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1998-04-08
F'I N"AL 7'.'00 APRIL 8, 1998 AUDITORIUM, SECOND FLOOR 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Moment of-Silence. _ - 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the PUBLIC. 5. Consent Agenda (on next sheeu. 6, P~blic Heafing3o-receive comments on Recommended Operating Budget for FY 1998-99. 7. Appxoval:of Miau~es; ~Febmary 21 and April lZ; 1996. 8. Other Matters not I~isted:on the Agenda from the BOARD. 9. Adjourn. CO'NSENT AGE'N..DA FOR APPROVAL: 5.1 Appropriation: School Division, $12,300 (Form #97052L 5.2 Appropriation: Church Arson Pr~vention Grant, $2,905.11 (Form #97053~. 5.3 Resolution in support of closing of portion of Rio Road for safety improvements and guardrail installation (Project #0631-002-566.M501 ). 5.3a Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12 through April 18, 1998, as "National Tdecommunicators Week". FOR INFORMATION: 5.4 Copy of Suprs. Memo No. 1, dated March 19. 1998. re: Final 1998-2000 Budget passed by the General Assembly. 5.5 Copy of notice received from the Division Of Motor Vehicles of an application for an Executive Sedan Carrier Certificate by Robert Greenlee. April 8, 1998 Board meeting PRESENT: David P. Bowerman. Charlotte Y. Httmphris. Forrest R. Marshall, Jr., Charles S. Martin, Walter F. Perkins and Sally H. Thomas ABSENT: None. OFFICERS: County Executive_ Robert W. Tucker, Jr., and County Attorney, Larry W. Davis and Assistant Cotmty Attorney, Mark Tranlc Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., by the Chairman, Mr. Marshall. Agenda Item No. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Item No. 3. Moment of Silence. FM - Before begimmg the public hearing, will not allow any demonstrations. (Some people had some signs. ~ Recess for ten minutes 7:10 p.m. Reconvened at 7:t5 p.m. Agenda Item No. 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the PUBLIC. Patticia Pullen said they removed their buzzards in deference to the teachers. She is a retired teacher and they are supportive of the teachers. They brought them the noise from the landfill several weeks ago. It is appalling to her. They think the landfill is dangerous. They are not assurred when you are expanding the landfill in vie~v of how the landfill has been run peviously. We do not feel comfortable of your continued monitoring of the landfill. Some of the things that happen with municipal landfills are that there are waivers. There are rigid rules for landfills. Commercial landfill are privately owned landfill would be dosed down. She is appalled that you are thinking about continuing to contaminate our area by expanding the landfill. The buzzards are not going to go away as long as there is composting that is going to be there. They appeal to the Board. Mr. Marshall reminded the audience to hold their applause. Howard Hoffner. a resident of Troy, so he is constantly bothered that people buy property near the landfill. They knew what they were doing when they purchased their property. Do not make the remainder of the people suffer. Nobody forced your hands. Dale Copdand said he lives next to the landfill. There have been many pron'ases to dose that landfill. The landfill is contaminated. Nobody in this county has the right to poison their neighborhood. The RSWA has approximately 10.0 million sitting to be used for remediation to clean up the landfill. He wotfld like the board to answer what they are doing to dean the landfill. The contaminates deposited 20 years ago are gmng to seep out. It is important just in terms of our health that you rake action now and use that money that is there. If you do not reconsider the CDD cells for 2 years at the least get proactive. What are you activley as a board to protect our health. Get proactive. Agenda Item No. 5. Consent Agenda. #1 motion. Item No. 5.1. Appropriation: School Division. $12300 t Form #97052 ,. Rem No. 5.2. Appropriation: Church Arson Prevention Grant, $2,905.1 ] , Form #97053). Item No. 5.3. Resolution in support of dosing of portion of Rio Road for safety improvements and guardrail installation (Project #0631-002-566,M501 ). Item No. 5.3a. Proclamation prodaimlng the week of April 12 through April 18, 1998. as "National Tdecommunicators Week". Agenda Item No. 6. Public Hearing to receive comments on Recommended Operating Budget for FY 1998-99. Mr. Marshall read the guidelines for the procedure for the public hearing. Bob Tud<er - presentation which reflects changes after work sessions. The total budget amounts to $134,923.570. Handoutl Total county expenditures - school operations - general government. During work sessions, the Board made some additions to the recommended budget. The Board started with a reserve of 388 ~971. Net reserve of 562.471. Several programs the Board considered after its work sessions which ended in a reserve of 189,71 i. School Division started with a reserve of 270.422. Net available reserves 1,042.222. funded school board shortfall of 888_023 for net ending reserve of 154.199. During our last public hearing there was a lot of public comments made on gro~vth issues. Proiections of population growth, in 2010 we are anticipated over 104,000 people average 2 - 2.5 percent growth rare. On school side enrollment growth is almost identical to the county's growth rare. Consequences of Growth - found except from editorial in Richmond Times Dispatch. Population gains ... impose costs. Etc. Growth management initiatives we have adopted over the past years. Comprehensive Plan, Zoning/Subdivision Regnlarion, Capital Improvements Program, Open Space and Critical Resources Plan. Water Resources Protection Ordinance Initiatives under consideration - Mountain Protection Ordinance_ Historic Preservation Ordinance. Purchase of Development rights Program. Biodiversity Plan and Design of Urban Infi} Strategies. There are a lot of things that are happening now and these are things we have the authority and cat move forvcard on. In 1968 Albemarle County had no comprehs~zive land use plan or substantive land use regulations, There was no direct plan for infrastructure. In 1971 the County adopted its first Comprehensive Plan which directs growth. There were other villages - Current land use plan - plan we now have under current law. Major difference became our growth rate has slowed considerably. We are now dealing with more manageable growth areas. This growth plan and management effort is working. About 70 percent of growth is in these designated areas. Capital budget initiatives over the past ten years ~ four new elementary schools, sutherland middle school, monticello high sehool, major road improvements, etc. Over next five years can anticipate a new northern elementary school, begin funding for southern elementary school, expansior~ renovation of 12 schools, etc. Many mentioned at last public hearing grwoth management tools not permittted by state taw - impact'fees, transfer devdopmem rghts, adequate public facilities ordinance and general btdlding moraroritun. We do not have the authority that Florida has He would encourage the residents to give ue authority to g~ve us additional tools to work with to handle our growth. If you feel strongly you need to talk to our delegates and senator. Thank you for your time. The first threespeakers are Peter Way, John Carter and Ed Robb Mr. Way said once again eh wants to thank you for this opportunity to speak to the budget process. The conservative coalition is proud of the role it has played over the past six weeks. We have dearly evoked a spirited debate. He stands by the numbers and figures by theirbudget cormnirtee. One of those miths is that the teachers in this county is underpaid. Do not believe that is true do not necessary believe they are overpaid. Second mith is because of thelow pay our reachers will leave this system. They are not leaving and those who do is that there is a, Our schools are not being level funded. If the state rate has decreased then it is because funding has increased year after year. Still have a number of qnestions about the budget. Will continue their research. Next year we will be bad< and more informed ]?he almost 400 members will be vastly increased. Decreasing the tax rate is possible and reasonable. Next year's assessment all of our taxes will increase. Considerable contituency cannot continue with your spending practices. Asked those present to stand tabour 30 people) Mr. Carter said appreciate this opportunity speak. It is frustrating ro see thomas jeffersons concept go down in the drain in the county he loved so much. Government should restrain men from injuring one another. It has become qmte plain that if the money ~s not there for those who want it you are expected to raise taxes to get it for them. We see a policy of spending ever nickle that is available. We have reaehed a deplorable state. Killing the messenger instead of responding to the message. Whatever happened to representatives where elected officials. We have deteriorated into a society where satisfying someones wants at the expense of the neighbors has been practice. Let'smake one thing dear all the coalition seeks is a w/se and frugal government. Mr. Robb said on March 11 he made a presentation to this Board. He has not heardanything about what has been done to address his concerns. He provided the Board ~vith a copy of his speech. At thesame time he will provide themedia with hisdocuments. The sehooland education have been thecontenrion. He is all for albemarle county teachers being the best paid. Our problem is that albemarle is top heavy with administrators. Franldy he is disappointed in you for not holding th dine. Disappointed in you for spending every cern. Wish you would have stood up to the special interest group andreturn some of the money to the people. The entire public heating was a farce. Your minds were made up when you got your hands on the money. Page 37 of the general staffing summary a nine year period an increase of 25% of personnel while population increases by 17%. Why has legal services gone from 3 to 6 people. Mr. K O Lee. George Hardy andJim Morris. Mr. Lee said aside from the compensation issue he does not know of any employee who gets 8 weeks vacation from the time they came on board. During the period of budget deliberations he sent four pages of questionsl He wants to make sure we get the most value for the dollars we spend. Just thinking of it rationally how come there is such a great deal of costs. Mrs. Thomas partially answered part of his questions. Why 17,000 for attorney fees. Can't we settle family quarrels without engaging legal fees. He believes there is a lot of fluff in the school board budget. The other issue has to do with the social services department. Mr. Hardy said he only observed the budget process for the last sixweeks. The superintendent told us how much money he needed to meet the standards of learning. He wants money to go from six to seven periods, to add fluff to reduce fire mtmber of minutes the teachers teach core subiects and to add 15% more teachers. It is all about employment. Improvements in productivity, increased efficiency, etc. Basically iustification they are nice people. That is not how any place should operate. Would approve raises if they were based on merit. Teachers are not merit evaluations. He is disappionted. Mr. Jim Morris. Charles Abbey, Keith Drake and Marshall Tremble Mr. Morris said he request that in the future you consider restating the budget in certain ways. When you talk about tax rate his house in greene county would be 100,000 in albemarle county 140.000. The tax you get in dollars per citizens. Secondly each mx dollar increase comes from a family and reduces their ability to function. We need to keep the resources with the parents so they can do a better job. We have created an tmderfunded parent while we have funded government. He thinks our schools are doing an outstanding job. The problem is tmderfunding in homes because parents are working. This 5% increase in compensation is gmng to be tough on the family who only lives on social security Mr. Abbey said throughout the whole budget process he hears a lot of different numbers. Maybe we dan somehow improve how the information is getting out, Maybe throughout the year. Pick a few citizens to look at different aspects of county governmeur and come back and report to you. It gives the perception that we are getting the citizen side of how we can save some money. The county budget costs 12 to get a copy and the school budget cost 30.00. Maybe we could do that a little earlier we would want to disseminate as much correct information to the citizens as early as possilble. We aer not all talking thesame language. Think we are all trying to do the best thing for the communty. Mr. Drake said he is an engineer. Hethinksbuilding a county budget should define the requirements, identify the needs. We use a top down approach. Theprocess seems to be to spend every cent we can. He doubt anyone can tell him exactly how much is needed to run the county. When the conservative coalitiontty to identify. When he is asked to pay more he wants to lmow. The conservative coaltionis beginning to ask the quesuons. Susan Dell, Charlie Hess andJohn Baldino. Ms. Tremble said this is a wonderful community in whichto raise children. Her son is about to graduate from WAHS. He does not think it is a good school system for all who are going there. She is concernedabout the children who are at risk and have special needs. She volunteers with the book buddies program in the city shools. That program has gained national prominence. She also volunteered in WAS. It gave an insight into why minority test scores are so low. Those ctdldren need special help so they can succeed like everyone else. She wants albemarle county to reverse the trend. She thanked the county school teachers for the work they have done. She appreciates the energy in which they do theirjobs. Ms. Dell said she is a homeowner. She substitute taught at middle and high school level. She has no children in the county school system. ]?hanks to her and to their teachers. Tonight when you are considering rite budget consider the human consequences. Be pound wise to weigh the larger long term issues. Remember the children who deserve the best education we can give them. She is a conservative and she wants to perserve a safe and sound state of affairs, she wants to conserve teacher morale. She wants to conserve our dtitdrens future. She wants to restore full raise for teacher salaries. You get what you pay for. Mr. Hess said he is a parent of two children. The solution to this proposed unbalanced school budget is better management of the schools and funds. Have to question the value of giPced program. This program competes and conflicts with other classes. Lets stop putting labels on these children. More effective and efficient way of teaching students is to group each according to their performance in critical areas. With each teacher in that grade taking one of the groups and teaching sfmultaneously, The result with be a better education for all children. The benefit ofthis program it would reduce the number of children falling into the at risk program. Abuse of funds is foreign aid program. 0 to 2 students in the county study abroad. Call upon supervisors to scrutinize value of all programs. Mr. Baldino, Eric Strucko. Carey Branch and John Lowman. Mr. Baldino resident for 25 years said couple of things that keep coming up. ]?he distinction that seem to be made is about teachers and taxpayers. Do not want to see any more money spent that has to. Education costs money, Every year teachers put out several hundred dollars out of pocket t9 subsidize school supplies. The issue oPoenefits. Increase in cost of health care and vrs. We get no more benefit from retirement or health care. While itcosts the county more it is noincrease in benefit. Thirdly there has been a lot of talk to the reduction in 2.5 percent. The issue is not the future dollars involved. The issue is one of respect. Last tonight you will hear about the positive side of education. Standing up for public education. (About 75 people stoodt Mr. Strueko director of budget for university said education and health care are two valuable services. This is not a strong investment. In fact thisis not strong for any organization. Question whether theorganization isunder sound management. Invest in your people. Chose to divertfunds. Move the funds back into teacher salaries. Mr. Branch said the new high school is the root of every budget problem in this County. Starting in June there will be some extras. ]?he school is excessively priced butit is still not too late for you to stop the flow of money out there. That facility is the raj mahal of albemarle comity. Sue Casteen. Ma Marshall out at 8:21 p.m./ As a graduate of AHS, she is concerned about misinformation. This decision was necessitated by the stare. In 1971 classes the school day had a seven period. Albemarle countv was only offering six periods. Our children need more time. Definition of a teacher. That is decided by accrediation agencies. Teachers do not get 8 weeks of vacation. In the early 1830's - democracy of mercia. Our children are entering a world even more complex. She hopes that we will continue to exhibit enlightened interest. Ms. Casteen said she is a registered voter and taxpayer ~Marshall returned at 8:25, She has been a loyal employee. For the last four years Hollymead students have gone to the science fair for the region and they are winning. All second grade students wrom illustrated and red books of 26 pages in length. She thaN<ed the board for responsbitity funding growth needs, Ms. Shepherd, a registered voter, teach at Henley Middle School. thanked the Board for responsbile landing growth needs, Reflect dedicated work. Ivo Romanesko_ Paul Wright and ElizabethWay Loyal employee of Albemarle. proud ofsuthefland. Thanked the board to responsibly fund. Consider a raise that will reflect their work. Mr. Romanesko said property owner and president co-chair c/a. He is here to commend the members for their job for presenting a balanced budget with no tax increase: however thedtizens passed a referendum which allowed a meals tax to pass. The leadership at the chamber knowyou face unique challenges. We appreciate your efforts and congratulate all of those involved. Strongly request you do everything you can to keep this balanced budget, to work within the financial. Keep you for your commitment. Mr. Wright said throughout these presentations talked about budget. Not a single number has been disproven and that is because they all came from you. We are remembering the children. That is where it should be going. Fringe benefits are important. Medical costs are part of CPI. The University medical costs are the reasons we have those increased costs. Budget analysis by talkinga bout percentages without comparisons are meaningless. Never said teachers are underpaid. Four different ways you can change ws. Thinks these areas can be challenged. Mrs. Way said a lot of these reports are based on reports from the state. A lot of the indicators was everything except the standardized test scores. One main test score for 1 lth grade test score 39% of AC scored about the 75% percentile. We do notknow that if you take the report and read it will say 39% who took the test. not all took the test. How many are they and why is that the only test result given. How come the others were not given. How come most of the reports are based on the number of we do not care about what isdone across the state. How well do all the students do basedon academic lessons taught in the schools, If that would be a priority, how well are all the students doing. We will know next fall. (Bowerman out 8:38 p.m.) Ms. Audrews a parent of two children said she has been distressed by the budget process. There is no starementattached forthe superintendent to make a statement on quality. During past five years shcools have received level funding. Feel this is in part is due to a reactionary process. Where was the planning all other than on paper. You become more proactive on the process that will affect issues. Challenge this audience of 'Bowerman returned 8:42) you would find that you pay too much. Donna Washington said she is current employee for 3 years. She teaches at sutherland. Sutherland students have made contributions to the community around them. Cited accomplishments of the students. Thank the board for funding gro~vth needs, Reconsider raise. Christine bateman, Harvey and Ed Jones Ko - taxpayer said she has taught in the county for 22 years, Accomplishments. They do the extra work because they value their students. They are not coomunity servants and they should be treated as professionals. As the state requires higher and higher standards of education of our students, she urge the board to reconsider the amount to attract and keep the high quality of teachers. Christine Bateman - lunior at AH. said she sees both the potential of the students and teachers. AH excels but the excellence is threatemed by the budget shortcomings. Need for more teachers. There are problems with supplies. There are not enough textbooks to go around. The temperature control. Issue of teacher salaries. Her teachers are always available to provide extra help. Their role is not confined to the role in the classroom. Educators are one of the most valuable resources in the community. They need to be fairly compensated. Harvey said a healthy debate should not indude professionals who teach our students. Our children need sMlls thanked the teachers and administrators for staying focused on whatis important. Ed Jones. Woremoreland. Dugan, Mr. lones, Chairman of JABA, askedBoard to support JABA's request for funding for their downtown center. Reconsider ftmding. Asking county to prorate remaining 50 percent. The average age of ac citien is 76. Majority is low income minority. Ask you appropriate additional funding. Westmoreland said some people are concerned about the fat in this budget. The point of this budget is to cut spending. Dugan registered voter said he has been a loyal employee for 8 years. He is proud of school accomplishments. Thanked the board for responsibly funding growth needs. Professionals responsible for accomplishments. Reconsider your stance. Horton, Maria Mtmti. stephanie and donald lyons. Horton said she is a mysterious classified employee. She is proud of how far we have come. Ac have met and accepted the challenge of mainstream. Scottsville school has made this a priority. They take great pride in their job, Apparent lack of support during time of (sratement~ Munger registered voter and taxpayer has been loyal employee for three years. Presently teach at Stone Robinson. ~ Statement, thanked board. Urge board to reconsider position on amount of Reynolds said statement) teach at stone robinson. Proud of outstanding teaching staff. Urge board to reconsider the amount of the raise. Chadie trachta. Donald Lyons said it seems the only predictable thing about the coalition is there contempt for government. Statements. Personal attack on Lee what kind of statement is that, We should look at do~vnzoning the entire county. Not expand existing growth areas. He thinks it would be in our interest to help the city stabilize its mx base. Chaffs Trachta said the pensionmedlal practice is notan issue. It was decided back in the 1980's. Test scores show our schools are not failing. We need guidance counselors because thefamily is breaking down, The coalition's argument would be better if they submitted theirown budget, If you want to break the cycle of poverty then reject these people who think with their pod<et books. Mc-Adams said parent of 15 year old sophmore and teacher at Bufley. How hard to stand up in front of the classroom and teach. She is glad to teach but she also does not see teacbers through rose colored glasses. Respect for profession has declined considerably. Michael said registered voter employee of ac for 25 years, Teach at WHS. Physics teacher. He has two degrees. He is not in this profession or school system for the money. He is in this profession for his children. As a professional educator he has been insulted by the statements and actions of some of themembers of this board. He urge the board to remember that their education depended on teachers like those in ac. Recess 9:16 p.m. Reconvene 9:33 Bob. Patrick. Alex Bob. a resident of the County and taxpayer commended county administration, school board and supervisors retained tax rate. You have walked a tight roap, He commends county employees. These are the people who willmake this budget into a reality. You are not irresponsible. Same people ctitized county employees. Our teachers are professionals. Most of the teachers are committed to their profession. When some people urge you to cut tbe three percent salary ~ncrease they are saying that our teachers and the other members of our county staff are not worth it. This shows profound disrespect for county employees. Keep the 3 percent increase in salary for county employees. We are our government and you are not our adversaries. Patrick Ciccone a junior atAHS said school is most important He sees albemarle in its reality. Quality of education is high. Despite the inability to travel beyond the county lines. There are teachers allegedly who end their days at 3:30 p.m. Despite pending eliminarion of coaching our athletic teams continue to uan. Alex Jordan no show Ed Strauss, Douglas and Boyle Ed a citizen of Western Albemarle County said every person in this county has potential for taxes rises next year. Your concern should be fairness to the people. Where is there anything for anybody else. You can't just have teachers more money. Somewhere the average salaries have been met, School system is judged by the whole not just by the best and brightest, Is he a cash cow. We are all worth something. One way is to raise taxes and rebate to the people who do not have children. Douglas - registered voter and taxpayer, loyal employee, sand he is proud of the manner ~n which the schoool pull together. Severe overcrowding. Teachers have given up planning and lunch rime. Students have redoubled their efforts to achieve and excel. Thank the board for responsbilty funding growth needs of schools. Boyle - Shelter for Health and Emergency - recmptent of services. For years she was abused emotionally and verbally. Recommended by County police officer to go to counseling Had under extreme threats. She has receivedindividual and group counseling which has kept her go'mg, l'hink their budget is modest. G'~ve all you can give them. Men also get counseling. Abuse is not limited to win. Delotian, Borwn, Law Richard Deloria not a resident of the County, assistant attorney in AC. speaking on behalf of Shelter. The Shelter is incredibly important to the success oflaw enforcement in terms of finding victims and successful prosecution. The Shelter is important to the albemarle community. Brown said she is a hardworlting taxpayer. She is a parent. They moved here from Fairfax in 1991. Main consideration in a house was because of the quality of schools. Basic services in schools are in danger of being eliminated. Cannot rest upon ourloes. Must be willing to fully fund the schools, tAbout 30 people stood) if basic services are not maintained they will move to an area where basic education is valued. Law a resident of the county thanked the board for the Shelter. Continue to fund the Shelter. She has read statistics. Domestic violence is the greatest... The works of the batterer... Being able to go to the shelter. She knows that women can build to become active. Your funding of the shelter is a precious gift. Backhouser, back. savage l~aren - board of directors for Shelter - thank you for your support in previous years - fully fund the shelter's budget. Only place that provides 24 hour 365 days per year. Provide children programs. In 1996-97 shelter at 38% increase in residential dients. Seek funding based onservices we provide. Changes in law have seen ~ncrease in sermces. We expect to see more victims over the next year. Read letter from a victim. Take our request under advisement and fully~fund budget. Keith - father of threestudents attending county schools. This is not about pay raise. It is about control and power. Proper planning could have decreased this need. The citizens elected you to maintain checks and balances. Chargeyou with funding educational programs. Savage have yet to hear any crediNe evidence that teachers are paid too much. Proud to be a teacher of exceptional students. She also cares aboutwhat shedoes make. They do not get the average wage. Her future depends a great deal on what she earns. Fleetwood teacber at Agnor Hurt said the budget process has turned into a them vs~ us. She knows of no other profession orgroup that has to constantly do this No anegoes into this profession for the money. Many teachers spend hundreds of dollars out of their pockets for supplies. More money to fitrther their own education. My raise will not be one percent. Before we keep tossing around figures the facts need to be straight, Fosselman said she has taught for 25 years. She lives in the county. 