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141 location of the new school will be the School Board's responsibility based upon recommendations by School Administration. Mrs. Mynatt indicated that her committee would be reviewing facility plans, studying various options, and gathering statistics in its efforts to educate the public about the needs of the schools. There was general agreement that the modular school option as presented on June 6 by Commissioner Carpenter should be pursued. Mr. Lentz indicated he would send the information to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to ascertain if that type of school could be permitted in North Carolina. If so, a trip will be made to Florida by County and School officials to view the modular school facilities. Commissioner Carpenter pointed out that there are facility needs in the Kannapolis City Schools, specifically the construction of a wing at the current middle school to house the sixth grade students. She stated the new wing would enable the Kannapolis Schools to establish a true middle school concept as now exists in the Cabarrus County Schools. Proposed Merger of the Kannapolis City Schools and the Cabarrus County Schools Mrs. Alston read a resolution adopted by the County Board of Education asking that the Board of Education be included in any discussions regarding the merger of the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City School systems. There was lengthy discussion regarding the issue of the merger of the two systems. Mr. Witherspoon explained the process by which a merger could occur and stated that a study could be made of the merger issue. Schools officials indicated that the merger of the two systems would not save local tax money. Establishment of Committee Chairman Barnhart suggested that the County Schools Facilities Committee meet with members of the Board of Commissioners and the Kannapolis Board of Education to discuss educational needs, including facilities, long range plans, and the possible merger of the two school systems. Mrs. Mynatt pointed out that the purpose of her committee was to study facility needs and not merger; however, the Board of Education did agree for the Facilities Committee to participate in the meetings with the Board of Commissioners and Kannapolis Schools. Chairman Barnhart and Commissioner Carpenter will represent the Board of Commissioners. Also, Chairman Barnhart will contact Ms. Millie Hall, Chairman of the Kannapolis Board of Education, to invite that Board's participation in the meetings. Adjournment of the Board of Education Meeting and Recess of the Board of Commissioners Meeting The meeting of the Board of Education was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Chairman Barnhart recessed the meeting of the Board of Commissioners 9:05 P.M. for 15 minutes. FY 1995 Budget Review Chairman Barnhart reconvened the meeting of the Board of Commissioners at 9:20 P.M. Commissioner Fennel presented the "1994/1995 Budget Considerations" in which he discussed the need to find a better way to deliver and fund county services. He proposed the establishment of a School Funding Task Force to address such issues as school merger, impact fees, reductions in school administrative personnel and administrative costs, a "year round" school plan, and a "pay for play" plan for the schools. Also, he proposed the establishment of a Government Service Levels Task Force to (1) develop a plan to reduce through attrition the number of employees by five percent (5%) by July 1, 1995, and (2) create a private citizens commission to recommend ways to reduce County spending by ten percent (10%) in the FY 1995-96 budget. Commissioner Fennel further recommended consideration of the following funding options: Optional 1¢ sales tax, seat tax, "Pay-As-You-Go" Enterprise fund, and a possible property tax credit for parents whose children are home schooled or attend private schools. In conclusion, he presented the following FY 1994-95 budget change requests.