NORTH CAROLINA
WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:02a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Wayne County Courthouse Annex, Goldsboro, North Carolina, after due notice thereof had been given.
Members present: E. Ray Mayo, Chairman; Joe Daughtery, Vice-Chairman; George Wayne Aycock, Jr.; Freeman Hardison, Jr.; William H. Pate; and Adrian Worrell.
Members absent: Edward E. Cromartie, for a portion of the meeting.
Briefing Session
During the scheduled briefing and prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, the Board of Commissioners held an advertised briefing session to discuss the items of business on the agenda.
The briefing began at 8:04a.m. with Chairman E. Ray Mayo reviewing the COVID-19 Phase 2 restrictions pertaining to individuals assembled in one place.
County Manager Craig Honeycutt asked for an adjustment to the agenda, adding the 2020 Fire Prevention Month Proclamation and Clerk to the Board Carol Bowden handed out copies.
Planning Director Berry Gray presented the Census 2020 Proclamation and Settlers Pointe Subdivision, Section 4 final plat.
County Manager Craig Honeycutt discussed New Business items and Clerk to the Board Carol Bowden handed out the corrected resolution for the Wayne County Public Schools grant application.
Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery asked for a meeting with the North Carolina legislative delegation. County Manager Craig Honeycutt recommended the Legislative Breakfast being hosted by the Chamber in late September, but Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr. stated the meeting needed to be separate and include only the legislators and the Board of Commissioners.
The Board discussed the Wayne County Public Schools using the small capital funding to cover the cost of maintenance contracts, as well as other issues with school funding and facilities.
Call to Order
Chairman E. Ray Mayo called the meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to order.
Invocation
At the request of Commissioner Adrian Worrell, Pastor Timothy Whitfield of Wave of Glory Church gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr. led the Board of Commissioners in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners on September 1, 2020.
Discussion/Adjustment of Agenda
Upon motion of Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved and authorized the September 15, 2020 adjusted agenda. The following changes were made: • Add the 2020 Fire Prevention Month Proclamation to # 1 under Special Presentations. • Add Motion to Approve Letter of Credit for Open Broadband for $1 Million to accompany their Application for the N.C. GREAT Grant, contingent upon County Attorneys' Approval under #7 of the Consent Agenda.
Motion to Approve 2020 Fire Prevention Month Proclamation
The proclamation was read and presented by Bruce Kearney and Kaye Howell with Wayne County Fire Safety.
Upon motion of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020 Fire Prevention Month Proclamation, attached hereto as Attachment A.
Commissioner Edward E. Cromartie .Joined the Meeting at 9:26 A.M.
Presentation on COVID-19 by Wayne County Medical Director Dr. James Stackhouse, Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, and Dr. Alma Jenkins
Dr. Alma Jenkins presented her slides on the COVID-19 pandemic, attached hereto as Attachment B.
Drs. Brenda Weis and James Stackhouse presented COVID-19 numbers and information representing Wayne County's cases, attached hereto as Attachment C, and participated in a question and answer period with the Board.
Presentation of Agricultural Development & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFP) Grant Program by Soil Conservation Coordinator Ashley Smith.
Soil Conservation Coordinator Ashley Smith presented information to the Board on the Agricultural Development & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFP) Grant Program and participated in a question and answer period with the Board. She explained this is not a Soil & Water program, but a state program that uses the County Soil & Water department as the easement holder.
Commissioner William H. Pate Briefly Left the Meeting at 10:22 A.M. and Returned at 10:23 A.M.
Motion to Reappoint Gail Jones, Nancy Delia, and Peggy Tate to the Wayne Countv Council on Aging
Upon motion of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the reappointments of Gail Jones, Nancy Delia, and Peggy Tate to the Wayne County Council on Aging.
Motion to Appoint Dr. Anthony (Tony) Hamm to the Wayne Health Corporation Board of Directors
Upon motion of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Anthony (Tony) Hamm to the Wayne Health Corporation Board of Directors. Motions to Reappoint Various Committee Members to be Voted on at the October 6, 2020 Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr. made the following recommendations to be voted on by the Board of Commissioners during the October 6, 2020 meeting: • To appoint Kim Larson, Anna Snyder, Aaron Stryker, Joel Gillie, Idalia Arellano, J\li Batalla, Luis Carrasquillo, and Leigh Strickland to the Wayne County Latino Council. • To reappoint Maria Marroquin and Michelle Estrada to the Wayne County Latino Council. • To reappoint Fran Kasey and Geraldine Sherard to the Wayne County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion of Commissioner William H. Pate, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved and authorized the following items under the consent agenda: 1. Application for Elderly or Disabled Exclusion. 2. Applications for Disabled Veteran Exclusion. 3. Application for Property Tax Exclusion. 4. Motion to Approve Census 2020 Proclamation, attached hereto as Attachment D. 5. Motion to Approve Sale of Surplus Property Jointly Owned with the City of Goldsboro, as requested by the City of Goldsboro, attached hereto as Attachment E. 6. Motion to Approve the Final Plat for Settlers Pointe, Section 4, as requested by the Wayne County Planning Board, attached hereto as Attachment F. 7. Motion to Approve Letter of Credit fo r Open Broadband for $1 Million to accompany their Application for the N.C. GREAT Grant, contingent upon County Attorneys' Approval.
Discussion and Approval of Submittal of Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund 2020 Grant Application for Fremont Elementary.
County Manager Craig Honeycutt presented the updated resolution and accompanying information related to the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Grant Application for Fremont Elementary, attached hereto as Attachment G.
Upon motion of Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund 2020 Grant Application for Fremont Elementary and its Submittal.
Discussion and Possible Approval of Allowing the Board of Education to Utilize Small Capital Funding for a Maintenance Contract
County Manager Craig Honeycutt presented the information for discussion regarding the use of Wayne County Public Schools' utilization of Small Capital Funding for a Maintenance Contract, attached hereto as Attachment H.
Upon motion of Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved to allow the Board of Education to utilize its Small Capital Funding to pay $1.3 million on its four (4) outstanding maintenance contracts. This is for one year only and the Board of Education shall provide to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners the financia l statements provided to the Board of Educatio n Finance Committee, and other documentation as requested.
Motion to Approve Amendment to Rules of Procedure for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners
County Manager Craig Honeycutt presented the amended Rules of Procedure for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, attached hereto as Attachment I, for di scussion.
Upon motion of Commissioner William H. Pate, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Amendment to Rules of Procedure for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Motion to Approve Amendment to the Public Comment Policy for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners
County Manager Craig Honeycutt presented the amended Public Comment Policy fo r the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, attached hereto as Attachment J, for discussion.
Upon motion of Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Amendment to the Public Comment Police for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
Motion to Approve the School Resource Officers (SRO) Contract for Fiscal Years 20-21 and 21-22
Staff Attorney Andrew Neal presented the School Resource Officers (SRO) Contract for Fiscal Years 20-21 and 2 1-22, attached hereto as Attachment K.
Upon motion ofVice-Chairman Joe Daughtery, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the School Resource Officers Contract for Fiscal Years 20-21 and 2 1- 22.
Countv Manager's Report
County Manager Craig Honeycutt stated the Johnston County Manager thanked the Sheriffs office and swift-water rescue team for helping in the search and rescue in Johnston 111 County. He told the Board of the Legislati ve Breakfast at Lane Tree on September 25 , and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The Board asked for a separate meeting between the Board and its delegation to the General Assembly.
Mr. Honeycutt presented the possibility of cancelling the November 3 rd meeting due to that date being Election Day. Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery asked for later discussion on the matter.
Board of Commissioners Committee Reports
Commissioner William H. Pate shared information regarding a lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania by a Commissioner Board, against the Governor of Pennsylvania, regarding COVID-1 9 restrictions.
Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery discussed COVID-19 concerns with constraints on individuals, states, and the country, believing the constraints are unconstitutional.
Commissioner Edward E. Cromartie discussed his thoughts on COVID-19 and the need for restrictions to save lives and control the spread of the virus.
Commissioner Adrian Worrell did not have a report.
Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr. did not have a report.
Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr. reported he had spoken to participants in a POW walk, a nd announced he had fundraising tickets for the Wayne Community College Foundation Scholarship Program.
Chairman E. Ray Mayo stated he attended the Wayne County Development Alliance Board meeting and shared his thoughts on the presentation by Drs. Weis and Stackhouse.
Closed Sessions
At 8:50 a.m., upon motion of Commissioner William H. Pate, the Board of Commissioners unanimously declared itself in closed session to consult with attorneys employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorneys and the public body, whi ch privilege is hereby acknowledged. At 8:56a.m., upon motion of Commissioner William H. Pate, the Board of Commissioners unanimously declared itself in regular session.
At 11:17 a.m., upon motion of Commissioner William H. Pate, the Board of Commissioners unanimously declared itself in closed to discuss matters relating to businesses in Wayne County, and to consult with attorneys employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorneys and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged.
At 1 :45 p.m., upon motion of Commissioner Freeman Hardison, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously declared itself in regular session.
Motion to Approve Amended CARES Act Funding Plan, to Include Inter-local Agreements with the City of Goldsboro, The Town of Pikeville, and The Town of Fremont, and Appropriate Budget Amendment
finance Director Allison Speight presented the amended CARES Act Funding Plan, attached hereto as Attachment L.
Upon motion of Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Amended CARES Act Funding Plan to Include Inter-local Agreements with the City of Goldsboro, the Town of Pikeville and the Town of Fremont, and Appropriate Budget Amendment.
Adjournment
At 1:50 p.m. Chairman E. Ray Mayo adjourned the meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
d~&w4 Carol Bowden, Clerk to the Board Wayne County Board of Commissioners Attachment A Page 1
WAYNE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA
FIRE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the County of Wayne, is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Wayne County; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS, home fires killed more than 2,630 people in the United States in 2017, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), and fire departments in the United States responded to 357,000 home fires; and
WHEREAS, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States where fire departments responded to more than 173,200 annually between 2013 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, two of every five home tires start in the kitchen with 31% of these tires resulting from unattended cooking; and
WHEREAS, more than half of reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to tight the fire themselves; and
WHEREAS, children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cooking fire; and
WHEREAS, Wayne County residents should stay in the kitchen when frying food on the stovetop, keep a three-foot kid-free zone around cooking areas, and keep anything that can catch tire away from stove tops; and
WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home tires in half; and
WHEREAS, Wayne County's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home tires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Wayne County's residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme ™, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!'' effectively serves to remind us to stay alert and use caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fires. Attachment A Page 2
THEREFORE, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of October, 2020 as Fire Prevention Month throughout this County, and urges all the people of Wayne County, by checking their kitchens for fire hazards and using safe cooking practices during Fire Prevention Week 2020, to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Wayne County fire and emergency services. e/fr.:,!~:.:m ~~ Carol Bowden, Clerk ...... c: Q) E .J:: u C'O ...... <( )> ...... !ll (") ::r 3 (!) ,...;::) O::J -o !ll OQ (!) N What is a pandemic? • A pandemic is an epiden1ic that has spread over a large region of the vvorld.