25 years ago the choices for women were limited. The misnoma that we still have to stand here ro try to convinceyou that we do nothave 8 weeks of vacation. They are not the enemy. They are trying to invest in the children. She would invite any of you to come into her classroom give her a week of her time and she challenge you and find out what education is really about. Goodwin, connor, redinger, freeman Goodwin said ac has truly become her home. Work with a forward thinking energetic principal. Thank the board for responsbily funding growth needs. Connor said a member of parent council representing Stony Point PTO. Teachers want to do a better job. They do not just want to maintain the status quo. Time and time again we are asking teachers to do more with less. Don't balance thebudget on the backs of our teachers, Grant them the compensation they have worked hard to earn. Freeman said taught atwAHS forl 9 years. Accomplishments of students at WahS. WA scores are highest in central virginia. Scored I0 percent better than the state average. We mdy offer a college preparatory unmatched by any school either private or public in central virginia. All accomplishments are the result of a student's hard work. Education works. Please uspport the school budget. Mr. Marshall thanked everyone for staying here and he appredates rite comments that have been made. Charles said everyone seems to fully fund shelter. David fully ftmd senior center do~vntown. Agenda Item No. 7. Approval of Minutes: February21 and April 17, 1996, Charles Martin and Walter Perkins read minutes Motion 4*2 Agenda Item No. 8. Other Matters not Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. Thomas - copy of letter she wrote to someone earlier that she will share. Agenda Item No. 9. Adjourn. 10:21 p.m. ACTIONS Board of Supervisors Meeting of April 8, 1998 April 9, 1998 AGENDA ITEM 1. Call to Order. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the PUBLIC. 5.1 Appropriation: School Division, $12,300 (Form #97052). 5.2 Appropriation: Church Arson Prevention Grant, $2,905.11 (Form #97053). 5.3 Resolution in support of closing of portion of Rio Road for safety improvements and guaxdrall installation (Project #0631-002- 566,M501). 5.3a Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12 through April 18, 1998, as "National Telecommunicators Week", Public Hearing to receive 6omments on Recommended Operating Budget for FY 1998-99. /ewe Distribution list: Robert W. Tucker, Jr. Richard E. Huff, II Roxarme White Kevin Castner Wayne Cilimberg Larry Davis Bill Mawyer Amelia McCulley Brace Woodzell File ACTION 7:10 p.m., by the Chairman Several persons spoke regarding the Ivy- Landfill. Approved. Approved. Adopted. Adopted. Staffto bring back information next week on funding the requests from the Senior Center Downtown and the Shelter for Help in Emergency, COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Melvin A. Breeden. Director of Finance Ella W. Carey, Clerk, cM~ April 9, 1998 Board Actions of April 8. 1998 At its meeting on April 8. 1998, the Board of Supermsors approved the following appropriation requests. Attached are the signed forms. Item No. 5. I. Appropriation: School Division. $12.300 Form #97052 ,. Item No. 5.2. Appropriation: Church Arson Prevention Grant. $2.905.11 I Form #97053). 'ewc Attachments (2) cc: R~ck Huff Roxanne White Robert Waiters Kevin Casmer Jackson Zimmerman John Miller APPROPRIATION REQUEST FISCAL YEAR: 97/98 NUMBER 97053 TYPE OF APPROPRIATION: ADDITIONAL TRkNSFER NEW X ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ? YES NO X FUND: GRANT PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: CHURCH ARSON GRANT REAPPROPRIATION. EXPENDITURE COST CTR/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1 1534 31010 601000 POLICE SUPPLIES $2,905.11 TOTAL $2,905.11 REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 2 1534 51000 510100 FUND BALANCE $2,905.11 TOTAL $2,905.11 REQUESTING COST CENTER: POLICE APPROVALS: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SIGNATURE DATE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROPRIATION REQUEST FISCAL YEAR: 97/98 TYPE OF APPROPRIATION: ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ? FUND: PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: NUMBER 97052 ADDITIONAL TRANSFER NEW X YES NO X SCHOOL HENLEY PTO DONATION AND VIRGINIA ODYSSEY OF THE MIND. EXPENDITURE COST CTR/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1 2252 61101 800200 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $8,300.00 ! 3129 61104 601300 ED/REC SUPPLIES 4,000.00 TOTAL S12,300.00 REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ********************************************************************* 2 2000 18100 181109 DONATION-HENLEY SCHOOL $8,300.00 2 3129 18000 189918 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TOURNAMENT 4,000.00 TOTAL $12,300.00 REQUESTING COST CENTER: EDUCATION APPROVALS: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SIGNATURE DATE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Appropriation - School Division SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request approval of appropriation #97052 in the total amount of $12,300.00 for a donation from Henley Middle School PTO and the Virginia Odyssey of the Mind. STAFF CONTACTiS): Messrs. Tucker, Castner, Breeden AGENDA DATE: April 8. 1997 ACTION: CONSENT.AGENDA: ACTION: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: ITEM NUMBER: INFORMATION: INFORMA~ON: BACKGROUND: At its meeting on March 9, 1998, the School Board approved the appropriation of $8,300.00 from the Henley Middle School Parent/Teacher Support Organization and $4,000.00 from the Virginia Odyssey of the Mind. DISCUSSION: · Henley Middle School received a donation in the amount of $8,300.00 from the Henley Middle School Parent/Teacher Support Organization. This donation is for the purchase of cafeteria tables and chairs for Henley Middle School. The Virginia Odyssey of the Mind (OM) State Board created a new OM region to serve our county and surrounding school districts. Region 14 (Thomas Jefferson Region) now includes the Albemarle, Augusta, Bath, Fluvanna, Highland, Nelson, Rockbdctge, Waynesboro, Greene, Madison, Orange, Charlottesville, Lexington and Staunton school districts. Region 14 is responsible for providing a regional level OM competition which will serve these students. Our regional tournament ~vas held on March 21 at Western Albemarle High School. About 60 - 70 teams of students participated; 40 - 45 of these teams were from Albemarle County. Fees will be collected from students to purchase tournament T-shirts for this tournament. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approval the appropriations totaling $12,300.00 as detailed on form 97052. 98.052 .~LREMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL~-~ 9-9 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Memorandum DATE: March 16, 1998 I R~t W..Tucker, Jr., County TO: Executive FROM~ Castner, Division Superintendent RE: ~quest for Appropriation At its meeting on March 9, the School Board approved the following appropriation: Appropriation of $8,300.00 from the Henley Middle School Parent/ Teacher Support Organization Henley Middle School received a donation in the amount of $8~300.00 from the Henley Middle School Parent/Teacher Suppor5 Organization. This donatzon is for the purchase of cafeteria tables and chairs for Henley Middle School. Appropriation of $4,000.00 from the Virginia Odyssey of the Mind. The Virginia Odyssey of the Mind (OM) State Board created a new OM region to serve our co~ty and surrotunding school districts. Region 14 (Thomas Jefferson Region) now includes the Albemarle, Augusna, Bath, Fluvanna, Highland, Nelson, Rockbridge, Wayl/esboro, Greene, Madison, Orange, Charlottesville, Lexington and Staunnon school districts. Region 14 is responsible for providing a regional level OM competition which will serve these students. Our regional 5ournamenn will be on March 21 at Western Albemarle High School. A]Dout 60-70 teams of students will participane; 40-45 of these teams will be from A~bemarle County. Fees will be collected from students to purchase tournament T-shirts for this tournament. It is requested that the Board of Supervisors amend the appropriation ordinance to receive and disburse these funds as follows: 2-2000-18100-181109 2-3129-18000-189918 Donation-Henley School Odyssey of the Mind Tournament $8,300.00 $4,000.00 Expendituyes 1-2252-61101-800200 1-3129-61104-601300 Furniture/Fixtures-New Ed/Rec. Supplies $8,300.00 $4,000.00 xc: Melvin Breeden E]la Carey COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Appropriation - Church Arson Prevention Grant SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request approval of Appropriation 97053 in the amount of $2,905.11 AGENDA DATE: April 8, 1998 ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X A'I-FACHMENTS: Yes ITEM NUMBER: INFORMATION: INFORMATION: STAFF CONTACT(S): ~7~ ~'"'-'--~--' Messrs~ Tucker, Breeden, Walters, Miller, Ms. White . REVIEWED BY: / BACKGROUND: The Church Arson Prevention Grant Program was authorized under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. The purpose of the program is to prevent further attacks on houses of worship and end racial and religious intolerance in America. The proceeds of the grant will be used to purchase hardware for distribution to churches within the County of Albemarle. DISCUSSION: A fund balance of $2.,905.11 remains from the 1996/97 fiscal year. The hardware purchases will be purchased from fund balance. There is no local match. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of appropriation 97053 in the amount of $2,905.11. 98.059 David R Bowm-man Chaslofle Y. Humph~ Forre*t R. Mar~all. -Jr. COUNTY OF Al REMARI .E Office of Board of Supenn~ors Charlottesville, VmghYm 22902-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX 1804) 2965800 April 9, 1998 Chades S. Martin Walter E Perkins Sally, H. Thomas Mrs. Angela G. Tucker Reside_nt Engineer 701 VDOT Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 Dear Mrs. Tucker: At its meeting on April 8, 1998, the Board of Supervisors adopted the attached resolution supporting the closing of a portion of Rio Road tentatively scheduled for Iune 1; 1999 through August 15. 1999. The purpose of this is for the proposed project to instal/guardrail between Brookwav Drive and Stonehenge Road. Sincerely, rEWC Ella W. Carey. CMC, Clerk Attachment CC: Robert W. Tucker, Jr. Bill Mawyer V. Wayne Cilimberg PHnted on recycled paper RESOLUTION WHEREAS. the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia. held its regular meeting on April 8, 1998, in the Auditorium, on tire Second Floor of the County Office Building; and WHEREAS, the following Board of Supervisors' members were present: David P. Bowerman Charlotte Y. Humphris Forrest R. Marshall, Jr. Charles S. Martin Walter F. Perkins Sally H. Thomas WHEREAS, the following project {#0631-002-566.M501) has been approved by FHWA as part of the Hazard Elimination Safety Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Year 1998 thru FY 2003: Route 631 (Rio Road) -Albemarle County From: Route 768 (Pen Park Road) To: Charlottesville City line Widen shoulders, improve horizontal alignment, construct turn lanes and install guardrail NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors hereby endorses the project as proposed and supports the closing a section of this road. tentatively scheduled from lune i, 1999 through August 15, 1999. as a safety measure given the assurance that adequate detour provisions and access to all properties are available. I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true. correct copy of a resolution unanimously adopted by the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors at a regular meeting held on April 8, 1998. DAVID R. GEHR COMMISSIONER COMMONWEALTH o]: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 701 VDOT WAY CHARLOTTESVILLE 22911 March 24, 1998 A. G. TUCKER RESIDENT ENGINEER Route 631 Proj. 0631-002-S66.C50i From: Brookway Drive To: Stonehenge Road Albemarle County This is to advise you that the Virginia Department of Transportation wilt hold a location and design public hearing on proposed improvements to Route 631 (Rio Road) as described above The hearing will be held at the Charlottesville High School Cafeteria, located at 1400 Melbourne Road, on April 21, 1998 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this proposed project is to install guardrail on the southeast side of Rio Road between Brookway Drive and Stonehenge Road. In order to install the guardrail, five feet of additional roadway will be needed. We propose to widen the cut area on the northwest side of Rio Road to accommodate the installation of the guardrail at the top of the existing fill area Rio Road will be closed m through traffic during the construction under the proposed plan. Access will be provided to all properties during this construction. VDOT will have engineers-available at the heating to answer questions you may have concerning this proposed project. Copies of the plans can be seen at the Charlottesville Residency Office located at 701, VDOT Way (Route 250 East) or at the Culpeper District Office at 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, Virginia. cc: Mr. D. R. Askew Mr. R. H. Connock, Jr. ~'~9~[~Y°urs Truly, ~ _ Gerald G, Utz Contract Administrator BOARD OF SUPERVISOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY RESOLUTION WHERF~S, the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, held its regular meeting on April 8, 1998. in the Auditorium. on the Second Floor of the County Office Building; and WHEREAS, the following Board of Supervisors- members were present: David P. Bowerman Charlotte Y. Humphris Forrest R. Marshall, Jr. Charles S. Martin Walter F. Perlcins Sally H. Thomas WHEREAS, the following project (#0631-002-566,M501) has been approved by FHWA as part of the Hazard Elimination Safety Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Year 1998 thru FY 2003: Route 631 (Rio Road) -Albemarle County From: Route 768 {Pen Park Road; To: Charlottesville City line Widen shoulders, improve horizontal alignment, construct turn lanes and install guardrail NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors hereby endorses the project as proposed and supports the tentative dosing of this section of road from June 1, 1999 through August 15~ 1999 as a safety measure given the assurance that adequate detour provisions are available. I, Ella ?¢. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true. correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors at a regular meeting held on April 8, 1998. Clerk. Board of County Supervisors PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Charlottesville/University of Virginia/ Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center serve the citizens by answering emergency and non-emergency calls for service and by dispatching the appropriate assistance expeditiously; and the Public Safety TeIecommunicators of the Charlottesville/University of Virginia~ Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center perform critical functions in conjunction with federal, state and local government agencies; and the Public Safety TeIecommunicators of the Charlottesville/University of Virginia/ Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center constantly strive to improve the emergency response system within this community and to provide excellent customer service through quality leadership and continuous training; and the week of APRIL 12 THROUGH APRIL 18 has been set aside in this community to recognize our Public Safety Telecommunicators and the essential work they perform for our citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, does hereby proclaim the week of APRIL 12 TI-IROUGH APRIL 18, 1998 NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK in this community in honor and recognition o four Public Safety TeIecommunicato~s who work in the combined CharIottesviIle/Universityof Virginia/Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center. Signed and Sealed this 8th day of April, 1998 Forrest R. Marshall, Jr., Chairrr~ Albemarle Board of County Supervisors COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA B©P~D OF gl T~i~¥~rR~E ~ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION P. O. BOX 2120 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SUPTS. MEMO. NO. ]~ March 19, 1998 Division Superintendents Daniel S. Timberlake Assistant Superintendent for Finance Final 1998-2000 Budget Passed by the General Assembly Pursuant to Section 22.1-93, Code of Virginia, the Deparmaent of Education is providing "...estimates to be used for budgetarypurposes relative to the Basic School Aid Formula..." for the 1998-2000 biennium. These estimates represent the state funding that is projected to be distributed to school divisions over the next two school years beginning July 1, 1998. On Tuesday, March 17, 1998, the 1998 Session of the General Assembly adopted the final budget for the 1998-2000 biennium. HB 30, as passed by the General Assembly, will now go to Governor Gilmore for action. Governor Gilmore will have the option of signing the bill as presented to him, amending pans of the bill, or vetoing parts of the bill. He must take this action prior to the reeonvened session where the General Assembly will consider any amendments or vetoes from Governor Gilmore. Consequently, unless signed by Governor Gilmore with no changes, the budget as adopted by the General Assembly will not become final until after the reconvened session has concluded The reconvened session is currently scheduled for April 22, 1998. The budget proposed by Governor Allen in HB 30 is the base against which the General Assembly changes have been made. All actions described in this memorandum are changes m Governor Allen's introduced budget (I-IB 30). As you review this information, please refer to Informational Supts. Memo. 197, dated December 19, 1997, and Informational Supts. Memo. No. 15, dated January 29, 1998, which describe FIB 30 as introduced. For the purposes of this memo, fiscal year 1998 means the current year which began on July 1, 1997, and ends on June 30, 1998. Fiscal year 1999 means the year which begins on July 1, 1998. and ends on June 30, 1999. Fiscal year 2000 means the year which begins on July 1, 1999, and ends on June 30, 2000. Attachment B Changes Proposed by the 1998 General Assembly 1998-2000 Biennium (HI] 30~} Group Life Insurance "Holiday" Senate - Accepts Governor Gilmore's amendment for a group life insurance "holiday" during 1998-2000! This means that no group life payments will be made during the 1998-2000 biennium. Also elimlnates group life payments from the Primary CIass Size Reduction program, the English as a Second Language program, and the Aitemafive Education program. House - Same as Senate. Final Action (Conference Report) - Accepts Governor Gilmore's amendment for a gro~ life insurance "holid.~y' during 1998-200.0. This rneans that no group life payt~ents will be made during the 1998-2000 biennium. Also eliminates group life payments from the Primary Class Size Reduction program, the English us a Second Language program, and the Alternative Education program. Revised Sales Tax Estimates Senate - Sales tax estimates are revised downward by $1.6 million in fiscal year 1999 and $6.3 million in fiscal year 2®0. The revised estimate for fiscal year 1999 is $670.6 million and the revised estimate for fiscal year 2000 is $704.9 million, The indix/idualized sheets for you~ school division, included with this memo, reflect this change with the offset changes to Basic Aid and Enrollmem Loss. House - Same as Senate. Final Action (Conference Report) .Sales tax estimates are revised dow~. ard by. $1.6 million in flscul year1999 a~d $6.3 million in fiscal Year 2000. The revised esti:ma~ .te for fiscal year 1999 is $670. ~ million and the revised esti,maff for fiscalyear 20.00 is $704.9 ndlllon. ~.The indivh~allzed sheets for yoUr school, division, included with this memo, reflect thi~ change with the offset changes to Basw Aid and Enrollment Loss. Removal of Retirement and Group Life from Early Reading Intervention and Remediation Senate- Accepts Governor Gilmore's amendment for the removal of retirement and group life from the Early Reading Intervention and the Standards of Learning Remediation programs. House - Same as Senate. Final Action (Conference Report) - Accepts Governor Gilmore's amendment for the removal of retirement and group life from the Early Reading Intervention and the Standards of Learning Remediation programs. Teacher Training Senate - Removes $4.0 million over the biennium and shifts the program to one that is based on per pupil payments of $7.50 per p~pil in adjusted ADM in fiscal year 1999 and $20 per pupil in adjusted ADM in fiscal year 2000, These payments are not adjusted for the composite index; the state pays 100 percent of the per pupil amount. Language included in the budget requires school divisions to submit local plans for mtining that meet specific requirements. House - Removes $15.1 million over the biennium and shifts the program to one that is based on funding for 60 percent of the teachers reported in the 1995-96 Annual School Report at $200 per teacher in fiscal year 1999 and $250 per teacher in fiscaYyear 2000. These payments are not adjusted for the composite index; the state pays 100~percent of the per teacher amount. Language included in the budget requires school divisions to submit total plans for training that meet specific requirements. Adds SL0 million in fiscal year 1999 and $1.1 million in fiscal year 2000 to provide technology training. Also adds $375,000 each year to increase the appropriations for the Mentor Teacher program. Final Action (Conference Report) - Removes $9.6 million over the biennium and shifts the program to one that is based on per pupil payments of $7.50 per pupil in adjusted ADM inj~tscal year 1999 and $I 5 per pupil in adjusted ADM in .ff~scal year 2000. These payments are not adjasted for the composite index; the state pays 100 percent of the per pupil amoun~ pleuse re£er to the language contained in Attachment C that will govern Also adds $350,000 in fiscal year 1999 and $550,000 in fiscal year 2000 to increase the appropriations for the Mentor Teacher program and for clinical faculty. Additional Teachers Senate- Accepts Governor Gilmore's proposal for increased funding of $1 L0 million in fiscal year 1999 and $18.1 million in fiscal year 2000 for 500 new teachers in fiscat year 1999 and 1,500 additional teachers (includes Governor Allen's recommendation for 1,000 teachers) in fiscal year 2000. ASSumes a non-participation rate of five percent in fiscal year 1999 and [ 1.68 percent infiscal year 2000. House - Eliminates funding for the 1,000 additional teachers proposed by Governor Allen in fiscal year 2000 and proposes expansion of the Primary Class Size Reduction program and new funding for Reading Teachers (details are under separate heading). Final Action (Conference Report) - Provides increased funding of $9.0 million in fiscal year 1999 and $4~$ million in fiscal year 2000for 450 new teachers in fiscal year 1999 and 950 additional teachers in fiscal year 2000 ~or a total of 1,400 in fiscal year 2000). Please refer to the language contained in Attachment C that will govern this program. Primary Class Size Reduction Senate - Proposes language permitting waivers m the maximum class-size requirement or the ratio requirement when a school has only one class at a participating grade level. House- Proposes additional funding of $18.7 million in fiscal year 1999 and $19.1 million in fiscal year 2000 to expand this incentive-hased initiative to every elementary school and all students in grades kindergarten through three. This expansion funds approximately 778 additional teachers in grades kindergarten through three. Payments would be based on the number of students at these grades in each division and a per pupil amount determined from each division's free lunch percentage. Those with the highest percentages of free lunch would be eligible for the lowest ratios and the greatest per pupil funding. Like the current progr~m~ school divismns may decide to participate at a higher ratio than they are eligible with a commensurate reduction in the per pupil funding. Language governing the implementation of this initiative states that school divisions have flexibility in fiscal year 1999 to use these funds to "jump-start" the hiring of Reading Teachers that are funded in fiscal year 2000 if they continue to meet the requirements established for this program in fiscal year 1998. Final Action (Conference Report) - Provides additional funding of $14.