HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0925 (2)Dr. Eason thanked the board for their time.
IREDELL-STATEBVILLE SCHOOLS: Mr. Mashburn reviewed the
proposed budget figures for ISS. There is a 5% increase in Current
Expense from $794 to $834. He discussed the capital funding,
which is funding the second year of the three-year capital plan
that began in 94-95. There is $1.5 million for the capital
improvements and the amount to retire the COPS debt service for
this year.
Mr. Bill Long, chairman of the ISS Board, was present with Dr.
Register to discuss the budget. He thought the biggest problem
being experienced by the school board is capital expenditures.
They are putting together a new facilities task force to look at
the facilities again, he said.
Eight percent of the local expenditures in the current budget
is for central office staff; the rest is for classroom teachers,
Mr. Long said.
Mr. Long briefly discussed capital needs, especially the West
Middle School roof, which has been a topic of discussion.
Dr. Register discussed the $1.5 capital improvements funds,
and also the Lake Norman Elementary School project bids. They also
have an update on the Troutman Middle School project.
Their priority is for capital improvements and, they feel
pretty well with a 53 increase in current expense, Register said.
The school system received $100,000 in cuts in remediation and
summer school funds. They also received a $120,000 Safe School
Grant cut. This was for the school resource officers that were
funded last year. The state is not funding it again this year. ISS
is putting $15,000 for this program for the Statesville High School
and $30,000 for the three county high schools. Dr. Register
reported very good results at the high schools with the resource
officers.
The schools have budgeted a 4% salary increase and 2 to 4%
differentiated pay. There was a discussion of the budget insofar
as the personnel are concerned.
The increase is $752,000 in payroll cost, part of which is the
4% pay raise, and the remainder is for supplement for teachers.
Commissioner Boone inquired what new positions are being added.
Dr. Register responded that six full-time equivalent custodians are
being added and one assistant superintendent. No new teaching
positions are being added.
The schools had $3.3 million in Capital Outlay requests for
the $1.5 million appropriation in Capital Outlay.
There was a discussion of the Monticello School, the covered
walkways, gutter work, and furniture replacement. Commissioner
Boone said he could not see anything wrong with the furniture they
have in the cafeteria. Dr. Register said the tables and chairs at
Monticello are adult size and are being used by elementary
students.
Commissioner Madison inquired about the budgeting of a bus in
the current expense rather than in the capital expense.
Dr. Register said the bids for Lake Norman Elementary School
would be going to the school board Monday night. He described the
funding plan for the project. The board members expressed their
concerns about the bids being higher than the projected price.
Commissioner Boone said he had a feeling the bids would come in
more than the estimates.
There was a discussion of the roofing needs. West Middle
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