Minutes 08-25-16
MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
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HELD IN ART CENTER, 125 SE 2 AVENUE,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016, AT 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Dr. Tiffany North, Chair Sherri Claude, Assistant to the Director
Dr. Stephanie Hayden, Vice Chair Mona Laventure, Prototype, Inc.
Valencia Spells Anderson
Lori Wilkinson
Kathleen Wilkinson, Student Reg. Voting Member
Absent:
Hattie Miller
Carol Lundquist
Angelica Nevin
Alana Thomas, Student Reg. Voting Member
Dariana Rodriguez, Student Reg. Non-Voting Member
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. Roll call was taken.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Chair Tiffany North
called for a moment of silence.
III. Approval of Minutes of July 28, 2016
No minutes were received.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Lori Wilkinson asked to add an item under New Business.
Motion
made by Valencia Spells Anderson, seconded by Lori Wilkinson, to approve the
agenda with the added item. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Vice Chair Hayden announced there is a new Student Non-Voting member on the
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Chair North mentioned she went to the basketball game between the Boynton Beach
Police Department and the Boynton Beach Allstars at the Ezell Hester Community
Center.
Chair North also said she received “thank you” correspondence from the Back to School
Bash.
VI. Public Audience
VII. New Business
Lori Wilkinson suggested sending a card or flowers to Hattie Miller in her
convalescence. After discussion, the Board decided to send a card.
VIII. Old Business
A. Back to School Bash
Chair North said most of the Board members attended, and there was a large turnout,
about 350 people (according to Vice Chair Hayden). She said they could not compete
with people who were giving away trinkets, and they ran out of materials about halfway
through the event. She said perhaps they need to come up with something, even if it is
candy, to give away.
Chair North reported that the gift cards were given out, with backpacks at the end of the
line. Lori Wilkinson said the line was very long.
Chair North remarked that it was very well organized. She suggested they seriously
consider participating every year. She was appreciative of Rhonda, who put their table
inside the building instead of outside.
Valencia Spells-Anderson read an email from Rhonda, in which she thanked the Board
for their support and participation.
Lori Wilkinson reminded Sherry Claude that they ran out of materials.
Chair North and Valencia Spells Anderson both commented they need to make an effort
to make the students more aware of what the Board does.
B. Board Retreat
Chair North suggested tabling the item until the next meeting, since Angelica Nevin was
absent and she was leading the discussion.
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C. Shred-A-Thon/Fundraising
Lori Wilkinson reported that she spoke with Sharon from The Red Shredder, and they
are scheduled for October 1, 2016, with a rain date of October 15, 2016. Sharon was
aware of the problems last time associated with dumping of the truck, and they agreed
not to do that. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the truck will be
there from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She believed the charge would be $100 an hour and
a tip for the driver on top of that. Sherry Claude said she would add the details to the
agreement and mail it to Sharon.
Lori Wilkinson was not sure if the truck would be able to shred CDs, and Sherry Claude
said she would find out. The company they used before would not allow it.
Lori Wilkinson reported that Sharon from The Red Shredder suggested that the press
release clearly say the event is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full.
D. Youth Volunteer Bank/Bob Borovy Award
Chair North noted the balance in the Bob Borovy Award account is $2,112, and there is
$1,248 in the Youth Volunteer Bank account.
Sherry Claude wondered if the Board wished to continue with the $1,000 award, and the
Board agreed by consensus to do so.
IX. Future Meeting Dates: September 22, 2016 and October 27, 2016
Lori Wilkinson reminded everyone to vote on August 30, 2016.
Sherry Claude mentioned that they normally cancel the November meeting and move
up the December meeting. She suggested December 1, 2016, for the December
meeting. She said if they preferred to meet on December 29, 2016, they could if the
Clerk’s office could arrange for someone to take notes.
Vice Chair Hayden asked about the deadline for re-application to the Board. Sherry
Claude said the following terms expire in December, 2016: Lori Wilkinson, Hattie Miller,
Vice Chair Hayden, and Carol Lundquist. She explained that some terms are for three
years, while others are for two. She added that alternates have one-year terms. All the
students would be due for re-appointment in December, 2016.
Discussion ensued on when to have the December meeting, and Sherry Claude said
she would check the calendar to see which day would be feasible. Lori Wilkinson said
the second Thursday would be better for her.
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Lori Wilkinson mentioned they should start thinking about replenishing their account for
the Borovy Award if they are going to give out $1,000. Chair North mentioned they
wanted to discuss that at the Board Retreat.
Sherry Claude announced that 242 pairs of sneakers were turned in and counted, and
there are a few more to be counted.
Lori Wilkinson mentioned that she resigned from the School District during the prior
week and will be working for a contract interpreting agency.
Kathleen Wilkinson said she will be performing in a play called “Fugitive Songs.”
X. Adjournment
Motion
made by Lori Wilkinson, seconded by Valencia Spells-Anderson, to adjourn the
meeting at 6:33 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.]
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