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18 <br /> 1 Lee Williams said Dr. Keeling covered most of the information, and CHCCS staff has <br /> 2 gone through similar training opportunities as OCS. He said when thinking about reopening, <br /> 3 every decision is made with a racial equity lens in mind. He said equity specialists are working <br /> 4 through dismantling and removing barriers. He said CHCCS currently has four equity <br /> 5 specialists: two in elementary, one in middle, and one in high school. <br /> 6 Mary Ann Wolf said it is refreshing to hear these updates, and thanked all staff for its <br /> 7 energy and work. <br /> 8 Hillary MacKenzie agreed, and expressed gratitude for the collaboration. She thanked <br /> 9 the BOCC for its help with the hotspots. <br /> 10 Commissioner Dorosin said six months ago there was a lot of discussion with CHCCS <br /> 11 around contracts, and an investigation that may be happening. He asked if there was a final <br /> 12 report that could be forwarded to the BOCC. <br /> 13 Mary Ann Wolf said the final report was just completed, and will be reviewed by the <br /> 14 CHCCS Board on October 8t", 2020. <br /> 15 Dr. Jim Causby said the report will be posted thereafter. <br /> 16 Commissioner Marcoplos said he was encouraged to hear that curriculums could be so <br /> 17 nimble to add more diverse classes. He said he would encourage the schools to add a course <br /> 18 on local government, as many people know nothing about local government. <br /> 19 Chair Rich said she would love to see women's studies courses added. <br /> 20 Commissioner Greene said there are ready-made courses on local government at <br /> 21 Carolina's Public Humanities. <br /> 22 Commissioner McKee said he is very pleased to hear the construction updates. <br /> 23 Chair Rich encouraged everyone to continue wearing masks, and follow safety <br /> 24 guidelines. She said the Governor has encouraged schools to open, but schools should not feel <br /> 25 pressured to do so. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Penny Rich, Chair <br /> 32 <br /> 33 Allen Coleman <br /> 34 Assistant Deputy Clerk II <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Submitted for approval by Gregory A. Wilder, Interim Clerk to the Board. <br />