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21 $1,800.00 to attend a private or church related college; State funding for the Smart Start program that goes to non-public institutions for early childhood education; alleged discrimination against persons who choose not to put their child in public schools; the possibility of a tax credit or rebate tO those persons whose children attend private schools; and the potential for a deep fracture in the community if funding for non-public schools was pursued at this time. After discussion, the Board generally agreed with Vice Chairman Carruth's proposal to begin dialogue in the community to provide access for private and/or home school students to public school facilities such as libraries and athletic fields. Education Achievement Awards Mr. Clifton briefly discussed the performance rankings for local schools. He proposed that the County set aside money each year as an incentive to teachers based on the performance of the schools in accordance with State standards. Also, Mr. Clifton proposed the County look at a reduced level of award for support staff at the high performing schools. There was discussion about the possibility for awarding incentives for improvements to teachers in the low-performing schools and/or giving a tax credit to parents who have children attending the schools. The Board to'ok no action concerning the proposal. Rowan-Cabarrus Community Collage Expansion Mr. Clifton reported a new building and parking lot expansion are planned at the South Campus of Rowan Cabarrus Community College at an estimated cost of $7,922,170.00. Local..funding would total approximately $3,565,141.00. The possibility of appropriating money at this time for architectural services was briefly discussed, but no action was taken. Parks Projects I~date Mr. Day gave an update on the status of various park projects in the County, including North Cabarrus Park, W. W. Flowe Park and the soccer complex at Stonewall Jackson School. He stated the City of Concord and the Cabarrus SOccer Association would be contributing to the cost of the soccer complex. However, he said grading needed to start immediately in order to have the soccer field ready for play in the spring of 2002. He estimated the grading costs at $450,000.00. UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following motion: Based on the economic impact that tournaments at the new soccer complex will bring to the County, the Board appropriated $450,000.00 from the current fund balance to do the grading this year at the Stonewall Jackson soccer complex located adjacent to Frank Liske Park. Mr. Day pointed out that North Cabarrus Park had not yet been named. Commissioner Privette agreed to contact the Salvation Army about a bequest given to them for the development of playgrounds. The naming of the North Cabarrus Park could be tied to a dedication of those funds to complete park development. Mr. Day reviewed the proposal for the County to lease the Camp Spencer property from the Boys and Girls Club and develop park facilities at the site. He asked for permission to move forward with pursing a formal agreement with the Boys and Girls Club and developing a cost analysis for the property. UPON'MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board authorized staff to move forward with the proposed Camp Spencer project. Commissioner Freeman agreed to work with staff on the Camp Spencer project. Mr. Clifton recognized Mr. Day for bringing the Camp Spencer proposal forward. Mr. Day updated the status of the Livable Community Blueprint project as well as the development of plans for the potential re-use of the Landfill property. He also discussed the potential renaming of the Parks and Recreation function to the Parks Department to more closely reflect the County's primary focus on park development.