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• CO(, WO !.1s llb 40 - 1/1/ (:;SRO. LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET WORK SESSION BUGGY BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM 115 CHATHAM STREET SANFORD, NC 27330 May 23, 2022 MINUTES Roll Call Commissioners Present: Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver Commissioners Absent: Arianna Lavallee, Mark Lovick, Dr. Andre Knecht CALL TO ORDER Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. BUDGET DISCUSSIONS Lee County Board of Education Chairman Sandra Bowen called the meeting to order on behalf of the Lee County Board of Education. Dr. Andy Bryan, Lee County Schools Superintendent, said in the budget requests provided by the Schools, the main priority is the increase in local supplement which would increase 10-12% for certified staff and 4-6% for classified staff to remain competitive in hiring with other school districts. Capital budget requests maintained the same amount of money as requested last year. Dr. Bryan said the School Board voted 7- 0 to recommend the proposed budget. Commissioner Carver requested definitions for the codes in the future when providing the budget requests to help the Board understand the requests made by school. The Schools provide school improvement plans that are put through curriculum studies and go through the Board of Education. Commissioner Carver asked about test scores and challenges that come with the performance grades. Commissioner Cameron Sharpe said he supports the proposed increase in local supplement. Commissioner Carver stated in order to increase the amount of money given to the schools for teacher supplement, there needs to be more information provided regarding performance measurement. Dr. Bryan provided the Board with information regarding ESRI funding to the Schools. Commissioner Knecht arrived at 6:18 p.m. 1