Minutes - 2-6-14 Jt. Meeting with BOE

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BK:00026 PG:0354 Commissioners. At the December 2 11 meeting the item was approved pending the outcome of the feasibility study for Performance Contracting. Mr. Crumpton stated that with approval of both the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education, the staff for both Boards and ABM have completed an analysis for Performance Contracting for both of the above referenced schools. Based on the analysis he recommended we not move forward with bidding for Performance Contracting and allow the Board of Education to move forward with using the FY 2013 -14 Lottery proceeds to move forward with the replacement of air handlers and electric heat at East Lee Middle School. Total project is expected to cost approximately $1,284,000. After discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to approve the County Manager's recommendation to allow the Board of Education to move forward using the Lottery proceeds for the East Lee Middle School project and end discussions on using Performance Contracting for the East and West Lee Middle School projects. A copy of the Lottery application is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None Absent: Frazier The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Superintendent Bryan discussed with both Boards' Teacher Retention issues and Teacher and Teacher Assistant supplements. Lee County teachers currently receive a 7% supplement that has not been increased since 2005. Superintendent Bryan asked the Board if they would consider raising its local supplements for teachers and other employees by 1% each. The 1% raise would cost around $375,000 per year for teachers and $100,000 for other employees. The high teacher turnover issue was also discussed, along with supplements paid in surrounding counties. No action was taken. Commissioner Smith distributed information from the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance in reference to 3D design software offered to schools to help students visualize and better comprehend mathematical concepts in preparation for the EOCs. After discussion, it was noted that this program is currently in use at San Lee Middle School. No action was taken. Commissioner Womack left the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Commissioner Smith also discussed an issue concerning a student that had recently transferred from one high school to the other and was not being allowed to participate in a sport activity. Superintendent Bryan stated he could not comment on the issue due to it being a confidential matter. With no further business to come before the Boards' Commissioner Dalrymple moved to adjourn the meeting for the Lee County Board of Commissioners. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Parks, Reives, and Smith Nay: None Absent: Frazier and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Chairman Dr. Lyn Smith adjourned the meeting on behalf of the Lee County Board of Education. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 3