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41 <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said they will hear about that next month. She said OCS has $44 <br /> million that's already been appropriated and CHCCS has $19 million. She said she told them they <br /> can't wait to spend the money. She said the schools want to talk about this at the upcoming joint <br /> meeting, but the Board has already done their part by allocating the money to the schools. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she hopes the capital needs consultant will help get <br /> everyone on the same page and identify efficiencies. <br /> Chair Bedford said a lot of institutional knowledge at the schools is gone, so it's good they <br /> are all having these conversations. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said the Board received an email today from the schools and there was <br /> mention about wanting to discuss buying land for future schools. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked why more land is needed when school populations are <br /> decreasing. <br /> Chair Bedford said it is increasing in the Mebane area. <br /> The Board took a 15 minute break. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee left the meeting at 2:30 pm. <br /> Office of Equity and Inclusion Work Plan <br /> a. Review of Work Plan and Key Goals for 2023 <br /> Dr. Shameka Fairbanks, Chief Equity and Human Rights Officer, made the following <br /> presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> + MpWt <br /> Orange CountyOffice <br /> ofEquityItInclusion <br /> Dr.Shameka Y.Fairbanks <br /> A&M <br /> Dr. Fairbanks said the Office of Equity and Inclusion was previously known as the <br /> Department of Human Rights and Relations but was renamed recently to be more consistent with <br /> other communities. <br />