Minutes 08-24-23 MINUTES OF THE
EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE
PRESENT:
Dr. Valerie Valcourt, Chair Franky Lazo, Assistant Director
Chevette Gadson
Pedro Macedo
Francoise Calixte-Dieuvil
Katie Houseweart
ABSENT:
Lori Wilkinson, Vice Chair
Nicholas Giacalone
I. Call to Order
Chair Valcourt called the meeting to order at 6:05 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.
IV. Approval of Agenda —August 24, 2023
Motion
Ms. Houseweart moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Gadson seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
V. Approval of Minutes — July 27, 2023
Motion
Mr. Macedo moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Houseweart seconded the motion. . The
motion passed unanimously.
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VI. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
None.
VII. Public Audience
None.
VIII. New Business
A. Partnership Opportunities
Franky Lazy, Assistant Director, Recreation and Parks, stated that a mentor for a kids
group reached out to the Board and they will be put on the next agenda and make a
presentation
B. Sponsorship Letters
Mr. Lazo said that he sent the sponsor letters to the members yesterday. He requested
the members review them and they can discuss it at the next meeting.
Chair Valcourt said that she liked the letter of introduction for the Youth Summit with the
exception of the date. She read the letter for the Board's Introduction to City Schools
(Ms. Caliexte-Dieuvil arrived at 6:12 P.M.)
Chair Valcourt further noted that the letterhead was old and it did not contain the current
roster of new members. They had discussed partnering with the Recreation and Parks
Board, but they do not have the date to meet.
Mr. Lazo stated that he will invite Mary DeGraffenreidt and Frank Ireland to the next
meeting to discuss it.
Both versions of the letters were reviewed. Chir Valcourt confirmed that the first letter is
to be sent to companies, sponsors and vendors and the second letter is for the School
Board.
Mr. Lazo advised that the edited letters will be sent to the Chair for signature and
hopefully, they will receive a response by the next meeting.
Chair Valcourt said that she will email the letters to the schools, School Board Members,
and businesses.
IX. Old Business
A. Board Liaison Absence — Update
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Mr. Lazo announced Sherri Claude will fill in for Sept and October and she was the prior
liaison for a long time. She's been kept up to date with the Board's Activities. Chair and
the board wished Mr. Lazo and his wife an smooth delivery and congratulated him on
soon to become a first time dad.
B. Fundraising Proposals & Outreach
Chair Valcourt commented that outreach will be done via the sponsorship level. As for
fundraising proposals, she asked the members what ideas they had. Mr. Macedo noted
the fall fundraiser.
Mr. Lazo advised that Ms. Claude will bring the materials to the next meeting and Ms.
DeGraffenreidt will be invited. They had discussed giving water on a donation basis and
the popcorn was for free.
X. Future Meeting Dates: September 28, 2023
Chair Valcourt announced the next meeting date.
XI. Adjournment
Motion
Ms. Gadson moved to adjourn. Mr. Macedo seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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