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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0201 (2)!JUL 2 184 At this time, we would like to acknowledge that the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners and the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education met on July 8, 1993, to discuss differences of opinions as requested by the iredell County Board of Commissioners on July 6, 1993. This Board of Education continues to believe it is right in its handling of the mutual exchange or freedom of choice issues. We continue to believe it is necessary for all of the students in Iredell County to attend the school district in which they reside. At this time, we reaffirm the position of this Board that a mutual exchange or freedom of choice plan inside this school system or between school systems is not a possibility. However, based on concerns of this Board of Education, parents in our community, and our local County Commission, we plan to review and consider changing the portion of our policy dealing with the separation of younger brothers and sisters from older brothers and sisters. This Board agrees in principle with the formation of a study committee. While there are many details to be worked out, we feel that an independent committee directed to assess the effectiveness of our school system which provides us with ways to improve our school system would be beneficial to all concerned. This Board realizes that good communication is an important part of our business. Our chairman, vice-chairman, superintendent, as well as other members of our board and staff will meet quarterly with the Iredell County Board of Commissioners during the 1993-1994 school year in an attempt to keep them more informed. We respectfully request that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners fund the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education's continuation budget for 1993-1994. Sincerely, (s) William A. Long William A. Long, Chairman Iredell-Statesville Board of Education SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATEWIDE BOND REFERENDUM DISCUSSED: Chairman Haire said she talked with Representative Frank Mitchell this afternoon and he said that the statewide bond referendum is not final. They have not yet made a decision. It will be at least two more weeks before the state has a decision on the statewide bond referendum. If it is agreeable with the other board members, Chairman Haire would like to postpone the discussion of the school bond referendum until the August 3rd meeting. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONERS SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD: Commissioner Hamby nominated Alice Stewart to this position for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 1993 and concluding June 30, 1996. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to close the nominations and appoint Commissioner Stewart by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JURY COMMISSION: Commissioner Hamby nominated Mrs. Teresa B. Turner, Route 2, Box 160-B, Harmony, NC 28634, to the Jury Commission for a two-year term, beginning July 1, 1993 and concluding June 30, 1995. There were no other nominations.