HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0672 (2)Dr. Holliday mentioned that lottery proceeds might be available in two years if
the General Assembly passed the legislation. He said it was being proposed that any
lottery revenue be distributed on a per pupil basis.
Commissioner Johnson suggested that the two boards adopt a resolution
stipulating that state funds needed to be disbursed on an ADM basis. He said this type
of distribution was especially needed in high growth areas.
Chairman Tice asked about the plans for Mount Moume Elementary.
Dr. Holliday said a request would soon be made to purchase 71 acres in the
Mount Mourne area. He said the money for the land acquisition would come from
system's fund balance, and the construction of a new school on the site would be
included in Phase 11. Holliday said Mount Mourne would remain open, but there would
be a new school further southeast to aid in the growth around the Lowes Corporate
campus.
School Board Member Parker asked if each educational facility (Iredell-
Statesville, Mooresville, and the college) would have a separate question on the October
referendum.
County Manager Mashburn said it could be written up that way, or only one
question could be presented.
Blumenstein said the laws governing bond funds were extremely specific, and it
was important to list any schools needing improvements.
OTIO by Chairman Tice, seconded by Vice Chairman Williams, to suspend
the commissioners' Rules of Procedure in order to make a motion regarding the
commissioners' intent on the board of education's bond referendum resolution.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTIO by Chairman Tice to express the commissioners' intent to place a
referendum before the public on October 11, 2005, in regards to school construction
bonds.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to ask the county staff and the school staff
to jointly draft a resolution requesting that any proceeds received from a statewide bond
for school construction be distributed on an ADM basis and for a copy of the document
to be sent to the county's legislative delegation and to the Governor.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTIO by Board of Education Member Parker to act on the same motion --
joint resolution requesting that any proceeds received from a statewide bond for school
construction be distributed on an ADM basis and for a copy of the document to be sent
to the county's legislative delegation and to the Governor. (A second to the motion was
given and the motion unanimously passed.)
At approximately 5:35 p.m., Chairman Tice and Chairman Cash adjourned the
joint meeting.