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WAYNE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA
2020 CENSUS PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy;
and WHEREAS, as of this reading, 60% of Wayne County residents have completed the U.S. Census, compared to 61.2% statewide;
and WHEREAS, Wayne County is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
and WHEREAS, federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data and housing;
and WHEREAS, census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and is necessary for the accurate and fair redistricting of state legislative seats, county and city councils, and voting districts;
and WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and faith based organizations, educators, media, and others will enable the 2020 Census message to reach more of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that September 15,2020 shall be known, designated, and set aside as Local Government Census Day in Wayne County.
£1l~'2!~L . , E. Ray Mayo, Chairman
ATTEST: ~d0~ Carol Bowden, Clerk Attachment E Page 1
WAYNE COUNTY STAFF ATTORNEY
WAYNECOUNTY NORTH CAROliNA Phone: (919) 705-1713 Fax (919) 988-6495 TO: WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: ANDREW NEAL, STAFF ATTORNEY~
SUBJECT: SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY JOINTLY OWNED WITH THE CITY OF • ·; , GOLDSBORO; 917 DEVEREAUX STREET(PIN: 3509013160) ·: .:--.
DATE: 9/3/2020
CC: CRAIG HONEYCUTT, COUNTY MANAGER :-· ·. ·
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, The County and the City of Goldsboro jointly own ~he property located at 917 Devereattx Street, Goldsboro. The City illld County obtained the propetty via tax forecl~sure. The City of Goldsboro accepted tJ1e offer below a~ the. J,tly 13, 4020 City Council meeting. .The Jot is non-conforming and was therefore sold pursuant to Session' Law 2004-94. ·
917 Devereaux Str~et. ~ Goldsboro (PIN: 35090 13160)' i i Buyer: Advance Managemchit Enterprise, Inc.' · Sales Price: $1.00 Tax Value: $2,710.00 Deposit: $1.00
Before the property can be transferred, the Board of Commissioners must accept the offer. . ' '
THE GOOD LIFE. GROWN HERE.
P.O. BOX 227 GOLDSBORO. NC 27533 Attachment E Page 2
Item ____
CITY OF GOLDSBORO AGENDA MEMORANDUM JULY 13, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING
SUBJECT: Authorization of sale of substandard lots to adjacent property owners under Session Law 2004-94 (Senate Bill 1370) for 917 Deveraux Street (Advance Management Enterprise, Inc.)
BACKGROUND: Staff has received an offer to purchase on a city/county-owned properties deemed substandard lots. Council must either accept or reject the offer, and if accepted authorize City officials to execute instruments necessary to transfer ownership. (Session Law 2004-94 Senate Bill 1370)
DISCUSSION: The foll owing offer has been received:
9 17 Deveraux Street Offeror: Advance Management Enterprise, Inc. Offer: $1.00 Bid Deposit: $1.00 Parcel #: 34054 Pin #: 3509013160 Tax Value: $2.710.00 Zoning: R-6
This is a substandard lot sale, therefore the minimum offer is $1.00. The Planning Department notified the adjacent property owners, and no other offers have been received.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council. by motion:
I. Accept or reject offer on 9 17 Devereaux Street. If accepted, adopt attached resolution authorizing City officials to execute instruments necessary to transfer ownership to Advance Management, Inc. upon concurrence by Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
Date: 7/7/2020 C~=th-- Catherine F. Gwynn, Finance Director
Date:: ______Timothy M. Salmon. City Manager Attachment E Page 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS SUBSTANDARD REAL PROPERTY UNDER SESSION LAW 200.. -9_. SENATE BILL 1370
WHEREAS. the City of Goldsboro and County of Wayne j ointly own certain property, 917 Devereaux Street (NC Pin #3509013160): and
WHEREAS, North Carolina Session Law 2004-94 permits the city to sell substandard surplus lots owned by the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County to adjoining property owners; and
WHEREAS. the Planning and Community Development Department has identified the contiguous property owners and have determined that the named lot to be a substandard parcel: and
WHEREAS. the Planning and Community Development Department has contacted the adjoining property owners to determine their interest in receiving the substandard lot; and
WHEREAS. the City has received an offer to purchase the property described above, in the amount of$1.00 (One Dollar and no/ I 00) for the lot submitted by Advance Management Enterprise, Inc.: and
WHEREAS. Offeror has paid the required earnest money deposit of$1.00 (One Dollar and no/100).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Goldsboro, North Carolina, that:
I) The City Council authorizes the sale of the property desc ribed above through North Carolina Session Law 2004- 94. 2) City staff shall contact and seek concurrence by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on the sale of the property described above. 3) Upon concurrence by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. the City Council further authorizes and empowers City ofticials to execute the instruments necessary to convey the property to the Offeror. 4) The tenns of the fi nal sale are: a) Buyer must pay with cash at the time of closing. b) Earnest moneys received shall be applied to purchase price. c) Buyer must pay closing costs. d) Buyer must recombine his/her portion of lot with his/her adjoini ng property. 5) The City reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time before ownership is transferred and recorded.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after this------day of . 2020.
Mayor
Attested by:
City Clerk Attachment E Page 4
I REVISED I RESIDENTIAL PURCHA-SE LETTER OF INTENT
Advance Management Enterprise. Inc. 113 N. James Street Goldsboro. NC 27530 [email protected]
Effective Date: July 6. 2020
Citv of Goldsboro 200 N. Center Street Goldsboro. NC 27530
RE: Intent to Pu~hase Residential·Property " -
This residential purchase letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") represents the basic tenns for an agreement between the Buyer and Seller. After this Letter of Intent has been made, a fonnal agreement may be constructed to the benefit of the Parties involved.
I. The Buyer: Advance Management Enterprise, Inc. (the "Buyerj.
II. The Seller: The City of Goldsboro (the "Seller").
Ill. Property Address: 917 Devereaux Street Goldsboro. NC (the "Property").
Additional Description: Parcel .::..#3:;5::.:09=0:...:.1..:3..:..;16::.:0~------.....:.
IV. Bid Price: The Buyer shall purchase the Property for One Dollars ($1 .00) (the "Bid Price").
V. Currency: All mentions of currency or the usage of the "$" icon shall be known as referring to the US Dollar.
VI. Governing Law: This Letter of Intent shall be governed under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
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~[~jgus Sal!!:l! Year Previous Sale Price f.!Q~__!Jg 1997 17500 01 -SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Record Source Proeem Address ]&gal Oescrietion Owner 917 DEVEREAUX ST DEVEREAUX ST A
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MEMORANDUM
To: Wayne County Board of Commissioners
From: Berry Gray, Planning Director
Date: August 18, 2020
Rc: Final Subdivision Plat Approval
Item: Settlers Pointe Section 4, Final Owner/Developer: Zebulon Mini-Storage Group, LLC Surveyor/Engineer: Dan Butler/Bryan Jones Pikeville Township, Big Daddy's Road (SR 1534) Lots 38- 81 (43 lots)
Discussion: Settlers Pointe Section 4 consists of 43 lots on 29,78 acres, This phase includes the extension of Settlers Pointe Drive with a connection into Nahunta Creek Subdivision providing secondary access to both developments, The subdivision is located off Big Daddy's Road (SR 1534), just east of its intersection with Antioch Road (SR 1535), The property is not within a zoning area and the average lot size at 22,631 sf Building lots will utilize public water and onsite septic, The property is shown within the Rural Enclave area on the Wayne County Growth Strategies Map, Improvements are complete and a NCDOT Built to Standards letter has been submitted to the County, Until the streets are accepted onto the State's secondary road system, the developer has signed a statement regarding the maintenance of the streets and right of ways.
The property is located within the following service areas:
Schools- C. B. Aycock HS, Norwayne Middle, Northeast Elementary Water- Belfast Patetown Sanitary District Fire- Patetown Department EMS- Station 7 Transportation- RPO Water Supply Watershed- No Voluntary Agriculture District- No Wetlands- No Board of Commissioners District- 5
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North Carolina State Superintendent
Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund
2020 Grant Application
Application Deadline: September 15, 2020
Grant Award Announcements: October 1, 2020 (or later)*
Submit Application to: [email protected]
*Announcement of Grant Awards will occur following certification of the 2020-21 State Budget
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Description of NBPSCF Grant Program
The Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund was established by S.l. 2017-57, Sec. 5.3., modified by S.l. 2017-212, Sec. 1.1, and modified by S.l. 2018-5, Sec. 5.3. The purpose of the Fund is to assist lower wealth counties (development tier one and tier two counties) with their critical public school building capital needs. Grant funds must be used for construction of new school buildings only, and cannot be used for real property acquisition.
FY 2020·21 FY 2021-22 Timeline: Guidance Issued Jul. 31,2020 +I- Jul. 31, 2021 Application Deadline Sep. 15, 2020 +I- Sep. 15, 2021 Awards Announced Oct. 1, 2020 (or later) +1- Oct.l, 2021 County Eligibility:" Tier 1 Counties Tier 1 Counties Tier 2 Counties Tier 2 Counties County cannot have received an aggregate amount greater than $8.75 Mfrom the Public School Building Capital Fund from FY 2012-13 to FY 2016-17, inclusive. 2
No coun;y may receive Needs-Based Caeital Grant Funds more than once eve[Y five {5l years.
Project Eligibility: Projects must be "new school buildings," defined as new facility construction. Only projects that address critical deficiencies will be considered.
Available Funding: $iSM3 $75M4 Maximum Award: $15 M (Tier 1) I $10M {Tier 2) $15M {Tier 1) I $10M (Tier 2) Matching Funds Required: Tier 1 ·-- $1 in local funds for every $3 in grantfunds Tier 2 --- $lin local funds for every $lin grant funds
1 Tier 2 Counties are eligible beginning in 2018-19, per S.L 2018·5, Sec. 5.3. 2 For purposes of this determination, the total funding of the county LEA plus the city LEA(s) will be calculated. Records of these allotments are available on the School Planning website at: htt ps :1/www. d pi. nc. gov I dist ricts-sch ools/ district -operations Isch oo 1- pia nni ng/ capita 1-funding 3 Anticipated total available grant funding for FY 2020-21 (pending budget certification) 4 Anticipated total available grant funding for FY 2021-22 (pending budget certification) NOTE: Any county receiving a grant fund award from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund becomes Ineligible to receive allocations from the Annual Public School Building capital Fund that are appropriated during a flve·year period beginning with the fiscal quarter following grant award. Existing balances remain available for use, but cannot be expended on the NBPSCF·awarded project. For FY 2020.21 Grant Recipients, this fove-year period will run from Oct. 1,2020 through Sep. 30,2025. 2 Attachment G Page 3
Program Criteria and Guidelines For 2020-21, projects will be eva luated based on narrative and budget detail submitted by the applicant, and based on the following measu res of county characteristics:
- --- ~-·-- Measures Definition/Calculation/Data Source Ability to Total revenue generated by a one-cent per $100 valuation increase in the Generate county property tax rate, based on FY 2018·19 tax rates and assessment Tax Revenue valuation.
