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16 <br /> 1 Dr. Jones said it is dangerous to use fund balance for recurring expenses, so that hasn't <br /> 2 been discussed. She said they are looking at using the additional funding, if received, to <br /> 3 replenish the budget. She said they are planning to provide professional development to <br /> 4 teachers and STEM will be a daily activity that is included in the regular core classes. <br /> 5 Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked how many staff there are at the central office. <br /> 6 Dr. Jones said 31. <br /> 7 Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if this is the same number as last year. <br /> 8 Dr. Jones said she does not think so because the district implemented a hiring freeze. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 CHCCS Chair George Griffin commended the commissioners for their efforts to fund <br /> 11 public education and acknowledged that they continue to make the top effort in the state to that <br /> 12 end. He also said that staff will mention a corrective action plan in their presentation, and they <br /> 13 are working to lower their fund balance carryover to what the commissioners have requested <br /> 14 and that they will also mention an academic return on investment program. <br /> 15 Dr. Nyah Hamlett, CHCCS Superintendent, gave an overview of the upcoming <br /> 16 presentation and introduced CHCCS Chief Information Officer, Andy Jenks. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 Andy Jenks began the following presentation: <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Slide #1 <br /> THINK (AND â–  <br /> DIFFERENTLY <br /> 0-1 <br /> Joint Meeting <br /> 2022-2027 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 <br /> 23 Slide #2 <br /> This is CHCCS <br /> and <br /> 24 Leading with Intentionality <br />