$ million in j?scal year 1999 and $14.7 million in fiscal year 2000 to expand this incentive-based initiative to every elementary school and all students in grades kindergarten through thre~ This expansion will work just like the current program; !towever, several more tiers are established bused on the following pupil-teacher ratios and free lunch rates: Qualifying School Percentages of Students Pupil- Teacher Maximum Approved Eligible for Free Lunch Ratio Claes Size 75% or more 14 19 70% but less than 75% 15 20 65% but less than 70°/, 16 21 55% but less than 65% 17 22 45% but lees than 55% 18 23 30% but less than 45% 19 24 f 6% but. less than 30% 20 25 0% but less than 16% 24 29 This initiative funds approximately 604 additional teachers in grades Mndergarten through three. Like the current program, payments will be based on the number of students in these grades in each school and a per pupil amount determined for the applicable ratio for each school division. School divisions may continue to decide to participate at a higher ratio than they are eligible with a commensurate reduction in the per pupil funding. Language is added to permit waivers to the maximum class-size requirement when a school has only one class at a participating grade level- Reading Teachers Senate - No action. House. Proposes additional funding of $21.6 million in fiscal year 2000 to add one reading teacher for every elementary, school. This initiative funds approximately 1,169 additional teachers. Final Action (Conference Report) - No action taken/Not recommended Technology Trainers/Teachers Senate -No action. House -Proposes increased funding of $2.6 million in fiscal year 1999 and $2.7 million in fiscal year 2000 to add one technology trainer/teacher to every school division. Final Action (Conference Report) - No action taken/Not recommended. School Health Incentive Fund Senate -No action. House - Provides additional funding of $3.3 million in each year to create a school health incentive program. This additional funding is for an incentive-based account to increase the number of nurse hours that would be supported by the state by 1.046 hours for an estimated number of students eligible for the federal free lunch program. This payment would be in addition to the portion contained in Basic Aid for school nurses and would be adjusted for the composite index. To receive this funding, school divisions would be required to submit a grant application to be reviewed by their School Health Advisory B0ard describing how the funds would be used. Final Action (Conference Report) - Provides additional funding of $L6 million in each year to create a school health incentive program. This additional funding is for an incentive-based account to increase the number of state supported nursehours by 0.523 hours for an estimated number of students eligible for the federal free lunch program. This payment would be in addition to the portion contained in Basic Aid for school nurses and would be adjusted for the composite index. To receive this funding, school divisions would be required to submit a grant application to be reviewed by their School Health Advisory Board describing how the funds would be used; Please refer to · the language contained in Attachment C that will govern this program. Teacher Salaries Senate -No action. House - Prox4des $102,618 in additional funding to increase the January 1, 1999, increase from 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent. Reduces the January 1, 2000, increase from 2.25 percent to 1.65 percent. Final Action (Conference Report) - No action tahen. Governor's recommendation which calls for a 2.25 percent increase effective January 1 of each year stands. Composite Index Transition Senate - Provides an additional $1.1 million in fiscal year 1999 for payments equal to five percent of funds lost due to the change in the composite index from the I996-98 biennium to the 1998~2000 biennium. The accounts included in this computation include: Basic Aid, Salary Supplement, Textbooks, Vocational Education (SOQ), Special Education (SOQ), Gifted, Remedial, Remedial Summer School, Retirement, Social Security, "Harper" Retirement, Sales Tax, Enrollment Loss, At-Risk Payments. Maintenance Supplement, Primary Class Size Reduction, and English as a Second Language. House- Provides an additional $2.2 million in fiscal year 1999 for payments equal to ten percent of funds lost due to the change in the composite index from the 1996-98 biennium m the 1998-2000 biennium. The accounts included in this computation include: Basic Aid, Salary Supplement, Textbooks, Vocational Education (SOQ), Special Education (SOQ), Gifted, Remedial, Retirement. Social Security, "Harper" Retirement, Sales Tax, Enrollment Loss, At-Risk Payments, and Maintenance Supplement. Final Action (Conference Report) - Provides an additional $1.6 million in fiscal year 1999 for payments equal to seven percent of funds lost due to the change in the composite index from the1996-98 biennium to the1998-2000 bienniuna The accounts included in this computation include: Basic Aid, Salary Supplement, Textbooks, Vocational Education (SOQ), Special Education (SOQ), Gifted, Remedial, Retirement, Social Security, "Harper" Retirement, Sales Tax, Enrollment Loss, At-Risk Payments, and Maintenance SupplemenL Composite Index Adjustment for Small School Divisions Senate - Proposes additional funding of $724,947 in fiscal year 1999 and $713,506 in fiscal year 2000 to allow school divisions with populations of less than 5,000 and average daily membership of less than 1,000 to choose the lower composite index resulting from either the calculation of their regular index or the calculation of the average index of all contiguous localities (those that are at 0.8000 woul6 not be included in the computation of the average). House - Proposes additional funding of $172,401 in fiscal year 1999 and $169,550 in fiscal year 2000 for small school divisions to adjust their composite index. This adjustment allows any school division with a population of less than 5,000 and average daily membership of leSS than 500 to request that their average daily membership component be set at 500 rather than their actual average daily membership for purposes of computing the index. Final Action (Conference Report) - Provides additional state payments of $200,000 each year to Highland County and the City of Norton as a Small School Division Assistance gran~ Cost of Competing Senate - Provides additional funds of $956,192 in fiscal year 1999 to increase thc cost of competing adjustment from 17.22 percent to 19.07 percent for SOQ support positions of school divisions in Planning District Eight. House - Provides additional funds of $1.9 million in fiscal year 1999 and $2.1 million in fiscal year 2000 to increase the cost of competing adjustment from 17.22 percent to 20.92 percent for SOQ support positions of school divisions in Planning Dislrict Eight. Final Action (Conference Report) - Provides additional funds of $956,192 in fiscal year 1999 to increase the cost of competing adjustment from 17.22 percent to 19.07 percent and $2.1 million in fiscal year 2000 to increase the cost of competing adjustment from 17.22 percent to 20.92 percent for SOQ support positions in school divisions within Planning District EighL Inflation Adjustment Senate- Reduces funding by $507,471 in fiscal year 1999 and $608,821 in fiscal year 2000 to update the utilities inflation factor for fourth quarter 1997 rates. This adjustment impacts the Basic Aid per pupil mounts as well as the accounts for Enrollment Loss, At- Risk, and Primary Class Reduction. House - No action. Final ~4ction (Conference Report)- Reduces funding by $413,611 in f~cal year 1999 and $$16,221 in ftscal year 2000 to update the utilities inflation factor for fourth quarter 1997 rates. This adjustment impacts the Basic Aid per pupil amounts as well us the accounts for Enrollment Loss, At-Risk, and Primary Class Reduction which derive their costs from Basic AitL Alternative Education Senate - Increases funding by $220,733 each year for new slots in the Southside Alternative Education School, On the Right Track. These additional slots are for new localities that have expressed a desire to participate in this program. Also proposes language that will require school divisions to pass to the regional programs an appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil payment for students counted in their average daily membership but attending a regional alternative education school. House - Increases funding by $218,649 in fiscal year 1999 and $222,817 in fiscal year 2000 for 77 additional slots stutewide.' Also proposes langnage that encourages School divisions ro pass to the regional programs an appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil payment for students counted in their average daily membership but attending a regional alternative education school. Final Action (Conference Report2 - Increases funding by $218,649 in flscal year 1999 and $222,817 in fiscal year 2000for 77 additional slots statewide. Also adds language that encourages school divisions to pass to the regional programs an appropriate portion of the bush: aid per pupil payment for students counted in their average daily rnembersh~ but attending a regional alternative education school Regional:programs are required to report to the Department of Education the amount of funding received from participating school divisions for fiscal year 1999 reflecting both the basic aid amounts passed to the regional program as well as the incremental funding provided by each school division above the basic aid portion. Please refer to the langua_~e contained in Attachment C that establishes this provision. Governor's Schools Senate - Proposes language that will require school divisions to pass to the academic year Governor's School an appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil payment Ibr students counted in their average daily membership but attending an academic year Governor's School. House - Increases funding by $229,417 in fiscal year 1999 and $298,244 in fiscal year 2000 to increase the per pupil add-on funding for students attending academic year Governor's Schools from $2,765 to $2,900 in fiscal year 1999 and $2,902 in fiscal year 2000. Also proposes language that encourages school divisions to pass to the academic year Governor's School an appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil payment for students counted in their average daily membership but attending an academic year Governor's School. Adds planning funds of $50,000 in fiscal year 1999 for the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School. Reduces funding by $50,000 each year to remove the one-time grant for the Southwest Virginia Governor's School that was contained in the introduced budget. Directs $25,000 each year to be transferred from the Commonwealth Governor's School to Fluvanna County for a planning grant. Final Action (Conference Report) - Increases funding by $229,417 in fiscal year 1999 and $277,345 in fiscal year 2000 to increase the per pupil add-on funding for students attending academic year Governor's Schools from $2,765 to $2,900 in each year. Also proposes language that encourages school divisions to pass to the academic year Governor's School an appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil payment for students counted in their average daily membership but attending an academic year Governor's School Governor's Schools are required to report to the Department of Education the amount of funding received from participating school divisions for fiscal year 1999 reflecting both the basic aid amounts passed to the Governor's School as well as the incremental funding provided by each school division above the basic aid portion. Please refer to the language contained in Attachment C that establishes this provision. Adds $85,195 in fiscal year 1999 to correct the funding provided to the I. inwood Holton Governor's School- Adds planning funds of $$0,000 in fiscal year 1999 for the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School serving students from the Harrisonburg, Page, Rockingham, and Shenandoah school divisions and $25,000 in fiscal year 1999for an acadernie y_ear Governor's School to serve Fluvanna, Albemarle, louisa, Greene, Charlottesville, and Nelson school divisions. School Construction Senate - Authorizes the Virginia Public School Authority to conduct an additional interest rote subsidy program from the Literary Fund in the Spring 1999 to help reduce the size of the Literary Fund's First Priority Waiting List. This program would use $10 million to subsidize approximately $40 to $50 million of school construction. This ~s in addition to the $10 million subsidy deals proposed for each fall of the 1998-2000 biennium. House - Adds approximately $128.4 m/Ilion over the biennium for a school construction grants program that will pay for 50 percent of the cost of eligible.school construction projects based on average daily membership and the composite index. Final guidelines and criteria on the disbursement of funds are left to the discretion of the Board of Education. Final Action (Conference Report) - Please refer to the language contained in Attachment C that establishes this program. Maintenance Supplements/Facilities Assistance Senate - Adds $6.2 million in fiscal year 1999 to increase funding from the state's share of $15 per pupil to $25 per pupil. The funding for fiscal year 2000 will remain at the state' s share of $1.5 per pupil. House - No action. Final Action (Conference Report) - No action taken. Governor's recommended funding of $15 per pupll in each year stands. Enrollment Loss Set, ate - Proposes aa increase of $420,198 in fiscal year 1999 to increase the percentages USe~ to compute enrollment loss payments. Hob_se - No action. Final Action (Conference Report) - Proposes an increase of $420,198 in fiscal year 1999 to increase the percentages used to compute enrollment loss payments. The percentages for the enrollment loss program will be: Composite Index Range Percentage Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 1999 2000 0~0000 to 0.1999 95% 85% 0.2000 to 0.3499 80% 70% 0.3500 to 0.4999 55% 45% 0.5000 or more 40% 30% OtherPrograms - New Funding Senate - Proposes additional funding in fiscal year 1999 for the following new programs: Advancement Via Individual Determination ($104,193), Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program ($95,000), cease Fire Kids Program ($ t 7,500), Project ECOLE ($50,000), New Century Public School Consortium ($75,000), and the Goochland Truancy Program_ ($60,568). House - No action. Final Action (Conference Report). Proposes additiondi funding in fiscdi year 1999 for the following new programs: Advancement Via Individual Determination ($104,193), Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program ($95,000), Cease Fire Kids Program in Norfolk City ($17,500), Pro]ect ECO£E in Manassas Park City ($50,000), and the New Century Public School Consortium ($75,000) serving Aileghany, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Salem, and Wythe counties and the cities of Radfard and Roanoke. Program Eliminations Senate. Eliminates one-time funding for the Remediation Standards Committees. House - Eliminates funding proposed for Teacher Liability Insurance and the Homework Assistance program in both years. Also eliminates funding proposed in fiscal year 2000 for the Early Intervention Reading Initiative due to the addition of reading specialism in every elementary school. -- One-time appropriations are eliminated for the Re, mediation Standards Committees, the Hampton Roads Regional Cooperative Study, the Chesapeake Bay/Northside Middle School, and, as stated earlier, the Southwest Virginia Governor's School grant. Final Action (Conference Report) - Eliminates funding proposed for Teacher Liability Insurance and the Homework Assistance program in both years. Also eliminates funding proposed in fiscal year 2000 for the Early Intervention Reading Initiative for any school division with 2,500 students or more in average daily membership due to the addition of fundingfor new teachers who may be reading specialists. One-time appropriations are eliminated for the Remediation Standards Committees. Technology Senate - Proposes a $50.0 million program in fiscal year 2000 to distribute the proceeds of technology notes issued by the Virginia Public School Authority based on an average grant of $26,000 per school for any school reporting membership as of September 30, 1999, as welt as division and regional vocational centers, regional special education centers, academic year Governor's Schools. and the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Also proposes funds for the Depatimem of Education to contract for a study and analysis of the stares of educational technology availability and usage in each public school in the 10 Commonwealth including the use of technology within the curriculum and the amiability of mining to classroom teachers. The results of this study will be compared to the Board of Education' s Six-Year Technology Plan to determine if any changes or tmprovements are needed. House - Proposes funds for the Depaxhuent of Education to contract for a study and analysis ofthe status of educational technology availability and usage in each public school in the Commonwealth including the use of technology within the curriculum and the availability of traiulng to classroom teachers. The results of this study will be compared to the Board of Education's Six-Year Technology Plan to determine if an3' changes or improvements are needed. Final Action (Conference Report)- Proposes a $50.0 million program in fiscal year 2000 to distribute the proceeds of technology notes issued by the Virginia Public School Authority based on an average grant of $26,000 per school for any school reporting membership as of September 30, 1999, as well as division and regional vocational centers, regional special education centers, academic year Governor's Schools, and the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Please refer to the language contained in Attachment C that establishes this pro_t, rarra Also proposes funds for the Department of Education to contract for a study and analysis of the status of educational technology availability and usage in each public school in the Commonwealth including the use of technology within the curriculum and the availability of training to classroom teachers. The results of this study will be compared to the Board of EducatiOn's Six-Year Technology Plan to determine if any changes or improvements are needed Please refer to the language contained in ~ttachment C that establishes this initiative. Evaluation of Remediation and At-Risk Programs Senate - Requires the Department of Education to survey local school boards to determine the specific services provided, components included, and the number of students served through certain programs that provide remediation and educational services to educationally at-risk students. House- Requires the Department of Education to conduct a statewide review and evaluation of the effectiveness of certain state-funded programs established to address the academic deficiencies of students who are at-risk of educational failure. Final Action (Conference Report) - Requires the Department of Education to conduct a statewide review and evaluation of the effectiveness of certain state-fundedprograms established to address the academic deficiencies of students who are at-rish of educational failure. Please refer to the language contained in Attachment C that establishes this provision. 1! Evaluation of Gifted Programs Senate - No action. House - Requires the Department of Education to review state-funded gifted education programs to determine if local schOol divisions are complying with state and federal regulations for gifted programs. This review must also include a determination of whether state funds for gifted programs are being used for their intended purpose. Final Action (Conference Report) - No action taken/Not recommended. Testing and Assessment Senate - No action. House - Removes funding to establish calculus and physics Standards of Learning tests. Final Action (Conference Report) - Removes funding to establish calculus and physics Standards of Learning tests. Department of Education. Central Office Issues Senate - Removes $125,350 from fiscal year 1998 appropriations. Provides an additional' $50,000 in fiscal year 1999 for Virginia VIEW. House - Adds nine additional positions and funding for the 1998-2000 biennium to create a "Best Practices Unit" and to provide additional technical assistance to school divisions in the Standards of Learning. Final Action (Conference Report) - Adds three additional positions and funding for the 1998-2000 biennium to create an evaluation unit with special focus on training and remediation programs. Provides an additional $25,000 in fiscal year 1999for Virginia VIEW. Secretary of Education Senate - Provides $200,000 in fiscal year 1999 to plan pilot innovative schools. Language governing the use of these funds states that, "These planning funds shall be distributed by the Secretary of Education in consultation with the appropriate subcommittees of the Senate Education and Health and House Education Committees." Also designates the Secretary of Education as the entity responsible for designating the projects that qualify for federal tax credits available under the Qualified Zone Academy provisions of the federal tax code. This provision provides federal tax credits to lending 12 institutions that provide loans to such qualified projects. The tax credits allow the lending institution to offer loans for a qualified project to the borrower at no interest cost. House - Designates the Secretaxy of Education as the entity responsible for designating the projects that qualify for federal tax credits available under the QualifiedZone Academy provisions of the federal tax code. This provision provides federal tax credits to lending institutions that provide loans to such qualified projects. The mx credits allow the lending institution to offer loans for a qualified project to the borrower at no interest COS'~. Final Action (Conference~Report) - Provides $200,000 in fiscal year 1999 to plan innovative or alternative schools. Also designates the Secretary of Education as the entiO~ responsible for designating the projects that qualify for federal tax credits available under the Qualified Zone Academy provisions of the federal tax code. This provision provides federal tax credits to lending institutions that provide loans to such qualified projects. The tax credits allow the lending institution to offer loans for a qualified project to the borrower at no interest cosg 13 Attachment Language Proposed by the 1998 General Assembly 1998-2000 Biennium (HB 90) Teacher Training "a. This appropriation includes $8,321,730 the first year and $16,862,010 the second year from the general fund to provide for the implementation and evaluation of comprehensive teacher training programs at the local level in the four core content areas of the Standards of Learning (SOL), and leadership training for principals and superintendents in implementing the SOLs, with the goal of ensuring student success on the Standards of Learning tests. b. The funding for this program is based on full state funding of $7.50 per pupil in averagedaily membership, adjusted for half-day kindergarten programs, the first year and full state funding of $15 per pupil in average daily membership, adjusted for half-day kindergarten programs, the second year. c. The funding for this program is provided in addition to the state share of $19 million, or $251 per instructional position, provided for Standards of Quality (SOQ) staff development in each year of the biennium in Item 138.C.2.k. This funding shall supplement, not supplant, training programs currently provided with SOQ staff development funds. d. In order m receive these funds in the first year, no later than August 1, 1998, school divisions must submit to the Department of Edueationa request for the funding and have received approval from the Department by September 15, 1998, of a local plan for delivering a training program that meets the following objectives and requirements: 1) Training for teachers to support and facilitate the implementation of the Standards of Learning and, thereby, achievement of the requirements of the Standards of Accreditation; such training shall include training in instruction in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, training in interpreting test dam for insmactional purposes, and technology applications to implement the Standards of Learning, 2) Incorporation of technology training with an emphasis on concepts for using technology as an instructional tool to meet the technology standards established in the Standards of Learning. 3) Training for division superintendents and principals which is designed to assist them in the implementation of the Standards of Learning and the Standards of Accreditation; such training shall include training in interpreting test data for instructional purposes, instructional strategies to implement the new Standards of Learning, and technology applications to implement the Standards of Learning. e. Further, to receive training funds from this appropriation, school divisions must agree to participate in monitoring and evaluation activities to be coordinated by the Department of Education. Evaluation data must include documentation ofthe training process, teacher participation rotes, and changes in teacher competencies as determined by the Department of Education. School divisions shall also collect and analyze formative evaluation data during the program, and may use the data to modify their training plans, with such modifications approved by the Department of Education in advance. f. By July 1, 1998, the Depaximent of Education shall develop and provide to school divisions a form for the submission of requests for Teacher Training Standards of Learning program funding. g. School divisions preferring to conduct all of the Teacher Training Standards of Learning program in the second year shall inform the Department of Education of their decision, no later than August 1, 1998, and may request that the first year allocation atlributable to such school division be carried forward and added to the amount such school division is eligible for in the second year from the Teacher Training Standards of Learning program. h. Any funds unexpended out of the appropriations for the Teacher Training Standards of Learning program as of June 30, 1999, shall not revert to the surplus of the general fund, but shall be carried on the books of the Department of Accounts, to be maintained for the potential use of school divisions which elected to carry forward first year Teacher Training Standards of Learning program funds. Such funds shall be provided, along with the second year funds allocated to such school divisions, subject to the division's satisfaction of the plan requirements set forth below. i. In order to receive these funds in the second year, no later than April 1, 1999, school divisions must submit to the Depamnent of Education a request for the fll~dlng and have received approval from the Department by May 15, 1999, of a local plan for delivering a training program that meets the following objectives and requirements: 1) Training for teachers to support and facilitate the implementation of the Standards of Learning and, thereby, achievement of the requirements of the Standards of Accreditation; such training shall include training in instruction in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, training in interpreting test data for instructional purposes, and technology applications to implement the Standards of Learning. 2) Incorporation of technology training with an emphasis on concepts for using technology as an instruction tool to meet the technology standards established in the Standards of Learning. 3) Training for division superintendents and principals which is designed to assist them in the implementation of the Standards of Learning and the Standards of Accreditation; such training shall include training in interpreting test data for instructional purposes, instructional strategies to implement the new Standards of Learning, and technology applications to implement the Standards of Learning. j. Further, to receive training funds from this appropriation, school divisions must agree to participate in monitoring and evaluation activities to be coordinated by the Department of Education. Evaluation clam must include documentation of the training process, teacher participation rates, and changes in teacher competencies as determined by the Department of Education. School divisions shall also collect and analyze formative evaluation data during the program, and may use the data to modify their training plans, with such modifications approved by the Department of Education in advance. k. The Department of Education shall develop and disseminate to each school division a plan for assessing the success ofthe Teacher Training Standards of Learning program m achieving these objectives and requirements in each school division. 