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The resolution, read aloud at the meeting, cites the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1982 decision in Plyler v. Doe and provisions of the North Carolina Constitution in Articles I and IX as the legal context for the board’s statement. It also affirms the district’s commitment to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protections and directs school leaders to follow district procedures when immigration officials request access to school property or student records.

Board members who drafted and presented the measure framed it as a response to local concerns about potential changes in enforcement of federal immigration policy and to research on the harms that family separations can cause to children. \"Whereas the U.S. Supreme Court in Plyler versus Doe, 1982 ruled that no public school district can deny children access to a free public education based on their immigration status,\" the board read during the resolution presentation.

The resolution includes several specific commitments: it \"welcomes and supports all Orange County School students and values the involvement and full participation of all Orange County School students, staff, and families in their school communities without regard to immigration status\"; it affirms adherence to Board Policy 4.125; it states the district will disclose student information only as required by law or permitted by FERPA provisions (for example, to prevent imminent harm in a health or safety emergency); and it reserves the right to deny entry to school property unless a legal right of entry or exigent public safety circumstances exist.

Operational guidance in the resolution directs that requests by immigration officials be routed to the school principal, who should validate authorization and consult with the superintendent or designee, who may in turn consult legal counsel. The resolution also asks the superintendent to continue collaborating with community organizations that support undocumented and mixed‑status families and to report regularly to the board on attendance, dropout rates and student well‑being metrics so the board can monitor climate‑related impacts.

Board members stressed the research basis for the measure, noting evidence that child–family separations can cause lasting psychological and health harms. After the reading, the board took a formal vote; the motion passed with all members present voting in favor.

The board indicated the signed resolution will be distributed by district staff and that the superintendent’s office will follow up on the collaborative and data‑monitoring provisions in coming months.

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Mr. Steve Hess of Project Management Consultants told the board the district has three principal paths under study: build a new K–5 on the existing Hillsborough Elementary site (an on‑site replacement); purchase a greenfield parcel and construct a new K–5 on that land; or build a new K–8 (likely an on‑site replacement at Hillsborough, Gravely Hill Middle School or Orange Middle School).

Hess said the Hillsborough site poses design challenges — it has about 10 acres versus a recommended minimum of 15 acres and substantial grade changes — and that finding swing space for the year‑round program during construction would add cost. A greenfield site would reduce construction risk and scheduling complexity but would require land acquisition (land scarcity and high prices were noted) and could trigger redistricting and transportation changes. Building a K–8 could deliver more square footage in a single construction cycle and avoid future escalation risk, but it would be more expensive up front and could concentrate a large portion of the bond on one campus.

District staff emphasized tradeoffs among time, scope and budget. The consultants identified Gravelly Hill Middle School as the largest site (roughly 45 acres) and Orange Middle/High School campus as having room for reconfiguration but with traffic and topography constraints. Board members asked about capacity, community growth patterns (including new charter/private/homeschool enrollments), the impact of tractor‑trailer traffic near Gravely Hill, and whether the county might partner on use of surplus sites. The district said it will hold community engagement meetings the week of Feb. 24 and March 3 and launch an online survey to gather broader input before returning to the board with refined scenarios.

No formal action was taken; staff and consultants said they will return with a cost feasibility analysis, updated site comparisons and engagement results ahead of a March board meeting.","Project consultants laid out three scenarios for use of the $125 million bond passed in November 2024 — rebuild on the Hillsborough Elementary site, acquire a greenfield site for a new elementary, or construct a new K–8 — and highlighted tradeoffs in land, topography, schedule and escalating construction costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6338362,"Orange County Schools outlines smaller summer programming as ESSER funds wind down",170,7758000,7928000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270312-ee4da46e5490d272848c670868b9d4ed&start=7758&end=7928","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270312-ee4da46e5490d272848c670868b9d4ed/thumbnail_7758000.jpg","/articles/6338362/North-Carolina/Orange-County-Schools-outlines-smaller-summer-programming-as-ESSER-funds-wind-down","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338362-914d83b2d3a288577d939a2b29391afe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201668&Signature=hz4GPjNZdRsE~AuZhFZGGtcbvskp820ZIKN7rUzdkcs3SiA~jdRadEM90-~-EBamLSYJrq5R2k--a4n~lydc8ZiW2NpPavjwDNw6HZGg94aLoL~TXAFkxJ3v7tfGqQH4FVVcDjxV9g2lciEO5px8QFZ4eNErOdinPUKtA4JbGUWMzlXRHxYHkLcslYjNS~3xVvLizODJSHDjMxccxE13haXA33T~ImnCyZzI0IUSwCkpX21j~v1RNP~26BAp-kCPkyNZfvJJX7tLhpB1F2UAAxe6xZ0Nuo8wv3sf5Um2IULrVaHdIdZK0PZteh8qAtw~MdHmxI~4r0q5kww8zSS~jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange County Schools staff presented district plans for summer 2025 on Monday, saying a reduction in federal ESSER funds will shrink available programming but that the district will continue required literacy and special‑education services and prioritize other supports.

Amber Wilson, identified in the meeting as the district staff member leading the summer programming report, told the board the district will offer required Read to Achieve (RTA) literacy camps and high‑school credit recovery, and will expand some optional programs that remain a priority for the district. \"This year, we will only serve second and third grade students\" in Read to Achieve camps, Wilson said, and she gave dates and locations for the two RTA offerings: a Hillsborough Elementary (year‑round) session scheduled for June 16–July 3 (observing the Juneteenth holiday) and a traditional session planned for July 14–August 1.

Wilson told the board both sessions will provide more than the 72 hours of direct literacy instruction required under state rules. She said the district will continue the local practice of offering camp invitations even if a student demonstrates proficiency later in the year, and that family notification letters and multiple outreach channels (printed letters, email, ClassDojo, family liaisons and teacher contacts) will be used.

Optional summer offerings to continue or expand include middle‑ and high‑school transition activities (Middle School 101 and freshman orientation), a Career Academy and internships through the district’s CTE program, an expanded multilingual high‑school bridge program (front‑loading academic vocabulary for newcomers), and a partnership with the Art Center to offer an artist‑in‑residency component during the traditional RTA weeks. Wilson said the arts residency is funded through community sponsorships and will not require additional district funds.

Other operational details Wilson provided: transportation for summer sites will be provided based on the student address in Infinite Campus; breakfast and lunch will be free at sites; after‑school care tied to RTA will be offered through a YMCA Camp Crush paid option (ages 5–12) at River Park; and staffing will be advertised first to internal applicants with standardized summer pay rates (Wilson said changes in rates are relatively modest, with the largest differences about $10 up or down from prior summers).

Board members asked for additional detail on participation and equity: several members asked for historical participation rates and for district follow‑up on how to provide summer resources to students who no longer qualify for RTA under the narrower eligibility this year. Wilson said historical enrollment for invited students runs about 60% sign‑up and that about 80% of signed‑up students attend at least one day, and that additional family resources and non‑technology‑dependent activities may be shared districtwide.

The presentation contained no formal board action; board members requested further information about participation rates, access for exceptional‑children students to YMCA programming, and the possibility of more district‑level materials parents can use at home to support summer learning.

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Orange County Board of Education adopts resolution pledging support for immigrant students and families

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Orange County Schools outlines smaller summer programming as ESSER funds wind down