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26 <br /> Will Atherton said it is and that is why they wanted to share the information. He said it <br /> does not change when children go to middle school and high school, they just do not apply for it <br /> and there is an artificial feeling that the need is not there. He said that teachers will have snacks <br /> the children can take home for their families. He said there are community programs that help <br /> with the need. He said that a child won't learn if they are hungry. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee asked if Chapel Hill is comparable to that. <br /> Dr. Hamlett said they are at 24%. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee asked if it varied from school to school. <br /> Dr. Hamlett said yes. <br /> Chair Bedford asked if there is still universal breakfast at Orange County Schools. <br /> Will Atherton said yes. <br /> Chair Bedford said that means every child can get breakfast at no cost. <br /> Chair Bedford reviewed the meeting schedule for FY24 budget considerations. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton thanked the school boards and staff for their service to children. <br /> The Board transitioned to a work session as representatives from the school systems <br /> departed. <br /> 2. Board of Health —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board considered appointments to the Board of Health. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Board of Health makes policy and is charged with protecting and promoting <br /> public health in Orange County. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eleven (11) members with representation from <br /> specific health-related professions and the general public. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <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 /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Dentist 06/30/2025 Vacant since 01/13/2023 <br /> Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br /> Chair Bedford said the Board of Health plans to appoint someone to the dentist position <br /> before the end of June. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> Tara May said the appointments will come back for approval on May 16, 2023. <br />