1. The Department of Education shall provide technical assistance to school divisions in the preparation of their plans. m. School divisions are encouraged to develop plans which utilize collaborations with institutions of higher education and other local school divisions. n. The Department of Education shall submit a report on the status of the Teacher Training Standards of Learning program by December 1 each year m the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees." Additional Teachers "I) Out ofthis appropriatiori, an amount estimated at $8,984,847 from the general fund is provided for the state's share of adding approximately 450 elementary teachers, in addition to those funded through the Standards of Quality and K-3 Reduced Class Size payments, in the fin'st year; and $27,473,379 from the general fund is provided for the state's share of adding approximately 950 elementary teachers, in addition to those funded through the Standards of Quality and K-3 ReducedClass Size payments, in the second year and continuing the support for the 450 teachem added in the first year. In order for any school division to receive its proportionate share of funding for these additional teachers, the local superintendent must certify to the Department of Education that the additional teachers are employed. 2) For the purposes of this initiative, a teacher is defined as any elementary classroom teacher, reading specialist, or technology specialist who has direct contact with students in the classroom. 3) School divisions that wish to participate in this program shall certify their intent to participate to the Department of Education no later than September 15 in each year." School Health Incentive Fund "a~ An additional payment of $1,648,007 the first year and $1,657,806 the second year from the general fund shall be disbursed by the Department of Education to local school divisions as incentive payments for the provision of physical health care services in public elementaryand secondary schools. b. These incentive payments shall be based on a state share of an additional 0.523 hours of nursing services per child eligible for the Federal Free Lunch program for each school division. c. To receive funding, each school' division must submit a grant application, reviewed by their School Health Advisory Board, describing how the funds are to be used. Local school divisions are encouraged to consider collaborative, innovative, and non-traditional approaches to funding and service configuration such as public/private partnerships. d. In order to receive the state allocation, the local school division must have utilized its health service funding under the Standards of Quality in the provision of physical health care services in fiscal year 1997 or must have provided the equivalent level of services through some other arrangement in fiscal year 1997. If any school division is not meeting thisstandard, then the amount of incentive funds for which it is eligible will be reduced to the same pementage oftbe Standards of Quality funding as was used for health services in fiscal year 1997. e. Local school divisions shall provide a local match based on the composite index of local ability-to-pay. f. If local school divisions employ licensed practical nurses or unlicensed assistive personnel using this funding, those persons must be supervised and trained by a registered nurse or someone licensed at a higher level than registered nurse." Regional Alternative Education Programs "3) Regional alternative education programs are funded through this item based on the state's share of the incremental per pupil cost for providing such programs. This incremental per pupil payment shall be adjusted for the composite index of the school division that counts such students attevding such program in its Average Daily Membership; It is the intent of the General Assembly that this incremental per pupil amount be in addition to the basic aid per pupil funding provided to the affected school division for such students. Therefore, local school divisions are encouraged to provide the appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil funding to the regional programs for students attending these programs, adjusted for costs incurred by the school division for transportation, administration, and any portion of the school day or school year that the student does not attend such program. Each regional program shall report to the Departmem of Education the amount of state funding it received from the incremental and basic aid per pupil amounts, by school division, for the 1998-99 school year. This information shall be reported by the Dcpmuaent of Education to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees as soon as it is available." Governor's Schools "E. Regular school year Governor's Schools are funded through this item based on the state's share of the incremental per pupil cost for-providing such programs for each student attending a Governor's School, up to a cap of 800 students per Governor's School. This incremental per pupil payment shall be adjusted for tbe composite index ofthe school division that counts such students attending an academic year Governor's School in their Average Dally Membership. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this incremental per pupil amount be in addition to the basic aid per pupil funding provided to the affected school division for such students. Therefore, local school divisions are encouraged to provide the appropriate portion of the basic aid per pupil funding to the Governor's Schools for students attending these programs, adjusted for costs incurred by the school division for transportation, administration, and any portion Of the day that the student does not attend a Governor's School. Each Governor's School shall report to the Department of Education the amount of state funding it received from the incremental and basic aid per pupil amounts,-by school division, for the 1998-99 school year. This information shall be reported by the Depara-aent of Education to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and ' Senate Finance Committees as soon as it is available." School Construction "A- Included in this item is $213,218,146 from the general fund in the first year and $301,396,642 from the general fund in the second year to be used to implement a program which provides equitable tax relief from the personal property tax on vehicles, and a program which provides financial assistance for school construction, additions, renovations, including the costs of retrofitting or enlarging public school buildings, infrastructure and site acquisition for such public school buildings and facilities or debt service payments, or a portion thereof, pursuant to such legislation as may be adopted by the 1998 or subsequent sessions of the General Assembly. B. The appwpriation provided above shall be allocated in amounts such that the program as may be adopted by the General Assembly to provide equitable tax relief from the personal property tax on vehicles shall not exceed $447,200,000 in the 1998-2000 biennium, excluding the cost of administration, and the program as may be adopted by the General Assembly to support school construction, renovation, and related purposes shall not exceed $110,000,000 in the 1998-2000 bienmum. C. In addition to the amounts specified in paragraph A, and in order to supplement the general fund appropriation provided, the Governor shall transfer an amount estimated at $9,200,000 each year which represents unclaimed lottery prizes which are transferred from the Literary Fund to the general fund pursnant to §3-1.01 of this Act, to be used solety and exclusively tO support a program of school construction, additions, renovations, including the costs of retrofitting or en/arging public school buildings, infrastructure and site acquisition for such public school buildings and facilities or debt service payments, or a portion thereof. D. The mount provided in this item shall be further supplemented by the first $29,200,000 in additional general fund revenue collected above the official estimates contained in this Act or by unallotting agency general fund appropriations in this Act based on projected savings. The Governor shall identify the sources of additional revenue or agency savings, up to the total of $29,200,000 to be used to fully fund a program of school construction, additions, renovations, including the costs of retrofitting or enlarging public school buildings, infrastructure and site acquisition for such public school buildings and facilities or debt service payments, or a portion thereof~ In the 1998-2000 biennium, up to $9,000,000 of this total may be mmsferred from the Literary Fund: 1. On or before April 13, 1998, the Governor shall consult with the Budget Conferees on the part of the House of Delegates and the Budget Conferees on the part of the Senate in the development ora plan for supplementing the appropriation provided above by $29,200,000. Such plan shall not include a proposal for the allocation of funds. 2. Prior to the reconvened session, the Budget Conferees of each house shall work on such amendments to the budget and such legislation as shall be necessary to implement a program which provides equitable tax relief from the personal property tax on vehicles, and a program which provides support for school construction, renovation, and related purposes, including the allocation of funds for such program. Their work shall form the basis of amendments to the budget or legislation to be considered by the General Assembly during the reconvened session on April 22, 1998, or at such special session as the Governor may call to implement the two purposes of this item. E. The funding provided above shall be used solely and exclusively for the purposes stated herein, notwithstanding any act of law to the contrary." Technology "e. 1) An education technology gnmt program shall be conducted through the Virginia Public School Authority, through the issuance of equipment notes in an amount estimated at $50,000,000 inthe Spring of 2000. Proceeds of the notes will be used to continue implementation of the Board of Education's Six-Year Educational Technology Plan for Virginia, including any modifications recommended in the Technology Inventory conducted in 1998-99. The program will focus on three of the major components of that plan: a) retrofitting and upgrading of existing school buildings to efficiently use educational technology; b) providing network-ready multimedia microcomputers for every classroom; and c) providing a 5 to 1 ratio of pupils to network-ready microcomputers. 2) Grant funds are based on an average grant of $26,000 per school. For purposes of this grant program, eligible schools shall include those reporting membership as of September 30, 1999, as well as division and regional vocational centers, regional special education centers, regular school year regional Governor's Schools, and the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 3 ) Localities are required to provide a match for these funds equal to 20 pement of the grant mount. At least 25 percent of the localmatch shall be used for teacher training in the use of technology. The Superintendent of Public Inswaction is authorized to reduce the required local match for school divisions with a composite index of local ability-to-pay below 0.2000. The Schools for ~ Deaf and the Blind are exempt fxom the match requirement, 4) It is the intent of the General Assembly to appropriate Literary Fund revenues sufficient to pay debt service on the Virginia Public School Authority bonds authorized for this program; In developing the. proposed 2000-2002, 2002-2004 and 2004-2006 biermiai budgets for public education, the Board of Education shall include a recommendation to the Governor to appropriate Literary Fund revenues sufficient to make the debt service payments for this program in fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005." .. Technology Study "L. The amounts for Slate Education Services include $375,000 from the general fund in the first year to conduct an analysis of the status of educational technology availability and usage in each public school in the Commonwealth. Such analysis shall include the following items: 1. A survey of classroom teachers and building principals to determine: a. The availability of the technologies necessary for students to meet the Technology Standards of LearvAng. b. The availability and type of technology available for instmctionai activities on a daily basis. c. The use of technology within the curriculum. d. The training available to cIassroom teachers. 2. An on-site review of selected schools across the Commonwealth to verify the availability and use of educational technology in the classroom. 3. A review of the Board of Education's Six-Year Educational Technology Plan for Virginia and recommendations regarding any changes which may be appropriate. 4. A comparison of existing educational technology To the Board of Education's Six-Year Educational Technology Plan for Virginia. 5. Recommendations for future educational technology improvements to implement the Board of Education's Six-Year Educational Technology Plan for Virginia." Evaluation of Remediation and At-Risk Programs "L. The Department of Education shall conduct a statewide review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the following state-funded programs established to address the academic deficiencies of those students at-risk of educational failure: Standards of Quality (SOQ) Remediafion; Preschool Programs for At-Risk Four-Year-Olds; Remedial Summer School; Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Remediation; Drop-Out Prevention Programs; Regional Alternative Education; and the At-Risk Add-On Program. The Department shall provide by December 1, 1998~ an interim report addressing the evaluation methodology and, by July 1 of each year thereafter, a report on the results of the assessment, including any recommendations, to the Governor. and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations, House Education, Senate Finance and Senate Education and Health Committees, as well as the Chairman of the Standing Joint Subcommittee on School Dropout Prevention and the Chairman of the Joint Subcommittee Studying Remediation." X B OAPU9 OF SUPERVISORS Public Notice Notice is hereby given of an application for an Executive Sedan Carrier Certificate by Robert Greenlee, 739 Mountainwood Road - Apt C, Charlottesville, Vir inia 22903 Any person, group, or corporation desiring to support, oppose or protest this application mast notify DMV by submitting a written statement before 5 p.m., May 5; 1998 to: DMV; Motor Carrier Services-CMU, Room 609; P. O. Box 27412: Richmond, Virginia 23269-0001. Written statements should clearly indicate the application for which the comments are directed and state any evidence or information to be considered regarding this application. The certificate would authorize the holder to provide executive sedan services in all points of Virginia. A complete description of the authority requested can be obtained from DMV Motor Carrier Services at 804-367-0268. To: From: Subject: Date: Members, Board of Supervisors Ella Washington Carey, CMC, Clerk Reading List forApril 8, 1998 April 3, 1998 February 2 I, 1996 April 17, 1996 Pages 13 - end - Mr. Perkins Mr. Martin /ewc PLEASE SIGN BELOW IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK DURING THE BUDGET HEARING (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) ~ The following rules apply to all speakers: EACH SPEAKER 1S ALLOTTED 3 MINUTES. INDIVIDUALS CANNOT RELINQUISH THEIR 3 MINUTES TO ANOTHER SPEAKER. iNDIVIDUALS CAN ONLY SIGN UP ONE PERSON TO SPEAK. NAME (Please print clearly) PHONE NUMBER PLEASE SIGN BELOW IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK DURING THE BUDGET HEARING (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) The following rules apply to all speakers: EACH SPEAKER IS ALLOTTED 3 MINUTES. INDIVIDUALS CANNOT RELINQUISH THEIR 3 MINUTES TO ANOTHER SPEAKER. SIGN UP ONE PERSON TO SPEAK. o~ ~2 5'~' 3 ~7 7 3 PLEASE SIGN BELOW IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK DURING THE BUDGET HEARING (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) The following roles apply to all speakers: EACH SPEAKER IS ALLOTTED 3 MINUTES, INDIVIDUALS CANNOT RELINQUISH THEIR 3 MINUTES TO ANOTHER SPEAKER. iNDIVIDUALS CAN ONLY SIGN UP ONE PERSON TO SPEAK. / // 3 PLEASE SIGN BELOW IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK DURING THE BUDGET HEARING (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) The following rules apply to all speakers: EACH SPEAKER IS ALLOTTED 3 MINUTES. INDIVIDUALS CANNOT RELINQUISH THEIR 3 MINUTES TO ANOTHER SPEAKER. INDIVIDUALS CAN ONLY SIGN UP ONE PERSON TO SPEAK. 58 59 6O 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 4 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: FY 1998/99 Proposed Budget Hearing SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REOUEST: Public Hearing on the Board of Supervisors' FY 1998/99 Proposed Budget STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, White AGENDA DATE: ,April 8, 1998 ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: ITEM NUMBER: INFORMATION: X INFORMATION: / BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors approved a proposed FY 1998/99 Operating Budget of $134.9 million at its final worksossion on March 23, 1998 DISCUSSION: Attached for your information prior to the public hearing on April 8 is a summary of the proposed changes from the County Executive's recommended operating budget and a budget summa~ of the Board of Supervisors' proposed operating budget that has been made available to the public. Changes to the recommended budget total $191,588, which reflect the additional $180,000 in state school revenues and $11,588 in additional General Fund revenues (mainly due to additional State reimbursements for constitutional officer salaries.) Expenditure changes for General Gevernment reflect the net impact of $161,912 in expenditure savings (generally reflecfmg the proposed decrease in employee merit from 3% to 2.75% and the VRS life insurance rate holiday in FY 98/99), and $372,760 in Board of Supervisors' funded additions to the recommended budget. These additions include $150,000 in additional General Fund transfer to the School Division, $112, 868 in additional funds for School Debt Service, and $109,892 in General Gevemment funded initiatives. Remaining Board contingency reserves total $189,711. School Fund expenditure changes also reflect $441,800 in expenditure savings from the reduction in employee merit and VRS life rate holiday. With these expenditure reductions, plus the additional $180,000 in School Fund revenues and the $150,000 increase in General Fund transfer to the Schools, the School Division is able to fully fund its requested shortfall amount of $888,023. Remaining School Board contingency resen, es total $154,199 and may be used for additional School Division expenditures. The proposed budget recommends no increase in property tax rates. RECOMMENDATION: No action is recommended at this time. The FY 98/99 Operating Budget and the FY 98/99 Capital Improvement Budget will be adopted at the Board's meeting on April 15th, along with setting the 1998 tax rates. 98.060 04/02/9802:31 ALBEMARLECOUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1 1998 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES RECOMM PROPOSED FY98-99 FY98-99 $ INC General Adminstration Judicial Public Safety Public Works Human Development Parks. Recreation and Culture Community Development Compression Reserve Refunds SUBTOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION Regular School Operations Self-Sustaining Programs School Debt Service SUBTOTAL EDUCATION COUNTY/CITY REVENUE SHARING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM JAIL EXPANSION RESERVE 9OARD CONTINGENCY RESERVE TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES ESTIMATED REVENUES 5,810,209 5,779,233 2,034,959 2,037,519 11,133,279 11,113,901 2,256,007 2,289,742 7,726,650 7,671,334 3,756,061 3,751,919 2,656,202 2,677.699 196,240 196,240 81.500 81,500 35,651,107 35,599,087 76,934,965 77,264,965 6,551,046 6,551,046 7,445,880 7,558.748 90,931,891 91,374,759 5,587,013 5,587,013 2,173,000 2,173,000 0 0 388.971 189,7!! 134,731,982 134,923,570 RECOMM PROPOSED FY98-99 FY98-99 (30,976) 2,560 (19,378) 33,735 (55,316) (4,142) 21.497 0 (52,020) 330,000 0 112§68 442,868 0 0 0 (199,260) 191,588 $ INC From Local Sources 92,816,956 92,819,718 From the Commonwealth - General Government 5,374,550 5,410,678 From the Commonwealth - School Division 25,403,838 25,583,838 From the Federal Government 3,581,584 3,554,282 Self-Sustaining (School Fund) 6,551.046 6,551,046 Carry-Over/Transfers/Fund Balance - General Government 69,916 69,916 Carry-Over/Transfers/Fund Balance - School Division 934,092 934,092 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 134,731,982 134,923,570 Z762 36,128 180,000 (27,302) 0 0 0 191,588 RECOMN PROPOSED TAX LEVY FY98~9 FY98~9 Real Estate and Mobile Homes. $.72/$100 $.72/$100 Public Service Corporations .................................................. $.72/$100 $.72/$100 Personal Property .................................................................. $4.28/$100 $4.28/$100 Machinery & Tools ................................................................. $4.28/$100 $4.28/$100 Transient/Lodging Tax .......................................................... 5% 5% BUDAD99.WK4 8, 998 Budget Calendar March 4 ~ Coun~? Executive's Recommended Budget Distributed to Board of Supervisors March 11 ~ Public Hearing on Recommended Budget March 16- Board Y~ork Session: Overview & General Government Critical lssues March 18 - Board ~York Session: Schools March 23 - Board FKork Session: Other Board Issues March 25 - Board ~Kork Session: Other Board Issues April 8 ~ Public Hearing on Board of Supervisors' Proposed Budget & Tax Levy April 1 $ - Budget Adoption/Tax Levy Set Why do we budget? The major purpose of budgeting is to formally convert thc County's long range plans andpolicies into services and programs. The budget provides detailed financial information on the costs of services and the expected revenues for thc upcoming fiscal year. The budget process also provides a forum for a review of progress made in the current year and for a review of the levels of service provided by local government. What is the budget? The budget is divided into three major parts, each with separate documents and public hearings. The operating budget is the total and complete budget used to finance all of the day-to-day opera- tions of local government and the schools. It consists of several major sections including g~neral government operations, school operations, school debt service, capital outlay, and the City- County revenue sharing payment. Funding for this budget ~s derived primarily from taxes, fees, licenses, fines, and from state and federal mvenues. The school budget is used to completely describe the operations of the County's ~chools. It is prepared by the Superintendent's office and is approved by the School Board. The schools have their own budget calendar which is separate from that of other budgets. Funding for the school budget is derived mainly from a transfer from the General Fund, fees, andinter-govemmental revenues (i.e. s~are and federal funding.) The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is used to purchase or finance the construction of capital goods from the building of schools, parks, and roads to the upgrading of computer and phone system equipment. Funding for these projects is obtained primar- ily from bond issues (long term debt which is only borrowed for the build/ng of school projects) and from transfers from the oper- ating budget. What are the State requirements? The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that all localities meet certain budget guidelines, as outlined in Sections 15.2-2500 to 15.2-2513 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. According to these guidelines, all localities within Virginia must have a fiscal year beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 and must approve a balanced budget. The School Board must approve the School Budget by May 1 or within 15 days of receiving estimates of state funding, whichever occurs later. The Board of Supervisors must approve the operating budget and set the tax rate by July 1 of each year. The adoption ofthe operating budget and the tax rate requires the Board to hold a public hearing and to advertise this hearing no less than 7 days in advance. Although these are the minimum state requirements, the County traditionally has adopted the budget by April 15 in order to establish teacher contracts and to set the personal property lax prior to the tax bill mailing date. The official appropriation of funds takes place prior to July 1 of each year. When are the budget decisions made and how can I participate in the process? Each yearthe County develops a schedule of events which describe the dates of public and Board participation inthe budget process. The Board is asked to approve the sched- ule of the budget process m order to establish firm dates for meetings and provide the public with as much notice as possible. Important FY 98/99 budget dates appear on the cover of this budget summary. What is the budget process? The County's FY 1998/99 operating budget schedule began on October 17, 1997, with a preliminary projection of revenues for the coming year. On November 5, the Board provided the County Executive with financial guidelines for the development ofthe budget, hi mid- November, the County Executive's Office sent budget instructions to all departmenxs, hi mid-December, de- pamnents submitted budgets to the County Executive's Office. From the middle of December to the middle of January, the executive staff reviewed budget requests and devel- oped budget-related questions. From these discussions, the executive staff developed recommendations ranging from the funding of new programs to the reduction of funding for current programs. Ln mid-February, the School Superintendent submitted the school budget to the County Executive and the executive staff reviewed the school budget. At the end of February, the County Executive made the necessary adjus~nents to balance the budget and staff printed the County Executive's recommended budget. This budget was presented to the Board on March 4. A pubhc hearing on the County Executive's recommenda- tion was held on March 11. After the public hearing, the Board began a detailed re- view of each area of the budget and recommended specific cuts or additions to the County Executive.'s recommended budget. After all the budget changes have been agreed upon, a public hearing on the Board of Supervisors' Proposed Budget and the tax rote is held in early April On April 15, the Board is scheduled to adopt the operating and capital budgets, and set the tax