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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/9/1996 - Special May 9, 1996 291 ----.-. - --,._---.... Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 May 9, 1996 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County School Administration Offices, 5937 Cove Road, this being an adjourned meeting for the purpose of a joint meeting with the Roanoke County School Board. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:37 p.m., following the regular School Board meeting. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens, Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Fenton F. "Spike" Harrison MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Don C. Myers, Assistant County Administrator; Anne Marie Green, Director, Community Relations OTHERS PRESENT: School Board members Jerry Canada (Chairman), Marion Roark, William Irvin, III, Michael Stovall, Thomas Leggette, and Dr. Deanna Gordon, School Superintendent IN RE: REPORT ON NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION 292 May 9, 1996 '-- School Board Chairman Jerry Canada introduced Mark McConnell, Motley and Associates, who updated both boards on construction at the Northside High School gym. Mr. McConnell reported that the contract with the general contractor allows the County until May 15 to decide whether to continue with Phase II of the project at the current cost. He advised that if the project is postponed for nine months, the contract would have to be renegotiated, the land reseeded and regraded and other construction-related costs would escalate with the total costs increased by $338,858. IN RE: SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET Dr. Jerry Hardy, Director of Budget and Data Management, presented a revised School Board budget that was now within the proposed revenue increases of $3,849,368, instead of $1.2 million out of balance as previously presented. The budget includes a 3.5 percent average salary increase instead of 5 percent. Additional personnel include a psychologist, four special education teachers and additional personnel for Glenvar Middle School. Dr. Gordon explained the need for the personnel, and in response to questions, advised that the additional personnel at Glenvar Middle School are to keep ita completely separate entity from the high school. Other budget costs included departmental requests, support services and central support costs including debt service ($316,000) , and two May 9, 1996 2~ - additional resources officers and equipment ($166,000). Mr. Hodge reported that the $316,000 debt service for William Byrd High School and Fort Lewis Elementary School may not become due until next year and could be eliminated from this budget. There was a discussion of funding issues wi th supervisor Nickens opposing new construction of schools until the costs of furniture and equipment are known. He also opposed the use of non-recurring revenue for recurring expenses. Supervisor Johnson advised that there should be accurate, complete estimates for construction projects before proceeding. There was general agreement that the school personnel should have the same salary increases as the County staff which is proposed at 5 percent. Following discussion, Mr. Hodge suggested that the $316,000 debt service be removed from the budget, that the County cover funding for two of the resources off icers ($166, 000) and that all the $460,000 estimated revenues generated from the Business and Professional License (BPOL) tax, be transferred to the School Board budget. After further discussion, there was general Board of Supervisors consensus to provide all the BPOL tax revenue to the schools and the supervisors suggested that one-half of the funds be set aside for debt service. Dr. Gordon agreed to the recommendation. The Board of Supervisors also expressed support for the same five percent salary increases for 294 May 9, 1996 - both school personnel and County personnel. Dr. Gordon and Mr. Hodge were directed to finalize the details of the School Board budget based on the discussion at the meeting. IN RE: ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR GLENVAR MIDDLE SCHOOL Supervisor Eddy asked what the difference was between the $600,000 that Dr. Gordon recommended and the $300,000 approved by the School Board to complete the equipment and furnishings for Glenvar Middle School. Dr. Gordon responded that the $600,000 would provide full funding of all the needs including new furniture and computers, while $300,000 would not provide new furniture and less instructional equipment. School Board member Marion Roark presented a list of what the $600,000 would supply. There was a general discussion on funding methodology for the proposed projects at Cave Spring Junior High, Glenvar Middle School, Northside High School and other school projects. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT At 10:10 p.m. Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned. Submitted by: Approved by: ~ft.~~ Mary H. Allen, CMC Clerk to the Board