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443 Ms. Doris King, resident of 3251 Sapp Road, stated she did not like the condition of the schools. However, she stated in her opinion the money should be directed for quality teachers and educational materials with less emphasis on the buildings. Mr. Tom Richards, representing the residents of Historic Concord, urged the Board to appropriate as much funding as possible for the planning and construction of school facilities. He stated that school overcrowding has created a problem with traffic congestion in the Historic Concord District. Ms. Chris Lee, resident of 5306 Somerset Lane in Harrisburg, addressed the Board regarding school funding. She stated that the four cents (4¢) tax increase would barely touch the tip of what is needed for the schools. Ms. Lee reported that the 13 mobile units currently located at Harrisburg Elementary greatly impact the core facilities of the school. Also, she expressed concern about the safety of volunteers and visitors who must park at a church and cross NC 49 to get to the school. Mr. Steve Sabol, resident of 5441 Weddington Road, listed a variety of statistics regarding the schools and stated in his opinion there are more wants than needs in the schools. He recommended charging impact fees as well as fees for such school activities as foreign languages, music and athletics. Mr. Sabol suggested that existing facilities should be repaired prior to replacing the buildings. Also, he stated in his opinion the schools should concentrate on the basics of reading, writing, math and science. Mr. Bill Babb of 590 Westwood Drive in Kannapolis spoke in support of the recommended tax rate of 60.5 cents but stated the Board should look at cutting other areas in order to direct more funds to school construction. He listed the following suggestions which he stated would provide a total of $5.4 million for school capital outlay: (1) Fund no more than 50 percent of the recommended $3.6 million for non-recurring projects; (2) Reduce Education current expense and capital outlay funds by 5 percent; and (3) Cap total employee ceiling at the 1994-95 level. There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chairman Barnhart closed the public hearing on the proposed budget at 8:05 P.M. Scheduling of Meeting Chairman Barnhart announced that the Board would meet at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, June 12, with the Cabarrus County Board of Education and the Kannapolis Board of Education. There will be an update from the Education Summit Planning Task Force and a report on the recent education survey completed by the Urban Institute. The Board will hold a budget work session after the joint meeting with the two school boards. Recess of the Water and Sewer District Meeting Chairman Barnhart recessed the meeting of the Water and Sewer District until 5:30 P.M. on June 12, 1995. Personnel Matter Mr. Witherspoon presented an Employment Termination Agreement for the Board's consideration. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Olio-Mills, seconded by Commissioner Fennel with Commissioners Olio-Mills, Fennel and Casper and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board approved the following Agreement. NORTH CAROLINA CABARRUS COUNTY EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this 5th day of June, 1995 by and between Cabarrus County, a body politic (hereinafter "Employer") and John V. Witherspoon, a resident of Cabarrus County, North Carolina (hereinafter "Employee");