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26 <br /> 1 Will Atherton said it is and that is why they wanted to share the information. He said it <br /> 2 does not change when children go to middle school and high school, they just do not apply for it <br /> 3 and there is an artificial feeling that the need is not there. He said that teachers will have snacks <br /> 4 the children can take home for their families. He said there are community programs that help <br /> 5 with the need. He said that a child won't learn if they are hungry. <br /> 6 Vice-Chair McKee asked if Chapel Hill is comparable to that. <br /> 7 Dr. Hamlett said they are at 24%. <br /> 8 Vice-Chair McKee asked if it varied from school to school. <br /> 9 Dr. Hamlett said yes. <br /> 10 Chair Bedford asked if there is still universal breakfast at Orange County Schools. <br /> 11 Will Atherton said yes. <br /> 12 Chair Bedford said that means every child can get breakfast at no cost. <br /> 13 Chair Bedford reviewed the meeting schedule for FY24 budget considerations. <br /> 14 Commissioner Hamilton thanked the school boards and staff for their service to children. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 The Board transitioned to a work session as representatives from the school systems <br /> 17 departed. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 2. Board of Health —Appointments Discussion <br /> 20 The Board considered appointments to the Board of Health. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 BACKGROUND: The Board of Health makes policy and is charged with protecting and promoting <br /> 23 public health in Orange County. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eleven (11) members with representation from <br /> 26 specific health-related professions and the general public. <br /> 27 <br /> 28 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 29 <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Dr. Rachel Citizen/BOCC First Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Royce Appointment (re-appointment) <br /> Dr. Lee Pickett Veterinarian Second Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Dr. Shielda Nurse Second Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Rodgers <br /> 30 <br /> 31 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> 32 <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Dentist 06/30/2025 Vacant since 01/13/2023 <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br /> 35 Chair Bedford said the Board of Health plans to appoint someone to the dentist position <br /> 36 before the end of June. <br /> 37 The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 38 Tara May said the appointments will come back for approval on May 16, 2023. <br /> 39 <br />