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3 <br /> for the FEMA declaration. She said she looks forward to joining the tax revaluation work group to <br /> improve equity in valuations. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he and Commissioner Greene endorsed Vice-Chair Hamilton's <br /> petition to reinstate the broadband task force. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Recognition of the Heroic Actions of A.L. Stanback Middle School Staff Durinq a Cardiac <br /> Arrest Response <br /> The Board recognized the heroic actions of staff at A.L. Stanback Middle School during a cardiac <br /> arrest response. <br /> BACKGROUND: The following information is shared after the Emergency Services Department <br /> obtained permission via a fully executed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act <br /> (HIPAA) release signed by the patient's guardian. <br /> On June 5, 2025, 14-year-old David Gonzalez Rubio, an A.L. Stanback Middle School student, <br /> was playing in the school gymnasium and suddenly collapsed. A teacher saw David on the floor <br /> of the gymnasium, quickly recognized David was not responding, and called for help. In under <br /> one minute, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was administered. The school nurse, school <br /> resource officer, the assistant principal and several other individuals rushed to the David's aid.An <br /> Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) was quickly accessed and applied, and the coordinated <br /> team was able to administer the defibrillation. David began to show signs of life after the school <br /> nurse began compressions post defibrillation. Fire and emergency medical services personnel <br /> arrived only four minutes after the 911 call was received, and David had already regained full <br /> neurologic function. <br /> This amazing response demonstrates how a young life was saved because all the links in the <br /> chain of survival were present. The preparedness and actions of A.L. Stanback staff deserve the <br /> highest recognition and praise. These individuals' actions saved the life of this young student. <br /> Orange County is fortunate to have a school nurse in all schools and AEDs in schools and many <br /> public buildings. School nurses play a vital role in supporting student safety and health in Orange <br /> County. These nurses provide staff training in emergency response, CPR, First Aid, and AED use. <br /> In addition, the nurses develop health plans and emergency action plans, share this critical <br /> information, and educate and train staff on both known and potential health conditions affecting <br /> students. <br /> The quick actions of early hands on the chest (CPR) and the administration of the AED were <br /> instrumental in restoring a heartbeat and saving David's life. <br /> County staff are able to report that David has made a full recovery and has endured important <br /> surgeries to prolong and improve his life. The actions of the school staff have provided his family <br /> with the most precious gift. <br /> The actions of these school first responders have helped Orange County achieve one of the <br /> highest resuscitation rates in the State of North Carolina, as well as among the highest in the <br /> "RAndomized Cluster Evaluation of Cardiac ARrest Systems (RACE CARS) National Institutes of <br /> Health (NIH) Trial" intervention group. The chance of survival drops up to 10% for every one <br /> minute after the heart stops and CPR is not provided. The quick actions of the school staff <br /> provided David the best possible chance. <br />