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Pertaining to library books, they have gone from three elementary
schools to two. The school that closed did not have an up-to-date
library selection. The enrollment at the two operating schools is
now high enough that they fall short of the Southern Association's
standards for libraries. Pupil Support is a category that is being
broken down a little more this year in an effort to track the money
better. Under Board of Education Expenses they have added awards.
This will be for athletics, etc. The school officials hope to be
a little more consistent in award ceremonies and this will halt
principals from trying to out do each other in award ceremonies.
The RJR dissemination line item is being cut out. Athletic
insurance has increased and this is because so many more students
are participating. The superintendent's salary has been reduced
simply because this salary is negotiated and Dr. Houston had been
with the school system for many years. Dr. Carrigan started at the
amount used to hire Dr. Houston. There is a drop in telephones
because one school has their system paid off. Mobile units will be
a necessity next year. They are estimating the need for four
additional mobile units; however, this might not be enough. The
rental fee does not include the installation costs and water/sewer.
This is included in capital outlay. There is a decrease in staff
development for 94/95 -- the RJR money is gone, so this area was
decreased.
Commissioner Boone: Is the salary increase for the locally funded
positions? is there a law stating that if the State increases the
salaries a certain percentage that you have to increase every
locally funded position the same percentage?
Mr. Eagle stated that if the person is a teacher that the school
system is required to pay the certificate level by law. There is
some leeway in the noncertified areas; however, next year there
will be another dictate in this area (custodial).
Joel Mashburn: Do you provide a supplement for noncertified
employees?
Mr. Eagle answered that the only place you need a supplement is
with certified. With noncertified personnel, if you want them to
have more money, you just give them a raise. The State dictates
how much you give to teachers and anything a system gives to them
extra is called a supplement.
Joel Mashburn: When you went to a supplement for certified
personnel did you increase the salaries for noncertified at that
time?
Eagle replied that he came to Mooresville in 1964 simply because
they paid one of the best supplements in North Carolina. He said
it would be hard to answer this question. Basically, this is all
the local supplement was used for years ago.
Commissioner Boone said one reason these questions are being asked
is because Mitchell College recommended a three percent increase.
The county manager has recommended a two percent cost of living and
some for merit. if enacted as proposed, not everyone would receive
merit increases. The State is proposing a bigger increase than
what a lot of other agencies are proposing.
Commissioner Madison: You have the coordinator's salary increased
at nine percent. What is this?
Eagle stated this was due to a shift in personnel. It's to keep
the coordinator's salary right where it is currently.
Commissioner Hamby: On the per pupil expense, what will the total
cost per pupil be?
Eagle said that pertaining to local current expense this budget
just about fits the county manager's recommended figure which was
$794 per pupil.
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