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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1127I. Five teachers for class size reduction $ 167.971 2. Increase in maintenance and repair 200,000 3. Two full-time office support personnel (OSP) positions per school 53,741 4. Additional technology support 83,000 5. Implement OSP ABC Incentive Plan 78,855 6. Provide benefits for part-time bus drivers 35,929 7. Provide longevity increase for extracurricular 28,163 8. Vocational computer labs 130000 Total $ 777,659 Dr. Holliday said funding for the five teachers ($167,971) was being requested from the county. In reference to capital outlay, County Manager Mashburn asked if any funds would be directed towards wastewater treatment at Ebenezer Elementary. f Holliday said yes, and the actual amount would be obtained and shared at another date. Commissioner Norman asked if roofing repairs were budgeted for Troutman Middle. He said that on a recent visit, two leaks were noticed. Holliday and Haas said they would check with the maintenance services director. Commissioner Williams asked Blumenstein if projects could be added to the Certificates of Participation issuance this fall. Blumenstein said it might be possible for the legal documents to include a listing with projects in a prioritized order. Commissioner Tice said she still received complaints about the mold and mildew at Troutman Elementary. Holliday said air quality tests at the school revealed there were no health concerns. MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOLS: Representing the Mooresville School System were Superintendent Dr. Bruce Boyles, Finance Officer David Dutton, and Mooresville Board of Education Chairman Dr. Frank Fields. Boyles said the system's current expense request was within a five percent increase plus growth. He said it was predicted the system would have 4,300 students in the fall. Dr. Boyles then described the following ten items or changes needed in the current expense budget. 1. A three percent salary increase 2. Four additional locally paid teachers 3. Supplement increase 4. Projected 20% increase in hospitalization insurance 5. Contracted services for non-English speaking students 6. One additional media assistant 7. One additional school nurse or social worker 8. Library books for the high school 9. Expenses for Health Advisory Council 10. Improved student support In capital outlay, Dr. Boyles said the system would not need any new buses next year, but the system would have to use "mega -unit modulars" Commissioner Williams asked the capacity of the high school.