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3. Bonnie: clarified that we are a tier 3 county based <br /> on county resident income, but that the <br /> legislature was exploring ways to unpack <br /> counties so that low income areas are not <br /> disadvantaged by a Tier designation. <br /> a. Recommend Patrick reach out to Greg <br /> Meyer or Valerie Foushee to get an <br /> update on the tier distinction and how it <br /> could help OCS <br /> 4. Rani: include in recommendation that the BOCC <br /> start considering alternative funding ideas — <br /> important the community sees we're making that <br /> an ask for the BOCC—current funding structure <br /> wouldn 't support the work we're doing—need to <br /> start thinking differently (task force to think <br /> differently and look at how other districts are <br /> looking at other funding) <br /> a. Jean — this is part of what we're hoping <br /> the consultant to do <br /> i. Rani — would like to do some of <br /> this work prior to consultant so <br /> we don't lose time <br /> ii. Gary — Guilford is using tax rate <br /> to fund their big capital campaign <br /> 1. Bonnie — using tax rate <br /> increase and adding <br /> quarter cent sales tax <br /> (which they didn't <br /> historically use — we've <br /> already integrated that <br /> into our school funding) <br /> 2. Renee — agrees with all <br /> said so far <br /> b. Jean: Schools to complete Table B with school building <br /> inventory — please send by 8/19 (both districts agree they can <br /> submit by then) <br /> c. Jean: Major recommendation is to hire a consultant—have them <br /> come up with a plan, timeline to do work <br /> i. Travis—is the prioritization a needs based prioritization <br /> vs existing method, which is by Average Daily <br /> Membership <br /> 1. Jean—thinks it should be needs based. We have <br /> multiple schools with huge needs and have to <br /> shift to accommodate. Consultant should be able <br /> to help work through. Schools with worst <br /> conditions would be first on the list <br />