HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2013-034 Resolution in Support of Smart Start and NC Pre K RES-2013-034
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Resolution In Support of Smart Start and NC Pre K
WHEREAS, Orange County needs the most skilled employees now and in the
future; and
WHEREAS, communities that develop and retain skilled employees excel and
spend less tax money on expensive remedial programs; and
WHEREAS, public policies must support the development of the next generation
of workers so that they can continue to innovate and lead; and
WHEREAS, high quality early care, education and services support the early
development and learning of young children, and make possible the development
of a strong future workforce for our community and businesses; and
WHEREAS, research shows that children who enter kindergarten healthy and
ready to succeed grow to be job-ready workers who help businesses prosper and
good residents who help communities thrive; and
WHEREAS, Smart Start and NC Pre K help create a beneficial workforce,
productivity and quality of life conditions in our state by reducing the achievement
gap for at-risk and underprivileged children, producing better outcomes in
education, health, personal productivity and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Smart Start and NC Pre K contribute to the local economy of
Orange County by supporting small businesses, creating jobs and allowing
parents to work; and
WHEREAS, Orange County supports strong education at all levels from
preschool through higher education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, strongly recommend the North Carolina General Assembly
support current eligibility criteria and the current levels of funding, and consider
increasing funding, for Smart Start and NC Pre K in the FY 2013-2014 budget
and future budget years.
This the 7th day of May, 2013.
arty Jaco
Orang ount Bo d of C missioners