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6 <br /> promote civil rights by celebrating multiculturalism, embracing diversity, and supporting equal <br /> access and opportunity for all who live and work in Orange County. <br /> THIS THE 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026. <br /> Jean Hamilton, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Fowler, seconded by Chair Hamilton, to approve and <br /> authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> c. A Resolution Advocating Accountability, Improved Oversight, and Reforms at the U.S. <br /> Department of Homeland Security <br /> The Board approved a Resolution Advocating Accountability, Improved Oversight, and Reforms <br /> at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. <br /> BACKGROUND: This item was added at the beginning of the meeting. <br /> Chair Hamilton introduced the resolution and noted that it was read during Commissioner <br /> Carter's comments. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Greene, to <br /> approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Board members thanked Commissioner Carter for bringing this resolution forward. <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> None. <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Approval of the School Construction Interlocal Agreement <br /> The Board discussed and considered approving the School Construction Interlocal Agreement <br /> (ILA) with both School Districts and created an associated County position to facilitate its <br /> implementation. <br /> BACKGROUND: During the 2024 bond process, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed <br /> its policies and procedures around school capital funding, updating the School Capital Funding <br /> Policy and the Major Project Planning Addendum. The Board requested staff review and propose <br /> an ILA to strengthen accountability and transparency for upcoming school construction and <br /> renovation projects. Staff reviewed similar arrangements in other counties with active school <br /> construction, including an ILA from Wake County. The attached draft ILA codifies a joint school <br /> construction Core Team comprised of staff from all three entities. This Core Team will have <br /> assigned roles, meet quarterly and more often as needed, and report back to the Joint Meeting <br /> of the Board of Commissioners and School Boards at least once per year. Additionally, there <br />