(Source: State Treasurer, Analysis of Debt of North Carolina Counties 6-30-2019, Revised: 01/28/2020)
Ratio of Debt: Sum of County Debt from (General Obligation Bon ds, Installment Purchase Existing Debt Debt, Special Obligation Bonds, QZABs and QSCBs, Certificates of Pa rticipation] to Tax Revenue (Source: State Treasurer, Analysis of Debt of North Carolina Counties 6·30-2019, Revised: 01/28/ 2020)
Revenue : Sum of County Revenues from Property Taxes, Other Taxes, and Sales Tax, FY 2018-19 (Source: State Treasurer, County Revenues and Expenditures Financial Profile, 6/30/2019)
Critical deficiency Project addresses a deficiency identified in the 2015-16 School Needs Survey in the five-year horizon, or other equivalent documentation and an exp lanation as to why the project was not included in the 2015-16 School Needs Survey
Required Reporting
Grant recipients are required to submit a report by Aprlll each year, with each grant funds distribution request, and upon completion of the project, detailing: the use of grant funds, progress on the project, and Impact of the project on the county's school capital plan.
Grant funds will be disbursed In a series of payments based on the progress of t he project. To receive a distribution, the grant recipient must submit a request for distribution, along with documentation of the expenditures for which the distribution is requested, and evidence that t he matchins requirement has been met. DPI will provide grant recipients with Reporting and Distribution Request forms following announcement of awards.
Required Agreement
A county receiving Needs-Based grant funds is required to enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Instruction detailing the use of grant funds, in accordance with S. L.1018-5. DPI will provi de grant recipients with Agreement forms following announcement of awards.
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APPLICATION- CONTACT INFORMATION Date: September 15, 2020 NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND
SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION PER SCHOOL CAMPUS -A PROJECT MAY INClUDE MULTIPLE BUILDINGS
County : _W_a~y_n_e______
Primary Contact: _A_II_is_on__ S:....pe_ ig::..h_t ______
Title: Finance Officer, County of Wayne
Address: 224-226 E. Walnut St., Goldsboro, NC 27533
Phone: 919-731-1437
email: [email protected]
School Unit: Wayne County Public Schools Primary Contact: ------Dr. Tim Harrell Title: Assistant Superintendent, Wayne County Pubilc Schools
Address: P .O. Drawer 1797, Goldsboro. NC 27533
Phone: 919-731-5900
email: [email protected]
Required Application Materials Completed applications must Include the below-listed materials and be submitted by 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 via email to:
Nathan Maune I School Planning Section Chief 1 984-236-2919 I [email protected]
Application Materials Checklist- submit all files In PDF Format
• Contact Information
• Application Form
• Project Narrative
• Budget Estimate
• Additional Documentation (as appropriate)
• Signed Assurance Page 4 Attachment G Page 5
APPLICATION- NARRATIVE Date: September 15, 2020 NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND
Project Title: Replacement and Expansion of Fremont Elementary School
Location: Fremont, NC
Type of Facility: Elementary School
Short Description of School Construction Project: This project is intended to replace a small, outdated elementary school with a larger and more modern facility. The current facility dates back to 1923 and has a core capacity of 402 students. By replacing this school with a larger, more modern facility in the same general area of the county, we will not only provide a better learning environment for the existing students, but we will also be able to ease overcrowding in 1\vo neighboring attendance zones.
Describe the critical need this project addresses and the impact on student outcomes: The original building at Fremont Elementary School dates back to 1923 and Is still in use. Additions were
built In 1955 and 1991 . The school cannot be effectively modernized and expansion on the curre~t site is not feasible due to the limitations of its core capacity spaces and the size of the parcel on which the school sits.
Two of the elementary schools whose boundaries border Fremont are well over capacity. Northeast Elementary currently operates at 117% capacity and Northwest Elementary currently operates at 118% capacity; this Includes their use of a combined nineteen mobile unit classrooms to serve students. These capacity issues cause students to attend school in cramped conditions, often using storage rooms, alcoves, and other small spaces for instructional purposes. Further, the smaller core capacities in these overcrowded faclllties lead to students being served lunch as early as 10:05 a.m. and reduced access to the schools' media centers, computer labs, and other shared spaces. These capacity issues grow steadily worse with the Implementation of the K-3 class size restrictions enacted in recent years. Wayne County Public Schools has purchased land less than half of one mile from the existing school in Fremont. The district seeks to replace the outdated facility in Fremont with a larger and more modem school that is conducive to 21st Century teaching and learning . The district recently opened Meadow Lane Elementary School, a technology-rich facility designed to provide students with a safe and inviting learning environment. By replicating this facility in Fremont, the district can adjust attendance boundaries along the east and west sides of Fremont to bring students out of mobile units at overcrowded schools and into a modern school building that promotes student success. (please attach additional information as necessary) 5 Attachment G Page 6
APPLICATION- NARRATIVE Date: September 15, 2020 NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND
Was this project identified in the 5-year plan in the 2015-16 Facility Needs Survey? DvEs 0No
.If not, provide explanation and attach eq uivalent information: In the 2015-2016 FNS, the district proposed the construction of an additional elementary school in the northern end of the county. New lower enrollment projections indicate that an additional school may not be necessary, and that overcrowding in northern end elementary schools can be better addressed with this project.
Will this project replace any existing facilities? 0vES 0No If YES, which school(s): Fremont Elementary School
How many students will be served by this project? _A.:..p.:....p_ro_x_im_a_te:....;IY:.__75:...:0:______
Has Advanced Pla nning been done for this project? !Zi vEs DNa Land has been purchased, and the district has identified a design for the sch ool.
Have Construction Documents been completed for this project? [{]YES D NO The district Intends to replicate the new Meadow Lane Elementary School, opened in the fall of 2019.
Anticipated or Actual Bid Date : Estimated January 2021 ------~~------
Estimated Start Date of Construction: Estimated Spring 2021 ----~~------
Estimated Completion Date of Construction: Estimated Spring I Sum mer 2023
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APPLICATION - BUDGET Date: September 15, 2020 NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND
Estimated Project Costs Local (non-State) NBPSCF Grant Funds Total
Planning $500,869.57 $_939, 130.43 $1.440,000.00
Construction $7,095,652.17 $ 13 ,304,3_4!-~3- $20,400,000.00
Other Costs* $403,478.26 s 756,521 .74 $ 1,160,000.00
Total $ 8,000,000.00 $ 15,000,000.00 $23,000,000.00
•project costs normally categorized as 'owner's direct costs' on a construction project - may include items such as site surveys, materials testing, site utilities, geotechnical reports, etc. land acquisition costs are not eligible.
Source(s) of required local Matching Funds: The County plans to use a combination of pay-go and debt financing proceeds to provide the required match for this project.
Have any of the local Matching Funds been expended at the time of application? Oves [{]No If YES, provide amount expended : If YES, provide description of work:
Estimated Project Expenditures by Fiscal Year (show estimated period over which funds will be spent by Fiscal Year)
Total 2019·20 2022-23 l Expenditures or earlier 2020-21 2021-22 or later Total local Match 986,768 5,228,000 1,785,232 8,000,000 (Non-State Funds} $ $ $ $ $ Requested 1,850,190 9,802,500 3,347,310 15,000,000 NBPSCF Grant Funds• $ $ $ $ $ 2,836,958 15,030,500 5,132,542 23,000,000 $ $ $ s $ *Total requested grant funding cannot exceed $15 M (Tier 1) or $10M (Tier 2) 7 Attarhment G Page 8
Additional Documentation Prior to Disbursement of Funds
Any project funded with a grant from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund must follow the same review process as any other LEA capital project.
• A registered Architect and/or registered Engineer shall prepare the drawings and specifications in accordance with G.S. 133-1 through 133-4.1, as applicable.
• School Planning review is required for new school buildings. Design documents shall be submitted at appropriate phases of the design; neither the LEA nor the County shall invest any funds in construction of the project until the review process is completed. • Transmittal of drawings and specifications to School Planning shall include the form at: https://files.nc.gov/dpi/documents/schoolplanning/project-submittal-form.pdf • Design of the project should be in compliance with DPI School Planning Guidelines: https:ljwww.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/school-planning • DPI Faciltiy Design Guidelines can be found at: https://files.nc.gov/dpi/documents(schoolplanning/facility-design-guidelines.pdf • DPI School Science Facility Requirements can be found at: https:ljfiles.nc.gov/dpi/documents/schoolplanning/science-facilities-planner.pdf
• For projects involving the closing of an existing school, the LEA shall follow these procedures: https:l/files.nc.gov/dpi/documents/schoolplanning/school-closlng-procedure.pdf
• For projects involving the demolition of an existing school building, the LEA shall follow the procedure noted above and submit the require analysis at: https:Ufiles.nc.gov/dpi/documents/schoolplanning/costfeas 1.pdf
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Assurance Page
By signing below, we assure NCDPI that we are officials of the organization and authorized to bind the organization. We certify the following:
• The information provided in this proposal is correct and complete.
• The project herein described is within the parameters of the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund established in S.L. 2017-57, modified by S.L 2017-212, and modified by S.l. 2018-5, and that all of the required local funding Is available and designated as a match for this project.
• All funds will be used for the construction project described in the approved application.
• We will work cooperatively with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction In monitoring and evaluating the project to meet reporting requirements. We will report on project ·pro ·gress 'a'nd State a~'c:f local funds· expended by ApriiTof each year;· atrthe·'time of'each' -, ·· distributionreques~, an(fupon project completion.
• Upon'receiving'a'Needs-Based grant award, we 'will ent~·r into ail agreement with the Department of Public Instruction detailing the use of grant funds, in accordance with S.L. 2018-5. - ...... ~ . ~- . ;. ..' . ' ~ ' . . . ' . • All applicable fe'deral and state iaws will be adhered to, i'ndudirig· ~rtimotion 6f'equa1 opportunitY without regard to race, color, ·religion, gender, age, disability; ~olitlcal affillatioli, ·6rn 'ational origin. .. ··. • Fiscal control and accounting procedures for proper disbursement of and accounting for the grant funds will be t!stablished and followe·d. ·: ·
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JOINT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF THE NC LOTTERY PUBLIC SCHOOL NEEDS BASED GRANT APPLICATION FOR FREMONT ELEMENTARY
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education have been working together to provide quality facilities for students of Wayne County; and
WHEREAS, both Boards have worked to purchase a 21-acre site for a new expanded Fremont Elementary School in April 2020; and
WHEREAS, the construction and replacement of the 1923 era school is a priority of both Boards and the Town of Fremont; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Education Lottery has set aside funds for needs based school construction to assist Tier 1 communities by providing $3 dollars in grant funding for every $1 dollar in local funding (up to a maximum of $15 million dollars); and
WHEREAS, Wayne County is aware that if grant funding is received for this project, we will be ineligible, under the current law, to receive allocations from the annual public school building capital funding from the NC Lottery Commission for a five year period; and
WHEREAS, Fremont Elementary has been identified as a pressing need with a total projected cost of $23 million;
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY BOTH THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION THE FOLLOWING:
We support the grant application for the needs based school construction grant as offered by the State of North Carolina for $15 million for Fremont Elementary.
READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER BY THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDCUATION, AND READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER BY THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Attest:
Christopher West, Chairman Clerk
Attest:
E. Ray Mayo, Chairman Carol Bowden, Clerk to the Board Attachment G Page 11
JOINT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF THE NC LOTTERY PUBLIC SCHOOL NEEDS BASED GRANT APPLICATION FOR FREMONT ELEMENTARY
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education have been working together to provide quality facilities for students of Wayne County; and
WHEREAS, both Boards have worked to purchase a 21-acre site for a new expanded Fremont Elementary School in April 2020; and
WHEREAS, the construction and replacement of the 1923 era school is a priority of both Boards and the Town of Fremont; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Education Lottery has set aside funds for needs based school construction to assist Tier 1 communities by providing $3 dollars in grant funding for every $1 dollar in local funding (up to a maximum of $15 million dollars); and
WHEREAS, Wayne County is aware that if grant funding is received for this project, we will be ineligible, under the current law, to receive allocations from the annual public school building capital funding from the NC Lottery Commission for a five year period; and
WHEREAS, Fremont Elementary has been identified as a pressing need with a total projected cost of $23 million;
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY BOTH THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION THE FOLLOWING:
We support the grant application for the needs based school construction grant as offered by the State of North Carolina for $15 million for Fremont Elementary.
READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 14'" DAY OF SEPTEMBER BY THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDCUATION, AND READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 15'" DAY OF SEPTEMBER BYTHE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: c;(:it;;b IAJJl; tuw:v
Christopher West, Chairman Clerk
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E. Ray Mayo, Chairman Carol Bowden, Clerk to the Board Attachment H Page 1
TO: Wayne County Board of Commissioners WAYNECOUNTY From: Craig F. Honeycutt- County Manager NOR T H CARO L INA
DATE: September 8, 2020
RE: Use of Wayne County Public Schools "Fund 4"
Last week I met with Dr. Merrill, and he explained to me many of the issues regarding the budget shortfalls, with respect to WCPS.
One of the issues has been the issuance of "debt" by the school system to fund upgrades for energy deficient schools. The "energy savings would be equal or exceed the contracts sums" that were approved. Debt service would be paid with the energy savings, not requiring new dollars and would not cost the school system any additional; however, expenditures were not adjusted to account for the new savings nor debt.
Currently the annual costs for WCPS is approximately $1.3 million for the four outstanding maintenance contracts. WCPS would like to use its small capital funds (Fund 4} to pay this debt service payment for these four contracts. We annually budget $2 million, plus $500,000 additional in the 2020/ 21 FY.
Currently, with the projects already approved, carryover, and using Fund 4 to pay the service agreements, it would leave them a balance of $885,000. However, by doing this it would be a roll of the dice, and only using this fund for actual"breaks and must do" instead of upkeep/ maintenance.
We have also reserved approximately $1.2 million that the County is holding in Fund 4 (held for overages for Southern Wayne Gym; we used this fund to pay for Fremont Elementary property).
By allowing the school system to use Fund 4 for debt service for the 20/ 21 FY, it will give them more flexibility in the upcoming school year. The use of Fund 4 for this purpose would only be for this school year. Attached is a spreadsheet with the breakdown of projects that were to be done during this FY with Fund 4 and will be delayed. Two projects are at failure and "must do"- Greenwood Middle boiler and Wayne Academy gym roof leaks.
As part of this request, we will receive the financial statements they provide their finance committee as well. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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THE G OO D L IFE . GR OW N H E RE. )> ...... Fund 4 2020-21 Project list 2020-21 Appropriations 2,000,000 OJ (') 2020-21 Onetime Apropriation 500,000 :::; 3 2019-20 Carry Over 248,958 ro Fund 4 total as of July 1 2,748,958 ::J...... BB& T Phase II 2008 Payment Se ptember 19, 2020 737,478 I -c Brady Service Contracts M iddle Schools 91,712 OJ O'Q Cenergistic Termination Estimate 483,873 ro N Fund 4 Remainder 1.435.895.~ Eastern Wayn e Elemetary Replace windows/Doors Failure/Repla ce Windows were put in backwards when school was built. Leaks during rain 175,000 Carry Over On Hold Eastern Wayne Elemetary Replace wall between Cafe'/Gym Failure/Replace Wall is peeling and ca n no longer be repaired/Written up by Health Inspector 47,000 Carry Over On Hold ~;~.-_:j Greenwood Middle Replace boiler In main building Failure/Replace Early 1970 boiler ~ • ' l 129,915 Carry Over M ust Do Northeast Elemetary Replace wall between Cafe'/Gym Failure/Replace Wall is peeling and can no longer be repa ired/Written up by Hea lth Inspector 47,060 Carry Over On Ho ld Northwest Elementary Replace wall between Cafe'/Gym Failure/Replace Wa ll is peeling and can no longer be repa ired/Written up by Health Inspector 43,450 Carry Over On Ho ld Rosewood High Baseball lights Safety/Failure light pole wire pulling out of fixtures 235,000 Carry Over On Hold Gym Floor.Sands/Refinish No~ayne, Bro~den; Dillard, Carver HeighJs Safety/Fllii1Jre. F.lqors hav!!np t been sanded (or ~0 to 40l';'eats ••carver n~eds repairs [i~:~~~= '· 1QO,OOO Complete Control Systems Replace outdate building controls (CBA) Failure/Replace Controls in some buildings date from 1990s. Replace with new. 55,000 Carry Over On Hold Sa fety and Secu rity All Schools Safety/Failure Replace cameras remaining at Middle and Elementary 100,000 Ye ar Two of Three On Hold .. ·' Southern'Wayne Replace' Boiler ln'maln building • ; f:j' Failure/Replace Qne o,f two bollers-fallec!·t6 shutoff anp•cra¢ked' · 11 . ''f -~ :::.:t ~~d~'l '-'• 9!},0,00 Failed In Progress ' South'ern Wayne Contract Paint B4lldlng . ,. ' Failure/Replace Bllll.dlng ne~ds palr,\tlng. Unable to schec!CJie<.cfuJ to time "~~:~.: _w "·- ~:oi~Jl'J1'it I 90,0,PO In Progress Wayne Academy Gym Roof Leaks .. ~~ .- Failuri'!/Replace Gym has been painted needs roof to pre.vent damage r'Ji~I~J; ~!'1l=~p ~a 140,000 Must Do North Drive Elemetary Replace wall between Cafe'/Gym Failure/Replace Wall is peeling and can not be moved 45,000 On Hold Total Approved 1,347,425 Completed/Must do 549,915 Remaining On Hold 885,980 Roofing Re comendations Carver Heights 832,050 Rosewood High 1,200,000 Dillard M iddle F Building 150,000 Brogden Middle Main Building, 400 and 800 400,000 Note: Funds will be held for emergiencies only CBA Metal on ROTC Building 75,000 Eastern Wayne Middle Media Center 80,000 Mount Olive Middle Media Center 80,000 K«:,y . Norwayne Middle Media Center 175,000 Complete Eastern Wayne High Roof on 1976 Gym 250,000 Must do Edgewood Main Bu ilding 85,000 On Hold Rosewood Middle 1924 Building 150,000 Goldsboro High ROTC Gutters 25,000 Southern Wayne High Roof Drains Old Gym Lobt 15,000 3,517,050 Attachment H Page 3
Wayne County Public Schools Long-term Facility Obligations
Brady Brady Cenergistic 2008 Trane Total Annual Contract Contract Contract Phase II Cost Mechanical Solar Contract Systems Systems
Fiscal Year Grantham Grantham All Facilities Payment due Middle/Spring Middle/Spring See Note 1 September Creek Middle Creek Middle See Note 2
2019-2020 71 ,712.00 20,000.00 470,046.00 737,478.08 1 ,299,236.00
2020-2021 73,863.36 20,000.00 500,000.00 763,533.71 1 ,357,397.00
2021 -2022 76,079.26 20,000.00 500,000.00 790,506.01 1 ,386,585.20
2022-2023 78,361 .63 20,600.00 801 ,826.27 900,787.90
2023-2024 80,712.48 21 ,218.00 801 ,826.27 903,756.75
2024-2025 83,133.85 21,854.54 801,826.27 906,814.66
2025-2026 85,627.87 22,510.18 801,826.27 909,964.32
2026-2027 88,196.71 23,185.49 801 ,826.27 913,208.47
2027-2028 90,842.61 23,881.05 801,826.27 916,549.93
Totals 728,529.77 193,249.26 1,470,046.00 7,1 02,475.30 9,494,300.30
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Note 1 • Termination fee estimate 483,873.00. Note 2 The 2008 facility projects included the following: • 8.3 million dollar Phase II Performance Contract with Trane Comfort Solutions, Inc. Approved on July 23, 2008 in a Special Called Meeting. Board approved a resolution to finance with Bank of America and the contract was not to exceed 12 years. WCPS made the first payment in October 2008. • The resolution adopted states the energy savings would offset the cost and, "An increase in taxes is not necessary due to the guaranteed energy savings equal or exceed the sums to fall due under the Contract". • The fo llowing schools were affected. o Carver Heights o Charles B. Aycock
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0 Dillard Middle 0 Eastern Wayne Elementary 0 Eastern Wayne High 0 Goldsboro High 0 Grantham School 0 Greenwood Middle 0 Mount Olive Middle 0 Northeast 0 Northwest 0 Portable Classroom 0 Rosewood High 0 Rosewood Middle 0 Royal Avenue 0 School Street o Southern Wayne High o Spring Creek High
• The Board of Education desired to finance the project by using an installment contract authorized under NCGS 160A, Article 3, Section 20. • October 8, 2008 Director's Meeting minutes mention the 8.3 million Phase II Performance Contract plus 20.9 million dollars of facility projects that were approved and underway. • The original finance contract amount was 8.3 million. WCPS made payments for 10 years from 2008 to 2018 totalling 6, 122,733.90. WCPS via BB&T paid Bank of America 6,452,091.50 to pay off the loan. • WCPS has made one payment to BB&T but currently owes 7,102,475.30 on the 2008 Phase II Performance Contract. Currently refinance with BB& Tat 3.59% interest until 2028. • The original contract amount with Bank or America, 14,787,218.27 including interest.
