Minutes 05-24-12 MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON MAY 24, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M., IN CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS,
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Steve Waldman, Chair Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Mary Morera, Vice Chair
Carla Colebrooks
Armisha Roberts, Student Regular Voting Member
Khadijah Davis, Student, Non - Voting Member
ABSENT:
Carol Lundquist
Hattie Miller
Dr. Tiffany North
Loretta Wilkinson
I. Call to Order
Chair Waldman called the meeting to order at 7:00 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. Self introductions were made.
III. Approval of Minutes of April 26, 2012
Motion
Vice Chair Morera moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Roberts and unanimously passed.
IV. Approval of Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda noted. A motion was not made.
V. Announcements /Presentations /Correspondence
None.
VI. Public Audience
None.
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VII. New Business
A. Fundraising
Ms. Claude wanted the Board to be aware that the Borovy Award held approximately
two more years of funds. She had reviewed the account and how some of the monies
were being allocated to the different projects. All the City accounts earn interest at the
end of the fiscal year and was divided among different accounts. This particular
account had interest credited to it every year. Over the past ten years, over $4,000 in
interest accrued. Through 2010, it was credited to the section now called the
Community Contributions section of the budget. Because the money was never
designated for a specific purpose, some of that could be moved over to the Borovy
Award if the Board concurred. The balance of interest earned, after making various
donations, was $1,959.
Chair Waldman stressed that fundraising was extremely important to continue doing
what the Board was formed to do. There was discussion on various businesses that
could be contacted for assistance.
VIII. Old Business
A. Donation Request from "Education Rocks" (Boynton Beach High School)
Chair Waldman advised there was a request for a donation from Education Rocks at
Boynton Beach High School. This was a program where students would be offered
assistance to go to school in Bali, Indonesia and Ethiopia. The students sell candy
during the school year to help raise money. About 100 students were involved. The
request for assistance from the Board was $1,000. Chair Waldman felt under the
circumstances with the shortage of funds, that they give $500 instead.
Motion
Ms. Morera moved to donate $500 to the Education Rocks program at Boynton Beach
High School. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts and unanimously passed.
B. Youth Volunteer Bank/Bob Borovy Award
Ms. Claude explained the Youth Volunteer Bank program began approximately 20 years
ago as a way to encourage and reward youth to volunteer in their community. Students
perform a variety of volunteer work and turn in a form documenting their hours. A
recognition event was held at the end of the year. In previous years, they were invited
to a Commission meeting where they were called up and presented a certificate and a
small gift card. This year 34 out of approximately 100 students turned in hours.
The Borovy Award would be given to a graduating high school senior who lives in the
City. The student would fill out an application form and the award was based on their
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volunteer service in the community. The applications were judged by independent
judges and not members of the Board.
C. Shred -A -Thon
Chair Waldman advised the Shred -A -Thon would be held on Saturday, June 3rd from
9:00 a.m. to noon at the Gateway entrance to the high school. The funds would be split
with Sister Cities International, with whom the Board co- sponsors their art and writing
contests.
Motion
Vice Chair Morera moved that half of the proceeds from the Shred -A -Thon go to the
Sister Cities Organization. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion that was unanimously
passed.
Chair Waldman mentioned that next year a contest celebrating African - American
contributions to society would be held. He had met with the Department Chairperson
and teacher of African - American studies at the High School. He would be meeting with
the District representative in the future.
Chair Waldman wanted to thank Ms. Claude for her contributions to the Board. The
Board would not function as well without her assistance.
IIX. Future Meeting Dates: June 28, 2012
July 26, 2012
It was discussed that the November and December meeting should be combined as in
previous years. There was consensus to hold the November /December meeting on
December 6, 2012.
IX. Adjournment
Motion
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Roberts moved to adjourn. Vice Chair
Morera seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at
7:26 p.m.
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Ellie Caruso
Recording Secretary
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