Agenda 10-17-23; 6-a - Consideration of Increased Allocation for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools Board of Education Members

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2 allowances of members of boards of education shall continue at the same levels as paid on July 1, 1975, until changed by or pursuant to local act or pursuant to this section." Based on this, the Manager recommends the Board of Commissioners consider the new monthly stipend rates of$1,118 per month for CHCCS Board members, $1,263 for the CHCCS Board Vice Chair and $1,409 for the CHCCS Board Chair. The annualized cost of this action would be $71,088. Funding for the remainder of FY 2023-24 could be provided through an increase in the County's current expense funding towards Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools by appropriating fund balance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for the stipend increases could increase the appropriation of fund balance for FY 2023-24 as approved by the BOCC. For the months January through June 2024, an additional $35,544 would be needed for the requested CHCCS increase. To follow Orange County General Fund appropriations for local school districts policy, the corresponding allocation to Orange County Schools (OCS) would increase by $25,278. The total additional appropriation of fund balance needed for FY 2023-24 would be $60,822. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal applicable to this item. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider the attached resolution approving an increased allocation for members of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. The Manager further recommends that, if the resolution is approved, the Board provide direction to staff regarding presenting a future budget amendment to increase the appropriation of fund balance for FY 2023-24 by $60,822, with $35,544 allocated to CHCCS, and $25,278 allocated to OCS.