HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 10-19-2021; 6-b - Establishment of a Schools Capital Needs Work Group 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 19, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 6-b
SUBJECT: Establishment of a Schools Capital Needs Work Group
DEPARTMENT: County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Schools Capital Needs Work Group Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager,
Proposed Membership 919-245-6203
PURPOSE: To establish a Schools Capital Needs Work Group to review, consider and prioritize
the capital needs for the Orange County Schools district and the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
district.
BACKGROUND: At the May 18, 2021 Board of Orange County Commissioners (BOCC)
Business meeting, a petition was submitted by Commissioner Jean Hamilton, supported by
Commissioner Earl McKee, that a Work Group be established to review, consider and prioritize
the school districts' capital needs as well as budget requests.
The proposed Work Group will consist of Board of Education members from both districts,
members of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, school staff from both districts and
County staff to develop a plan to address both districts on-going capital needs, repairs and
renovation projects. The attached indicates the specific proposed membership slots for the
Schools Capital Needs Work Group.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
1) approve the establishment of the Schools Capital Needs Work Group as outlined above
and approve the membership detailed on the attached list;
2) appoint another member of the Board of Commissioners to serve on the Work Group with
the Board Chair or Vice Chair; and
3) direct the County Manager to coordinate with the School Superintendents to schedule the
first meeting of the Work Group.
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SCHOOLS CAPITAL NEEDS WORK GROUP
Work Group Membership
Work Group Members:
CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS (CHCCS)
CHCCS Board of Education Chair or Vice-Chair
CHCCS Board of Education member
CHCCS Superintendent or Designee
CHCCS Finance Director or Designee
CHCCS Facilities Director or Designee
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS (OCS)
OCS Board of Education Chair or Vice-Chair
OCS Board of Education member
OCS Superintendent or Designee
OCS Finance Director or Designee
OCS Facilities Director or Designee
BOARD OF ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOCC)
BOCC Chair or Vice-Chair
BOCC Commissioner
Orange County Manager or Designee
Orange County Chief Financial Officer or Designee
Orange County Asset Management Director or Designee