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47 <br /> Dennis Whitling agreed with Ted Triebel that this is a global issue and all boards should <br /> discuss this. <br /> Chair Carey said that with these discussions, transparency is important. <br /> Superintendent Pedersen said that this is going to be an unusual year budget wise, and <br /> he wants the Board of County Commissioners to understand the CHCCS's concerns. He said <br /> that the total request is$7 million, and $5 million is for salary increases, opening Carrboro High <br /> School, and utilities. He said that he is not sure how not to do these things. He said that they <br /> are having some serious meetings about how to reduce the budget, but they are looking at cuts <br /> in the millions, if they take what the County Commissioners say seriously. <br /> Superintendent Carraway said that OCS's situation is similar and half of their requests <br /> are mandates. She said that they would be listing things that they will have to cut, and the <br /> majority of that will be people. She said that this is the first time since she has been here that <br /> there has not been increases in the per pupil. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford said that CHCCS did not offer contracts to their employees as of yet, <br /> and they are taking this very seriously. <br /> Chair Carey said that the County Commissioners understand this and the school <br /> systems are wise to have discussions about the various scenarios. He said that the County <br /> Commissioners will always do the best they can for the schools. He said that he hopes that the <br /> schools are asking their legislative liaisons to work with the legislature to pass the Medicaid <br /> relief and Real Estate Transfer Tax for counties. This would relieve a lot of pressure. <br /> f. School Health/Day Clinics Proposals <br /> Chair Carey said that this is informational. <br /> Superintendent Carraway gave some highlights of this PowerPoint presentation. <br /> Working Together to <br /> Improve the Health &Academic Success of <br /> Orange County School District Students <br /> Shirley Carraway, EdD <br /> Superintendent, Orange County School District <br /> Rosemary L. Summers, MPH, DrPH <br /> Director, Orange County Health Department <br /> Why? <br /> • There is a direct link between students' <br /> — physical health <br /> — mental health <br /> — academic success <br /> • Compared to students experiencing physical or psychological health problems, <br /> healthy students <br /> — have better school attendance <br /> — are better learners <br /> — are more academically successful <br /> — Have a better chance of graduating <br /> — have a better chance of making a smooth transition to a healthy, happy, and productive <br /> young adulthood <br /> What are we currently doing? <br /> School Health Advisory Council <br /> • School Board Representative <br /> • School Staff and Administrators <br />