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16 <br /> <br /> Commissioner McKee said he is concerned for the social and emotional impacts on the 1 <br />students, especially exceptional children. He encouraged the schools to use their unassigned 2 <br />fund balances to address these needs. 3 <br /> Dr. Jim Causby said Commissioner McKee is preaching what he believes. He said there 4 <br />is no question that children will be at least half a year behind. He said students cannot be 5 <br />overloaded right now, but expanded summer offerings will be crucial. 6 <br /> Dr. Monique Felder agreed. She said this situation presents many challenges, especially 7 <br />to those who were at risk prior to the pandemic. She said some OCS students are receiving 8 <br />additional support, and more options are being pursued to increase this. She said some 9 <br />students really need in person instruction. 10 <br /> Commissioner McKee said the County is a backstop, and encouraged the schools to not 11 <br />sit on allocated funds, while needs are present. He said some students are going to be lost 12 <br />completely. 13 <br /> Chair Rich said the districts are doing an excellent job. 14 <br /> Dr. Dannie Williams said the bond funds have afforded a complete office renovation of 15 <br />Efland Cheeks Elementary School; safe vestibule entry points for remaining schools that lacked 16 <br />them, allowing one way in and one way out; roofing and asbestos removal; installation of 17 <br />security systems; mechanical renovations and designs for two schools; the Cedar Ridge 18 <br />Classroom addition; and some summer projects that are nearing completion. 19 <br /> 20 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 <br /> 23 <br /> 24 <br /> 25 <br />4. Equity 26 <br /> 27