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It was noted that Albemarle County does not allow non-County residents to enroll in County schools. Dr. Vincent Cibbarelli, Superintendent of City Schools, stated that he was scheduled to meet with the Secretary of Education on January 15th to discuss the Governor's proposed budget. Dr. Cibbarelli stated that it was estimated that $995,000 in new revenue from the City would be available for the City Schools, but that only $5.2 million was anticipated from the State, a decrease from the previous $5.5 million received in the current year. Dr. Cibbarelli reviewed the following anticipated increases: salary - $500,000; transportation - $175,000~ energy costs - $75,000; and special education - $200,000. Dr. Cibbarelli stated that if the State only provides~$5.2 million then $300,000 will have to be cut from the School's budget which may have to be in the form of staff cuts° Dr. Cibbarelli stated that he would submit his proposed FY 88-89 budget to the School Board on February 4th. Dr. Cibbarelli gave the following reasons for the expected decrease in State funding: 1) declining enrollment; 2) decreased funds for special education~ 3) no funds received for meeting mandated teacher salary increases; and 4) decreased funds for retirement and fringe benefits. Dr..Cibbarelli stated that Charlottesville is considered a wealthy community by the State and may be penalized for that reason in proposed funding formulas. Dr. Cibbarelli also noted that Charlottesville has a large number of special education students because of the reputation of the program and because of the proximity to the University of Virginia Hospital. eting was adjourned. COUNCIL CHAMBER - January 19, 1988 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr. BuCk, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Hall, Mr. Towe. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Barnes, seconded by Dr. Hall, the minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1987 were unanimously approved as presented. On motion by Mr. Towe, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, the minutes of the meeting of January 4th were unanimously approved as presented. PUBLIC Mr. Otis Lee of Route 10, Box 1876, Woodbury Road, restated his request that Council reconsider purchasing his properties for use as scattered site public housing through eminent domain. Mr. Steve Vosper thanked Mayor Buck for visiting Blue Ridge House. APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Mrs. Gleason, Ms. Mary K. Bednar was unanimously appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Jefferson Area Board for the Aging. This term is effective immediately and will expire on April 1, 1989.