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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 14, 2026 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item Number: 1 <br /> SUBJECT: Durham Tech Presentation <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Presentation Travis Myren, 919-245-2130 <br /> JB Buxton, President, Durham Technical <br /> Community College, 919-536-7250 <br /> PURPOSE: To receive a presentation on various topics related to Durham Technical Community <br /> College. <br /> BACKGROUND: Durham Technical Community College President JB Buxton will provide a <br /> presentation to the Board on various topics including some College goals, the outlook for the <br /> future, the Orange County K-12 Partnerships, County-supported Workforce initiatives, and the <br /> Orange County Campus addition/renovation project. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving the presentation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEARNING COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Foster collaborative relationships with formal and informal educational <br /> organizations and agencies to provide opportunities for community members to meet, <br /> connect, and learn together. <br /> • GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY <br /> OBJECTIVE 5. Increase access to and awareness of resources and assistance available <br /> to residents and businesses. <br /> OBJECTIVE 6. Provide workforce and business development resources to enhance the <br /> skills of residents of the County. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation <br /> and provide any comments and questions. <br />