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6 <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners directs the Clerk to the Board <br /> to share this resolution with the Orange County Schools, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, <br /> the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and the towns of Hillsborough, Mebane, Chapel Hill and <br /> Carrboro. <br /> This the 4th day of November, 2021. <br /> Renee A. Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Richards, <br /> to approve the resolution supporting Orange County Schools. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she appreciates Commissioner Hamilton and Commissioner <br /> Richards working on this resolution and believes the resolution is really important. She said it is <br /> well thought out and well crafted. She said she believes the Board's goal is to uphold their <br /> mission and the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance, which promotes civil discourse, and to <br /> protect residents' lawful interest and personal dignity. She believes the community benefits <br /> when it works together to understand other perspectives. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he appreciates Commissioner Richards's comment that it <br /> does not speak to parents who have concerns over education, curriculum, sports, wearing or <br /> not wearing a mask, virtual school, or in person school. He said those people have a right to <br /> express their concerns civilly and strongly if they so desire. He said it is his understanding that <br /> there were people at the school board meeting from outside of Orange County and even North <br /> Carolina with intent to disrupt. He said he will support civil discourse until his last breath, but <br /> will not support a disruption of meetings or a hostile protest. <br /> Chair Price said this is so important because this is about children and young people. <br /> She said that when she first got the email from school board chair Hilary McKenzie, she read <br /> the statements from students, and felt the Board must stand behind them and lift them up and <br /> protect them. She said people can disagree civilly, but the most important thing is children <br /> being able to learn in a safe environment. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> Chair Price noted that school board member, Brenda Stephens, wanted to attend the <br /> meeting tonight, but Spectrum is working on her internet right now. <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> NONE <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> NONE <br /> 7. Reports <br /> NONE <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br />