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6 <br /> omnibus requires all school resource officers (SROs) to have racial equity training, which was <br /> cause for celebration. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said the BOCC can pass a resolution in support of this. <br /> Chair Rich said the County encourages its employees to also take the racial equity <br /> training. <br /> Representative Meyer said the standard SRO training does include issues of equity and <br /> justice with youth of color, and this simply writes it in as a statute requirement so that it cannot <br /> go away. <br /> Representative Insko asked if Orange County sends resolutions to other counties to <br /> garner greater support. <br /> Chair Rich said yes. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said if the BOCC wants to get other counties to sign on to <br /> resolutions, it is best to reach out directly. <br /> Commissioner Price said if anyone can be part of the NCACC process, such as steering <br /> committees, that would be helpful. <br /> Representative Meyer said the BOCC could pass a resolution for comprehensive <br /> training of SROs for racial equity training (HB 76). <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the raise the age issue, and said it is one of the <br /> NCACC's top priorities, and it is helpful to talk to their peers across the state. <br /> John Roberts referred to item #6 on page 4, and asked if this is still on the table. <br /> All legislators said they have not heard anything about that. <br /> John Roberts referred to item #23 on page 6, and said there has been a bill filed and <br /> asked if it has any chance. <br /> Senator Foushee said the shooters are in the House. <br /> Representative Meyer said the House leadership is not interested in any gun bills, and <br /> may not do any abortion bills either. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if there is any chance of impact fees coming back, <br /> Senator Foushee said no. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the Governor's budget will include any increase for an <br /> innovations waiver. She said there have been 200 slots previously, with a large waiting list. <br /> Representative Insko said that is in the works. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. <br /> 2019 ORANGE COUNTY PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE ISSUES <br /> Broadband/Digital Infrastructure — Support legislation, funding, and other efforts that provide <br /> counties with flexibility and opportunities to support options for increasing access to high-speed <br /> internet connectivity and expanding digital infrastructure/broadband capability to the un-served <br /> and under-served areas of the state. Access to high speed internet connections will reduce <br /> disparities, enhance quality of life for all the State's residents, and broaden opportunities in <br /> areas such as education, jobs creation, small business development, health care, civic <br /> participation, and growth in farm enterprises. <br /> Priority School Issues— Support legislation to address the following issues related to schools: <br /> a) Provide local school systems with calendar flexibility, including the opportunity to align with <br /> nearby community college schedules; <br /> b) Provide full funding for State allotments including Average Daily Membership (ADM) growth, <br /> and support legislation to provide for an overall increase in funding based on average daily <br /> memberships outside of the current formula system; <br /> c) Impose class size reductions commensurate with State funding for staffing; and <br />