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MAR 3 1982 19 nt' 88 Mrs. Ingram informed the Board that all the various programs listed have been contacted and have indicated their interest. She felt there has been a misunderstanding that the programs proposed would serve only black people whereas they are intended for the bonefit of everyone in the area regardless of color or nationality. Mrs. Ingram stressed that they greatly desire these programs to keep the children off the streets and would like to work with the Board towards this goal. The Board expressed their receptiveness to using the facility for the programs proposed and possibly even a branch library, but questioned why the School Board wished to convey this facility to the County rather than making the space directly available to those requesting it. Sam Hunter, Administrator of Personnel Service for the School Board, believed the School Board felt a community resources project such as the one proposed was out of their domain and should come under an entity of government such as the County Commission. Thus, they came up with the idea of giving the facility to the County and letting the Commission assume their prerogative of making it available as a community resource. Considerable discussion followed as to the fact that this offer appeared to be based on a short-term relation= ship, and you cannot plan a capital improvement program on such a basis. Mr. Hunter felt the School Board really anticipates a long term arrangement, but this is affected by the fact that we have unusual growth patterns in the County and they must be able to supply needed classrooms. The School Board is anticipating going into another elementary school in this area, but concrete plans have not yet been made. Mr. Hunter speculated that they are talking about using only the permanent buildings and those only on a temporary basis.