Minutes - May 26, 2015 Jt. Budget Work Session

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BK:00027 PG -0434 Dr. Bryan also asked Commissioners for support for additional intervention personnel that would assist students struggling with reading, writing and math. Currently Deep River Elementary is serving 36 students in this intervention program that targeted the lowest -achieving reading students from the second through fourth grades. Most of the children in the program are from families that lack family or community support. The students feel they can come to the class and feel safe and secure. Dr. Bryan stated maintenance of their facilities is the number one capital expense concern. With no further budget matters to be discussed with the Board of Education, this part of the meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. The next order of business was discussion of budget issues with the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees. A quorum was not present from the College, therefore they could not call their Board to order. Mr. Julian Philpott, Chairman of the CCCC Board of Trustees stated Central Carolina Community College had experienced a lot of growth over the past few years; they are now rated the Stn largest community college in the State of North Carolina. President Dr. Bud Marchant discussed budget concerns for the College. One increase they are requested is to their janitorial services which was previously contracted to a private company. Due to problems and issues they hired their own janitorial full-time staff last fall to handle janitorial services. An additional $20,015.79 is needed in the upcoming budget to cover these six additional staff positions. The proposed $2.7 million relocation project of Kelly Drive, by DOT, was discussed. It was noted the CCCC Board of Trustees recently passed a Resolution to be presented to DOT for the road relocation project. Dr. Marchant shared proposed plans for the recent bond issue items which include an addition to the Vet Tech building, Civic Center renovations, new Health Science Building, and additions to the Emergency Services Facility. At this time there are no plans for renovations to the Steele Street incubator location. Dr. Marchant stated House Bill 97 was now in the Senate asking for a 2% pay increase for Community College faculty and staff. Commissioner Sloan moved to approve a Resolution of support for a pay increase for Community College faculty and staff. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time the meeting with the CCCC Board of Trustees adjourned. County Manager John Crumpton stated at this time the Board of Commissioners allocates funds to the Board of Education by purpose and function. He further stated the School Board has not requested any additional funds from Commissioners since the allocation was put in place a few years ago. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for the Board of Commissioners to not allocate Board of Education funds by purpose and function at this time. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: