is saying one of the April work sessions could not include a joint meeting <br /> 12 with the schools. <br /> 13 Commissioner Bedford said in the past, there was discussion about whether to allow <br /> 14 public comment at work sessions, and the Board decided not to allow it. She said that they <br /> 15 could change one of the April meetings to be whatever the Board wants it to be. <br /> 16 Chair Price said it could be similar to the joint fire departments meeting. <br /> 17 Commissioner Richards said the idea would be that they can have a better <br /> 18 understanding of needs in March and discuss the budget in April. <br /> 19 Commissioner Fowler asked if there is anything else planned for the April 20th work <br /> 20 session. <br /> 21 Chair Price said not that far in advance. <br /> 22 Commissioner McKee said he would like to have time on March 9th to discuss some <br /> 23 issues from the last joint meeting and issues related to school performance. <br /> 24 Commissioner Bedford asked the Clerk to the Board if it is okay to tentatively add a joint <br /> 25 meeting with school boards before the April 20th work session. <br /> 26 Laura Jensen said that would work but she has to make sure the schools are also <br /> 27 available that date. She said if the schools are not available April 2011, the calendar can be <br /> 28 changed after approval. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to <br /> 31 approve item 8-e, as amended. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 34 <br /> 35 a. Minutes <br /> 36 The Board approved the draft minutes for the September 6, 2022 Business Meeting. <br /> 37 <br />