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270 counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. The substance of the matters to be discussed can reasonably be identified as follows: changes in the form of local government structure, and related alternatives. An executive session on this su~ect is also authorized by Section 15~ 1-945.7(D) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open sesSion and, on motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, unanimously certified that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting reqUirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such pUblic business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. Mr. Charles Martin, Board of Supervisors member, explained that the education subcommittee agreed to suggest to the City and County School Boards that they continue discussions already begun on coordination and consolidation efforts, including: allowing Albemarle County students to attend the Charlottesville High School fine arts program and the City's alternative school; allowing Charlottesville students to attend programs at the new County high school and'Murray High School; joint staff development and training, joint adult education, joint summer schools, joint recruitment of teachers, and computer networking between the two school systems. Mr. Martin said that special education programs were also discussed, but this issue would require further study. Ms. Daugherty said that she is very gratified to find that the schoOl boards had already come up with a partnership agreement and asked the Council and the Board of SuperVisors to consider adopting a joint resolution that includes the subcommittee's recommendations. Mr. Toscano recommended that staff draft a resolution for consideration by the Council and Board, but Mr. Martin said he felt it may be more appropriate for the school boards to discuss the matter as it is difficult for the Board of Supervisors to command or direct the school board to take action, especially now that the County School Board is elected. Mr. Toscano stated that he feels the resOlution could be written so as to suggest or endorse the subcommittee's recommendations rather than directing the school boards to take action. Ms. Daugherty said she believes that the school boards have been hesitant to move forward and are looking to the Council and Board of SuperVisors for some word of encouragement or endorsement. Mr. Toscano said that the City is sensitive to the issue of directing the City SChoOl Board to take action, but he feels it is Council's responsibility as leaders to come forward with what they tlfink are good ideas for the community. Mr. Forrest Marshall, Board of Supervisors member, said Albemarle County taxpayers do not want to subsidize City Schools and he feels it should be left up to the school boards to find ways to save money. It was agreed that staff would dram a resOlution for consideration by Council and the Board of Supervisors. Mr. David Bowerman, Board of Supervisors member, and a member of the housing subcommittee, said that a vehicle needs to be in place to work with the City and County to move more peoPle toward home ownershiP, and said that County staff need to discuss the issue further. Ms. Charlotte Humphris, Board of SuperVisors member, said that the City and County have different strategies for dealing with assisted housing and a complete picture of housing in the entire region is needed before taking action.