levy for the coming year. The budget is legally enacted through passage of a Resolution of Appropriation prior to June 30. Fiscal Plan Strategies: · Preserves fiscal stability by maintaining the County GeneraI Fund balance~ · Maintains current property mx rexes; · Maintains current service levels; · Maintains the County's current fiscal planning policy objectives; · Maintains education and public safety as priorities in the delive~ of services; and · Does not use local revenues to replace reduced or eliminated federal or state programs. FY 1998/99 Proposed Budget Highlights ' · Local revenues for FY 99 increase by approxin~ely $4.89 million (5.6%) over the current year, whicli includes an additional $2.3 million from the Meals Tax; · Local dollars provided to the School Divisiun increase by $3.097 (6.7%) million over FY98 for a total transfer o£$49.188 million; · State and federal dollars provided to the School Division increase by $1.92 million (7.8%) over the curren~ year; · Debt service of ~7.559 million for school construction projects ~ been fonded; · The Revenue Sharing Agreement provides an additional $68,620 to the City o£ Charlottesville for a total FY 99 payment o~r $5.587 million; · Community agencies receive an average 3% increase in funding; · Departmental operating budgets are level funded with no increase over their current budgets; · Funding is provided to meet 33% o£the compression issue, as directed by the Board of Supervisors. · General Government and School Division employees will receive an average 2.75% performance increase and an additiona~ $38/month per employee to cover anticipated health and dental care cost increases; · A Board of Supervisors contingency reserve (recurring fimds) in the amount of $189,711 is provided for additional school or local government programs. Priorities Addressed in the Budget: Administration - Reassossment expenses have been provided for next year's reassessmeat, which includes ove~rae, postage, telephone, printing and binding cosxs; as well as 33% of the salary compression ~ssuc, as directed by the Board of Supervisors. Judicial - The Coumy's share of a voice mail system expansion/upgrade at the Juvenile Court is fi~nded. Public Safety - Funding is provided for two new community policing officers, a new school resources officer (Monticello High School), a fire/rescue training specialist, an additional dispatcher at the Emergency Communications Center (ECC), expanded hours for firefighters, and a vehicle maintenance program for volunteer fire companies and rescue squads (J.C.F.R.A.). Public Works - Funds are budgeted for a new soil erosion inspector (engineering), and to expand the environmental programs coordinator position to full-time. Human Development - One new foster care/adoption social worker and one new foster care aide am added, and additional fimding is provided: to expand the Health Department's Growing Healthy Families program, to fund two additional United Way Child Care Scholarships, ~o provide JAUNT night/weekend service, and to continue funding for JAUNT' s "Big Blue' pilot program. Parks, Recreation & Culture - Additional funding is budgeted for athletic field tuffmaintenance, for a Library technical specialist and for Library clerks atthe Northside, Scottsville and Croz~t branches. Community Development - New funding is identified to create an Albemarle Housing Initiatives Fund, and to fund the Piedmon~ Housing Alliance to aid first-time home buyers and rehabilitation and emergency repair needs. Ci;ota! o .nt l ' eventtes FY 1998/99 Proposed Total County Revenues Self-Sustainin~ 5% Federal Re'~n ue 3% $134,923,570 L~ca] Property Taxes 23% Carry-Over/Fund Balance 1% Other Local Revenues 22% FY 96/97 TOTAL COUNTY REVENUES ACTUAL LOCJkL RE~ENUE PROPERTY TAXES 57,102,748 OTHER LOCAL REVENUE 24,336,061 OTHER LOCAL - SCHOOL FUND 672.159 SUBTOTAL 52.110.968 STATE REVENUE GENERAL 5.374,260 SCHOOL FUND 23,459,557 SUBTOTAL 28.833.817 FEDERAL REVENUE GENERAL 1,644,471 SCHOOL FUND 687.553 SUBTOTAL 2,332,124 SELF-SUSTAINING FUNDS 6,829.526 CARRY~OVER BALANCE GOVT: CARRY-OVER/FUND BAL 96 SCHOOLS: TRANSFERS 8.500 SCHOOLS: CARRY-OVER/FUND BAL 267.585 SUBTOTAL 276,481 TOTAL REVENUE 120,383,2t6 FY 97/98 FY 97195 ADOPTED REVISED 61.955.420 81.855,42£ 25.527,427 25.535.627 543.~2.0 548.565 87.926.067 87,939.812 4,932.693 4.933.393 23.92E.086 Z3.935.424 28.958.979 28.868.817 2.293.737 2.303,787 882.735 682,735 2.976,472 2.986.522 8,387.58~ 0.380A23 2.687 2.302.I73 58.670 58.870 75.000 144.374 136.357 2,505,217 126,285,4.86 128.660,391 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 8 % % ESTIMATED RECOMM PROPOSED [NC NC TL 63.233.900 63.233.600 63.233.900 1,678.480 2.23% 46.87% 28.967.816 28.970.957 28.973,719 3,446.292 13.50% 21.47% 612,099 612.099 612.099 68.879 12.68% 0.45% 92.813.815 92.816,956 92.619.718 4,893.65' 5.57% 68.79% 5.114.200 5.374.550 5.410.678 477.785 9.69% 4.01% 25,403,838 25.403.638 25.583.838 1.657.752 6.93% 18.98% 30.518.038 30.778.388 30.994.516 2.135.537 7.40% 22.97% 2.326,100 2,635,136 2,697,834 314.097 13.69% 1.93% 946.448 946.448 946,448 263.713 38.63% 0.70% 3,272.548 3,581,584 3,554,282 577.810 19.41% 2.63% 6,55%046 5.551.~46 5.55%046 163.465 2.56% 4.56% 0 69.918 89.918 57.229 2502.0t% 0.05% 58.670 58.670 58.670 0 0.00% 0.04% 875.422 875.422 875.422 800,422 1087,23% 0.65% 934.992 1,004,008 1,094,008 867.65' 636.31% 0.74% 134.089,539 ';34,731,982 134,923,570 8.638.114 6.84"/0 100.00% FY 1998199 Proposed Total County Expenditures $134,923,570 General GoVt General GoVt. Misc. Operations <1% 26% Capital Program 2% Re,~nue Shadng 4% Self-Sustaining 5°~chool Debt Service 6% Schco[ DMsion Operations 57% FY 96/97 ACTUAL TOTAL COUNTY EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS ADMINISTRATION 5.241.857 JUDICIAL 1.860.753 PUBLIC SAFETY 9.~67.722 PUBLIC WORKS 2.234.907 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 6.000.424 PARKS. RECREATION & CULTURE 2.903.510 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,318.385 CQMPRESSION RESERVE 0 SUBTOTAL 30.227.558 SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOOL FUND OPERATIONS 67.031.171 SELF-SUSTAINING FUND OPERATIONS 6.494.646 DEBT SERVICE FUND 6.831.877 CAPITAL PROJECT/DEBT RESERVE 450.000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 669.900 SUBTOTAL 81,477,594 ION-DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL PROGRAM - GEN. GOV~ 2.025.350 CITY/COUNTY REVENUE SHARING 5,170.853 DEBT SERVICE - GENERAL GOV'F 119.197 JAIL EXPANSION RESERVE 200.000 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 0 MISCEL!.~NEOUS 2.000 REFUNDS 69.648 SUBTOTAL 7,581.048 SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 119,286,200 FY 97/98 ADOPTED 5.627,146 2,904,859 10.412.182 6.710.384 3,597.976 2,534,164 33,081,755 71.377.147 6.387,581 8,845,880 660.000 500,000 85.710.608 1.823.000 5,518.393 0 109.086 0 0 51.700 7,493.093 126,285,456 FY 97198 FY 98/99 REVISED REQUEST 5.678.801 5.814.759 2,062,164 2.220.347 10.857.499 11.679.779 2.431.564 2.230.057 6,778,733 7.739.892 3.598,476 3,801,303 2.800,533 2,873,101 0 196.240 34.004.770 36.554.678 71.461,204 77.822.988 6.360,123 6.551,046 6,845,880 7,745,880 600.000 0 1,896,221 500.000 87.162,498 92.619.914 1.823.000 2,139,312 5,516,393 5.587.013 0 110,688 100,000 0 0 0 0 n 51,700 81.500 7.493,083 7.918.513 128,680,291 137,093,105 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 $ % % RECOMM PROPOSED NC INC TL 5.810.209 5,779,233 152.087 2.70% 4.28% 2.034.959 2.037.519 32.660 1.63% 1.51% 11,133,279 11,113,901 701.719 6.74% 8.24% 2256.007 2,289,742 94.698 4.31% 1.70% 7.726.850 7.671.334 960,950 14.32% 5.69% 3,756,061 3.751.919 153.943 4.28% 2.78% 2.656.202 2.677.699 143.535 5.66% 1.98% 196.240 196.240 196.240 100.00% 3.15% 35.569.607 35.517.887 2,435,832 7.36% 26.32% 76.934.965 77,264.965 5,887 818 8.25% 57.27% 6,551.046 6.551.046 163.465 2.56% 4 86% 7.445.880 7.558.748 712.868 10.41% 5.60% 0 0 (600,000) -100.00% 0.00% 350.000 350,000 (150,000) -30.00% 0.26% 91,281,891 91.724.759 6.014.151 7.02% 67.98% 1.712.312 1.712.312 (110,688) -8.07% 1.27% 5.587,013 5,587,013 68.620 1.24°/o 4.14% 110.688 110.685 110,688 100.00% 0.08% 0 0 (100,000) -100.00% 0.00% 388.971 189,711 t89.711 100.00% 0.14% 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 81.500 81.500 29.800 57.64% 0.06% 7.880.484 7.681,224 188.131 2.51% 5.69% 134,731,982 134,923,570 8,638,114 6.84% 100.00% GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 298.428 COUNTY ATTORNEY 400.835 COUNTY EXECtJTIVE 491.895 FINANCE 2.234.329 INFORMATION SERVICES 1,364,198 HUMAN RESOURCES 245,523 REGISTRAR/BD. OF ELECTIONS 206,648 SUBTOTAL 5.241.857 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT 72,111 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 435,228 COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY 402.312 GENERAL DISTRICT COURT 9.976 JUVENILE COURT 35,873 MAGISTRATE 27.413 SHERIFF 877.840 SUBTOTAL 1.860.753 PUBLIC SAFETY COMM UNITY ATTENTION 237.086 CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD 2.029 EMERGENCY COMMUNIC. CTR 1.038.951 FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY 520.900 FiRE DEPARTMENT - JCFRA 532.224 FIRE/RESCUE ADMINISTRATION 363.609 FIRE/RESCUE CREDIT 53.797 FOREST FIRE EXTINCTION 13.758 INSPECTIONS 614,228 JUVENILE DETENTION HOME 185.485 OFFENDERAIB & RESTORATION 38.525 POUCE DEPARTMENT 5.590.233 REGIO RAL JAIL AUTHORITY 186.099 RESCUE SQUADS - JCFRA 181.896 SPCA 9,952 SUBTOTAL 9.667.722 PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING 1,055.986 RECYCLING/SOLID WASTE 175,015 STAFF SERVICES 953.302 WATER RESOURCES MGN~ 50.604 SUBTOTAL 2.234.907 HUMA~ DEVELOPMENT BRIGHT STARS PROGRAM 98.810 CHARLOTTESVILLE FREE CUNIC 5.150 COMM. ON CHILDREN & FAMILIES 25,792 CHILDREN. YOUTH & FAMILY SVCS 27.865 DISTRICT HOME 46,638 FOCUS - TEENSIGHT 29.405 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 636.540 JAUNT 276.307 JEFFERSON AREA BD. FOR AGING 115.125 JASA- ADULT HEALTH FACILITY 14.400 LEGAL AID 16.125 MADISON HOUSE 4.330 ~Confinued on Next P~ge) FY96/97 FY97199 FY B7/98 ACTUAL ADOPTED REVISED 291 252 301A52 409.015 409.315 585.610 585.610 Z350.491 2,371.391 1,519,614 1.518.614 287.402 287.402 184.762 202.017 ~627.146 5.675.801 71.880 76.380 496.352 536.742 4~5,199 486.089 12,830 15.665 78,382 78.382 17.588 17.588 862.638 871.318 2.004.859 2.062.164 238.183 238.183 3.865 3.865 1.05%524 1.057.524 641.290 64t .290 585.275 585.275 480.171 663,906 59.020 61.460 13.800 13,800 676.372 676.372 123.905 123.905 39,680 38.680 6.034.737 5.093.879 236.585 236.585 192.495 192.495 29.280 29.280 10,412,182 10.857.499 974.309 1.075.029 189.935 250.835 974.553 1.049.453 56.247 56.247 2.195.044 2.431.564 118.810 118.810 5.150 5.150 26.586 26.565 35.035 35.035 41.100 41.180 20.205 2~205 668.370 668~370 285,875 293.075 118.580 118.580 14.400 14.400 16.610 16,610 4,545 4.545 FY 98199 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 $ % REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED [NC INC % TL 75.690 73.690 73,382 1.502 2.89% 0.07% 502.158 502.158 502.883 6.531 1.32% 9.50% 527.189 488229 488.900 23.711 5.10% 0.49% 12.830 12,830 12.330 0 0.00% 0.01"/" 9~,879 63.648 83,648 :14,734) -18.80% 0.06% 18.020 18.020 18.920 432 2.46% 0.02% 987.581 876.384 877.856 15.218 1.76°/, 0.88% 2.220,347 2.034.959 2,037,519 32.660 %63% 2.03°~ 249.744 0 0 (238,183) -100.00% 0.00% 3.971 3.971 3.971 106 2.74% 0.00% 1.20%459 1.125.891 1.125.891 68,367 6.46% 1.12% 656,040 656.040 656.040 14.750 2.30% 0.65% 759,9t0 642.295 642.295 57.020 9.740/" 0.64% 893,526 862.802 888,380 408.209 85.91% 0.89% 65.000 65.000 65.000 5.980 10.13°/" 0.06% 13.800 13.800 13.800 0 0.00% 0.01% 704.540 704.540 699.443 23.071 3.41% 0.70% 138.000 138.000 132.901 8.996 7.26% 0.13% 40,872 40.372 40.872 1,192 3.00% 0.04% 6,452.974 6.393.130 6.354.4-87 319.750 5.30% 6.34% 262.802 262.802 266.685 30.100 12.72% 193.701 186.696 186.696 (5.799) -3.01% 0.19% 37,440 37.440 37.440 8.160 27.87% 0.04% 11,679,779 11,133,279 11.113.901 701,719 6.74% 11.08% 993.269 993.269 1.030.759 56.447 5.79% 1.03% 192.462 218.412 218.216 28.281 14,89% 0.22% 985.217 985.217 982 11~' 7.560 0.78% 0.98% 59.109 59,109 58.657 2.410 4.28% 0.06% 2,230,057 2.256.007 2.289.742 94.698 4.31% 2.23% 130.616 130.616 130.616 11.806 9.94% 0.13% 6.887 5.305 5,305 155 3.01% 0.01% 37.011 303.371 303,37' 276.805 1041.95% 0.30% 46.238 36.147 36.147 1.112 3.17% 0.04% 41.100 41.100 41.100 0 0.00% 0.04% 20.205 20,205 20.205 0 0.00% 0.02% 712.100 703,821 703.821 35.451 5.30% 0.70% 318.132 318,132 317.494 31.819 11.06% 0.32% 130.760 122.138 122,138 3.558 3.00% 0.12% 14.400 14.400 14.400 O 0.00% 0.01% 18,579 18.579 18.579 1.969 11.85% 0.02% 4.701 4.700 4,700 155 3.41% 0.0~)% 305.508 305.508 304.495 13.243 4.55% 0~30% 422~35 422~35 418.997 9.982 2.44% 0.42% 605.623 605.623 601.100 I5.490 2.65% 0.60% 2.443,682 2,443.682 2.427.061 76.570 3.26% 2.42"/" 1,525,291 1,525.291 1,520,086 1.472 0.10% 1.52°/, 318.735 314,185 314,185 26.783 9.32% 0.31% 193.685 193.685 193.309 8.547 4.63% 0.19% 5.814,759 5,810,209 51779.233 152.087 2.70% 5.760/" GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES FY 96/97 ACTUAL FY 97~8 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 ADOPTED REVISED REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED INC MENTAL HEALTH - REGION TEN 251,611 259.365 259,386 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY 75.090 75.000 75.000 SALVATION ARMY/CAP 0 fl 0 SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE AGCY 20.190 29.190 20.190 SHELTER FOR HELP IN EM GC"L 80.037 61.840 61.840 SOCIAL SERVICES 4.055.511 4.653.674 4.714.823 TAX RELIEF -ELDERLY/DISABLED 191.559 220.000 220.000 UNITED WAY SCHOLARSHIP PGM. 50.545 86.785 56.785 SUBTOTAL 5.992.140 6.702.100 6,770,449 EDUCATION PIEDMONT VA. COMM. COLLEGE 8,284 8.284 8.284 PARKS & RECREATION DARDEN TOWE MEMORIAL PARK 91.157 D~SCOVERY MUSEUM 11.155 LIBRARY 1.821.589 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS I3.000 PARKS & RECREATION 1.041.770 PIEDMONT COUNCIL OF THE AI:~rs ].668 TRANSER: TOURISM 0 VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK 0 VISITOR'S BUREAU 109.184 WVPT PUBLIC TELEVISION 7, D00 SUBTOTAL 2.903.510 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALBEMARLE HOUSING IMPROM 357.110 BUS SERVICE/ROUTE 29 45,200 GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM 25.953 MONTICELLO COMM. ACTION AGCY. 58.575 OFFICE OF HOUSING 34~.829 PIEDMONT HOUSING ALLIANCE 0 PLANNING 862.697 PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 61,561 SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 28,589 VPI EXTENSION SERVICE 131.909 ZONING 399,963 SUBTOTAL 2,318,385 SUBTOTAL GEN. FUND OPERATIONS 30,227,658 PLUS COMPRESSION RESERVE 0 TOTAL GEN. FUND OPERATIONS 30,227,558 NON-DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER-O CAPITAL FUNDS 2.695.250 GENERAL GOV~ DEBT SERVICE 113.197 CAPITAL PROJECTS/DEBT RESERVE 450.000 CITY/COUNTY REVENUE SHARING 5.170.853 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 0 JAIL EXPANSION RESERVE 200,000 SCHOOL DIVISION DEBT SERVICE 6,831,877 MISCELLANEOUS 2,000 REFUNDS 69.648 SUBTOTAL 15,532,826 108.990 108,990 8.855 9.105 1,685.266 1.685,260 15.750 15.750 1.177.668 1.177.666 8.855 9.105 585.600 585.600 0 0 0 0 7.000 7.000 3,597,975 3.596.476 367,375 357.375 46.556 46,558 0 0 60.335 80.335 378.256. 388.979 973.2~4 1.185.249 62.686 62.686 30.075 30.075 140,021 144.056 485.572 525.222 2,534,164 2.800.533 33,081,788 34,004,770 0 0 33,081,755 34,004,770 2,323.000 3.718.221 0 0 600.000 800.000 5,518,393 5,518,383 0 0 100,000 100,000 6,845,880 8.845.880 0 0 51,700 51.700 15,438,973 16.834,194 SUBTOTAL GEN. FUND EXPENDITURES 45,760,383 48,820,728 50,838~64 TRANSFER TO SCHOOL OPS 42,110.792 46.091.436 45,991..438 SCHOOL TRANSFER - ONE TIME 561,409 0 0 SUBTOTAL 4,2.672.201 46.091.436 48,091,436 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 88,432,673 94~612,164 96,930,480 % % INC TL 10.250 8.535 8,535 251 3.03% 0~01% 110.685 110.685 110.685 1.695 1.56% 0.11% 9.429 9.360 9,360 595 5.70% 0.01% 1,783,228 1,778.314 1.778.314 93.054 5.52% 1.77% 15.050 15.050 15.050 (700) -4.44% 0.02% 1,270,813 1.240.692 1,236,550 58.884 5,00% 1.23% 9.498 9.360 9,860 505 5.70% 0.01% 585.600 585.600 585.600 0 0.00% 0.58% 10.000 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 7.000 7.CO0 7.000 0 0.00% 0.01% 3.801.303 3.756 081 3.751.919 153.943 4.28% 3.74% 357,456 357.456 357.456 81 0.02% 0.36% 89,712 48.100 48.100 1,544 3.32% 0.05% 3 3 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 73,243 62.145 62.145 1.810 3.00% 0.06% 447.435 411,742 433.858 55.608 14.70% 0.43% 35.000 25,008 35.000 35.000 100.00% 0.03% 1,102,345 1.001.095 994.215 20.921 2.15% 0.99% 75,618 64,926 64.926 2,240 3.57% 0.06% 30.903 30.903 30.736 661 2,20% 0.03% 156,108 151.104 151 104 11,083 7.92% 0.15% 505.281 503.731 500,159 14,587 3.00% 0.50% 2.873.101 2.656.202 2.677.699 143.535 5.66% 2.67% 36,358,438 35,373,367 36,321,347 2,239,892 6.77% 35.22% 198,240 '96,240 196.240 196.240 10000% 0.20% 36,554,678 35,569,607 35.517,587 2,435,832 7.36¥~ 35.41% 2.639.312 2.062.312 2.06~312 (260,888) -11,22% 2.06% 110.~88 110.686 110.688 110.688 100.00% 0.11% 0 3 0 (600,000) -108.00% 0.00% 5,887,013 5.587.013 5.587.013 68.620 1.24% 5.57% 0 388.971 189.711 189.711 100.00% 0.19% 0 0 0 (100.000) -100.00% 0.00% 7,745,880 7,445.880 7.558.748 712.868 10.41% 7.54% 0 O 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 81.500 81,500 81,500 29.800 57,64% 0.08% 16.164,393 15.676 364 15.589.972 150.999 0.98% 15.54% 52,719.071 51,245,971 51,107,559 2,586,531 6.33% 80.96% 46,888,488 48.888.488 49.038.4~ 2,947,052 6.39% 48.89% 150.000 150.000 150,000 150.000 100.00% 0.15% 49,038,488 49,038.488 49.188.488 3,097,052 6.72% 49.04% 101,757,559 100,284,459 100,296,047 5,683,883 6.01% 100.00% 521.754 294.500 294.500 35.135 13.55% 0.29% 0 0 0 (75,090) -190.00% 0.00% 5,534 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 20.190 20.190 20,190 0 0,00% 0.02% 64.173 63.695 63.695 1.855 3.00% 0.06% 5,342,457 5.327.191 5.272.513 618,839 13.30% 5.26% 231.000 231.000 231.000 11.000 5.00% 0.23% 63.025 63,025 83.025 6,240 10.99% 0.06% 7.728.842 7.718.115 7,862,799 960.699 14.33% 7.64% ? ecommended .nded t Zo itze Administration Reassessment Exnenses (One T~me) - Finance Customer Service Funding - Human Resources Quality Council Initiative Fund - Human Resources Clerical Workstation - Registrar Judicial Voice Mail System - Juvenile Court (County Share @ 50%) Public Safety Specialized Training Overtime - Police (1) New School Resoume Officer (SRO)- Police (2) New Community Policing Officers - Police (1) New Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Center (ECC) - (County Share @ 40.13%) Additional Hours, 9 Firefighters - Fire/Rescue J.C.ER.A. Vehicle Maintenance Program Engineering & Public Works Environmental Programs Coordinator (0.5 FTE) - Eng. & Public Works Human Services Home Visiting Team - Growing Healthy Families - Health Department MohrCenter Funding - Region Ten independent Living Position - Social Services Permanent Tri-Area Foster Families (TAFF} Aide - Social Services (1) New FosterCare/Adoption Social Worker- Social Services (1) New Foster Care/Adoption Aide - Social Services (2) United Way Child Care Scholarships Home Visitor - Family Partners - Children, Youth & Family Services [CYFS) Operational Support - Commission on Children & Families Family Assessment Planning Teams (FAPT) Coordinator- Commission on Children & Families Night & Weekend Service - JAUNT Ongoing Funding for "Big Blue" - JAUNT Additional Support - Chariottsville/Albemarle Legal Aid Society (CAI_AS) Parks/Recreation/Culture Athletic Field Turf Maintenance - Parks/Recreation Operational Support - Norths/de Library Library Clerks - Norths/de, Soottsville & Crozst Branches (County Share) Library Technical Services Specialist (County Share) Community Development Housing Initiatives Trust Fund - Office cf Housing Piedmont Housing Alliance Other Phased (33%) Funding to Address Compression Total $25.091 $2,500 $2.500 $750 $19,075 $21,906 $32,509 $65,014 $11,653 $66,520 $34,200 $2,114 $15,400 $10.000 $15,227 $2,595 $37.292 $15.060 $6,240 $797 $4,635 $5.011 $15,400 $16,219 $1,469 $45,000 $6,243 $18.765 $17,487 $25,000 $25,000 $196,240 $762,912 * Net of Offsetting Revenue Increase Public Safety (1) New Fire/Rescue Education (Training) Specialist - Fire/Rescue Engineering & Public Works (1) New Soil Erosion Inspector - Engineering & Public Works Community Development Additional Funds: Housing Initiatives Trust Fund - Office of Housing Additional Funds: Piedmont Housing Alliance School Division Additional Transfer to General Fund Additional Funding for School Debt Service Total $30 538 $44,354 $25,000 $10,000 $150,000 $112,868 $372,760 SCHOOL DIVISION BUDGET EXPENDITURES SCHOOL FUND OPERATIONS SELF-SUSTAINING OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL REVENUES GENERAL FUND TRANSFER OTHER SCHOOL FUND REVENUES SELF-SUSTAINING OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL OVE~UNDER ACTUAL 67,031,171 6,494,646 73,525,817 42,872.291 25.095.754 6,828,828 74.597.871 1.072.054 FY 97/98 FY 97~98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 $ % °A ADOPTED REVISED REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED INC [NC TL 71,377.147 71.461.284 6.387,581 8.380.123 77.764.728 77.821.327 46.081,436 48,891,43( 25,285,711 25,369,768 6,387.581 6,360,123 77.764,728 77,821,327 77.822.988 76.934,965 77,264,965 5,887,818 8.25% 92.18% 6.551.046 6.551,846 S.551,046 183.465 2.56% 7.82% 84,374,034 83,489,011 83.816,811 6.951.283 7.78% 100.89% 49,038.488 49,038,488 49.188,488 3.097.052 6.72% 58.69% 27.898.477 27.896.477 28,076,477 2.790,766 11.04% 33.59% 6,551,046 6.551.046 6.551.048 163.465 2.56% 7.82% 83.486.011 83,486.011 83,816,011 6.051.283 7.78% 100.80% -888.023 0 0 0 0,80% 0.00% For the third straight year, the School Board proposed an unbalanced budget to the County Executive and Board of Supervxsors The School Board's requested budget of $84,374,034 included $77,822,988 in regular School Fund operations and g6,551,046 in self-sustaining fund operations, an increase of $6.6 million (8.5%) over the current year. Given total available revenues of $83,486,011, the shortfall is $0.888 million. Their request is deemed a maintenance of current effort by the School Board. The County Executive recommends a total budget of $83,486,011 for the School Division, equal to total available revenues. The major components of the School Division's funded operational budget 'include: $1.2 million in growth costs for the anticipated 295 new students, including 19.36 new teachers for regular and special education; $0.8 million in start-up operations for the new Monticello High,School; partial funding for the Standards of Acereditation at $1.2 million 0ncluding the phased implementation of the 7-period schedule for high schools); and regular salary and benefit increases for teaching and classified stale The School Division shortfall of $888,023 includes the following unfunded needs (of which $251,407 are one-time costs and $636,616 are recurring expenditures): · Acaderrfic Learning Project Schools (ALPS) plus differentiated funding $48,000 · Additional 4.13 FTE growth teachers to fully-fund growth (19.1 of 19.1) $164,899 · Additional funding for CATEC t'$23,000 is one-time) $53,993 · Additional funds for high school athletics $37,072 · Elementary Health Clinician Phase-in (4 hunrs/day at 6 elementary schools) $57,282 · Elementary Task Force Subcommittee recommendation to phase-in funding for 2.5 FTE teachers $99,740 for art, music and physical education standards · Extended School Year Pilot Otrancey Elementary) (one-amej Gifted Services 5-Year Phase-in (2.6 FTE Teachers) · Partial instructional funding restoration · Partialtextbook fund restoration (one-time) Total Expanded Request $68,874 $105,830 $92,800 $159.533 $888,023 Board of Supervisors' Proposed Budget The proposed budget of $83,816,011 represents a $330,000 increase over the recommended budget, reflecting the addition of $180,000 in estimated new State revenues and a $150,000 increase in the General Fund transfer to the Schools. With these additional revenues, plus $321,326 in savings from aVRS life insurance "holiday" in FY 98/99, $120,474 in savings from a reduction in employee salaries (from 3% to 2.75%), and $195,422 in non-recurring School Board reserves, the School Board was able to fund all of its requested shortfall amount ($888,023.) Remaining School Board reserves total $154, 199 and may be used for additional, recUmng School Division expenditures. Projected Revenue Expenditure Changes Available Additional Funds Local Revenue Increase Increased General Fund Transfer (Recurring Funds from Local Government) State Revenue Increase (Estimated ADM of 11 770) Additional Federal Revenue (Special Education Only) Transfer from ClP Technology FY 97/'98 One-time Funds (revised current year revenues)* Less FY 1995-96 Carryover Include FY 1996-97 Carryover Decrease Lapse Factor Department Line Item Reductions IVRS Life Insurance Rate Reduction (from 0.72% to 0%) - Life Insurance "Holiday" ~Reduction in Budgeted MedtJSalary Adjustment from 3% to 2.75% ~Other Changes and Reductions 68.879 2,947.052 1,657,752 263,713 150,000 195,422 (75,000) 680,000 (25,000) 780,280 321,326 120,474 21,198 ITotai Available Funds 7,106,096 Funding for Growth & Other ' Improvements Recommended School Division Budget: 78% Funding for Regular Education Staff~ng to Support Growth (14.97 FTE) Special Education Staffing to Support Growth (4,39 FTE) Per Pupil Allocation (295 additional Students) Textbooks for Growth Academic Learning Project Schools (ALPS) Program Growth Remedial Summer School Mandated Special Education Improvements information Services Technology Support Analyst (1.0 FTE) Partial SeA Funding Social Studies Alignment Testing Coordinator (0.5 FTE) and Contracted Services Printing and Postage for Required SeA mailings Textbooks for 7-Peded Schedule High School Academic Coordinators (1.75 FTE) )hase 1 of 7-Pedod Schedule (18.82 of 32.0 FTE, caps class size @ 22) Monticello High School Clerical and Administrative Staffing (7.0 FTE) Psychologist (1,0 FTE) Maintenance & Custodial Staff (11.89 Fi-E) Assistant Principals (Restructuring Within Existing Resoumes) School Resource Officer (Funded via $21,905 State Grant) Insurance Utilities and Operations Maintain Competitive Compensation Misc. Expenses 3.0% Classified Merit Pool 3.0% Teacher Incr (Step, $700 for teachers in transition, & 1.42% Scale Adj) VRS Rate increase Group Life increase Increased Medical Irisurance (From $2,000 to $2,445 Per Person) increased Dental Insurance IFrom $63 to $73 Per Person) Funding for Phase-in of Compression Adjustments Fund 0.5 FTE K-5 Language Arts Specialist (One Time Funds from FY 97/98) Move 1.0 FTE Spec a Ed Teacher & TA from PREP to Regular School Fund 597,115 175.143 72,786 50.000 37,775 85.000 162.990 42.768 233.450 60.000 25.000 86.922 69918 750.843 240.935 39,896 277.337 27,000 234,D50 506,205 939.487 474,419 143,847 5951906 11,708 24.372 25.447 73,855 ITotal Recommended Expenditures Continued on next page 6,063,874 I Continued on next page Funded Additions (Recurring) - Proposed Budget Academic Learning Project Schools (ALPS) Plus Differentiated Funding Additional 4.13 FTE Growth Teachers te Fully Fund Growth (19.1 of 19.1 ) Additional Funds for CATEC (recurring) Additional Funds for High School Athletics Elementary Health Clinician Phase-in (4 hfs/day at 6 elementary schools) Elementary Task Force Subcommittee Recom. Phase-in of 2.5 FTE Teachers for Art, Music, & PE Standards Gifted Services 5 Year Phase-in (2.6 FTE Teachers) Partial Instructional Funding Restoration 48,000 164,899 30.993 37,072 57,282 