HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1160We are not being funded for the actual number of students we are serving. For example,
in 2005-06 we were funded for 4613 but actually served 4786. This resulted in a loss of
funding for 173 students. At a per student appropriation of$1; 263 we were underfunded
by $218,499. If funded in 2006-2007 for 4786 (which is actually 73 students less than
we have now), 246 students would not be funded at a loss to the district of $322,260.
Together the loss over two years would be $579,912.
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Mrs. Blumenstein then shared a spreadsheet showing what a 2%, 2.5% and 3%
increase for the per pupil rate would be and the impact this would have on the county's
fund balance.
Mashburn emphasized that the formula (mediation agreement) used "real
numbers" from the past (fall of 2005). He said this was agreed upon by the county and
Iredell-Statesville Schools.
Some discussion occurred about changing the formula, but it was mentioned the
board of commissioners might not have authority to do this.
Commissioner Williams said he would be more inclined to offer a supplemental
increase rather than changing the formula
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The school representatives then departed, and the board members, with the
exception of Commissioner Norman, resumed their deliberations on the departmental
budgets. (Mr. Norman left the meeting at 6:40 p.m., for another engagement, but he
returned shortly thereafter.)
465 Courts: No changes from the county manager's recommended budget.
Finance Director Blumenstein noted that the court revenues were "flat." In
regards to the video arraignment equipment, Blumenstein said the purchasing agent was
evaluating the equipment bid quote submitted by the clerk of court.
470 Legal: No changes from the county manager's recommended budget.
budget. 475 Economic Development: No changes from the county manager's recommended
(Commissioner Williams had to leave the meeting at this time due to another
commitment.)
480 General Governmental: Mashburn said a mass communication system costing
$150,000 was included in the budget. He said the municipalities would be approached to
assist ($75,000) in the funding.
Rescue Souads: Blumenstein said the rescue squad funding was reviewed each year
after revaluation (50% on call volume and 50% on sq. miles).
485 Special Appropriations: Commissioner Johnson said the federal
government had agreed to base a plane at the Statesville Airport for the Civil Air Patrol.
He said the plane would be available to law enforcement and other emergency
management agencies. Johnson said the city was willing to lease a hangar, but some
improvements were needed.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to appropriate $3,500 (Special
Appropriations) to the Civil Air Patrol in conjunction with hangar improvements
(hanger interior renovations and exterior ramp repairs).
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.