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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> April 21,2025 <br /> decide to do that. Crystal Wiese explained with guardianship contracts our role is only to oversee <br /> the contract and the appointed guardianship agency makes the decisions regarding the adult. DSS <br /> utilizes contracts for adults outside the immediate Orange County area and those with complex <br /> behavioral health issues to maximize the capacity of our staff. <br /> 3. Budget Update <br /> Lindsey Shewmaker updated the Board on the status of the submitted budget. She noted the <br /> revaluation and sales tax revenue decline as being major drivers of the budget for FY2025-26. <br /> Social Services was asked to give up a vacant position and cuts were made to the proposed <br /> training budget. That is the extent of the current cuts but there could still be updates as the budget <br /> moves through the approval psocess. <br /> 4. Employment Services <br /> Sharron Hinton discussed the employment services offered at the Drakeford Complex including <br /> Durham Technical Community College courses, youth employment services, financial literacy <br /> courses, and hiring events. <br /> 5. Director's Report <br /> Child Care subsidy spending is still in line with the original budget and there is no waiting list. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Oscar Fleming moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 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 />