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Smart Building Notes • Duke reported 84,448.81 in payments to WCPS for Grantham solar production over a 5 year period.
Grantham Middle Electric Cost Water Cost Total
2017 47,069.00 2,326.00 49,395.00
2018 27,037.00 2,666.00 29,703.00
2019 39,028.00 3,370.00 42,398.00
2020 14,516.00 1,247.00 15,763.00
Totals 127,650.00 9,609.00 137,259.00
Tri-County kwh kwh solar SCMS with solar$$$ w/o solar$$$ savings needed produced 2016 $44,331.60 $74,193.48 $29,861.87 784320 653952 2017 $26,199.35 $65,062.74 $38,863.40 673036 820684 2018 $31,870.10 $67,956.86 $36,086.76 672832 777856 2019 $49,055.31 $75,310.35 $26,255.05 779904 592896 2020* $17,209.86 $37,505.87 $20,296.01 344256 438528 Covid issue TOTALS $168,666.22 $320,029.31 $151,363.08 3254348 3283916
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RULES OF PROCEDURE
FOR
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
( 1) Regular Meetings
The Board shall hold a regular meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month, except that if a regular meeting day is a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next business day. The meeting shall be held in the Wayne County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Wayne County Courthouse Annex on 224 East Walnut Street in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and shall begin at 9:00 a.m.
The first meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners in December of even years shall be on the first Monday of December at 9:00 a.m.
(2) Special Meetings
The chairman or a majority of members of the board may at any time call a special meeting of the board of commissioners by signing a written notice stating the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be considered. The person or persons who call the meeting shall cause the notice to be delivered to the place of each member at least 48 hours before the meeting and shall cause a copy of the notice to be posted on the courthouse bulletin board, and the County's website, at least 48 hours before the meeting. Only those items of business specified in the notice may be transacted at a special meeting.
If a special meeting is called to deal with an emergency, the notice requirements of this rule do not apply. However, the person or persons who call an emergency special meeting shall take reasonable action to inform the other members and the public of the meeting. Only business connected with the emergency may be transacted at the meeting.
(3) Organizational Meeting
On the first meeting in December, the board shall meet at the regular meeting time and place. The board members shall then elect a chairman and vice-chairman. If the organizational meeting is the first meeting in December following a general election in which any county commissioners are elected, the newly elected members shall take and subscribe the oath of office as the first order of business.
(4)
The county manager, in conjunction with the chairman, shall prepare the agenda for the meeting. A request to have an item of business placed on the agenda must be Attachment I Page 2
received at least eight working days before the meeting. The Board may, by majority vote, at any regular meeting, add an item not on the agenda on findings by the majority of the board that such items could not have reasonably been placed on the agenda pursuant to normal procedures and is necessary that such business be considered at the meeting.
The agenda shall include, for each item of business placed on it, as much background information on the subject as is available and feasible to reproduce. A copy of all proposed ordinances shall be attached to the agenda. A copy of the agenda and attached materials shall be available for public inspection as soon as they are completed and will be posted on the County website. Each board member shall receive a copy of the agenda. Copies may also be available for members of the public.
(5) Order of Business
Items shall be placed on the agenda according to the "Order of Business." The Order of Business for each regular meeting shall be as follows:
a. Briefing Session b. Call to Order c. Invocation d. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America e. Approval of Minutes f. Discussion/Adjustment of Agenda g. Special Presentations (If scheduled.) h. Appointment Committee i. Unfinished Business j. Public Hearing (If scheduled.) k. Consent Agenda (Items may be removed for discussion and separate action at the request of a member of the Board of Commissioners.) I. New Business m. Public Comments (Only I st regular meeting of each month.) n. Manager Reports o. Commissioner Reports p. Closed Session (If required.) q. Work Session (Ifrequired.) r. Adjournment
However, by general consent of the board, items may be considered out of this order.
(6) Public Comments
The Board shall provide for public comments consistent with the Board's then current Public Comment Policy and the Provisions ofNCGS 153A-52.1.
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(7) Election of the Chairman
The chairman of the board shall be elected annually and shall not be removed from the office of chairman unless he becomes disqualified to serve as a member of the board.
(8) Powers of the Presiding Officer
The chairman shall preside at meetings of the board. A member must be recognized by the chairman in order to address the board. The chairman shall have the following powers:
a. To rule motions in or out of order, including the right to rule out of order any motion patently offered for obstructively or dilatory purposes b. To determine whether a speaker has gone beyond reasonable standards of courtesy in his remarks and to entertain and rule on objections from other members on this ground c. To entertain and answer questions of parliamentary law or procedure d. To call a brief recess at any time e. To adjourn in an emergency f. To make other appropriate appointments to county committees, boards, and commissions
(9) Presiding Officer when the Chairman is in Active Debate
The chairman shall preside at meetings of the board unless he becomes actively engaged on a particular proposal, in which case he may designate another board member to preside. The chairman shall resume the duty to preside as soon as action on the matter is concluded.
(l 0) Action by the Board
The board shall proceed by motion. Any member, including the chairman, may make a motion.
( 11) Second Not Required
A motion shall not require a second.
( 12) One Motion at a Time
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A member may make only one motion at a time.
(13) Substantive Motion
A substantive motion is out of order while another substantive motion is pending.
(14) Adoption by Majority Vote
A motion shall be adopted by a maJonty of the votes cast, a quorum being present, unless otherwise required by these rules or the laws of North Carolina.
(15) Debate
The chairman shall state the motion and then open the floor to debate on it. The chairman shall preside over the debate according to these general principles:
a. The introducer (the member who makes the motion) is entitled to speak first b. A member who has not spoken on the issue shall be recognized before someone who has already spoken c. To the extent possible, the debate shall alternate between the opponents and proponents of the measure
(16) Procedural Motions
In addition to substantive proposals, the following procedural motions, and no others, shall be in order. Unless otherwise noted, each motion is debatable, may be amended and requires a majority vote for adoption.
In order of priority, the procedural motions are:
a. To adjourn- the motion may be made only at the conclusion of action of a pending matter; it may not interrupt deliberation of a pending matter. b. To take a recess c. Call to follow the agenda - the motion must be made at the first reasonable opportunity or it is waived. d. To suspend the rules - the motion requires a vote equal to a quorum. e. To divide a complex motion and consider it by paragraph. f. To defer consideration - a substantive motion whose consideration has been deferred expires I 00 days thereafter unless a motion to revive consideration is adopted. g. Call of the previous questions - the motion is not in order until there has been at least 20 minutes of debate and every member has had one opportunity to speak. h. To postpone to a certain time or day
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1. To refer to a committee- sixty days after a motion has been referred to a committee, the introducer may compel consideration of the measure by the entire board, regardless of whether the committee has reported the matter back to the board. J. To amend- a motion must be germane to the subject matter of the motion, but it may achieve the opposite effect of the motion. k. To revive consideration- the motion is in order at any time I 00 days after a vote to defer consideration of it. A substantive motion on which consideration has been deferred expires I 00 days after the deferral, unless a motion to revive consideration is adopted. I. To reconsider - the motion must be made by a member who voted with the prevailing side. The motion must be made at the same meeting at which the original vote was taken. The motion cannot interrupt deliberation on a pending matter, but is in order at any time before adjournment. m. To rescind or repeal n. To ratify o. To prevent reconsideration for six months - the motion shall be in order immediately following the defeat of a substantive motion and at no other time. The motion requires a vote equal to a quorum and is valid for six months or until the next regular election of county commission board members, whichever occurs first.
(I 7) Renewal of Motion
A motion that is defeated may be renewed at any subsequent meeting unless a motion to prevent reconsideration has been adopted.
(I 8) Withdrawal of a Motion
A motion may be withdrawn by the introducer at any time before a vote.
(19) Duty to Vote
Every member must vote unless excused by a majority vote according to law. A member who wishes to be excused from voting shall so inform the chairman, who shall take a vote of the remaining members. A member who is present, but does not vote shall be registered in favor of the vote.
(20) Introduction of Ordinances
A proposed ordinance shall be deemed to be introduced at the first meeting at which it is actually considered by the board.
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(21) Adoption of Ordinances
To be adopted at the meeting at which it is first introduced, an ordinance or any action with the effect of an ordinance (except the budget ordinance, any bond order, or any other ordinance on which a public hearing must be held before the ordinance may be adopted) must receive the approval of all members of the board of commissioners. If the proposed ordinance is approved by a majority of those voting, but not by all the members of the board, or if the ordinance is not voted on at that meeting, it shall be considered at the next regular meeting of the board. It is then or any time thereafter within 100 days of its introduction receives a majority of the votes cast, a quorum being present, the ordinance is adopted.
(22) Adoption of the Budget Ordinance
Notwithstanding the provision of any general law or local act any action with respect to the adoption or amendment of the budget ordinance may be taken at any regular or special meeting of the board by a simple majority of those present and voting. a quorum being present.
During the period beginning with the submission of the budget to the board and ending with the adoption of the budget ordinance, the board may hold any special meetings that may be necessary to complete its work on the budget ordinance.
(23) Closed Sessions
The board may hold closed sessions as provided by law. It shall commence a closed session by a majority vote to do so and terminate a closed session in the same manner. Board members and other authorized persons participating in closed sessions shall maintain the confidentiality of closed session materials.
(24) Quorum
A majority of the membership of the board of commissioners shall constitute a quorum. The number required for a quorum shall not be affected by vacancies. If a member has withdrawn from a meeting without being excused by majority vote of the remaining members present, he shall be counted as present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
(25) Public Hearings
Public hearings required by law or deemed advisable by the board shall be organized by a special order, adopted by a majority vote, setting forth the subject, date, place, and time of the hearing as well as any rules regarding the length of time of each speaker, etc. Unless otherwise stated in the special ordinance calling for the Public
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Hearing, the speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. At the appointed time, the chairman or his designee shall call the hearing to order and then preside over it. When the allotted time expires or no one who has not yet spoken wishes to do so, the chairman or his designee shall declare the hearing ended.
(26) Quorum at Public Hearing
A quorum of the board shall be required at all public hearings required by state law, if action is to be taken following the Public Hearing.
(27) Minutes
Minutes shall be kept of all meetings of the board.
(28) Appointments
The board makes appointments to various subordinate boards, other boards, and for other offices. If the board's Appointment Committee has met and has a recommendation, the appointments can be made by motion. The Appointment Committee shall generally announce individuals for consideration for vacancies at a meeting prior to the vote on filling the vacant position.
If more than one appointee is to be selected, then each member shall have as many votes as there are positions to be filled. A member shall cast all his votes and all for different nominees.
The Clerk to the Board shall notify all members of positions that need to be filled, at least two months before the vacancy is expected.
(29) Electronic Meetings
Electronic meetings shall not be permitted except in situations outlined "Rules of Procedure for Electronic Meetings of Wayne County Board of Commissioners" adopted March 26, 2020. In the absence of conditions in said policy, individual members shall only be permitted to participate in meetings remotely upon majority vote of the board.
