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2 <br /> 4. Racial Equity Collaboration and Support <br /> The Orange County Human Rights and Relations Director along with both School systems <br /> will provide an update on the proposed Racial Equity Collaboration. Attachments to be <br /> provided under separate cover prior to the meeting. <br /> 5. Budget and Personnel Update <br /> Both School Systems will provide an update on their Adopted Budget, Fund Balance status, <br /> status of COVID funding, and staff shortages and efforts. Attachments to be provided <br /> under separate cover prior to the meeting. <br /> 6. Local and State Assessment Results <br /> Both School systems will provide an update on the most recent local and state assessment <br /> results. Attachments to be provided under separate cover prior to the meeting. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact tied directly to the discussion at this joint <br /> meeting. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and <br /> volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impacts associated with these agenda items. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Boards discuss the issues noted <br /> and provide direction to staff, as appropriate. <br />