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