(30) Reference to Robert's Rules of Order
To the extent not provided for in these rules and to the extent that the reference does not conflict with the spirit of these rules, the board shall refer to Robert's Rules and Order for unresolved procedural questions.
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PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners desires to establish and set aside a special time for the purpose of receiving such public comments as required by statute.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all comments and suggestions addressed to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners during the Public Comment Period shall be subject to the following Public Comment Policy:
1. Purpose
To establish a policy for citizens to appear before the Wayne County Board of Commissioners at their regular meetings during the month.
2. Coverage
This policy, upon adoption by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, shall remain in effect until such time that it is altered, modified, or rescinded by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
3. Policy
a. Anyone desiring to address the Board of Commissioners must sign up with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners or her designee 15 minutes before the regularly scheduled meeting on the day of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting. The form shall, at a minimum, provide the requestor's name, address, and telephone number. The address and telephone number of the speaker will not be made public at the meeting. The Chairman shall not grant exceptions to this requirement.
b. Public comments shall be held once a month at the first regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. In the event that the first regular meeting of the month is cancelled, public comments shall be rescheduled for the second regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
c. Each speaker must be recognized by the Chairman as having the exclusive right to be heard. Attachment J Page 2
d. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not give their allotted time to another speaker to increase that person's allotted time.
e. Speakers must address the entire Wayne County Board of Commissioners, not an individual member. Discussions between speakers, Board Members, and the audience will not be allowed.
f. Speakers will be civil in their language and presentation. Individual's name shall not be used if that individual's actions are being criticized.
g. Speakers are limited to discuss items over which the Board of Commissioners has some control.
h. The use of video, PowerPoints, or other electronic media is prohibited without the permission of the Chairman.
i. Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the Board of Commissioners should provide copies of materials to the Clerk to the Board who will then circulate copies to Board members.
j. The time allotted for Public Comment will be thirty (30) minutes.
k. Individuals who sign up, but cannot speak due to time constraints will be carried to the next regular meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and placed first on the Public Comment Agenda.
I. Public comment is not intended to require the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to answer any questions posed by the speaker. Action on items brought up during the Public Comment Period will be at the discretion of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners shall not comment and/ or answer any questions posed by the speaker. Commissioners who wish to address topics raised during public comments may choose to do so at future meetings of the Board of Commissioners.
4. Decorum of Audience
In order to efficiently transact public business, it is necessary that members of the audience demonstrate an appropriate decorum and respect for the Board and speakers. To this end, audience members shall conduct themselves as follows:
a. Audience members shall refrain from making unsolicited comments during the meeting. Attachment J Page 3
b. During speakers from the floor, audience members shall refrain from conduct which disrupts the proceeding. This conduct may include, but is not limited to, cheers, hissing, booing, clapping, cursing or any other conduct which disturbs the proceedings.
c. Audience members are prohibited from displaying signage of any type during meetings.
d. Audience members shall silence all cell phones and other electronic devices while attending the meeting.
e. The Chairman shall oversee enforcement of this policy and make reasonable attempts to assure compliance by audience members. The Chairman may order any audience member removed by security who continuously refuses to comply with this policy. Attachment J Page 4
Board of Commissioners' Information
The Board of Commissioners was advised of the following personnel changes: I. Board of Commissioners Name of Employee- Freeman Hardison Jr Date of Employment- July 27,2020 Classification- County Commissioner, Full-Time Salary- $11,146.56 per year 2. Sheriff Name of Employee- Maya Gonzales Date of Employment- July 20, 2020 Classification- Non Cert Spec Deputy, Part-Time Salary- $14.28 per hour 3. 911 Name of Employee- Morgan Heath Date of Employment - August 4, 2020 Classification- Telecommunicator, Full-Time Salary- $29,719.20 per year 4. Health Name of Employee- Latasha Dudley Date of Employment- August 3, 2020 Classification- PHN II, Full-Time Salary- $50,000 per year 5. DSS Name of Employee- Sieate Davis Date of Employment- July 27, 2020 Classification -!MC I w/a IMC II, Full-Time Salary- $28,304.00 per year 6. DSS Name of Employee- Akina Williams Date of Employment- July 27, 2020 Classification- IMC I w/a IMC II, Full-Time Salary- $28,304.00 per year 7. EMS Name of Employee- James Meeks Date of Employment- August 6, 2020 Classification- Emer Med Srv Tech-Paramedic, Part-Time Salary- $18.50 per hour 8. EMS Name of Employee- Logan Horne Date of Employment- July 6, 2020 Classification- Emer Med Srv Tech- Basic, Part-Time Salary- $14.00 per hour AttachmentJ Page 5
9. DSS Name of Employee- Sebrina Radford Date of Employment- August I 0, 2020 Classification- IMC I w/a IMC II, Full-Time Salary- $28,304.00 per year 10. DSS Name of Employee- Montrice Gray Date of Employment - August I 0, 2020 Classification- IMC I w/a IMC II, Full-Time Salary- $28,304.00 per year Attachment K Page 1
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU") effective July 1, 2020 is made and entered into by and between the Wayne County Board of Education (hereinafter "WCBOE" or "Board"), the governing body of the Wayne County Public Schools (hereinafter "WCPS"), and the Wayne County Sheriffs Office (hereinafter "WCSO" or "Agency").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the WCBOE and the WCSO recognize the benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to the citizens of Wayne County, North Carolina, and particularly to the students, parents and staffofthe pu91ic s9hool systemofWayne Coun~y, Nory~ Carolina; • : , • : • • ' • ~ • ' ' : J •, : , ~ ! ·.. ' I : WHEREAS, the WCBOE · de~ ires ;ro h~ve the ·wcso ·J,rt>vfde· :sth.o61 Resource Officers to certain Wayne County Public Schools; . . . . ~ ' ' WHEREAS, the WCSO is willing to ·provide a School Resource ·· orficers · tb ' ce.~tain 'Wayne County Public Schools;· and · · · · · · ·. · · ' ; ·
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of WCPS, the WCSO, and the citizens of Wayne County to establish the School Resource Officer Program as hereinafter described.
. . . NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration ·of the promises and covenants of the 'parties hereto herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which . is hereby acknowledged, WCBOE and the WCSO do hereby agree as follows: ·
Article I Purpose and Governing Principles
Thi.s MOU outlines the goals and guiding principles as ag'reed to by and between WCBOE and the WCSO in order to foster an efficient and cohesive program that will build a positive relationship between law enforcement officers, school administrators, parents, and the students in ·the Wayne County Public Schools. The purpose of the School Resource Officer Program in the public school system of Wayne County, North Carolina is to promote a safe and secure environment on the campuses of the Wayne County Public Schools. The ultimate goal of the School Resource Officer Program is to provide a safe, ·· inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students and educators.
School policing is intended to promote a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and other members of the school community while recognizing that sworn law enforcement officers have constitutional, statutory, and professional standards by which they are bound. The parties agree that, in compliance with law, the parties shall administer the School Resource Officer Program established under this MOU without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, Qr disability. . In pat1icular, under no circumstances will any representative of any of the parties engage in any conduct in violation of state or federal anti-discrimination law in their interactions with students, Attachment K Page 2
including but not limited to, any retaliation for reporting, alleging, or filing complaints concerning any alleged discrimination.
Article II Duties of the Agency
The WCSO shall provide a School Resource Officer ("SRO") as follows:
1. Qualification of SROs. The WCSO shall assign regularly employed law enforcement officers to serve as SROs for WCPS. Each SRO will serve a school or a set of schools as set forth below:
a. One SRO .will be assigned ·to each of the following schools: Charles B. Aycock High School, Eastern Wayne High School, Rosewood High School, Southern Wayne High School, Spring Creek High School, Wayne Middle High Academy, Brogden Middle School, Grantham ·Middle School, Mount Olive Middle School, Norwayne Middle School~ · Rosewood Middle ·School, and Spring Creek Middle School, Eastern Wayne Middle School, Greenwood Middle School, and Meadow Lane Elementary School. .
b. Contingent. on funding, SROs will be assigned to rotate between the .following schools: Brogden Primary School, Carver Elementary School, Eastern Wayne Elementary School, Fremont STARS School, Grantham Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School, and Tommy's Road Elementary School.
2. Funding. It is contemplated that both parties shall contribute funding in .order tq fulfill their obligations of this Agreement. The parties. acknowledge that WCPS' ability to provide funding · is contingent on receipt of resources from NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI). Once WCPS receives final funding figures from NC DPI, the parties shall memorialize funding terms in a separate MOU for each fiscal year covered by this Agreement.
3. Certification of SROs. The assigned SROs will be certi~ed law enforcement officers by the State of North Carolina and must complete a forty (40) hour School Resource Officer training course through the North Carolina Justice Academy and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). If the officers do not possess SRO training and/or CIT certification at the time of assignment, the Agency will make reasonable efforts to ensure that the officers participate in any necessary coursework to receive the training and certification at the next available course offering.
4. Assignment of SROs. The SRO positions shall be filled in accordance with the Agency's directives and selection process. The assignment of the .SROs shall be .subject to the review of the WCBOE and the principal(s) of the school(s) to which the SRO is assigned. The SROs should have no substantiated evidence of harassment, discrimination, disproportionate minority contact, improper use of force, or other. serious performance
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issues in his/her work history that would make the officer inappropriate for perfom1ing duties as an SRO. In addition, the SROs should have positive experience working with youth and/or in a school setting and should be willing and able to serve as a mentor for students. The Agency shall ensure that all SROs participate in an orientation process conducted in collaboration between the Agency and WCPS to provide an overview of the School Resource Officer Program and review WCPS policies and procedures.
5. Assignment of SRO Supervisor. The WCSO shall designate a regularly employed Jaw enforcement officer to supervise the assigned SROs and to coordinate the functions of the SRO Program with the Superintendent or designee. The duties of the SRO Supervisor shall include coordinating work assignments of the SROs; ensuring SRO compliance with directives and policies of the Agency and WCPS; coordinating SRO scheduling and work hours (vacatjon requests,. sick leave, etc.); and addressing concerns and .complaints regarding perfom1ance and conduct of. the SROs in collaboration with WCPS .and. in ' I • 1 • , , • 1 accordance with Agency protocols. . ..
6. SRO ·Vehicle. The Agency ·shall provide a motor ve.hi_cle for the ~se of eacp SRO . . . ' assigned. to WCPS. . \ 7. SRO Training. The Agency shall ensure that the SROs maintain.. minimum in-service training and certification. requirements as would norn1.ally .apply to all other certified officers in the Agency i1~ .addition .to any training and. certi,fi'catlon requjred under this MOU. . . . .
