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033 <br />L EE ' COUNTY <br />��'� ar__ <br />Committed Todoy for a Better Tomorrow <br />RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY <br />WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners affirm that public education is a priority in our <br />community; and <br />WHEREAS, in Lee County we believe education is economic development, and <br />WHEREAS, recruitment and retaining of business and industry to promote economic growth in Lee County <br />hinges largely on the county's ability to provide an educated and trained workforce; and <br />WHEREAS, our public schools are vital in preparing students to enter the workforce ready to take on <br />needed job responsibilities; and <br />WHEREAS, a progressive and innovative school system is also critical to enhancing the quality of life in <br />Lee County, another key factor in recruitment efforts; and <br />WHEREAS, Lee County Schools has shown tremendous measurable and sustainable improvement in <br />preparing students for the 21 Century through a decline in the dropout rate, an increase in the graduation <br />rate, and an increase in student achievement; and <br />WHEREAS, actions taken by the North Carolina General Assembly will determine the continued <br />accomplishments of our students and the success of public education in Lee County. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lee County Board of Commissioners adopts the following <br />legislative agenda: <br />1. Support classrooms by protecting class size to optimize student learning and continuing state <br />funding for teachers and teacher assistants. <br />2. Support an increase in the number of charter schools under certain conditions. <br />3. Oppose efforts to pass on Worker's Compensation for teachers and state employees to the <br />local level. <br />4. Oppose efforts to pass on tort claims to the county level. <br />5. Support funds for school construction. <br />6. Continue the current arrangement for school bus purchases. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lee County Board of Commissioners calls on the Lee County <br />legislative delegation and all members of the North Carolina General Assembly to take the actions <br />necessary to accomplish this agenda. <br />Adopted this 18` day of April 2011. <br />ATTEST: <br />Linda A. Shook, Chairman <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />O Gaynell M. Lee, Clerk <br />