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0 0T 2 1990 Commissioner Scurlock asked how many schools are in this program at the present time, and Recreation Director Patricia Callahan explained that there are 8,, counting the "Right Stuff" programs. There are 7 more schools that could ask for this same program, but to be eligible, they would have to demonstrate the number of latch key children who walk home to empty houses. Commissioner Bird felt the object was to try and scatter these programs throughout the most populated areas of the county as best we could, and have them in the areas where a lot of the younger students are latch key children. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that although the County Commission is funding the Children's Services programs, it seems that the School Board gets the credit. Commissioner Wheeler didn't see what difference it makes, because the taxpayers are paying for it one way or another, but Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that it makes a difference when it comes to the County's millage cap. Administrator Chandler advised that the funds for this program would have to come out of contingencies since this wasn't included in the 1990-91 budget. Bill Koolage, 815 26th Avenue, felt that in addition to using the schools for after hours programs, we should use the schools year around. He advised that School Superintendent Norris is receptive to looking into both of these possibilities. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve additional funding for the after school program at Citrus Elementary School; and requested staff to readdress with the School System the funding mechanism for the anticipated expansion of this program to 6 or 7 other schools to make sure the County Commission will have the resources under our millage rate to fund it at the same level or whether it may take the School Board to help to get it expanded into the other facilities. 25