99,740 105830 92.800 ITotal Proposed Bud~let Additions - Recurrin~l Funded Additions (Non-Recurring) - Proposed Budget Additional Funds for CATEC (one-time costs) Extended School Year Pilot (Yancey Elementary) Partial Textbook Fund Restoration ITotal Proposed'Budget Additions - Non-Recurrin~l 636,616 23.000 68,874 159 533 251,407 Available Reserves Available School Board Reserves (recurring revenue) Available School Board Reserve (one-time revenue)* f Total School Board Reserve 154,199 154,199I Total New Expenditures & Reserve * Less Available Funds 7,106,096 7,106,096 IAdditional Revenue Needed to Fund Bud~let 01 * Subject to Revision by the School Board Budget Calendar March 4 - County Executive's Recommended Budget Distributed to Board of Supervisars March 11 - Public Hearing on Recommended Budget March 16- Board Work Session: Overview & General Gover,n, nent Critical Issues March 18-Board Work Session: Schools March 23 - Board Work Session: Other Board Issues March 25- Board Work Sessiot~' Other Board Issues April 8 - Public Hearing on Board of Supervisors' Proposed Budget & Tax Levy April 15 - Budget Adoption/ Tax Levy Set tFhy do we budget? The major purpose of budgeting is to formally convert the County's long range plans and policies into Services and programs. The budget provides detailed financial information on the costs of services and the expected revenues for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget process also provides a forum for a review of progress made in the current year and for a review of the levels of service provided by local govemmenx. I4~hat is the budget? The budget is divided into three major parts, each with separate documents and public hearings. The operating budget is the total and complete budget used to finance all of the day-to-day opera- tions of local govemmont and the schools. It consists of several major secuons including general govemmem operations, school operations, school debt service, capital outlay, and the City- County revenue sharing payment. Funding for this budget is derived primarily from taxes, fees, licenses, fines, and from state and federal revenues. The school budget is used to completely describe the operations of the County's schools. R is prepared by the Superintendent's office and is approved by the School Board. The schools have their own budget calendar which is separate from that of other budgets. Funding for the school budget is derived mainly from a transfer from the General Fund, fees, and inter-governmental revenues (i.e. state and federal funding.) The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is used to purchase or finance the construction of capital goods from the building of schools, parks, and roads to the upgrading of computer and phone system eqmpment. Funding for these projects is obtained primar- ily from bond issues (long term debt which is only borrowed for the building of school projecnts) and from transfers from the oper- ating budget. What are the State requirements? The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that all localities meet certain budget guidelines, as outlined in Sections 15.2-2500 to 15.2-2513 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. According to these guidelines, all localities within Virginia must have a fiscal year beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 and must approve a balanced budget. The School Board must approve the School Budget by May 1 or within 15 days of receiving estimates of state funding, whichever occurs later. The Board of Supervisors must approve the operating budget and set the tax rate by July 1 of each year. The adoption of the operating budget and the tax rate reqmres the Board to hold a public hearing and to advertise this hearing no less than 7 days in advance. Although these are the mimmum state reqmrements, the County traditionally has adopted the budget by April 15 in order to establish teacher contracts and to set the personal prope~y taxprior to the tax billmalling date. The official appropriation of funds takes place prior to July 1 of each year. Ig'hen are the budget decisions made and how can l participate in the process? Each year the County develops a schedule of events which describe the dates of public and Board parficipauon in the budget process. The Board is asked to approve the sched- ule of the budget process in order to establish firm dates for meetings and provide the public with as much notice as possible. Important FY 98/99 budget dates appear on the cover of this budget summary. What is the budget process? The County's FY 1998/99 operating budget schedule began on October 17, 1997, with a praliminary projection of revenues for the coming year. On November 5, the Board provided the County Executive with financial guidelines for the development oftbe budget. In mid- November, the County Executive's Office sent budget instructions m all departments. In mid-December, de- pamuenrs submitted budgets to the County Executive's Office. From the middle of December to the middle of January, the executive staff reviewed budget requests and devel- oped budget-related quesrions. From these discussions, the executive staff developed recommendations ranging from the funding of new programs to the reduction of funding for current programs. In mid-February, the School Superintendent submitted the school budget to the County Executive and the executive staff reviewed the school budget. At the end of February, the County Executive made the necessaxy adjusUnents to balance the budget and staff printed the County Executive's recommended budget. This budget was presented to the Board on March 4. A public heating on the County Executive's recommenda- tion was held on March 11. ARer the pubhc hearing, the Board began a detailed re- view of each area of the budget and recommended specific cuts or additions to the County Executive's recommended budget. After all the budget changes have been agreed upon, a public hearing on the Board of Supervisors' Proposed Budget and the tax rate is held in early April. On April 15, the Board is scheduled to adopt the operating and capital budgets, and set the lax levy for the coming year. The budget is legally enacted through passage of a Resolution of Appropriation prior to June 30. Fiscal Plan Strategies: · Preserves fiscal stability by maintaining the County General Fund balance; · Maintains current property mx roms; - Maintains current service levels; · Maintains the County's current fiscal planning policy objectives; · Maintains education and public safety as pnorities inthe delivery of services; and · Does not use local revenues to replace reduced or eliminated federal or stare programs. FY1998/99 Proposed Budget Highlights · Local revenues for FY 99 increase by approximately $4.89 million (5.6%) over the current year, which includes an additional $2.3 million from the Meals Tax; · Localdollars providedtotheSchoolDivisionincreaseby $3.097(6.7%)millionoverFY98foratotaltransferof$49. I88million; · State and federal dollars provided to the School Division increase by $1.92 million (7.8%) over the current year; · Debt service of $7.559 million for school construction projects has been funded; · The Revenue Sharing Agreement provides an additional $68,620 to the City of Charlottesville for a total FY 99 payment of $5.587 million; · Community agencies receive an average 3% increase in funding; · Departmental operating budgets are level funded with nc increase over their current budgets; · Funding is provided to meet 33% of the eompressiun issue, as directed by fue Board of Supenasors. · General Government and School Division employees will receive an average 2.75% performance increase and an additional $38/month per employee to cover anticipated health and dental care cost increases; · A Board of Supervisors contingency reserve (recurring funds) in thc mount of $189,711 is provided for additional school or local govemmear programs. Priorities Addressed in the Budget: Admm stratlon - Reassessment expenses have been provided for next year s reassessment, which includes ovemme, postage, telephone, printing and bindin8 costs; as well as 33% of the salary compression issue, as directed by the Board of Super~is0rs Judicial - The County's share of a voice mail system expansion/upgrade at the Juvenile Court is funded. Public Safety - Funding is provided for two new community policing officem, a new school resources officer (Monticello High School), a fire/rescue training specialist, an additional dispatcher at the Emergency Communications Center (ECC), expanded hours for firefightcrs, and a vehicle maintenance program for Volunteer fire companies and rescue squads (J.C.F.R.A.). Public Works - Funds are budgeted for a new soil erosion inspector(engineering), and to expand the environmental programs coordinator position to full-time Human Development - One new foster care/adoption social worker and one new foster care aide are added, and additional funding is provided: to expand the Health Department's Growing Healthy Families program, to fund two additional United Way Child Care Scholarships, to provide JAUNT night/wcekand service, and to continue funding for IAUNT's '~Big Blue" pilot program. Parks, ReCreation & Culture - Additional funding is budgeted for athletic field tuffmaintonance, for a Library technical specialist and for Library clerks at the Northside, Scottsville and Crozet branches. Community Development - New fundingis identified to create an Albemarle Housing Initiatives Fund, and to fund the Piedmont Housing Alliance to aid first-time home buyers and rehabilitation and emergency repair needs. FY 1998/99 Proposed Total County Revenues Self-Sustaining 5% Federal Revenue 3% $134,923,570 LocalPmpe~x~ 47% State Revenue~,... 23% Carry~O,~r/Fund Balance 1% Other Local Revenues 22% TOTAL COUNTY REVENUES LOCAL REVENUE PROPERTY TAXES OTHER LOCAL REVENUE OTHER LOCAL - SCHOOL FUND SUBTOTAL STATE REVENUE GENERAL SCHOOL FUND SUBTOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE GENERAL SCHOOL FUND SUBTOTAL SELF-SUSTAINING FUNDS CARRY-OVER BALANCE GO~ CARRY-OVER/FUND BAL SCHOOLS: TRANSFERS SCHOOLS: CARRY-OVER/FUND BAL SUBTOTAL TOTAL REVENUE -'Y 96/97 J FY 97/98 FY 97/98 ACTUALJ ADOPTED REVISED 57.102.748 61.855.420 61.855.42( 24.336_061 25.527.427 25.535 327 672.159 543.229 545.565 82.110.968 87.926_067 87.939.612 5.374.260 4.932.893 4.933.393 23.459.557 23.926.085 23.935.424 28.833.817 28.858.979 28.868.817 1.644.471 2.293,737 2.303.787 687.653 682.735 682.738 2,332.124 2.976.472 2.986.522 6.829.826 6.387.581 6.380 123 96 2.687 2.302.173 8.500 58.670 58.670 267.885 75.090 144.374 276.481 136.357 2.505,217 PY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 $ % % ESTIMATED RECOMM PROPOSED INC INC TL 53.233.900 63.233.900 63.233.900 1.378.480 2.23% 46.67% 28.967~816 28.970.957 28.973.719 3.448.292 13.50% 21.47% 612,099 61;.,099 612,099 68.879 12.68% 0.45% 92,813.815 92,816,956 92.819.718 4.893,651 5.57% 68.79% 5.114.200 5.374.550 5.410.678 477.785 9.69% 4. E~1% 25.403.838 25.403.838 25.583.838 1.657.752 6.93% 18.96% 30.518.038 30.778.388 30.99~.516 2.135.537 7.40% 22.97% 2.326.100 2.635.I36 2.607 834 314.097 13.69% 1.93% 946.448 946.448 946.448 263.713 38.63% 0.70% 3.272.548 3.581 584 3.554.282. 577.&10 19.41% 2.63% 6.551.046 6.551.046 6.551.046 163.465 2.56% 4.85% 0 69.919 69 916 67.229 2502.01% 0.05°/~ 58.670 58.670 58.670 0 0.00% 0.04% 875.422 875.422 575.422 800.422 1067.23% 0.65% 934.092 1.004.008 1.004.908 867.65I 636.31% 0.74% 134,089,539 134,731,982 '134,923,570 8,638,114 6.84% 100.00°~ FY~ 1998/99 Proposed Total County Expenditures $134,923,570 Genera~ GoVt General GoVt. Misc. Operations <~1% 26% Capital Program 2% Revenue Sharing 4% Serf-Sustaining §chool Debt Ser~ce 6% School Division Operations 57% FY 96/97 ACTUAL TOTAL COUNTY EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS ADMINISTRATION 5.241.857 JUDICIAL ~.860.753 PUBLIC SAFETY 9.667.722 PUBLIC WORKS 2.234.907 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 5,000 424 PARKS. RECREATION & CULTURE 2,903,510 COMMUNFFY DEVELOPMENT 2,318,385 COM PR ESSJON RESERVE 0 SUBTOTAL 39.227.558 SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOOL FUND OPERATIONS 67,031,171 SELF-SUSTAINING FUND OPERATIONS 6.494.646 DEBT SERVICE FUND 6.831,877 CAPITAL PRO~JECT/DEBT RESERVE 450,900 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 669,900 SUBTOTAL 81.477,594 NON-DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL PROGRAM -GEN. GOV'T~ 2.925.350 CITY/COUNTY REVENUE SHARING 5.170.853 DEBT SERVICE- GENERAL GOVT 113.197 JAIL EXPANSION RESERVE 200.069 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 0 MISCELLA. NEOUS 2.909 ~ REFUNDS 69.648 SUBTOTAL 7.551.048 SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 119.286,206 FY 97/g5 FY 97195 ADOPTED REVISED 5.627.146 5.675.801 2,904.859 2`082.164 10.412.182 10,657,499 2`195~044 2.431.564 6,710,384 6,778,733 3.597.976 3,598,476 2.534,154 2.800.5330 0 33.081.755 34.004.770 71.377.147 71.451.204 6,387,581 6.360.123 6,845,880 6.845.880 600~00~1 600.000 500.000 1.895,221 85.710.608 87.152.428 1,823.000 1.823.000 5,518,393 5.51;~,393 0 0 100.000 100.0D6 0 0 0 0 51.700 51.700 7,493,093 7,493,093 126,285,456 128,668,291 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 8 % % REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED INC INC TL 5,8~i4,759 5,810,209 5.779.233 152,087 2.70% 4.28% 2 226,347 2,034,959 2,037,519 32~666 1.63% 1.51% 11 679.779 11,133,279 11.113,901 701.7t8 6.74% 8.24% 2.230.057 2.256.007 2.289.742 94.696 4.31% 1.70% 7,739,092 7,726,650 7.671,334 860.950 14.32% 5.69% 3.801.303 3.756.06~ 3.751.919 153.943 4.28% 2.78% 2.873.101 2`656J202 2.677.699 143,535 5.66% 1.98% 196,240 196240 1 ~6.240 196.24C 100.00% 0.15% 35,554.675 35.569.607 35,517.587 2,435.832 7.36°/= 26.32% 77.822.968 76.934.965 77,264,965 5.887.818 8.25% 57.27% 6.551.046 5.551.046 6,55~1,046 165465 2`56% 4.86% 7.745.800 7,445,886 7,558,748 712,868 10.41% 5.60% 0 0 0 (600~000) -100.00% 0.00% 500.000 350.000 350,000 (HS0~000) -30.00% 0.26% ~.619.914 91.281.891 91.724.750 6,014.151 7102% 67.98% 2,139,312 1.712.312 1,712,312 (110,565) -6.07% 1.27% 5.587.013 5.587~013 5,587,013 68.620 1.24% 4. t4% 110.688 110.688 110.688 110,688 105,00% 0.08% 0 0 0 ~100,OCO) .100.00% 0100% 0 388.971 189.711 189.711 100.00% 0,14% 0 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 81.500 51.500 81.500 29.800 57.64% 0.06% 7.915.513 7.850.484 7,681.224 186.131 2.51% 5.690/0 137,093,105 ~34,731,982 134,923,570 8,638.114 6.84% 100.00% FY 96/97 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES ACTUAL ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 298.428 COUNTY ATTORNEY 400,835 COUNTY EXECLr~IVE 481.895 FINANCE 2,234,329 INFORMATION SERVICES 1.364.198 HUMAN RESOURCES 245,523 REGISTRAR/BD. OF ELECTIONS 206.648 SUBTOTAL 5.241,857 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT 72.111 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 435,228 COMMONWEALTH'S A3-rORNEY 402.312 GENERAL DISTRICT COURT 9.976 JUVENILE COURT 35.673 MAGISTRATE 27,413 SHERIFF 877,840 SUBTOTAL 1.860.753 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY ATTENTION 237.068 CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD 2,029 EMERGENCY COMMUNiC. CTR 1.038.051 FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY 820.880 FIRE DEPARTMENT - JCFRA 532.224 FIRE/RESCUE ADMINISTDATION 363.809 FIRE/RESCUE CREDIT 53.787 FOREST FIRE EXTINCTION 13.758 iNSPECTIONS 614.228 JUVENILE DETENTION HOME 185.465 OFFENDER AID & RESTORATION 38.525 POLICE DEPARTMENT 5.590,233 REGIONAL JAIL AJTHO RITY 186,098 RESCUE SQUADS - JCFRA 181.895 SPCA 9.952 SUBTOTAL 9.667.722 PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING 1.055.986 RECYCLING/SOLID WASTE 175,015 STAFF SERVICES 953.302 WATER RESOURCES MGN~ 50.604 SUBTOTAL 2.234.807 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BRIGHT STARS PROGRAM 95.810 CHARLO~-~ESVILLE FREE CLINIC 5.150 COMM. ON CHILDREN & FAMILIES 25.792 CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY SVCS 27.865 DISTRICT HOME 46.638 FOCUS - TEENSIGHT 20.405 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 636.540 JAUNT 976.307 JEFFERSON AREA SD. FOR AGING 115,125 JASA - ADULT HEALTH FACILITY 14.400 LEGAL AID 16.125 MADISON HOUSE 4.330 (Continued on Next Page~ FY 97/98 FY 97/98 ADOPTED REVISED 291_252 301.452 409.015 409.315 585,610 585.610 2-350.491 2,371,391 1,518,514 1.518.514 287.402 287.402 184.762 202,017 5,627~146 5,675,801 71,880 76,380 496.352 536.742 465,189 4~6,089 12.830 15.685 78.382 78.382 17.588 17.588 862.638 871.318 2,004.859 2.062.164 238.183 238,182 3,865 3,86.~ 1,057,524 1.057,52~ 641.290 641.290 585.275 585.275 480.171 653.906 59.02Q 61,460 13.800 13,800 676.372 676,372 123.905 123.905 39.680 39.680 6,034.737 6.093.879 236.585 236.585 192.495 192.495 29.280 29.280 10.412.182 10.657.499 974.309 1.075.029 189.935 250.835 974,553 1,049.453 56.247 56,247 2.195.544 2.431.564 118.810 118.810 5.150 5.150 26.566 26.566 35.035 35.035 41.100 41.100 20`205 20.205 668,370 668,370 285.87~ 293.075 118.580 118.580 14.400 14.400 16.610 16.610 4,548 4.545 FY 98/99 FY 98/09 FY 98/99 $ REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED INC % % INC TL 75,690 73.690 73.382 1.502 2.09% 0.07% 502.158 502.158 502.883 6.531 1.32% 0.50% 52~.189 488229 488.900 23.711 5.10% 0.49% 12.83D 12.630 12,830 0 80`0% 0.01% 96.879 63.648 63.648 (14,734) -18 80% 0.06% 18.020 18.020 19,020 432 2.46% 0`02% 987.581 876.384 877.856 15.218 1.76% 3.88% 2,220,347 2.034.959 2.037.519 32,660 1,63% 2.03% 249.744 0 0 (238,183) -100.00~ 0.00% 3.971 3~71 3.971 106 2.74°4 0.00% 1,207,459 1.125.891 1.125.891 68.367 6.46% 1.12% 656.040 656.040 656.040 14.750 2.30% 0.65% 759.910 642.295 642.295 57.020 9.74°4 0.64% 893.526 862.802 888.380 408.209 85.01~ 0.89% 65.000 65.000 65.000 5.980 10.13~ 0.08°4 13.800 13,800 13.800 0 0.60% 0.01~ 704.54C 704.540 699.443 23.071 3.41% 0.70% 138,000 138.000 132,901 8.996 7.26% 0.13~ 40.872 40.872 40,872 1.192 3.00% 0`04~ 6.452.974 6.393.130 6,3.54,487 319.750 5.30% 6.34% 262,802 262.802 266.685 30.100 12.72% 0`27% 193.701 186.696 186.696 (5.799) -3~01% 0.19% 37.440 37.440 37.440 8.160 27.87% 0.04% 11,679,779 11.133.279 11,113.901 701,719 6.74% 11.08% 993.269 993,269 1.030.756 56.447 5.79% 1.03% 192.462 218.412 218.216 28.281 14.89% 0.2~% 985,217 985.217 982.113 7.569 0.78% 0.98% 59.109 59.109 58.657 2.410 4.28% 0.06% 2-230`057 2.255.00'7 2,289,742 94.698 4.31% 2.28% 130.616 130.616 130 816 11.806 9.94% 0.13% 6.867 5.305 5.305 155 3.01% 0`01% 37.011 303~371 303.371 276,805 1041.95% 0_30% 46.238 36.147 36.147 1.112 3,17% 0.04% 41.100 41.100 41,100 0 0.00% 0.04% 20.205 20,205 20,205 0 0.00% 0.02% 712400 703.821 703.821 35.451 5.30% 0`70% 318.132 319,132 317 494 31.619 11.06% 0.32% 130.760 122.138 122,138 3.558 3.00% 0.12% 14.400 14.400 14.400 0 0,00% 0.01% 18.579 18.579 18.579 1.969 11,85% 0.02% 4;701 4.700 4.700 188 3.41% 0.00% 305.508 305.508 304.495 13.243 4.55% 0.30% 422,235 422.235 418.997 9.982 2.44% 0.42% 605.623 605.623 601,10{) 15.490 2.65% 0`60% ~443,682 2.443.682 2.427,061 76.570 3.26% 2.4207. 1,525,291 1.525.291 1,520.086 %472 0.10% 1.52% 318,735 314.185 314.185 26,783 9.32% 0.31% 193.685 193.685 193.309 8.547 4,63% 0.19% 5,814,759 5,810.209 5.779.233 152.087 2.70% 5.76% (continued from P~vious Pagel FY 96/97 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES ACTUAL MENTAL HEALTH - REGION TEN 251.811 MENTAL HEALTH ~=ACIUTY 75.000 SALVATION ARMY/CAP 0 SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE AGCY. 20.190 SHELTER FOR HELP IN EMGCY. 60,037 SOCIAL SERVICES 4.O55.511 TA~ RELIEF -ELDERLYtDISABLED 181,559 UNITEg WAY SCHOLARSHIP PGM. 50.545 SUBTOTAL 5`992~140 EDUCATION PIEDMONT VA. COMM. COLLEGE 8.284 PARKS & RECREATION DARDEN TOWE MEMORIAL PARK 91.157 DISCOVERY MUSEUM ".156 LIBRARY 1.621,589 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS 13.000 PARKS & RECREATION 1.041.770 PIEDMONT COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 8.656 TRANSER: TOURISM 0 VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK 0 VISITOR'S BUREAU 109.184 WVPT PUSLIC TELEVISION 7.000 SUBTOTAL 2.903.510 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALBEMARLE HOUSING IMPROM 357,110 BUS SERVICE/ROUTE 29 45.200 GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM 25.953 MONTICELLO COMM. ACTION AGCY. 58,575 OFFICE OF HOUSING 34~,820 PIEDMONT HOUSING ALLIANCE 0 PLANNING 862.697 PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 61.561 SOiL & WATER CONSERVATION 28,569 VPI EXTENSION SERVICE 131.909 ZONING 399.963 SUBTOTAL 2.3' 5.385 SUBTOTAL GEN. FUND OPERATIONS 30,227,~8 PLUS COMPRESSION RESERVE 0 TOTAL GEN. FUND OPERATIONS 30,227,558 NON-DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUNDS 2.695.250 GENERAL GOV% DEBT SERVICE 113,107 CAPFrAL PROJECTS/DEBT RESERVE 450,000 CITY/COUN¢~' REVENUE SHARING 5.170.853 CONTINGENCY RE~EFIVE 0 JAIL EXPANSION RESERVE 200,000 SCHOOL DIVISION DEBT SERVICE 6,831.877 MISCELLANEOUS 2,000 REFUNDS 66,648 SUBTOTAL 15,532,825 SUBTOTAL GEN. FUND EXPENDITURES 46,760,383 TRANSFER TC SCHOOL CPS. 42~110,762 SCHOOL TRANSFER ~ ONE TIME 561,469 SUBTOTAL 42.672.291 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 88,432,673 FY 97198 FY 97J98 ADOPTED REVISED 259.365 259,365 75.000 75.000 0 0 20.190 20.190 61.840 61.840 4.653.674 4.714.823 220.000 229,000 56.785 56.765 6.702.100 6.770.449 8,28~ 8,284 1Q8.890 108,990 8.855 9.105 1,686,260 1.685,260 15,750 15,750 t.177.666 1.177.666 8,855 9,106 585.600 585.600 0 0 0 ( 7.000 7.00( 3.597.975 3,598.47( 357.375 357,375 46.556 46,556 0 O 60,335 60.335 378.250 388.979 0 0 973.294 %185`249 62~686 62,686 35`075 30,075 140.021 144.056 485.572 525.222 33,081,755 0 0 33,981,755 34,004~770 2,523.000 3.718.221 0 0 600,000 600,OD0 5.516.393 5.519.393 0 0 100,000 100.000 6.845.680 5.845.880 0 0 51,700 51.700 15,438,973 16,834,194 48,520,728 50,838,964 46,091,436 46.091.436 0 0 46.691.436 46.091,436 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 S % % REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED INC [NC TL 521,754 294,500 294.500 35`135 13.55% 0.29% O 0 0 (75.0D0) -100.00% 3.00% 5.534 0 0 O 3.60% 0.00% 20,190 20.190 20.190 O 3.00% 0.02% 64.173 63.695 63.895 1.855 3.00% 0_06% 5.342,~57 5.327.19' 5.272.513 618.839 13.30% 5.26% 231,000 231,000 231 000 11.000 5.00% 0.23% 63,025 63.025 63;025 6.240 10.99% 0.06% 7.728.842 7.718.115 7~662.799 960,699 14.33% 7.64% 10.250 8.535 8,535 251 3.03% 0.01% 110.685 110.665 110.685 1.695 1,56% 0.11% 9.429 9.360 9.360 505 5.70% 0.01% 1.783,228 1,778,314 1,778,314 93.054 5.52% 1.7~/0 15.050 15.050 15.050 (700) ~t.44% 5`02% 1.270.813 ".240,692 1.236,556 58.884 5.00% 1.23% 9.498 9.360 9.360 565 5.70% 0.01% 585.600 585,600 585.600 0 0.00% 0.58% 10,000 0 9 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 7.000 7.000 7,000 0 3.00% 0.01% 3.801.303 3.756,061 3.751.019 153.943 4.28% 3.74% 357.456 357,456 357,456 81 0 32% 0.36% 89.712 48.100 48.100 1.544 3.32% 0 05% 0 O 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 73.243 62.145 62.145 1.810 3.00% 0.06% 447.435 411.742 433,858 55.608 14.70% 0.43% 35,000 25.090 35.000 35 O00 100.00% 0.03% 1.102,345 1.001,095 994.215 20.921 2,15% 0.99% 75.618 64.926 64.926 2.240 3.57% 0.06% 30,903 30.903 30.736 661 2.20% 0,03% 156.108 151.104 151.104 11.083 7,92% 0.15% 505.281 503.731 500 159 14.587 3.00% 0.50% 2,873.101 2.656.202 2,677.699 143.535 5.66% 2.67% 36,358,438 35,373,367 35,321,3~7 2,239,692 6.77% 35.22% 196.240 196.240 196.240 196.240 100.00% 0.20% 36,554,678 3~569,607 35,517,587 2,436,832 7.36% 35.41% 2.639,312 2.062.312 2,062,312 (260~88) -11.22% 2.06% 110.688 110.688 110.688 110.688 100.00% 0.11% 0 0 0 (600,000) -108.00% 0.00% 5.587.013 5.587.ff13 5.587.013 68.620 1.24% 5`57% 0 388.971 189.711 189.711 100.00% 0.19% 0 O 0 (100,000) -100.00% 0,00% 7.745.880 7.445`88Q 7.556.746 712.868 10.41% 7.54% 0 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 81.500 81.500 81.500 29.800 57.64% 0.08% 16.164.393 15.676.364 15.589.972 150.999 0_98% 1&54% 52,719,071 51,245,971 51.107,559 2,586,831 5.33% S0.96% 48.888,488 48.888.488 49~036,488 2.947.052 6.39% 45`89% I50.000 155`000 t50~000 150.000 100.00% 0.15% 49,038.488 49.038.488 49,188.488 3.097.052 6.72% 49.04% 94,612,164 96,930,400 t01,767,559 100,284,459 100,296,047 6,683,883 6.01% 10D.00% Administration Reassessment Expenses {One 'l~me) - Finance Customer Service Funding - Human Resources Quality Council Initiative Fund - Human Resources Clerical Workstation - Registrar Judicial Voice Mail System - Juvenile Court (County Share @ 50%) Public Safety Specialized Training Overtime - Police (1) New School Resoume Officer (SRO) - Police (2) New Community Policing Officers - Police (1) New Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Center (ECC) - (County Share @ 40.13%) Additional Hours, 9 Firefighters - Fire/Rescue J.C.ER.A. Vehicle Maintenance Program Engineering & Public Works Environmental Programs Coordinator (0.5 FTE) - Eng. & Public Works Human Services Home Visiting Team - Growing Healthy Families - Health Department Mohr Center Funding - Region Ten r]dependent Living Position -Social Services Permanent Tri-Area Foster Families (TAFF) Aide - Social Services (1) New FosterCare/Adoption Social Worker - Social Services (1) New Foster Care/Adoption Aide - Social Services (2) United Way Child Care Scholarships Home Visitor - Family Partners - Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS) Operational Support - Commission on Children & Families Family Assessment Planning Teams (FAPT) Coordinator - Commission on Children & Families Night & Weekend Service - JAUNT Ongoing Funding for "Big Blue" - JAUNT Additional Support - Charlottsville/Albemarle Legal Aid Society (CALAS) Parks/Recraation/Culture Athletic Field Tuff Maintenance - Parks/Recreation Operational Support - Northside Library Library Clerks - Northside, Scottsville & Crezet Branches (County Share) Library Technical Services Specialist (County Share) Community Development Housing Initiatives Trust Fund - Office of Housing Piedmont Housing Alliance Other Phased (33%) Funding to Address Compression Total $25,091 $2,500 $2,500 $750 $19,075 $21,906 $32.509 $65,014 $11,653 $66,520 $34,200 $2,114 $15,400 $10,000 $15.227 $2,595 $37.292 $15,060 56,240 $797 $4,635 $5,011 $15,400 $16.219 $1,469 $45,000 $6,243 $18,765 $17,487 $25.000 $25,000 $196.240 $762,912 * Net of Offsetting Revenue Increase Public Safety (1:) New Fire/Rescue Education (Training) Specialist - Fire/Rescue Engineering & Public Works (1) New Soil Erosion Inspecter - Engineering & Public Works Community Development Additional Funds: Housing Initiatives Trust Fund - Office of Housing Additional Funds: Piedmont Housing Alliance School Division Additional Transfer to General Fund Additio'~al Funding for School Debt Service Total $30,538 $44,354 $25,000 $10,000 $~5o,ooo $112,868 $372,760 i i ion SCHOOL DIVISION BUDGET EXPENDITURES SCHOOL FUND OPERATIONS SELF-SUSTAINING OPERATIONS sUBTOTAL REVENUES GENERAL FUND TRANSFER OTHER SCHOOL FUND REVENUES SELF-SUSTAINING OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL OVER/UNDER FY 96/97 ACTUAL 67.031.171 6.494.646 73.525.817 25,095,75~ 74.597.871 FY 97/98 FY 97/95 ADOPTED REVISED 71.377.147 71.451.204 6.387.581 6.36§.123 77.764.728 77.821,327 45.091.436 46,091,436 25.285.711 25.369.768 6.387.581 6.360.123 77.764.72~ 77,321.327 9 FY 68/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 $ % % REQUEST RECOMM PROPOSED INC INC TL 77.822.958 76.934.965 77.254.965 5.887.815 8~.5% 92.19% 6.551,049 6,551,046 6,551,046 163,465 2.56% 7.82% 84,374,034 83,486,011 53,816,011 6.051.283 7.78o~ 100.00% 49,036.488 49.038.488 49,188,488 3.097.052 6.72% 53.69% 27.896.477 27.396.477 28,076.477 2.790.766 11.04% 