HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2167 (2)Pat Loudermilt regarding schools: Requested the commissioners retain a low tax rate, but
to fund the school system's needs. Cited several problems at Scotts School, e.g., sewer problems.
Cliff HomesleX regarding schools: Mentioned interest rates were low and it was time to
build new schools. Cited several problems, e.g., leaking roofs, too many mobile units.
Joe Hudson regarding schools: Mentioned the recent OR -Ed report and said he didn't want
children having to attend schools in shifts. He requested that a plan be adopted for the funding of
school needs since there was already a study (OR -Ed).
Joe KoRR regarding schools: He mentioned several problems at Wayside School. Some
were: -Termite damage • Leaking roof for eight years • Ceiling tile has fallen on students • Five
mobile units are in use • Children do not have a classroom and must use the gym -- even when
physical education is taking place for other students (he said the students in the gym had to take
tests while music was played for others • Outside walkway shelters leak • Bathrooms are located
outside of the buildings.
Rebecca Porter regarding Wayside School: Mentioned student growth and the need for
more teachers. She also discussed the need for better teacher supplements and benefits since
adjacent counties had better employment packages.
Barbara Cella regarding schools: Mentioned the amount of population growth at the
schools in the southern end. She talked about 12 teachers at Brawley who were "on carts." She
explained by saying there were no available rooms so the teachers had to move from area to area
with their educational materials on carts. She also mentioned the need for more library books.
Susan Wise regarding schools: Mentioned the excellent staff at Wayside School who
worked in poor conditions, e.g., bugs (termites) and windows that do not close properly. She
mentioned the scnool faculty had donated $49,000 to the school that had been obtained from the
ABC exemplary rating. She said the faculty was not required to donate the money to the school,
but they felt the need was so severe that this was the best usage of the money.
Michael Fox regarding schools: He mentioned the need for more books for the school
libraries.
Laurel Andrews regarding schools: Mentioned how much the parent/teacherorganizations
had to do for the schools, e.g., purchase playground equipment, soap, facial tissues. Requested the
schools be funded adequately.
Lisa Pop e regarding ROTC units at the schools: Advised that ROTC programs were
constructive and teaming opportunities for high school students. Mentioned the school officials
were having to reduce the instructor's contracts due to the lack of funds. She said Iredell County
had excellent programs, but if a high school ever lost a program, it could not be returned to a site.
Bob Privette representing senior citizens: Suggested the General Assembly approve
legislation for a sales tax to be directed for the building of schools. He said senior citizens
comprised the majority of taxpayers, and it was becoming increasingly more difficult for them to
pay for the necessities of life, e.g., prescription drugs, doctors' appointments, and insurance.
Pete Varvaris regarding schools: Stressed the need to adequately pay teachers. He said
they had much responsibility. He said schools shouldn't be looked at as a cost, but as an
investment.
Barry Redmond regarding schools: Suggested that two or three cents be added to the
current 45¢ and designate it for schools. Mentioned the growth occurring at most all schools. He
said his occupation was a school principal and he worked 65 to 75 hrs. per week. Redmond said
he would compare his salary and hours with anyone interested.