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27 <br /> Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> 2021 Retreat Progress Report <br /> June 23, 2022 <br /> Knowing what we know about the current reality, what priorities do we need to <br /> set? <br /> Related to Schools 1. Support students and parents <br /> 2. Improve air quality in schools given COVID-19 <br /> 3. Support faculty and staff <br /> 4. Focus on public education needs during <br /> COVID-19 <br /> S. Develop school facilities plan for future <br /> • Created School Capital Needs Task Force; • Provided $1.5 million in additional school <br /> meeting monthly funding to support student mental health and <br /> narrow the achievement gap using surplus <br /> funds from FY2020-21 <br /> • Provided $120,000 grant to Orange • Implemented new NC InCK (Integrated Care for <br /> County Schools to equip students with Kids) grant <br /> hotspots for internet access <br /> • Provided youth enhancement • Modified the Capital Investment Plan to <br /> programming to 140 low-income include an additional $30 million in the School <br /> children. Activities included sports Deferred Maintenance program and a potential <br /> (soccer, baseball, ice skating, swimming), bond for school capital needs <br /> camps, tutoring and other enrichment <br /> programs. <br /> • Provided $1.2 million in bond premium <br /> earned on school borrowing to the school <br /> districts for capital needs <br />