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January 6, 2014 (Work Session) Page 1866 WHEREAS, employees of Cabarrus County who did not work in the school system received a cumulative total of 12% cost of living increase during the same fiscal years, and merit pay for exemplary job performance during three of the seven years; NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Education unanimously resolves to request the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners provide $2,935,500 in operating funds so that all school employees can receive the equivalent of a 1.5% increase in salary, through an adjustment to salary, supplement, or both, effective immediately. Adopted this the 9th day of December, 2013. /s/ Blake Kiger Chair, Board of Education Attest: /sf Barry C. Shepherd Kathy Auger advised the turnover rate increased last year, stating 242 teachers left employment with the school system. Chairman Poole opened the floor for discussion. She advised similar requests from Kannapolis City Schools and Rowan - Cabarrus Community College have not yet been received. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Morris expressed support for the resolution. Commissioner Measmer expressed support for an increase of teacher supplement pay. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed support for an increase of teacher's salaries, but stated that there needs to be a plan. He questioned why the issue was before the Board during this time of the year. Chairman Poole stated the three items from Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) are on the Agenda at the request of CCS. She advised when the Board votes on this issue, three votes will be required for it to pass, per Robert's Rules of Order. She stated, if the Board chooses to split the item into two parts, one for certified salaries and one for classified salaries, as a certified employee, she would be able to vote on the classified salaries request. She also noted the schedule on which teacher supplements are paid has impacted the timing of the request. Discussion continued. Commissioner Oesterreich stated he would like additional information from the CCS Board of Education prior to the vote. He specifically requested information regarding employee classifications, as well as a breakdown of classified versus certified employees. Discussion continued. During discussion, Ms. Kluttz and Dr. Shepherd responded to questions from the Board with Blake Kiger, CCS BOE Chairman, also joining the discussion. During discussion, the following issues were addressed: salaries; school construction; the salary study; etc. Chairman Poole repeated her request for the classified and certified positions salary request to be considered as separate motions. Cabarrus County Schools - Resolution for New Elementary School Funding Needs Len Witke, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS), Executive Director for Facilities Management, presented a resolution for a new elementary school and the associated funding needs. The Board of Commissioners was presented a resolution requesting funding in the amount of $2C,000,OCO.00 for the construction of a new elementary school in northwest Cabarrus County. He read the resolution aloud. The resolution and attachments are as follows: CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDING NEED WHEREAS, the enrollment of the Cabarrus County Schools continues to increase, having now exceeded 30,000 students for School year 2013 -2014;