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0 BOOK 21 PAGE 499 • Curriculum changes mandated by DPI, along with the changing student population, require the hiring of additional staff; • Anticipated increase in audit fees and Worker's Compensation Insurance; • Estimated 5% increase in utility charges; • Funding to expand telephone system as additional mobile units are added; • Increased bandwidth needed for an enhanced student information management system; • Replacement of network switches at the two middle schools and co-ax cabling at Lee County High School; • Update of hardware and software for the mainframe that houses accounts payable, payroll, child nutrition, federal budgets, SIMS and personnel files; • Capital Outlay issues addressed include additional mobile unites for Deep River and J. R. Ingram Schools; • HVAC projects at three of the schools to enhance energy efficiency and conservation; • New roof needed for the new gym at Lee County High School; • Old gym needs to be stabilized and renovated; • Science building at Lee County High School needs to be demolished; • Need mobile building with seven classrooms and restroom facilities in anticipation of the restoration project at Lee County High School; • Parking lot improvements at six locations; • Continue lock replacement projects at two of the school facilities; and • Provide walkway canopies at two schools Mr. Thompson stated the Board of Education is scheduled to approve their final budget requests at their April 3, 2007 meeting, and will forward a more detailed budget request to the County by Wednesday, April 4, 2007. No action was taken. Mr. Johnnie Edmondson, Tax Consultant gave the Board a report on the 2007 Revaluation Project. Mr. Edmondson stated staff were evaluating and reviewing approximately 30,500 parcels at this time. All neighborhoods are being reviewed to make sure they are in compliance with all records. At this time, approximately 80% of the work has been completed. Notices should go out to the property owners around April 12-13, 2007. A "Notice" will also be placed in the local newspaper advising citizens that notices are being mailed and other needed information. Mr. Edmondson stated the Tax Office is still short-staffed at this time; however, applications are being taken for those vacancies. Staff from other departments will assist Tax Office staff with answering questions and scheduling appointments once notices are mailed. The Board of Equalization and Review will begin meeting in early May. No action was taken. 4