Minutes 07-23-09
MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009, AT 7:00 P.M. IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Lori Wilkinson, Acting Chair
Jose J. De La Torre, III
Paulette Ford (arrived at 7:17 p.rn.)
Carol Lundquist
Robert Chiste, Student-Regular voting Member
Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
ABSENT:
Steve Waldman, Chair
Mary Morera, Vice Chair
Hattie Miller
I. Call to Order
Acting Chair Wilkinson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent
reflection.
III. Approval of Minutes of June 25, 2009
Ms. Claude requested the following change in the fifth paragraph on page 4: "Ms. Jones was
also aware the City tries to cover the cost of the lifeguard. The regular season price was $1
and the school paid the City $5 per child for lessons."
Motion
Mr. Chiste moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. De La Torre seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Mr. Chiste moved to approve the agenda. Mr. De La Torre seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
V. Announcements/ Presentations/ Correspondence
Ms. Claude announced the following contributions were authorized to be made to the Board at
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the July 7, 2009 Commission meeting:
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$1,000 from Vice Mayor Hay's Community Investment Funds; and
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$750 from Commissioner Ross' Community Investment Funds.
Thank you letters have been sent on behalf of the Board.
VI. Public Audience
None
VII. New Business
Acting Chair Wilkinson referenced a presentation made at the May 28, 2009 Education and
Youth Advisory Board meeting by William Orlove, Vice Chair of the Recreation and Parks Board,
requesting the Board's support for the barrier-free playground. Acting Chair Wilkinson had
attending a meeting with a group of individuals attempting to establish a non-profit organization
that could assist with the funding of the barrier-free playground, Youth Violence Prevention
Program and other City projects. The organization would be totally independent from the City.
She suggested if any Board members knew of anyone involved in grant writing or who had
financial resources to assist the City, she would convey the contact information to the
organization.
VIII. Old Business
A.Contribution to Galaxy Elementary School
Ms. Claude requested clarification for action taken at the last meeting which earmarked $500
for the Galaxy Elementary School Swim Program. The information was necessary in order for
Ms. Claude to properly prepare the paperwork. It was explained the motion authorized a
maximum contribution of $500, as the actual amount requested by the School was not known
at the time. Subsequently, a letter was received from Joseph Schneider, Principal of Galaxy
Elementary School, requesting a contribution of $350 for the Schools and Pools program. Ms.
Wilkinson read into the record the descriptive portion of the letter as follows:
"Schools and Pools is a project with the Denson Pool in which Galaxy Kindergarten
students go to the pool each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for swim
lessons. We are expecting 70 kindergarten students to participate at a cost of $5 per
student, 70 x $5 = $350. Due to the current economic situation, we would like to
provide this service without bringing the cost to the families."
It was noted the request pertained only to kindergarten students at this time. It was suggested
the Board contribute the requested amount of $350 and revisit the issue after commencement
of the school year.
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Motion
Mr. Chiste moved to give $350 to Galaxy, as requested, for the pools program. Ms. Lundquist
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
B. Youth Volunteer Bank
At last month's meeting, it was suggested the Board organize "talking points," or a persuasive
line of reasoning, to promote the Youth Volunteer Bank with students and for use in
communicating with school officials. Ms. Claude prepared the brochure and forms to be
completed by students. It had originally been suggested Board members visit the schools at
the commencement of the school term. Ms. Wilkinson suggested visiting the schools after
Labor Day, as the school term would begin on August 17, 2009. Ms. Claude was not certain
whether it was the intent of the Board to narrow the scope to one or two schools, but believed
prior discussions indicated the Board would focus on one or two elementary schools. Ms.
Claude also required direction on the measures to be taken following the initial dissemination of
the information at the schools. The Board agreed to discuss this item at the next meeting when
Chair Waldman was present.
C. Fundraising
None
IX.
Future Meeting dates:
August 27, 2009
September 24, 2009
X. Adjournment
Motion
Mr. Chiste moved to adjourn. Ms. Lundquist seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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