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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> March 17,2025 <br /> with staff from the County Manager's Office, will assess applications and make recommendations. <br /> Oscar Fleming commented that there is value in including volunteer leaders in the process and this <br /> revised system would be a missed opportunity to help in the mission of others. Ann Wilkerson <br /> asked that the DSS Board is kept informed of the decisions. <br /> 3. Orange County Social Services Archives Policy <br /> Lindsey Shewmaker provided an overview of the policy. She noted that there are technical <br /> changes regarding the audit trail and documentation. DSS is specifically required to follow the <br /> Retention Guide as per the State Archives of North Carolina. <br /> 4. Economic Services Reorganization <br /> Lindsey Shewmaker announced that her previous position, Human Services Manager, has been <br /> reclassified to an Economic Services Program Manager and two vacant positions have been <br /> reclassified to Program Administrators—one for Medicaid and the other for Economic Benefits <br /> (Childcare, Work First, and FNS). This will allow for more supervisory support and also provide <br /> opportunities for growth within the agency. Additionally, the two Child Welfare Program Managers <br /> have been promoted to the next step. Also, the Human Services Managers, Sharron Hinton and <br /> Crystal Mitchell will become Assistant Directors effective March 81h <br /> Jane Garrett commented that this is a wonderful tier plan. <br /> Oscar Fleming asked about the current number of staff vacancies. Lindsey will present that <br /> information at the April meeting. <br /> 5. Director's Report <br /> The Grand Opening of the Drakeford is scheduled for March 21, 2025. The April DSS Board <br /> Meeting will be held there. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Oscar Fleming moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:34 pm. Ann Wilkerson seconded the motion. The motion <br /> was carried without dissent. <br /> Submitted by: <br /> Lindsey Shewmaker, DSS Director <br /> Jane Garrett, Chair <br /> 2 <br />