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December 19, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2997 WHEREAS, Should HB13 fail to pass, the financial impacts on both school districts would necessitate the addition of mobile units, infrastructure and teachers at a considerable local cost. WHEREAS, Kannapolis City Schools estimates the financial impact on their district to include the addition of 8-10 mobile units at $99, 000 per unit, the addition of 10-12 teachers at an approximate local cost of $605, 000 for teacher salaries and the potential loss of art, music and physical education teaching positions; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Schools estimates the financial impact on their district to include the addition of 88 mobile units at $99, 000 per unit as well as the addition of 104 teachers at an approximate local cost of $312, 000 for teacher supplements; and WHEREAS, The long-term educational goals of Cabarrus County students can be reinforced by supporting HB12 and detrimental financial impacts to the school districts and the County can be avoided by supporting HB13; WHEREAS, HB12 reinforces support for the attainment of higher education among Cabarrus County students, and the passing of HB13 is integral to providing flexibility for school districts while avoiding severe financial impacts based on class size restrictions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: 1. Supports the passing of H312 and the option for school districts to align their schedules with the community college; and 2. Supports the passing of HB13 and the option for flexibility in class size requirements; and 3. Petitions the support of their local delegation to the North Carolina General Assembly regarding H312 and HB13, recognizing the future and financial impacts on Cabarrus County, its school districts, citizens and students. Adopted this 19th day of December, 2016. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Megan I . E. Smit Megan I. E. Smit, Clerk to the Board Following the vote, a brief discussion ensued. (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H-1) Appointments (Removals) - Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission Dane Laney, "Kannapolis Area" representative, resigned from his position on the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission on November 15, 2016. It is requested to remove his name from the roster. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board removed Dane Laney from the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission roster and thanked him for his service. (H-2) Appointments and Removals - Home and Community Care Block Grant The term of appointment for Linda Miller, ex-officio representative, Centralina Area Agency on Aging, expires on December 31, 2016. An application was received to serve on the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Committee from Katie Kutcher, Aging Specialist, Centralina Area Agency on Aging. Ms. Kutcher resides in Mecklenburg County, and an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy will be needed for her. The terms of appointment for HCCBG Committee At-large members James Polk, Anita Helms, Scott Barringer and Janice Yew expire on December 31, 2016. Mr. Polk, Ms. Helms and Mr. Barringer are willing to serve another term. Mr. Polk also serves on the Transportation Advisory Board, and an exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy will be needed for him.