HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-29-2014 - 3ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 29, 2014
SUBJECT: Charter School Enrollment and Fund
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative
Services
ATTACHMENT(S):
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Action Agenda
Item No. 3
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Name, Phone Number
Michael Talbert, 919 - 245 -2306
Clarence Grier, 919 - 245 -2453
Gerri P. Martin, 919 - 732 -8126
Tom Forcella, 919 - 967 -8211
PURPOSE: To receive information on charter school enrollment, funding and discuss the
potential impacts on local school budgets.
BACKGROUND: In recent County /Schools Collaboration Workgroup meetings, the impact of
charter school enrollment and funding has been discussed. Both Orange County Schools and
Chapel Hill — Carrboro City Schools have experienced an increase in charter school enrollment
and the required funding within their respective school districts. Currently, the budgeted charter
school enrollment is as follows:
Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools
Orange County Schools
County FY2013 -14 FY2014 -15
Budgeted Actual Projected
117 180 180
254 325 345
The Board of County Commissioners has held the budgeted number of charter students the
same since Fiscal Year 2001 - 02. The funding provided by both school districts for the current
fiscal year is estimated to be $1,646,527.
Both Schools Districts have voiced concerns over recent legislation lifting the limit of charter
schools in the state, which can severely affect each district's enrollment and funding. Currently
there are only two charter schools in Orange County:
♦ Orange Charter Schools
♦ Pace Academy
Tonight's meeting will present an opportunity to address the charter schools enrollment and
funding issues of each school district.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with the attached report
and calendar.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Boards receive the report and
provide feedback to staff.