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292 <br /> <br /> Rev. Edwards expressed concern about ~the supplemental' <br /> salary for the high school choral director. <br /> <br /> Ms. Seaman stated that recommendations regarding the <br />supplemental~salaries were based on surveys completed by <br />the affected teachers ~and she was not aware of any major <br />disagreements with the recommendations, · <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Towe, Mr. Herb <br />Cottrill, Acting Superintendent of Schools, stated that <br />alternative education teachers were included as part of the <br />Charlottesville High School teaching staff. <br /> <br /> Mr.. Pezzoti stated that a major.report on the Success of <br />the alternatiVe education iprogram is due in M~ay' but the <br />program has been review~ed throughout the year and has been <br />felt to be considerably better than the program offered in <br />previous years, more flexible and able to serve more <br />students. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe questioned ~hat plans the SChool Board has for <br />addressing the drop out problem. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pezzoli stated that the drop out problem was one of <br />the School Boardts highest priorities and detailed plans are <br />being developed to address the problem. Mr, Pezzoli added <br />that.addressing the drop out problem had been discussed <br />extensively with superintendent candidates.- <br /> <br /> Mr. Cottrill stated that a drop out prevention counselor <br />at Buford has been included in the budget~as well as an <br />additional guidance counselor. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from M~.-T°W6,--Mr2 c0ttriil <br />stated that the School Board had recommended fully funding <br />the Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center <br />(CATEC) , but this amount.: would be reduced if Albemarle <br />County does not fully fund the request. <br /> <br /> Mr. ToWe questioned Why there was an increase in speCial <br />education if there is not expected to be an increase in the <br />number of students, but Mr. Cottrill explained that funds <br />were included for the regional special education programs <br />which pass through the Charlottesville Schools. <br /> <br /> Mr.~ Vandever stated that he,has difficulty justifying <br />the cost of~ producing~ bOth the School and City budget, <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Towe, Mr. Pezzoli <br />stated that there was a decrease of 2.75 administrative staff <br />proposed in next year's budget. <br /> <br />CITY -MANAGER'S PROPOSED FY ~9-90 BUDGET <br /> <br /> Ms- ~inda Peacock, Budget Analyst, sta~ed that an.8% <br />overall increase amoUnting to $3.6 million is anticipated in <br />revenues for FY 89-90. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Towe, Ms. Peacock <br />stated that $402,000 was expected to be received from the <br />revenue sharing agreement with Albemarle ~County which will be <br />disbursed in the General Fund. Ms. Peacock stated that the <br />City's policy has been to use the revenue sharing funds for <br />one-time expenses rather than ~operating expenses. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gary 0'.Connell, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the <br />projeCted expenditures fOr FY 89-90 Mr. O'Connell stated <br />that an increase of 8°/o was proposed, with no tax rate <br />increase and a reduction of $0.05 in the. personal property. <br />tax rate. Mr. O'Connell stated that the School Board's <br />request was fully funded, a pay adjustment of 3.5% for <br />general employees and a limited number of new programs are <br /> <br /> <br />