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16 <br /> Dr. Jones said it is dangerous to use fund balance for recurring expenses, so that hasn't <br /> been discussed. She said they are looking at using the additional funding, if received, to replenish <br /> the budget. She said they are planning to provide professional development to teachers and <br /> STEM will be a daily activity that is included in the regular core classes. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked how many staff there are at the central office. <br /> Dr. Jones said 31. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if this is the same number as last year. <br /> Dr. Jones said she does not think so because the district implemented a hiring freeze. <br /> CHCCS Chair George Griffin commended the commissioners for their efforts to fund <br /> public education and acknowledged that they continue to make the top effort in the state to that <br /> end. He also said that staff will mention a corrective action plan in their presentation, and they are <br /> working to lower their fund balance carryover to what the commissioners have requested and that <br /> they will also mention an academic return on investment program. <br /> Dr. Nyah Hamlett, CHCCS Superintendent, gave an overview of the upcoming <br /> presentation and introduced CHCCS Chief Information Officer, Andy Jenks. <br /> Andy Jenks began the following presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> THINK (AND ACT) <br /> DIFFERENTLY <br /> �+1 <br /> r <br /> Zd <br /> Joint Meeting <br /> yt <br /> 20722-202;1 <br /> Slide#2 <br /> This is CHCCS <br /> and <br /> Leading with Intentionality <br />