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294 On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously voted to adopt the principle of the draft housing resolution. Mr. Bowerman proposed that a meeting of the Council and the Board of Supervisors be scheduled in early February. Staff were instructed to set up the next joint meeting. The meeting was adjourned. President Clerld,.,/ NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL V~2LL BE HELD ON Wednesday, December 13, 1995 AT 12:00 noon IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Luncheon meeting with School Board BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM - December 13, 1995 Counci! metin special session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. Mr. A1 Elias, Chair of the School Board, listed the following budget priorities for the School Board: maintain staffing ratios at the 95/96 level; increase salaries for all employees in 96/97 to maintain a competitive edge; provide professional development activities for all employees to enhance their performance; implement Target 2000, the 5-year strategic plan. Dr. Dorothea Shannon, Superintendent of Schools, listed the assumptions of the School Board in developing the budget: 1) The Virginia Retirement System contribution rate for 96/97 is unknown and any increase would profoundly affect the budget; 2) Funding for the Opportunity Alternative Education Program will be from funds not included in the local 96/97 operating budget; The City will continue to contribute funds to employ Community Service Officers and Resource Service Officers for Charlottesville High School, Buford Middle School, and the Opportunity Alternative Education Program; 4) The employee Flexcomp benefit contribution will equal the 95/96 level of support and cover the single health insurance premium; 5) The staffing patterns will be maintained at the 95/96 level; 6) The Jefferson Annex will remain as an early childhood center; and 7) The school system wilt continue working with the Parks and Recreation Department to maintain athletic fields and school grounds. Dr. Shannon said that it will cost $185,000 per 1% salary increase and $234 for one step. Responding to a question from Ms. Daugherty about the number of eligible four-year olds not being served, Ms. Arletta Dimberg, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, said that a total of 200 possible four-year olds have been identified, with 80 currently being served, though some of those identified may be participating in other programs. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Dr. Shannon said that a service provider in another part of the state has been asked to cost out the alternative school program. Mr. Toscano asked that any information on the alternative school costs be provided to the City staff and Council since Council funds the program outside of the school budget. Mr.