33.50% 6.551.046 6.551.046 6,551.046 163.465 2.56% 7.82% 83,486.011 83.486.011 83.516.011 6.051.283 7.78% 100.00% -866.023 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% For the third straight year, the School Board proposed an unbalanced budget to the County Executive and Board of Superwsors. The School Board's requested budget of $84,374,034 included $77,822,.988 in regular School Fund operations and $6,551,046 in self-sustaining fund operations, an increase of $6.6 million (8.5%) over the current year. Given total available revenues of $83,486,011, the shortfall is $0.888 million. Their request is deemed a maintenance of current effort by the School Board. The County Executive recommends a total budget of $83,486,011 for the School Division, equal to total available revenues. The major components of the School Division's funded operational budget include: $1.2 million in growth costs for the anticipated 295 new students, including 19.36 new teachers for regular and special education; $0.8 million in start-up operations for the new Monticello High School; partial funding for the Standards of Accreditation at $1.2 million (including the phased implementation of the 7-period schedule for high schools); and regular salaxy and benefit increases for teaching and classified staff. The School Division shortfall of $888,023 includes the following unfunded needs (of which $251,407 are one-time costs and $636,616 are recumng expenditures): · Academic Learning Project Schools (ALPS) plus differentiated funding $48,000 · Additional 4.13 FTE growth teachers to fully-fund growth ( 19.1 of 19.1 ) $164,899 · Additional funding for CATEC ($23 000 is one-time) $53,993 · Additional funds for high school athletics $37,072 · Elementary Health Clinician Phase-in (4 hours/day at 6 elementary schools) $57,282 · Elementary Task Force Subcommittee recommendation to phase-in funding for 2.5 FTE teachers $99,740 for art, music and physical education standards · Extended School Year blot {Yancey Elementary) (one-time) $68,874 · Gifted Services 5-Year Phase-in (2.6 FTE Teachers) $105,830 · Partial instructional funding restoration $92,800 · Partialtextbook fund restoration/one-time) $159.533 Total Expanded Request $888,023. Board of Supervisors' Proposed Budget The proposed budget of $83,816,011 represents a $330,000 increase over the recommended budget, reflecting the addition of $180,000 in eStUnated new State revenues anda$150,000 increase inthe General Fund transfer to the Schools. With these additional revenues, plus $321,326 in savings from a VRS life insurance '~aoliday" in FY 98/99, $120,474 in savings from a reduction in employee salaries (from 3% to 2.75%), and $195,422 in non-recurring School Board reserves, the School Board was able to fund all ofits requested shorcfiall amount ($888,023.) Remaining SchoolBoard reserves total $154,199 and maybensed foradditional, recurring School Division expenditures. Projected Revenue Expenditure Changes Available Additional Funds Local Revenue Increase Increased General Fund Transfer (Recurring Funds from Local Government) State Revenue Increase (Estimated ADM of 11 ;770) Additional Federal Revenue (Special Education Only) Transfer from ClP Technology FY 97/98 One-time Funds (revised current year revenues)* Less FY 1995-96 Carryover Include FY 1996-97 Carryover IDecrease Lapse Factor lDepartment Line Item Reductions . . JVRS Life Insurance Rate Reduction (from 0.72% to 0%) - Life Insurance Holiday ~Reduction in Budgeted Merit/Salary Adjustment from 3% to 2.75% JOther Changes and Reductions ITotal Available Funds Funding for Growth & Other Improvements Recemmended School Division Budget: 78% Funding for Regular Education Staffing to Support Growth I14.97 FTE',, Special Education Staffing to Support Growth (4.39 FTE) Per Pupil Allocation (295 additional Students) Textbooks for Growth Academic Learning Project Schools (ALPS) Program Growth Remedial Summer School Mandated Special Education Improvements Information Services Technology Support Analyst (1.0 FTE) Partial SOA Funding Monticello High School Jsocial Studies Alignment Testing Coordinator (0.5 FTE) and Contracted Services Printing and Postage for Required SOA mailings Textbooks for 7-Pehod Schedule High SchooJ Academic Coordinators (1.75 FTE) Phase 1 of 7-Pedod Schedule 118.82 of 32.0 FTE, caps class size @ 22) .~ledca~ and Administrative Staffing (7.0 FTE) 3sychologist (1.0 FTE) ~aintenance & Custodial Staff (11.89 FTE) Assistant Principals (Restructuring Within Existing Rasoumes) School Resource Officer (Funded via $2~ ,905 State Grant) Insurance Utilities and Operations Maintain CompetitiVe Compensation Misc. Expenses 3.0% Classified Merit Pool 3.0% Teacher Incr. (Step. $700 for teachers in transition, & 1.42% Scale Adj) VRS Rate Increase Group Life Increase Increased Medical Insurance (From $2,000 to $2,445 Per Person) Increased Dental Insurance (From $63 to $73 Per Person) Funding for Phase-in of CompressiOn Adjustments Fund 0.5 FTE K-5 Language Arts Specialist (One Time Funds from FY 97/98) Move 1.0 FTE Special Ed Teacher & TA from PREP to Regular School Fund ~Total Recoramended Exp~nditu~ Continued on next page 68.879 2,947.052 1,657;752 263,713 150,0OO 195,422 (75,000) 680,000 (25,0O0) 780,280 321,326 120,474 21.198 7,10s,Oss I 597.115 175.143 72,786 50,000 37,775 85,000 1621990 42.768 233.450 60.000 25,000 86,922 69.818 750,843 240.935 39.896 277,337 27.900 234,050 506,205 939,487 474,419 143,647 595,906 11,708 24.372 25,447 73,855 6,063,874 Continued on next page Funded Additions (Recurring) - Proposed Budget Academic Learning Project Schools IALPS) Plus Differentiated Funding Additional 4.13 FTE Growth Teachers to Fully Fund Growth (19.1 of 19.1) Additional Funds fer CATEC (recurring) Additional Funds fer High School Athletics Elementary Health Clinician Phase-in (14 hfs/day at 6 elementary schools) Elementary Task Fome Subcommittee Racom. Phase-in of 2.5 FTE Teachers for Art, Music, & PE Standards Gifted Services 5 Year Phase-in (2.6 FTE Teachers) Partial Instructional Funding Restoration ITotal Proposed Budget Additions - Recurrin~l 48,000 154.899 30,993 37.072 57,282 99,740 105,830 92.800 636,616 I Funded Additions (Non-Recurring) - Proposed Budget Additional Funds for CATEC (one-time costs) Extended School Year Pilot (Yancey Elementary) Partial Textbook Fund Restoration ITotal Proposed Budget Additions - Non-Recurrin~l Available Reserves Available School Board Reserves (recurring revenue) Available School Board Reserve (one-time revenue)* I Total School Board Reserve 23,000 68,874 159,533 251,407 I 154.199 154,199 Total New Expenditures & Reserve Less Available Funds IAdditional Revenue Needed to Fund Bud~let Subject to Revision by the School Board 7,106,096 7,106,096 01 Fair Hou lng Means [] [] I'm Welcome to Choose Where I Live! U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity U What You Should Know About Your Housing Rights The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces the Fair Housing Act, which protects you against violations of your housing rights. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of: · Race or color · National origin · Religion · Sex · Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18) · Handicap The Fair Housing Act covers most housing with very few exceptions. It prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of housing and in mortgage lending. What Is Prohibited No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap: · Refuse to rent or sell housing · Refuse to negotiate for housing · Make housing unavailable · Deny a dwelling · Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling · Provide different housing services or facilities · Falsely deny that hous'mg is available for inspection. sale, or rental · For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) · Deny anyone access to or membersl~p in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing · Refuse to make a mortgage loan · Refuse to provide information regarding loans · Impose different terms or conditions on a loan · Discriminate in appraising property - Refuse to purchase a loan · Set different terms or conditions for purchasing a loan · Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications m your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if necessary for a person with a disability to use the housing. (Where reasonable, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condition when you move.) · Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services if necessary for a person with a disability to use the housing. If You Thin k Your Rights Have Been ViOlated HUD is ready to help with any problem of housing discrim'mation. If you think your rights have been violated, you may fill out a Housing Discr'wainafion Complaint Form. write HUD a letter, or telephone the HUD Discrimination Hotline at 1-800-669-9777 (voice) or 1-800-927-9275 (TRY). For Further Information Fair Housing- It's YourRight provides an overview of the Fair Housing Act, explains what happens when you file a complaint, and contains a Housing Discrimination Complaint Form. To obtain a copy, contact the HUD office nearest you or send $1 to the Fair Housing Information Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 9146. Dept. A, McLean. VA 22102; or call: 1-800-343-3442 (voice); 1-800-290-1617 (TTY). All orders must be prepaid. This publication was prepared the Fair Housing Information Clearinghouse with excerpts from Fair Housing It s Your Right, April 8, 1998 I am Marjorie Shepherd, a registered voter and a tax payer living in the Whitehall Magisterial District. I have been a loyal employee of Albemarle County for 12 years. I presently teach at Henley Middle School. I am proud of our school's accomplishments. I am especially proud that in recent com petitions Henley students consistantly win high accolades: In the Piedmont Regional Science Fair, out of 100 entries, Henley students won 7 awards In Knowledgemaster, our 6th grade team won 2nd in the state competition in Writer's Eye - 3 winners In Math Counts - 4th in Regional Competion In the Virginia Math League regional contests we had first place winners for both 7th and 8th grades 19 students were selected for all district band Our Choir received "Superior" rating at the District Choral Festival Four students were selected for the Regional Governor's School in Ad In Odyssey of the mind, 2 first place and one second place teams ~n regional competition And a Henley student was one of 3 from Albemarle County that made it to the state finals of the National Geographic Geography Bee. 1 want to thank the Board for Responsibly funding growth needs of the School Division. I urge the Board to reconsider its position regarding the amount of the raise for county employees, including school employees, to reflect the dedication and work which produce the accomplishments such as have listed. ! Comments to the Board of Supervisors Albemarle County Budget April 8, 1998 Eric Strucko Good evening. My name is Eric Stmcko. I am the Director of Budget for the University of Virginia Medical Center, a parent, an Albemarle County resident, and an officer in the Albemarle County Democratic Party. I want to speak about the school budget as a financial plan to provide valuable education services to our community. I want to compare the financial plamaing of the Albemarle school system, and the education services, to the financial planning of the University of Virginia Medical Center and the health care services that institution provides to our community. Education and health care are two extremely valuable services that depend on the skills and dedication of professional staff. Both the Medical Center and the school system view professional staff as the most valuable asset. Without dedicated, highly skilled and experienced professionals, the quality of services to patients or students will suffer. Given this fact, the Medical Center budgeted an average merit based salary increase of 4%. The School Board budgeted a 3% increase. The Medical Center planned an average fringe benefit rate of 28% including retirement conu'ibutions. The School Board planned a 24% rate including retirement contributions. The average gross salary of a non- physician Medical Center employee is $36,277. The average salary for a teacher is $36,009. The Medical Center was determined to provide a 4% increase m our employees even in the face of declining revenues due to Medicare changes. The strength of the economy in Central Virginia, the cost of living in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area, and our dedication to our employees dictated nothing less. The School Board wanted to provide a $90 average monthly increase per teacher. Members of this Board of Supervisors felt that this was too much, so the Board compromised on a 2.75% annual increase or $83 a month. Now, any budget or f'mancial analyst knows that the level of the Consumer Price Index has been around 2% for the last several reporting periods. Offering a 2% increase to employees would keep the value of their earn'rags even. So, in actuality, you provided Albemarle County teachers a 0.75% advancement in pay. This is not a very strong investment in the human capital necessary to create an excellent Albemarle County school system. In fact, this would not be a strong investment in human capital for any organization in central Virginia during our current economy. If an organization can not afford, or is un-willing, to offer employees at least a 3% increase in pay, then I question whether or not that organization is under sound management. If you are going to invest in education, and maintain or even improve on the impressive accomplishments of high 1 lth grade SAT scores, a large percentage of 8th graders taking Algebra, or high reading abilities among 2na grade students, then you must do the same thing we do at the Medial Center - invest in your people. You, however, chose to divert funds from human resources to something else. [ urge you m move the funds back into teacher salaries and restore the 3% increase. 2 Once you accomplish this, then you and the school system can focus on other educational matters such as quality measures and community concerns. The school system already has demonstrated impressive results in the key quality measures I just mentioned. I would like ro see a concentration on other indicators such as college acceptance rates, and the number of students entering top twenty-five universities, Schools, like any public organization, also must look to community concerns. The re-districfmg of the county has left some families anxious about the future aftheir children. If you adequately address the financial matters of the school system, then administrators, teachers, and officials can focus on addressing parent concerns in a constructive, honest, and open fashion. Thank you. I am Carol Buckner, a registered voter and a tax payer living in the Rivanna Magisterial District. I have been a loyal employee of Albemarle County for twelve years and presently teach at Sutherland Middle School. I am proud of Sutherland's accomplishments. I am proud that 73% of last year's eighth grade students scored above the national 50th percentile on the Stanford 9 and 39% scored above the 75th percentile. I am proud that 86% of last year's sixth graders passed all three Literacy Passport teSts. I am proud that 209 Sutherland students got~ on their most recent report card. I am proud that one Sutherland student won 3rd place in the Virgir~ia School Board Association's Art Contest. I am proud that Albemarle County Middle School students will work with a nationally -' known artist to create a permanent sculpture for the Charlottesville- Albemarle Airport. I want to thank the Board for responsibly funding growth needs of the School Division. I urge the Board to reconsider its position regarding the amount of the raise for county employees, includir~g school employees, to reflect the dedication and work which produce great accomplishments. Thank you. EDGAR S. ROBB 7386 Batesville Rd. A~on, Virginia 22920 Apr 8, 1998 Mr. Forrest R, Marshalh Jr. Chairma~ Albemarle County Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, ~r ~n-ginia 22902-4596 Re: Inappropriate use of public property Enclosed please find a copy of the speech I made to the Board on 3/11/98 regarding the referenced matter. I truly feel that these actions by certain persons are wrong and need to be addressed. I am not suggesting any criminal intent with their behavior but simply thoughtlessness, arrogance, poor judgment and poor school management. A few years back, we had a Principal sending literature home with the children regarding a Supervisors electio~ Many think that action altered the outcome of the race. That action was wrong then and this effort to use the cl~ldren and the public§ property to influence outcomes for a few is wrong now. The public is all citizens and the public owns the schools, equipment in them and pays the wages of public employees. To use the public property for the gain of a f~w is not right. I have not heard any response regarding my requ~t for an investigation of this matter, but certainly there may be an investigation occurring. Poss~ly the School Superintendent has taken some policy actiom It would be most appreciated ill would receive some response to this letter regarding what actions have been taken by our government to this serious matter. EDGAR S. ROBB 7086 Batesville Rd. Afton, Virginia 22920 Speech of March 11,1998 Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Good evening, Mr. Chairman and members of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors. I'm Ed Robb, a citizen and a longtime resident and taxpayer of Albemarle. I want to commend you and thank you for the thankless job you do as our supervisors and to tell you each how much I appreciate your patience and devotion to the peopt~ I also want to express my admiration of Mr. Tucker and his staff for the excellent job done of the preparation and presentation of the budget. I have read through it and feel that it is well presented. My questions are not with the presentation, but with the contents, the facts if you wgl. Before I address specifics, I feel that as a former FBI Agent and a professional investigator I am compelled to ask you to seek legal counsel' regarding, Federal, State, and Local tax dollars being used to pay for possible abuses of time, equipment, and supplies in the preparation and distribution of documents to further their individual personal gain. These actions foster prejudice and diserimirtation again~qt other members of our sodety. I believe this is wrong and I know you will agree. I have been provided with copies of only two of these documents. I would be happy to provide them to the assigned investigator. One is printed as a message from the officers ofHollymend P.T.O. and the staff of Hollymead Elementary School. the other is prepared in cooperation with representalives from the Albemarle County Principals Association, Albemarle Education Association and the Parents Advisory Council. It was sent by public owned FAX from Henley Middle School' on 3/05/98 at apparently 2:45pm, which may or may not be school working hours. The worst part of all this, is that the information I received is that the children were exploited to deliver these documents home, some were sent home with the students report cards, from what l've been told. A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICERS OF THE HOLLY~ME~AD pTO, ATTENTION HOLLYMEAD PARENTS HOLLYMEAD STUDENTS NEED YOUR HELP! The Albemarle County School Board recently presented, a proposed budget for the 1998-1999 school year to the County Board of Supervisors. This budget requires $85S,023 in additional funding (the attached flyer provides more information). Under this budget, Hotlymead Elementary will have to reduce its staff next year. The reductiou will eliminate some currently funded Teacher Assistant positions. This will mean no Teacher Assistants to staff the Library, Compmer Lab, Publist~ing Center, and cafeteria. No Teacher Assistants for the Remedial Reading and Bookrnates programs. In public meetings held to date, however, thc Board of Supervisors has expressed concerns with thc request for additional funding. Without a strong showing of public support, it is LIKELY THAT THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING WILL NOT BE APPROVED, How would this affect Hollymead Elementary School? · EVEN MORE REDUCTIONS in the number of Teacher A~ismnt~ . · ':HIG~R:~UDENT~0"~H. ER ~ in ~hc ct assroo~ Vt. "::.'-. '- ~% .:~.:: -~,.:, · NO ~PLA~NT of OUTDATED TEX~OO~ CAN yOU HELP'?. The officers ~'~ Hollym~ad P~ont T~eher Org~iz~fion and the stuff of Hotlym~ad Elcm~m~y School ~ncourage you to attend th~ Bo~d of Supervisors public h~n~ on the propos;d budg;~. Encm~mge your ~ends and relafiv~ ~o attend as w~tl. Expr~s your loud, vocal agr~m~; with spewers that suppo~ th; additional l~nding needed. TIIERE IS A PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 7:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, 1I h'L~RCH AT THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING You can also call, wrtte, or fax)our County Supervisor urging that the proposed 1998-1999 schoot year budget beadopted. Contact information is attaci~ed. For more info call Julia Kindred, 974-6372, Bob Colley, 974-1355, or Rick Natale. 973-1603 A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICERS OF THE HOLLYMF-AD PTO AND TH.E STAFF OF HOLLYMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL On February 26, 1998, tho All.marie Coualy School Board tmnsmitlcd ~c ~cbool budget to the Bo~d of Su~i~. ~s budget to[als $77,8~,~8 ~d will ~u~ $888~2~ more ~an th~ r~enu~ tut~ntly projected by th~ Coun~ ~x~u~ve, ~ Sc~ol Bo~ fin~y bcliev~ {b~t d~c sup~tc~cnt's pwpos~ budget docs not mcct alt d~ needs of ~e Sch~l Division ~d h~ rcco~cndcd thcfollo~g a~It~.~ ~ f, ndgd: ~ funding oflhe 19.1 growth rotated teaching pnsitions. Muintcnancc ofHi~ Sch~t Ad,erie pm~s at lhcR cumat lewis. Rc~lored fu~ing for CATEC, P~ial fm~ding for Elemen~ li~th Clinici~s. P~iat ~ding for Text~ks. Pa~ial ~nd~g for Gi~d Se~i~s {2.6 t~a~ for Phase 1). F~ial ~nding for additional ~t~t~nal prog~ Iht our most At-l~sk ~md~ts. In an effort to k~p the proposed budget as:close to proj;¢tcd rev,-nuts as possible, tho SChOol Bo~d I~s' made reductions of approximately $528,000-in cea~l .m! suppoz~ to school ptogrmns including mx tbooks, teacher trai~fing, and building iraprOvemcnLq. School start tim~ ~;b0ng~ tmYe b¢~n a4oplad to g~r~ra~ both short and long-l;rm savings in trags. 'porlation. c~.lz,':and ghoo.lsas well. a..~ de~mcnls ire be~g ~yel f~d~' for the 4th time in the 1~ e~; ' ' '--;..~ .-et ?:.-.. . ::3?? ; :: ...... . ' ., "' :,- ' ~ A local rcvenu~ sho~]l o~pwx~el~ ~0~;~0~ ~ ~ii~m-~nt fi~cmt ~ Open~g ofM~ficcllo ~igh ~ol whici~ will require $~1,123. . ; ..:~.... ~ $igffifie~t ~nroflment gromh ~ject~ at 295 ~ ~plementadon oft& Rovi~ Y~a Stmdads of Acq~itation. ~ Implemenmllon ora 7 ~nod'day-at o~ H~gh 8chris to attow student8 to meet the new ,q cr~it diploma r~qu[p~ ~d mill allow ~111 [0 ~icipalo bl progr~ like art, music, band, d~h tec~ology m)d many o~er fine ~d p~fl~ m~ ~a-$474.419 for a ~uired ~difiond pa~n,m to t~ Vi~i~ R~m~nt System ~ $~43,647 for a ~quir~ incre~ in the Statv'a G~up ~f~ lasuran~ plan. W~T C~ BE DONE? Gro~h in ~ollm~t in our ghools conlin~ to ~ our greatesl fimding cb~lcnge. We aged your voice and supra ~ ~g ~e sch*d~ed pubti* hintings on the s~ool budget as well as or call your s~h~l ~d ~pmsmtmlve m~d yo~ tape,live lo &, bon~ ofsup~isors. Piety n~eds of our dfildmn md our school~ We m~t m~t~tn t~e at~ngth of our $choot divi,'ion and the l~l of sen, Ice the eommun~ has ~me ~ ~ectl BOA~ OF $UP~V~ORS P~BLIC HEA~NG, MARCH 11, 7100 C~ COUNTY O~I~ BU~D~G "-- -- EO 39Vd dWO0 HD~L~ ,~ S T'::35.L z ~. ~ 0:3 SO:TT G:6~, T ..."BO/£0 FY 1998/99 Board of Supervisors' Proposed Operating Budget Public Hearing April 8, 1998 Total County Revenues $134,923,570 Property Tax 47% Carry-Over 1% Self-Sustaining 5% Federal 3% Other Local 22% State 23% Total County Expenditures $1:34,923,570 School Operations 57% / ..... ..., .s,: ...... · ............. . .... Self-Sustaining 5% Debt Service 6% CIP 2% Revenue Sharing 4% General Government 26% Board Additions to General Fund Board ofSupe rvisol~' Beginning Reserve Reduction in Employee Medt~om 3% to 2.75% Other Expenditure Reductions Resource Changes (S~te Salary Reimbursements) Ne t Available Reserves 388.971 562.471] Board of Supervisors' Funded Additions: Fire/Rescue Education (Tmining)Spe¢ialisl 30,538 1.0 FTE Engineering Inspector- S oil Erosion 44,354 Albemarle Housing Initialivcs TmstFunds - AdditionalFunds 25,000 PiadmontHousing Alliance - Add~/onalFunds I0,000 Additlonal Tm ns fer to S thee I Diviaio u Ope ra ~ions 150_000 Ad ditiona I Funding for School Debts ervic¢ 112,868 Total Funded Additions 372,760 Ne t Ending Reserves 189,711] Proposed School Division Budget Scho el Board Beginning Reserves Reduction in Employee Me rit ~om 3% Io 2.75% Other Expenditure Reductions Additiona I Tra nsf: r ~om Oe neralFund Additional State Revenues * 270,422 120,474 321326 150,000 lgO,O00 Ne t Available Reserves 1,042,222 SchoolBoard S hort~ll 888.023 Ne t Ending Reserves 154.199 Growth Management Population Growth Projected Population: Albemarle County 120.000 104,161 100.000 90.000 60.000 40.000 20.000 0 81,170 88,200 Enrollment Growth Projected Albemarle County Enrollment 13.000 12,729 12.500 11.500 11.000 10.500 10,000 9,500 9.000 8.500 8.000 4 Consequences of Growth... "Population gains . ~mpose costs. More families mean more children to educate (more schools to build, more teachers to employ). Growth means more roads to build and maintain. Residents often will demand parks and other services and amenities. Nothing is free. How long will older suburbs be able to count on expanding tax bases and rising assessments to meet the demand for revenue?" £ditorial~ Richmond ~ime~-Disl~atch, 3/24/98 Consequences of Growth.... "Younger suburbs face an additional dilemma. A relative lack of commercial and industrial development compels them to rely almost exclusively on real estate and personal property taxes. Although tax rates in the suburbs are far lower than tax rates in cities, suburban residents tire of the tax burden, too. And questions regarding taxing and spending (and zoning) can pit old-timers against newcomers. Boards of Supervisors in newly suburbanized counties find themselves dealing with issues they seldom dealt with before." £d/torial~ R/chmond Tirne~-Oi$1~atc. h/ 3[24[98 Existing Growth Management Initiatives ! Comprehensive Plan I Water & Sewer Service Areas Zoning/Subdivision Regulation Proferred Zoning Capital ]:mprovements Program Open Space and Critical Resources Plan Water Resource Protection Ordinance Initiatives Under Consideration ! Mountain Protection Ordinance ! Historic Preservation Ordinance ! Purchase of Development Rights Program ! Biodiversity Plan ! Design of Urban ]:nfil Strategies In 1968, Albemarle County Had No Comprehensive Land Use Plan Or Substantive Land Use Regulations 1971 COMP PLAN Growth Areas URBAN AREA CROZET IVY NORTH R1VANNA KESWICK SCOTYSVILLE VmL~aES (14) NIX STONY POINT EARLYSVILLE CROSS ROADS KEENE ESMONT CISMONT LOWER AFTON BATESV~I .~ .