HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1546Finance Officer David Dutton said the state was projecting a five percent increase for
teachers and 4.25% for all others. He said the state, in past years, always underestimated the
system's enrollment, but he felt this situation had been resolved.
Commissioner Johnson asked the Mooresville officials about the joint high school
concept.
Dutton said the Mooresville officials would be interested in knowing more about the idea.
Johnson said that when the task force met again, high schools would be a topic of
discussion.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the new Mooresville high school would be at capacity
upon first opening.
Dr. Edwards mentioned that 12,000 new students in a 10 -year period had occurred with
his previous school system in Virginia.
Commissioner Tice mentioned that the full build -out for the Lowes Corporate
headquarters was 12,000 employees.
Robertson said that by 2014 there would probably be two new high schools at capacity.
He asked Supt. Edwards the recommended enrollment figures for a high school.
Edwards said an excellent high school could be achieved with 1200-1400 students. He
said a 1400-1600 enrollment; however, might be needed to have many activities such as band
and athletics. Edwards said some students would find it difficult to attend a high school with an
enrollment of 2,000.
MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Attending the meeting on behalf of the community college were Board of Trustee
Chairman Dr. Ralph Bentley, Executive Vice President for Development Dr. William Findt, and
Finance Officer Richard Lefevre. (Dr. Bentley said MCC President Dr. Doug Eason was
recuperating from heart surgery and was expected back to work in the next few weeks.)
Blumenstein said it was difficult to calculate a per pupil rate for the college due to the
state using a full time equivalency (FTE) method. She said FY 07-08 current expense was
recommended at $2,392,160 or a $312,565 increase over FY 06-07. Mrs. Blumenstein said for
capital outlay, the county was recommending $778,375 which was a $176,465 increase over the
current year. She said there was a decrease for capital reserve, and the amount recommended
was $229,060 or $139,630 less than FY 06-07.
Dr. Findt mentioned that student enrollment continued to increase.
Finance Officer Lefevre said the state was always a year behind in funding due to the
FTE method. He mentioned that $100,000 had to be reverted to the state last year.
Commissioner Johnson asked where the $250,000 for property acquisition was listed in
the budget.
Blumenstein said this was restricted in the fund balance, specifically for the college.
BUDGET REVIEW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS
(* = Budget was discussed but there were no changes from the county manager's recommendations)
* 710 -Debt Service
* 800 -Transfers to Other Funds
* 810 -Other Financing Uses
Courts: Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Tice mentioned their attendance at
the court facility task force meetings. They mentioned that part of the problems seemed to stem
from the lack of personnel. (The state will not fund additional positions.) Johnson said the next