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14 <br /> longer. As you know, Efland is often left behind when it comes to county resources and services. <br /> Please show us that is no longer the case. Please grant this request so that we can give Efland <br /> Cheeks families the services they deserve." <br /> Meaghun Darab said she is on the PORCH Hillsborough Board of Directors. She said <br /> PORCH Hillsborough is a dynamic volunteer group to help with food insecurity. She said that <br /> they applied for Outside Agency Funding. She said they partner with Orange County Schools, <br /> the county, and Cedar Grove for stocking pantries and making food distributions. She said she <br /> hopes that their funding grant will be supported. She said she was happy to see the 10%funding <br /> increase for schools. She said she hopes the increase helps keep teachers in the classroom. <br /> She said that Orange County Schools have increased Title I schools, and students qualifying for <br /> free and reduced lunch. She said families need support. She asked the Board to approve the <br /> 10% increase for schools. She said she supported the increase for Fairview Park. She said <br /> Fairview seems to be centrally located and is on the bus system, and is in a walkable community. <br /> She said that the $3 million mitigation can hopefully expand services at that location. <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair McKee and seconded by Commissioner Fowler to close <br /> the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> The Board transitioned to a Work Session. <br /> 4. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee—Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board considered an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee works to maintain the <br /> intent of the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult care <br /> homes. The members of this committee also promote community involvement and cooperation <br /> with these homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members. <br /> REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, House Bill 248 was adopted in the North Carolina General <br /> Assembly regarding the training period for pending members of the"Adult Care Home Community <br /> Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee". Applicants will be <br /> selected from the County "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training, and if the applicant <br /> successfully completes the training, the individual would be recommended for appointment. <br /> Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would initially be for a one year <br /> preliminary term and the training will have already been completed. <br /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Jacqulyn At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2024 <br /> Pod er <br /> SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre- <br /> appointment training, and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time. <br />