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19 <br /> 1 Dr. Hamlett said that the work of the task force focuses on school safety rather than <br /> 2 school resource officers. She said that they are speaking with different groups, including <br /> 3 students, to determine what it means to be safe in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. She said <br /> 4 the feedback has emphasized mental health and social emotional learning needs. She said <br /> 5 they are doing safety walkthroughs of all buildings. <br /> 6 Chair Deon Temne invited the Board of Commissioners to do a walkthrough of the <br /> 7 buildings. <br /> 8 Dr. Felder said that student and staff safety is a priority in Orange County Schools. <br /> 9 Nick Mincey, Director of Construction and Facilities at Orange County Schools, <br /> 10 presented the following slide: <br /> SCHOOL SAFETYi <br /> 1. Focus on interior and exterior door security to ensure all doors are <br /> able to be locked <br /> 2. Radio system upgrades <br /> 3. Air Purifiers and PPE <br /> 4. Traffic Review/Roadway Safety in School Zones <br /> a. Carpool congestion and accidents are concerns <br /> i, Orange High Sch Road & New Grady Brown Sch Rd <br /> b. Walk zones <br /> i. Designated walk zones will need Crossing Guards(funding?) <br /> 5. Intercom system improvements and renovations <br /> & Drills and plan awareness with fully occupied buildings <br /> ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 Dr. Felder said there are staffing shortages in the trades such as locksmiths and <br /> 13 plumbers. <br /> 14 Commissioner Richards asked when the safety audit results for Chapel Hill Carrboro <br /> 15 City Schools will be discussed. <br /> 16 Chair Deon Temne said that specific safety weaknesses are not shared due to safety <br /> 17 concerns. <br /> 18 Dr. Hamlett said that information from the audit will be used in the budget development <br /> 19 process. <br /> 20 Commissioner Richards said she was looking forward to hearing more how they can <br /> 21 improve the safety of campuses. <br /> 22 Chair Deon Temne said that the community should understand that school campuses <br /> 23 should not be accessed recreationally during school hours. <br /> 24 Commissioner Fowler said she knows funds have been allocated for facility repairs and <br /> 25 that those would address safety needs. She asked if safety needs are being addressed in the <br /> 26 use of those funds. <br /> 27 Chair Deon Temne said yes. He said that there will be other needs that will be <br /> 28 presented as they improve the safety plans. He said there will also be needs that are shown that <br /> 29 exceed the funds available. <br /> 30 Commissioner Fowler asked if that will be part of the Capital Improvement Plan budget <br /> 31 to use those funds. <br /> 32 Dr. Hamlett said yes. She said that there will be over $7.9 million in safety measures <br /> 33 over a ten-year period. <br /> 34 Commissioner Fowler asked if the district has a plan for the 18 million they had asked for <br /> 35 a delay on. <br />