HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0721Williams asked the sq. footage cost for the new building.
Eason said $2.75 a sq. ft.
Johnson asked if any money had been set aside for property acquisition.
Eason said there had been property discussions, but there wasn't a short-term
likelihood that a purchase would occur.
In reference to the new building, Eason said the Gordon Family had contributed
$50,000.00, Kewaunee Technical had donated benches for the labs, Blanton & Moore
supplied furnishings for the conference room, and Mitchell Gold provided furnishings
for the lobby area.
Dr. Eason then provided enrollment data for the college's programs.
700-MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET:
Mooresville Schools Chairman Dr. Frank Fields, Superintendent Dr. Bruce Boyles, and
Finance Director David Dutton attended the meeting to discuss the Mooresville Graded
School System's budget.
Boyles estimated the system would have 208 new students in the fall. He said
the proposed budget had a two percent increase for local employees, but the major
expense was for personnel at the new school. Dr. Boyles said the system was
anticipating a $175,000 cut from the state (teacher assistant category).
Commissioner Robertson asked if some of the mobile units could be eliminated
once the new school opened.
Dutton said yes, but some might be needed elsewhere. He said the system both
leased and leased -to -own the units. Dutton said currently there were 28 mobiles, but
after the new school opened, only 24 would be needed.
Pertaining to current expense, Boyles said the system had to use some of its fund
balance to balance the budget. He said as much money that could be saved, however,
was going into the capital budget for fund equity. Boyles predicted an intermediate
school would be the system's next new project.
Robertson said the high school would soon have 1,400 students.
Boyles said it was anticipated the high school could accommodate 2,000
students.
Commissioner Norman asked about the impact of state cuts.
Boyles said the system would have to wait and see what they were. He
acknowledged, however, that the school systems in the past had made the cuts look
fairly easy, when in actuality they had been difficult. Boyles said the school units
would really be affected if more state cuts occurred.
Robertson asked if there were any new student projection counts, especially
since the southern end would have several new housing developments.
Boyles said the Moore Farms subdivision, which alone would require a new
school, along with the second phase of the Cherry Grove development, were not
included in the last OR -ED student population study.
Robertson requested that the school system provide updated student projections.
700-IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM BUDGET:
Superintendent Dr. Terry Holliday, Assistant Finance Director John Cashmire, and