Agenda 07-27-23 City Of Boynton Beach
EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
July 27, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
City Hall, 100 E. Ocean Avenue
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Agenda—July 27, 2023
V. Approval of Minutes— June 22, 2023
VI. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
VII. Public Audience
VIII. New Business
A. Frequency of Meetings
B. Board Liaison Absence
IX. Old Business
A. Fundraising Proposals & Outreach
B. Youth Summit Event— New Date/ Partnership
C. Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award
X. Future Meeting Dates: August 24, 2023
XI. Adjournment
Account Summary: $6,134.31
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MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING, HELD ON JUNE 22, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M.
AT CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Pedro Macedo, Acting Chair Franky Lazo, Assistant Director, Recreation
Francoise Calixte-Dieuvil and Parks
Chevette Gadson
Nicholas Giacalone
ABSENT:
Frando Patterson
Dr. Valeric Valcourt
Lori Wilkinson
Katie Houswweart, Alt.
Jessica Wilkinson, Student
I. Call to Order
In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, Mr. Macedo acted as Chair for the meeting
and called the meeting to Order at 6:20 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Roll Call
Roll was called. A quorum was present.
Mr. Lazo stated that those absent requested an excused absence.
IV. Approval of Agenda— June 22, 2023
Motion
Ms. Gadson moved to approve. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
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V. Approval of Minutes — May 25, 2023
Ms. Gadson moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Mr. Lazo announced that the Juneteenth Event went well and was well attended. He said
that the event included a pitmaster styled grill-off, and that the winner received a WWE
style belt. He announced that the 4th of July Event was coming up at Intracoastal Park.
He mentioned that the Department is in the middle of summer camp at the Hester and
Sims Centers, and the Junior Lifeguard Program at the pool, where the youth learn fitness
and first aid. He said that the new FunFare Magazine is out, and he encouraged the
members to obtain a copy.
VII. Public Audience
None.
VIII. Old Business
A. Fundraising Proposals & Outreach
Acting Chair Macedo said that he thought Fundraising Proposals and Outreach should
be discussed after the Youth Summit.
Mr. Lazo explained that he is keeping the item on the agenda as a recurring item.
B. Youth Summit Event
Acting Chair Macedo announced that they have the Youth Summit Event coming up. He
commented that it would be better for Chair Valcourt to give the update, and he suggested
waiting until the next meeting when she would be present, as Chair Valcourt was working
on some items. He explained that the last two subcommittee meetings did not occur and
the event is supposed to be held July 29th. He noted that at the last meeting, they
discussed who the speakers were, and there were assignments given for members to
reach out to people.
Mr. Lazo stated that the entire Arts and Cultural Center is reserved, but if the event is not
well attended, they can adjust the meeting spaces down to a more intimate setting and
use fewer or just one room.
Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil asked if they could change move the date of the Summit.
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Mr. Lazo asked for alternate dates and said that he would contact everyone and he will
have to contact the Cultural Center,.
Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil suggested the second weekend after school opens, the 12th or the
19th.
Discussion followed that the reason the Board started to work on this event three and four
months ago was to have everything ready by now.
Acting Chair Macedo stated that having a Zoom meeting will be crucial, because they
have the venue, but letters were not sent and the event is a month out. A definite update
was needed and they need to determine if they want to move forward.
Mr. Lazo suggested for next year, that they may want to partner the Recreation and Parks
Department with their Youth Symposium in April. He explained that they partner with the
Boys and Girls Club at the Sims Center.
C. Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award
Acting Chair Macedo stated that they presented the award at the June 6th City
Commission Meeting.
Mr. Lazo explained that the award is made in a non-biased way, as no names are
submitted with the entries to the judges, that there are three judges and Jessica Wilkinson
was selected. He announced that Jessica Wilkinson received a plaque and her name
was added to a plaque that listed prior winners. He said that it is displayed in the Visitor
Center, along with information on who Bob Borovy was. He noted that Ms. Wilkinson
performed about 1,100 hours of volunteer work.
IX. Future Meeting Dates: July 27, 2023
Acting Chair Macedo announced the next meeting date.
Mr. Giacalone asked about the account balance.
It was explained that after the Borovy Award payment is made, there was $943.55, but
they will receive funds from SunFest, from the sale of beverages and tips, so the total
amount was unknown. It was also noted that they were still awaiting word on the
disposition of the Sweets Foundation donation, and that the Board also holds a Fall Fest,
which also is a fundraiser.
X. Adjournment
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Motion
There being no further business before the Board, Ms. Gadson moved to adjourn. Ms.
Calixte-Dieuvil seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 P.M.
Catherine Cherry {
Minutes Specialist
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