~ WHITE HALL FREE UNION COVESVILLE MECHUM RIVER WOODRIDGE 7 CURRENT LAND USE PLAN URBAN AREA COMMUNITIES HOLLYMEAD CROZET VILLAGE GLENMORE TOWN SCO'ITSVILLE Capital/Budget Initiatives 4 New Elementary Schools Sutherland Middle School Monticello High School [August, 1998) 19 Schools Expanded/Renovated @ $48.9 Million $7.1 Million Increase in Debt Service $3.0 Million Spent on School Technology New Health Department Wing Regional 3ail Pod Expansion Road [mprovements: 12 Roads (since 1980) Park Improvements: 9 Parks/Facilities (since 1980) 8 Over the Next Five Years... New Northern Elementary (FY02) Begin Funding for Southern Elementary (FY03) Expansion/Renovation of 12 Schools $2.3 Million in Additional School Technology Major Regional 3ail Expansion New 3uvenile Detention Facility New 800MHz Public Safety Communication System $2.7 Million in Road/Walkway Improvements $2.7 Million in Continued Parks & Recreation Enhancements Growth Management Tools Not Permitted by State Law ! Impact Fees I Transfer Development Rights (TDR's) ! Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance ! General Building Moratorium 9 Public Hearing I'm Charlotte Horton and I'm a Special Ed Teaching Assistant at Scottsville Elementary School. I've been a loyal employee of Albemarle County Schools for 9 years. I'm one of those mysterious "Classified Employees". This is a broad category of educational employees other than teachers. This includes food service workers, custodial staff, secretaries, after-school employees, bus drivers. teaching assistants, and administrative staff. I'm very proud of how far we've come through the years in meeting the needs of our special services students. Gone are the days of bussing students off to special schools, or sequestering them away from the rest of the student body. Albemarle Schools have met and accepted the challenge of mainstreaming and including our county's school children with special needs. It takes qualified people to plan for and meet these needs. Scottsville School has made this a priority. Today's teaching assistants are highly trained individuals. You'll find that many of us are trained extensively in Physical, Occupational, and Recreational therapy, are First Aid and CPR Certified, as well as state train'ed in the dispensing of medication. Our training in behavior management and modification techniques have been equally balanced with continual training in learning styles and the latest teaching techniques. Working side by side, teachers and teaching assistants provide an environment and the one-on- one support so that alt children have the opportunity to learn and to experience success. I feel I speak for many of my co-workers when I say that we take great pride in our jobs and thank the Board for responsibly funding the growth needs of the school division. However, the-~!!!t!ll~l~lack of support b~Supervisor~,~ .~,la;,~l during a time of unprecedented prosperity and iow unemployment, insults my job as a paraprofessional and the accomplishments of my peers. April 8, 1998 I am Tom Dugan, a registered voter and a taxpayer living and voting in the Rivanna Magisterial District. I have been a loyal employee of Albemarle County for eight years. I presently teach chemistry and physics at Western Albemarle High School and I am proud of our school's accomplishments. I am especially proud of a current sophomore, a Drama II student, who was recently accepted into the Governor's School for Theater Arts. This is an merit usually given to distinguished juniors. I am also proud of Western's record on last year's Advanced Placement Exams. Eighty students took a total of 148 exams and 38% of the scores were awarded a "5", the highest score attainable. In chemistry, six of the nine students taking the exam scored at the highest level. I want to thank the Board for responsibly funding growth needs of the School Division but I am here because of the misunderstandings from the community and some members of the Board of Supervisors directed to the professionals who are in a large part responsible for the accomplishments that I have related and I urge you to reconsider your stance on education to reflect the dedication and work which produce these accomplishments. April 8, 1998 Dear Members of the Board, I am Maria Muntner, a registered voter and tax payer living ~n the Sam Miller Magisterial District. I have been a loyal employee of Albemarle County for three years. I presently teach at Stone-Robinson Elementary School. I am especially proud of many of our school's accomplishments. I will share three of them with you tonight. First, we have a program for 4-year-olds called Bright Stars. In its fourth year, Bright Stars help~prepare these young students for success in kindergarten and beyond. It not only introduces the children to the school environment, but its outreach program creates a strong connection to their families, which benefits them throughout their school years. Second, due to such early intervention programs and strong primary programs, over the past two years the percentage of 2nd graders reading on or above grade level increased /~¥ n~,,¢¢.. +kc.n- ~5%. Third, throughout our school, our inclusion programs allow al/of our students to gaJn the social, emotional, and academic benefits of classrooms that realistically represent our diverse community. In the upper grades, for example, one classroom may have reading levels ranging from 2nd to 9th grade. But because of the flexibility and expertise of our classroom teachers, special education teachers and support personneh we help all students succeed in this rich environment. want to thank the Board for responsibly funding growth needs of the school division. I urge the Board to reconsider its position regarding the amount of the raise for county employees, including school employees, to reflect the dedication and work which produce the accomplishments such as I have related. Thank you for your attention. ~a~la M~rely' untner Stogie-Robinson Elem. 4th grade teacher April 8, 1998 evening. Good I am Stephanie Reynolds, a registered voter and tax payer living in Albemarle County. I have been a loyal employee of this County for five years. I presently teach at Stone-Robinson Elementary School. I am very proud of our school's accomplishments, and I'd like to share a couple of them with you tonight. Due to a joint effort by our school and our PTO, we have an outstanding volunteer program. We have over 100 active volunteers helping in our school. This year alone, these volunteers have worked an average of 518 hours each month, Each visit helps important bond nearly 4,000 volunteer hours total this year. our students succeed and strengthens the between a school and its community. Just as I am proud of our volunteers very impact, Typically, there are 15 to 20 of us here for these meetings. However, tonight, my coworkers are at school hosting our annual Math and Science Night. This event a}so helps strengthen I am equally proud of our outstanding teaching staff. and their positive our school and community bond. It is an opportunity for families to enjoy learning together in a fun school setting. This is only one of the work our teachers do after school learning and success for their students. hours to want to thank the Board for responsibly funding needs of the School Division. urge the Board to reconsider its position regarding the the example promote I growth I amount of the raise for county employees, including school employees, to reflect the dedication and work which produce accomplishments such as I have related. Thank you. the My name is Michael Brittingham, a regdstered voter m~d a tax payer living m the White Hall Magisterial District. I have been a loyal employee of Albemarle County for 25 years. I presently teach at Western Albemarle High School. I am proud of our school's accomplishments. I am especially proud that physics students at Western Albemarle for the past several years have scored significantly higher than both the state and national average on the AP Physics tests given by the Educational Testing Service, for potential college level credit. I am also quite proud fi'ds year to have one of my physics students, after winning at the regional level, going to the International Model Bridge Contest held in Nevada, representing the state of Virginia for this activity. As a professional educator of long standing, I hold two degrees, including one in Electrical Engineering. I am fully qualified and experienced enough to hold a job in the private sector that would easily double my current salary as a teacher in Albemarle County. I obviously am not in this profession, or this school system, for the Money. I am in this profession for my students, your children, the benefit of this community, and the growth of our nation. I am not here tonight to address the issue of money. I am here because as a professional educator, I have been thoroughly insulted by the statements m~d actions of some members of this Board, as well as some orgm~ized groups within our community. I would urge the members of this board and members of our community to remember that their education depended on teachers like those in Albemarle County. I would urge them to recognize the dedication and efforts of these professionals, and not demean their dignity or question their integrity by questioning what we are worth. Thank you. My name is Jeff Douglas. I am a registered voter and taxpayer residing in the Rivanna Magisterial District. I have been a loyal employee of Albemarle County for 23 years. I presently teach at Albemarle High School, and I am proud of our schooPs many accomplishments. I am especially proud of the manner in which the AHS community pulls together to support our own in time of crisis and hardship. One such example is the benefit event being held right now for the f~amily of Carl Frazier. He died in a tragic home fire. Not only did his family lose a father and provider, but they lost their home and possessions. His son Mike was a student of mine. Many staff members would like to be here tonight, but were needed at this event. Another example of the way the AHS community pulls together is the way our teachers, support staff, and students have handled the severe overcrowding at Albemarle High School over the past few- years, this year in particular. Teachers have given up planning and lunch time (which is equivalent to taking home more work), rooms which contain the materials and equipment they need for planning are used for other classes, and they have coped with large class sizes to ensure that learning occurred. Support staff have managed to take up some of the slack for teachers, for other support staff whose jobs were eliminated, and the abnormal wear- and-tear the building endures under these circumstances. Students, for their part, have redoubled their efforts to achieve, succeed, and excel; they have met with teachers outside of class time to compensate for less teacher attention in class; and they have made an even greater effort to mediate their disputes, many no doubt the result of the inevitable frictions of being in close quarters with so mmry other students, t am proud of the way we have managed the overcrowding of our school. But we should not have had to do so. If my memory serves me, a projection by the Albemarle County Planning Department in 1985 indicated that the County would need, among other things, an additional high school by the year 1995. It appears that the loyal county employees in the Planning Department knew exactly what they were talking about. I want to thank the Board for responsibly, if belatedly, funding the growth needs of the school division. However, to lower employee raises during a time of unprecedented prosperity, low unemployment, and exceptional performance insults my profession and the accomplishments of my colleagues. My name is Keith Batt and I am a father of three students presently attending various Albemarle County Schools. Since you are the elected Supervisors of our county, you now have had the thne re review a multitude of facts and figures offered by a variety of groups and individuals. I am in front of you today to offer you a novel approach to help you to ponder the decisions you must make relative to this year's, and probably next year's, school budget. Keeping in mind the idiom, "You get what you settle for," I offer you the following word association game, which goes something like this ....... Monticello High School Poor Planning Redistricting Segregation Roberta Jones Civil Rights Violations Robert Cane Discrimination~._ Poor Planning Redistricting Segregation Roberta Jones Civil Rights Violations Robert Cane Discrimination Children As Pawns . ~ ' '----- '['~ I... ~ ,¢/ ~ n, ' ' - ' "" -"""-~Teache~ .,1~ ~ Teach er ' .~ili~i~llll~s ~ 9udgetary Crisis Meals Tax School Administration School Board More Money Complete Control Absolute Power Budgetary Crisis Meals Tax School Administration School Board More Money Complete Control Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely There, you now have the 1~ words, o1~.: ' ~ -Jr ...... ~ ~, to frame your decisions. In comparison to the facts and figures that you have had m consider, you also need to dehberate upon the a~rn~mstraUve fiascoes created w~th our moneys. The Supervzso.,rs must realize that our county possesses a wayward School Administration and unresponsive~'~o~ard whose actions continue to thrust educational Civil War upon our county, l~l}~a tl~ ~t~'l[' &l~.z~ As you know, proper planning and a decreased arrogance ~ could have helped to~ avoid this crisis. So, after you give this Administration and Board their $84,000,000 tribute?ou~ should, at the very least, hold them accountable for this budgetar~c~C~.ollectively they have been callous in their duty and incompetent in the performance of their {ll~s.~*J~eir ongoing indifference continue~l, to negatively impact the pocket books o__f Al_b_,emarle Co~un_ty _C_itizens~,a How wall the Supervisors respond when these govermng bod~e~Cr~o'l~or ransom~dren, this Board and the citizens of this county during next year's projected budgetary crisis? Members of the Board of Supervisors, the citizens of this county elected you to maintain the aecessary checks and balances to ensure that the School System spends our tax dollars wisely. We charge this Board with the responsibility to fund educational programs that bring about a quality result for every child in this county. Correspondingly, we hold this Board accountable to reject expenditures that only benefit the dominant or the privileged. It is only when you carry out these fiduciary duties that the citizens of this county will actually benefit from your actions. I am Lenore Savage, a registered voter and a tax payer. I have been a teacher for 21 years, sixteen years in Albemarle County at Albemarle High School. Everywhere I've taught, every time the issue of raises for teachers has come up, I have heard someone say that "Teachers care more about the money they earn than the students they teach." It's verbatim. I have yet to hear any credible empirical evidence to support this nasty dig at teachers. · I don't like it. · I long ago tired of hearing it. · I weary of trying to influence anyone with this attitude with facts, and yet here I am. have worked in other school districts and other professions. I am proud of my colleagues and school's accomplishments. · I am proud to be a founding member who developed the highly successful and popular American Studies Program. · I am proud to be the teaching partner of the teacher who was singled out for Excellence in Teaching of Social Studies in the Commonwealth of Virginia last year. · I am proud to have been invited to present our American Studies team's interdisciplinary curnculum to the State Social Studies Convention last fall and to the national convention next year. · I am proud of the exceptional national test scores my juniors are making. I care about my school. I care about my profession. And I care about my students. also care, a lot about what I make and what I don't make. · The average raise reported in the newspaper says nothing about my unaverage raise. · It doesn't tell you that according to the latest plan I get a $700 raise next year. just like I did last year. It wasn't even the average last year and it isn't this year. My raise is 1.8%. That's it. Not 3%. Not 2.7'5% But 1.8% · It doesn't tell you about experienced teachers such as myself who are in the infamous salary scale bubble and will be for years to come. We don't get the average raise. · I care about my livelihood and my future which just like for you depends a great deaf upon what I earn. I urge the Board to reconsider its position regarding the amount of raise for county employees, to reflect the dedication and work which produce the accomplishments such as I have related, Thank you M©mbe~s of the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Chairperson [ am Allen Freeman. a tax payer, parent, and registered voter/n Crozet, Whitehall D/strict. I have been your loyal employee'for 26 years. I teach at Western Albemarle High School where I have taught the last 19 years. I am proud of the accomplishments of the students at Western Albemarle. Last year 79% of el/gible students Wok the SATS, nationally only 42% take the exam, and in Virginia the average is 69%. Even though a greater percentage of our students took the exam, Western students scored an average of 1107; the national average was 1016 and the Virginia average was 1003. Western's scores are the h/ghest in central Virginia, and only three h/gh schools in Virgin/a exceeded our average scores. Our students scored ten percent better than the State average. Our high SAT scores pay off in college acceptances. I do not have a I/st of all the colleges that have accepted Western students, but I do know. unofficially, that at least 25 of our students, better than 10% of the senior class, have been accepted at UVA. Two students are offered entrance to Harvard, three others are in Princeton. Two other students received nominations to the Air Force Academy. Four of our students are National Merit finalists. Other colleges offering entrance to Western students include W~flliams, Brown, UNC, NC State. Virginia Tech, William and Mary, James Mad/Son. Mount Holyoke, the University of Florida, Saint.Olaf. Goucher, Albright. Bucknell, Davidson, Ohio Unhrersity, and tens of other fine colleges and universities. We trul_v offer our .students a conege preparation unmatched by any school, public o~: private, in central Virginia, This year, our Academic Challenge team is the Virginia High School League D/v/sion II State Champions. This year our Odyssey of the Mind teams are first and second in their Region. In the Stock Market Game sponsored by Standard and Poors, two ninth grade teams are one and two out of 948 teams competing with a profit of better than 42% in seven weeks of competition. Western claims four of the top s/x places in the game. I conld go on. I ask the board to remember that every accompl/shment listed above is the result of a student's hard work; and, that every student was helped, coached, taught, encouraged, and xad~.etters of recommendation w~'itten for them, by the/r teachers. 'ucation works in Albemarle County, please support the School Budget. Thank you. MCCALLUM ,~ KUDKAVETZ, F: C. April 6, 1998 Charlotte Humphris Albemarle County Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 Dear Charlotte: I am writing to request that the Board of Supervisors fully fund the Shelter for Help in Emergency's budget request for FYE 99. This will enable the Shelter ~o continue to provide the quality and quantity of service needed by victims of domestic violence in Albemarle County in the coming year. The Shelter's FYE 99 budget request from Albemarle County is for $64,173.00. Although this represents only 16% of the Shelter's total budget, it is critical to the Shelter's ability to fulfill its mission to the residents of Albemarle County that the request be funded. Your staff recommendation is that only $63,695.00 of this amount be funded. The S478.00 shortfall is significant to the Shelter, and means that many needy battered women will non be abl~ to receive the protection, shelter, and counseling they need. Each ]urisdiction in Planning District 10 is asked to con- tribute its "fair share" for the Shelter's budget based upon the number of clients served from each jurisdiction. This was how the requested amount for Albemarle County was derived. It should be noted that less than 40% of the total FYE 99 budge~ is planned to come from local government sources. The other 60% of the Shelter's budgem is obtained from federal and state grants, and from extensive fundraising activities which reflect the broad- base of citizen support that the Shelter receives throughout the Planning District. These fundraising activities include an an- nual solicitation, corporate contributions, and numerous special events during the year. The Shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, the Shelter maintains a 24-hour hotline to help counsel women who have been abused. Unfortunately, this kind of service comes with a price tag that cannot be fulfilled solely by private fundraising activities and state and federal grants. It is perative therefore, that local governments help to ensure that the Shelter ms able co deliver the service that the citizens in Planning District 10 need and deserve. For this reason, the Charlotte Humphries April 6, 1998 Page 2 Shelter specifically requests that you seriously consider the budgen reques5 and that you fully fund the budget request for FYE 99. I have been privileged to serve on the Board of Directors for the Shelter for the last five years. During the last two years, I have served as the Treasurer. In addition to myself, other members of the Board are C.P.A.s. I can assure you that we carefully monitor the Shelter's budget and its expenditures and that the Board and staff take very seriously their responsibility ~o use the Shelter's funds wisely and prudently. It is often easy no lose sight of the tangible benefits that mhe Shelter is able to provide to victims of domestic abuse. Letters from past and present Shelter residents, however, show that the Shelter does indeed benefit the victims of domestic violence in a 5angible way. I have enclosed several of these letters so that you can see how the Shelter (thanks to your generous supporm in the past) has been able to make a real difference mn those women's lives. Please help ~o ensure difference. DWK/dd Enclosures that the Shelter continues to make a February 21,1997 Eadies and Gentlemen: Coming =o a be=tared women's sheI=er is a orossroads decision =ha~ every woman in The: si~ua=ion is =rus=ing enough =o make. Years of and unspeakable b,,=~liaTions can make one suspioious of almos= everyone's in=an=ions--% speak from =he voice of experienoe. I coo had a lo~ of pre- conceived no=ions about =hR "shelter environment", and what i= would be like, which is wh~I balked a~ The no~ion for 7ears. A ~/me came las: year, however, where I was faced with ~his as the only safe option for myself a~d children. When I was led co =he door, I was ed wi~h kindness and smpathy. I no longer had ~o be on ~h~ defensive. Someone could hear the horrors i had been Through, amd could cry. wi<h me, ~ns=ead of ~assing ~-udgememc---which is ~he usual reac=lom. Th~ well-worn questfon of How could a smart woman like you let yourself..."? wasn'T spoken or implied. Finally, there was a ~tace where I could open up and share, wichout feeli~ like a "zisfic" or a While there, t was safe, able to make life-chan~ing decisions; and what- aver question I had, someone whas there ~o help me find =he answer. ~en awoke from nightmares in che ~iddle of =he nighT, a .kind voice and e~oraca ~elcomed me. AT The shelter, I formed a sistsrhood with some of =he residents, and scoff, which have conCinua!ly made themselves available to me with oasis- canoe and e~co~ragement, as I rebuild my life again. I once thouEhT Tha= going co a shelter would be a cop-ouc, s Lack of courage. Buc, now , I sea ic as a bridge ~o a more peaceful life; and I ~ould recommend it co a fellow friend who is also suffering che unre!encin~ Hell of abuse. [ wlsh my name ~o remain anonymous, buc if you have amy questions, or if [ can be of fur=her assistants, feel free co call me a: 03/27/9809:17 A~4 ~ ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1998 A HEARING Will be hem by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, at 7:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1998 in the Auditorium of the County Office Building, 401 Mclnfire Road- Cberlottesviile. Virginia, on the proposed FY 1998-99 budget. This budget synopsis is prepared and published for informative and fiscal planning purposes and will not be approved, adopted, or ratified by the Board of Supe~sors (virginia Code Sections 15~2~2503 and 15.2-2506.) ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FY97~8 FY98~9 General Adminetration 5,B'ZT, 146 5,779,~33r Judicial 21004,859 2,037.519 ~ublic Safety 10,412;182 11,113.901 Public Worke 2,195,044 2.289.742 Human Development 6.710.384 7.671.334 Parks. Recreation and Cullum 3.597.976 3,751,919 Commun~ Development 2.534.154 2.677~699 Other ~ 277.740 SUBTOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 33,133,459 35,599,097 EDUCATION Regular School OperaUons Self-Sustaining Programs School Debt Service TOTAL EDUCATION 71.377.147 77.2641965 6,387,581 6.55'J .046 7.44S.88g 7.558.748 85,210,908 91,374,759 COUNTY/CITY REVENUE SHARING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM JAiL EXPANSION RESERVE BOARD CONTINGENCY RESERVE SUBTOTAl- EXPENDITURES 5,518,393 5.587.013 2.323.000 2,173,000 100.000 0 Q 1_89 71 t 126.295.455 1~4.923.$70 ESTIMATED REVENUES FY97-99 FY98-99 From Local Soumes 87,926.067 92,8t9,71B From the CommonweaLth 28,858.979 30.994.516 From the Federal Govemmem 2.976.472 3.554.282 Self-Sustaining (School Fund) 6,387.581 6,551.046 Carry-Over/Transfers/Fund Bal. - Gen. Govt. 2.687 69.916 Carry-Oved Transfers/Fuhd Bal. - Scheois 1~3,670 ~ TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES ;1~6,295,456 134,923,~70 PROPOSED TAX LEVY FY97-~ FY98~9 Real Ear'ate and Mobile Homes ....................................$.72/$100 $.72/$100 Public Service Corporations ......................................... $.72/S100 $.72/$100 Personal Property ......................................................... $4.28/$1(30 $4.28/$100 Machinery & Teds ........................................................ $4.28/$100 $4.28/$t00 Tmnsient~Lodging Tax ........ ~ ........................................ 5% 5% Pursuant to ~a Cod__e Section 58. t -3604. the Count3LAasessor herabv states: The aggregate asesssod valae of all real property exempted from taxation Jn Albemarle County is $1,061,986,800. The ~tal reduetisn in tax revenues resulting from such exemptions is $7;646 305. Comments on the FY1998-99 proposed budget will be taken et the Public Headng on Apdl B, or they may be directed to the County Executive's Office at 401 Mclntire Roac, Chadottesvillej Virginia. 22902. For further information or a summary of the proposed budget, please call 296-5841. Summary budget information also is available ~ http://avenue.org/albemarle. Reasonable accomodatisns will be provided ~o persons with diesbil[ties, if requested. Given under my hand this 2th day of Mamh, 1998. Ella W. Carey, Clerk, CMO Board of County Supervisors pROPOSED BUDGE, ~'vr~ m JuLY 1,1968 ESTItA~'ED EXPENDITURES JLd~ci;I ' Pubh= Safety Pi. bi c Wcrks SUBTOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION · Scnccl Do'b: Se~v:=e TOTAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURES 126,285.466 1=4.923.570 ESTII',~TED REVENUES i ' ' . .... FY97-~8 FY98..59 or A.-. ;'l,-'.. o' ;.' .~ ;~'~t ~0 d~'octe'J te the C=-'~['f C. xes..; ,e'~ ,';%?: ~!' -'-,: '. ' ,EP!'t W: Caro'i. Clork. C;~"$