8. SRO Orientation, Annual SRO Summit. and Ongoing Guidance Sessio~s. The WCSO shall collaborate with WCPS to host and/or attend an annual s'timmit of SROs and school administrators to discuss issues relevant to th~ School Reso·u~ce Officer Program and operations. The WCSO shall require the SROs to attend the annual summit and any other WCPS or Agency orientations and guidance sessions designed for SROs that may occur periodically during the school year during the SROs' regular duty hours, so long as the scheduling of the summit and guidance sessions offered by WCPS does not conflict with assignments from the Agency. Such guidance sessions shall be designed to provide resources to the SROs on topics relevant to the School Resource Officer Program, such as working with students with disabilities and special needs; student records and privacy issues; cultural competency and nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline; positive behavior interventions and supports; restorative justice and alternatives to incarceration programs; and mediation and conflict resolution processes with students. Other law enforcement officers who supervise the SRO will be strongly encouraged to attend such sessions.
9. SRO Work Hours. SROs shall work fo1ty (40) hours per. week. Unless modified by the SRO Supervisor, the principal, or principal's designee, SROs shall work from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. every day when school is in session and will be provided one 30-minute lunch break. For any hours worked beyond this time, i.e. for special events at the request of the principal or the principal's designee, the SRO will be paid at the established standard hourly rate. The current established standard hourly rate is $25.00 per hour and is subject to adjustment.
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I 0. SRO Absences. The WCSO shall not utilize the SROs during the designated workday for duties other than set forth herein, except in emergency situations that necessitate removal of the SRO from his/her normal duties pursuant to this MOU. To the greatest extent reasonably practicable, vacation leave, reserve training, and law enforcement training shall be scheduled during the summer months, spring break, or other times when students are not regularly enrolled in school. Any vacation leave during school time shall be approved in advance by the SRO Supervisor. In the event an SRO is temporarily unavailable on campus due to training, illness, approved leave, court hearing, or other reasons, the WCSO shall provide a replacement officer, whenever possible. The WCSO agrees to use all reasonable efforts to have a replacement SRO fill this void.
Article III WCBOE Expectations of the SROs While Serving on Campus.
I. SRO Work Hours. Uniform. and Visibility m1Campus. ·. The,SRO~ shail rell\ain onth~ school grounds during ·r]Ormal .school hours, except \Vhen 'nec~~sary, to ait~nd io a law enforcement emerg~pcy, to attend \IllY meetings or traiQings describeq.ip thi.s r"!()TJ, qron limited occasions, to attend to official law enforcement business pff-campus ... With the exception qf emergency situations out of the SROs' control,. ~ROs ..shall ,give the. SRO Supervisor and the principal or principal's designee reasona):Jle advance notiCe ofany times when an .SRO is not expected to be on campus during nonmil $Cht;>ol hours, and the WCSO will provide a replacement officer to the. extent possible in· accordance with Article II, Secti~n 10, of this MOU. SROs shall wear the official law enforcement uniform or other apparel issued by the WCSO at all times while serving on WCBOE property and shall make best efforts.to maintain.high visibility at all times when practical and safe to do so, especially in areas where incidents of crime or violence are most likely to occur. SROs shall, whenever possible and in accordance with guidance from the school principal or designee, participate in or attend school fl.lnctions during the .SROs' regular duty hours, in order to assure the peaceful operation of school-related programs.
2. SRO Mentoring and Outreach. Each SRO shall conduct himself or herself as a role model at all times and in all facets of the job; shall seek to establish a strong rapport with staff, faculty, S\Udents,. and others associated with the school; and .shall encourage students to develop positive attitudes towards the school, education, law enforcement officers, and positive living in general.
a. Interaction with parent and faculty groups. SROs shall be strongly encouraged to attend meetings of parent and faculty groups during the SROs' regular duty hours to solicit their support and understanding of the School Resource Officer Program and to promote awareness of law enforcement functions.
b. Information on community resources. SROs shall be familiar with community agencies that offer assistance to youths and their families, including, but not limited to, mental health clinics and drug treatment centers, and shall provide information on such agencies to students, parents, and/or school administrators when appropriate. In addition, SROs shall provide infonnation to the school principal, students, and parents regarding additional resources offered in the community that provide
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afterschool and summer programs and opportunities for youth.
3. Law Enforcement Actions and Safety Interventions. SROs may initiate appropriate law enforcement actions to address criminal matters, including matters that threaten the safety and security of the school or its occupants, and/or intervene with staff or students (with or without a referral from school staff) when necessary to ensure the immediate safety of persons in the school environment in light -of an actual or imminent threat to health or safety. Any such intervention shall be reasonable in scope and duration in light of the nature of the circumstances presented and shall be reasonably calculated to protect the physical safety of members within the school community, while minimizing, to the extent possible, any unintended negative effects on students. All law enforcement actions and interventions to protect the safety of others shall be consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, and . policies. ..Use of force may be implet:nented pursuant to Agency procedures and protocol as well as all applicable laws, if objectively reasonable based on the totality of the ·circumst(!.I1ces, and shall not be excessive, arbitrary,.-?r ~alicious . SRO~ al_so. shall, when~ver possible, advise the.pripcipal befo~erequest:ing add.itional: law enforcement assistance on campus and shall request ~u~h assistance only when:necessary to protect the safety. or security of those present on the schpol campus• ..
a. Alternative .R~solutions. SRO~ · shall, as much as . p~~~ibl.e, . s~ek . ~ll . alt_ematiY,e methods other .than arrest when dealing with problems . arising at thei.r assigned school. ,This includes, but is .not limited to:
1. · SPeaking.\Vith and providing ad vic~ to students 'iri order _to deter future probl~ms and help build better rapport between. students ·and the SR.O; 2. Referring students to Teen Court in lieu of filing of criminal charges/citations; and 3. Issuing warning citations for minor traffic infractions committed on school premises.
b. Patrolling and Surveillance. SROs shall treat their school as if it were a normally assigned patrol zone. As such, SROs shall alternate between patrolling the school grounds and static surveillance.
c. Investigations and Arrests. Criminal investigations and arrests by an SRO will be conducted in accordance with all applicable legal requirements, including all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing the us.e of force, interrogations, searches, and arrests. SROs shall promptly notify appr~priate school authorities whenever an SRO asks a student questions of an investigative nature or takes any direct law enforcement action against a student; however, notification may be withheld until deemed appropriate by the SRO if such notification would endanger a student or any other person or compromise an ongoing criminal investigation. The appropriate school authorities shall promptly notify the parent(s) or guardian of any student suspected of criminal wrongdoing, whenever an SRO asks a student questions of an investigative nature or takes any direct action against any student suspected of criminal wrongdoing. The SRO and school administrators shall collaborate and determine how such notice should be given in each individual circumstance. SROs
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shall comply with Miranda and juvenile Miranda rules whenever applicable in the course of questioning individuals suspected of criminal wrongdoing. If an SRO questions, searches, or arrests a student at school, all reasonable efforts will be made to remove the student from other students and bystanders and to not bring undue attention to the student.
d. Searches. SROs shall be aware of and comply with all laws and standards regarding searches of persons and property while performing services pursuant to this MOU. SROs shall be aware of the differing standards governing searches by law enforcement officers for law enforcement purposes as compared with searches by school administrators in connection with student discipline. At no time shall an SRO request that any WCPS employee lead or conduct a search of a student for law enforcement purposes.
• .. • - • • • • • • • ¥ • t ~ • e. Interrogations. In cases where the .parent(s) or guardt~n ca11Q.ot b.e reached, and any questioning . of . a student is conducted with.out pareiitai notincation,, the school principa) or. designee must be present during the cjuest'ioning. unless an SRO directs otherwise· for safety or investigative reasons. Presence of the principal/designee does not in any way. impact the .SRO's duty, if applicable in the situation, to. cpmply with the student's Miranda or. juvenile Miranda rights . . At no. time ·sh.aii an ,SED requ~st that any· WCPS employee act as an agent of the SRO or law enforcement in any interrogation.
f. Non-school In~estigations . SROs shall refr~in fror:n ·(.}uestioning ~tudents at school regarding non-school related matters unless the SRO has a · warrant or· unless questioning, searching, or arresting a student on school property at that time is necessary, in. the discretion of the SRO, for the su.ccess of a l~w enforcement investigation or to prevent injury or crime.
4. School Discipline. The school administrator shall be solely responsibl~ . for implementing the student discipline policies. The school administration, not the SRO, has primary responsibility for maintaining order in the . school environmen~ and for investigating and responding to school disciplinary matters. SROs shall refer any repoits or concerns relating to student discipline to the principal or designee and shall not independently investigate or administer consequences for violations of any school disciplinary rules. SROs should generally not have any further involvement in routine disciplinary matters, such as tardiness, loitering, noncompliance, the use of inappropriate language, dress code violations, minor classroom disruptions, and disrespectful behaviors and other similar minor infractions of school rules. School officials shall only request SRO assistance when necessary to protect the physical safety of staff, students, or others in the school environment.
a. Searches. SROs shall not conduct or participate in searches of students or their belongings in school disciplinary investigations unless their assistance is requested by school personnel to maintain a safe and secure school environment.
b. fnlerrogations. SROs will not be involved in questioning of students initiated and
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conducted by school personnel in disciplinary matters unless requested by school personnel to maintain a safe and secure school environment. If an SRO's presence is requested under these circumstances, the SRO shall confine his or her involvement to what is reasonably necessary to protect the safety and security of members of the school community and shall not lead the investigation or actively question students.
5. Joint Law Enforcement and School Discipline Investigations. In cases where school disciplinary investigations and law enforcement investigations into criminal activity overlap and relate to matters affecting health or safety (e.g., when both the school administration and the SRO are investigating matters related to the presence of drugs or weapons on campus), it may be appropriate for school administrators and the SRO to work in tandem. In such events, the criminal investigation takes precedence over school disciplinary. issues. In .such circumstances, toe SRO shall be mindful of and clarify his pr her role as a law enforc.ement officer conducting a law enforcement)n\'estigation w[len interviewing student witnesses, particulariy studenis suspected .of criminal wrongdoing. The SRO . shall .also adhere· to all appropriate laws apd :standards governing . law enforcement investigations. and .not assume that .laws and. standards that govern school disciplinary investigations will also apply to him or her in the course of conducting a criminal investigation.
6. Transporting Students. No SRO shall transport any student in. his or her Agency-issued vehicle except when the student is a victim of a crime, under arrest, .or when other emergency circumstances exist. Under no circumstances may an SRO transport any student in the SRO's personal vehicle. NOTE: This does not apply to situations where an SRO wishes to transport his or. her own child in his or her personal vehicle or in cases where the SRO is attending a school function as a spectator or in his or her capacity as a parent.
7. Traffic and Event Secudty. At .the request of the principal or designee, the SRO shall coordinate traffic and security at athletic events and school functions at his or her assigned school.
8. Compliance with Board Policies. SROs shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and WCBOE policies, including, but not limited to, laws, regulations, and policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
9. Confidentiality: Access to Student Records. SROs shall comply with all laws, regulations, and WCBOE policies regarding access to confidential student records, provided that the SRO shall under no circumstances be required or expected to act in a manner inconsistent with his/her duties as a law enforcement officer. SROs may have access to confidential student records or to any personally identifiable information of any WCPS student as defined in 34 CFR 99.3, only to the extent allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERP A) and applicable WCBOE policies and procedures. SROs shall not automatically have access to confidential student records or personally identifiable information in those records simply because an SRO is conducting a criminal investigation involving a student or for general, non-specific purposes. School officials may, however, share relevant confidential student records and personally
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identifiable information contained in those records with an SRO under any of the following circumstances:
a. The SRO is acting as a "school official" (as it relates to accessing student records) as defined in 34 CFR 99.31 because he has legitimate educational interests in the information to be disclosed.
b. The SRO has written consent from a parent or eligible student to review the records or information in question.
c. The principal or designee reasonably determines that disclosure to the SRO without parental consent is necessary in light of a significant and articulable threat to one or m()re person's health or safety.
d. The disClosure is made pursuant to a valid subpoena or court order.
e. The information disclosed is ''directory information" as defined by WCBOE policy~ and the parent 'ot '~ligibfe student has not ·opted out of the ·disclosure c:if directory information. ·
f. The disblosure is otherwise authorized under FERf> A, its impleml:mting regulations; and applicable WCBOE policies and procedures.
I 0. Communication between the SRO and Principal. Each SROis expected to m~et with the school principal aijd members of the administrative team designated by the principal on a regular basis, both formally and informally, to discuss school safety concerns, duties, and responsibilities.
II. Development of School Safety Plans. SROs shall report any, safety c9npe1:ns to the school principal 'and/or designee and shall confer with the school' princjfml to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus or involving students at school-related activities. The school principal will contact any other school system personnel who should be involved in.these discussions.
Article IV Duties ofWCBOE and WCPS
I. Provision of Office Space and Access to School Community. The WCBOE, Superintendent, and school principal agree to provide to each full-time SRO:
a. Exclusive access to an air-conditioned and properly lighted office at the school, which shall include a telephone, desk, chair, computer with. access to the WCPS Ethernet, and lockable filing cabinet;
b. Electronic rights to install Agency records management system software on the computer;
c. Access to the school's CCTV system;
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d. A radio for use on campus;
e. Keys to the assigned school; and
f. A reasonable opportunity to address students, teachers, school administrators, and parents about criminal justice, safety, and security issues relating to school-aged students.
2. Referrals to the SRO. Maintaining order in the school environment and investigating and responding to school discipline matters shall be the responsibility of the school administration. School administrators are expected to adhere to the student discipline procedures outlined in applicable state and federal law and Board policies. WCPS shall refrain from involving SROs in the response to student disciplinary incidents and the en forceni~nt of ·disciplinary rules that do not constitute violations of law, except when nec~ssary to support st.aff in maintaining a safe school environment. WCPS shall provide trail1ing to school ad'mini'stnitors regarding the role of SROs and the appropriate involvement.of SROs in student matters. that pose ~ threat .tQ the s~f~ schoq~ envi~onmen~; at least .on an annual basis. Such trainings shall include information .on how to distingu~sh _ betwe~n disciplinary infractions · appr~priatety' ha~dted . by school · offid~ls versus threats to school safety that warrant a referral to law enforcement.
,· . I . ' ! ·!, ! .·, . ) ! 3. Communication between SRO and Principal. The s~hool princip~l is.expected_to.r:n .eet with the SRO. on.a ·regular basis,. both formally and info~.a~ly, : to . discuss s9h9ol saf~ty concerns,. duties,, and responsibilities. Specifically, the_.principal or.qe~ignee and S~O sh(lll meet in person duriqg t_he beginning and end of eac~ school day to d!scuss iss~es and concerns related to school safety. The principal and SRQ. shall establish long~terrn plans to .address school .cr~sis drills, athletic event coverage, ~pecial school events, and after-hours activity on school grounds. The WCBOE authorizes the, prip.cipal to report any crimes that-occur .on campus .to the assigned SRO in . compl.ianc~ _ with all appli~ble state laws and WCBOE policies that require school officials, tq report criminal .acts occurring on school grounds to law enforcement.
4. SRO Orientation, Annual SRO Summit. and Ongoing Guid~t~ce Sessi'ons. WCPS shall coordi_nate an orientation for SROs to discuss an overyiew of the ~chool Resource
Officer Program and review WCPS policies and procedures.,. WCPS. also shall. host, in collaboration with the WCSO, an annual summit of SROs a.nd school administrators. to discuss issues relevant to the School Resource Officer Progran1 and operations. At least one school administrator from each school and the school's assigned- SRO shall be required to attend the summit: In addition, WCPS shall offer additional guidance sessions and resources to SROs on topics relevant to the School Resource Officer Program t~at may occur periodically during the school year, such as working _with students with disabilities and special needs; student records and privacy issues; cultural competency and nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline; positive behavior interventions and supports; restorative justice and alternatives to incarceration programs; and mediation and conflict resolution processes with students.
5. Review of SRO Program. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall collect feedback
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I. Term. The term of this MOU shall begin on July I, 2020 and end on June 30, 2022, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. However, the parties shall review the terms of this MOU at least annually and may amend it at any time in writing and by mutual agreement
2. Termination. Any party's participation in this MOU may be terminated by that party, with or without cause, upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other parties. In the event that either party terminates this agreement, the parties agree that there will not be any reallocation or proration of funding for the current fiscal year.
Article VII Notice
Arty notice, consent, or other communicaiion in tonnec,tion with this MOU shall be in writing and may be delivered ill person, by mail, or by facsimile thmsmissioh (p~Ovi<;ied sender confirms notice by written copy). Ifharid-delivered, the riotice shall be effective upon delivery. If by facsimile copy, the notice shall be effective when sent. If served by mail, the notice shall be effective three .m business days after being deposited in, the United States Postal ~ervi.ce by certified mail, .return. recejpt requested, · addressed appropriately to the Agency .and to. the WCBOE at.their respective addresses, below: ' · · · ·
lfto WCBOE: IftoWCSO: Wayne County Public Schools Wayne County Sheriffs Office Attn: Superintendent P.O. Box 1877 200 I E. Royall A venue Goldsboro, NC 27533 Goldsboro, NC 27534
Article VIII Miscellaneous Provisions
I. Sex Offend~r Registry Checks. The parties acknowledge that the req~iremenis of G.S. llSC-332.1 apply to thisMOU. The Agency shall conduct an annual check of the sworn law enforcement officers assigned as SROs on the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Program, the North Carolina Sexually Violent Predator Registration Program, and the National Sex Offender Registry .. The Agency certifies that no individual may provide services to WCBOE under this MOU if he/she appears on any of the sex offender registries.
2. Relationship of Parties. The Agency and WCBOE shall be independent contractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a pm1nership or joint venture; nor shall any employee of either party be construed as employees, agents, or principals of any other party hereto. The Agency maintains control over its personnel and any employment rights. of personnel assigned under this MOU shall not be abridged. Each party agrees to assume the liability for its .own acts or omissions, or the acts or omissions of their employees or agents, during the term of this MOU to the extent permitted under North Carolina law.
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3. Governing Law and Venue. This MOU shall be govemed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. The venue for initiation of any such action shall be Wayne County, North Carolina.
4. Amendments and Modifications; Additional Policies and Procedures. This MOU may be modified or amended by mutual consent of the parties as long as the amendment is executed in the same fashion as this MOU. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties may develop additional policies and procedures by consent to implement this MOU, including but not limited to policies and procedures regarding reporting requirements and sharing information between WCPS and the Agency. Further, each party may develop internal policies and procedures to implement their respective obligations under this MOU.
5. Entire Agreemen:i. This MOU constitutes the eritire agree!:nent between th(! parties and supersedes. all. prior agreements and understandings, whether written· or oral, relating to the subject matter of this MOU.
6. Severability. l1;1 the event that any provision of this MO~ shall be invalid, ·ill~gal, or Otherwise unenforceable, the V&lidity, legality, and en(orc'eiibility of ibe remai11ing provisions shall in no way be affected or impaired thereby. · · ·
7. No Third-Party Benefits. There ,are no third-party beheficilirie~ to thislvfOU. N()thing in this MOU shall create 8. Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall. be deemed an original, but all of which taken together 6onstitute one and the same instrument. · · · · · 9. E-verify. All parties shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 ofChapter64 of the North Carolina General Statutes, "Verification of Work A;_.thorization," and will provide documentation reasonably requested by the other demonstrating such compliance. · The Wayne County Bpard of Educati n hereby agrees to the tenns of the School Resource Officer Program Memorandum of derstanding (MOU), effective July I, 2020. The Wayne County Sheriffs Office hereby agrees to the terms of the School Resource Officer Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective July I, 2020. a'S ~ m. ~ q - 9/14/z..oz..o . Wayne~nty Sheriff -D~a...:te_ _.!..._ 12 Attachment K Page 12 This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the School Budget and Fiscal Control Act. 9!tf/t.AlAj (Da~dzfi.: (Signature o~unty Public Schools finance officer) :, •• •; . : ' 1 ..,' , ''. • .. : ~. , \. · ·~I · ·~ •• • : ., ',• ' ~ · · ·~ · ~~. ·•. ~, ,, +; ,:.~ : This instrument has been pieaudited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. · 0Vts~ao ~ ·- .:._ (Date) 13 Attachment L County of Wayne CARES Funding Summary Spending Period of March 1 - December 30, 2020 Round 1 Allocation $ 2,253,382.00 Round 2 Allocation $ 2,389, 720.00 Total CARES Allocation $ 4,643,102.00 Less Muni Plans City of Goldsboro $ 966,689.00 Town of Fremont $ 20,513.00 Town of Pikeville $ 8,500.00 Total Municipal Allocation $ 995,702.00 Less FEMA lneligibile Expenditures $ 200,000.00 Less EFMLA & Sick Leave $ 100,000.00 Unspent Allocation $ 3,347,400.00 Possible Uses Public Safety Payroll TBD Hazard Pay TBD Antenna Sites $ 540,000.00 Ambulances (2) $ 400,000.00 United Way $ 200,000.00 COVID-19 Testing Van $ 176,000.00 Glidescope Ranger Video Laryngoscopes $ 10,000.00 Stryker Power-PRO XT & Power-LOAD $ 40,650.12 Automated Compression Device $ 20,000.00 2 IVC Vehicles & Equipment (DSS) $ 99,048.00 Waitlist Application for CSC (DSS) $ 240.00 IT Equipment (DSS) $ 4,375.00 Electronic Message Boards $ 29,800.00 Mobile Generators $ 53,248.00 Shower Trailers $ 83,880.00 $ 1,657,241.12