Minutes 03-23-17MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD IN CITY HALL, 100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017, AT 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Dr. Tiffany North, Chair
Angelica Nevin, Vice Chair
Peggy Laguerre
Carol Lundquist
Valencia Spells Anderson
Anthony Altieri, Alternate, Voting
Robert Whedon, Alternate
Dariana Rodriguez, Student Reg.
Kathleen Wilkinson, Student Reg
Sherri Claude, Recreation Administrator
Mona Laventure, Prototype, Inc.
Voting Member (arr. at 6:09 p.m.)
Non -Voting Member (arr. at 6:09 p.m.)
Absent:
Gregory Murphy
Carla Colebrook%s
Alana Thomas, Student Reg. Voting Member
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll call was taken.
il. Pledge of Allegiance
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Approval of Agenda
Chair North announced that Anthony Altieri will vote in place of Gregory Murphy.
Motion made by Carol Lundquist, seconded by Anthony Altieri, to approve the agenda
as presented. Hearing no objection, the motion carried.
IV. Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2016
Motion made by Vice Chair Nevin, seconded by Carol Lundquist, to approve the
minutes of the December 15, 2016, meeting. Hearing no objection, the motion carried.
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
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Chair North called attention to the Save the Date flyer for the Back -to -School
Community Health and Resource Fair to be held August 5, 2017. She thanked the
Board members who participated last year, and also Valencia Spells Anderson who
helped get the Board involved. Chair North called for participation again this year.
Valencia Spells Anderson will look into the deadline.
VI. Public Audience - None
Vll. New Business
A. Back to School Event - August 5 (already discussed)
B. Donation Request from Poinciana Elementary School
Chair North referred to the donation request, noting they are requesting $2,000 for
travel for their robotics team to the First LEGO League World Championship,
specifically for travel (airfare for students and coaches), housing, and meals. Vice Chair
thought the request was for the event in the Canary Islands in Spain. Any donation that
EYAB would make would come from the Harvey Oyer Community Contributions
account, which now has a balance of $591.
Vice Chair Nevin was concerned that the requested amount far surpasses what the
Board has available for this and all other requests.
Sherri Claude advised that a representative from Poinciana offered to come to the
meeting and speak, but she told her it was not required.
Sherri Claude advised that the Board awarded them $500 last year in response to a
request for $2,000.
Motion made by Anthony Altieri to award $250 to the request. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Motion made by Kathleen Wilkinson, seconded to donate $200 to the request. Staff
advised that a voting member has to make the motion.
Motion made by Peggy Laguerre, seconded by Carol Lundquist, to donate $200 to the
request.
Carol Lundquist asked if any fundraising activities have been approved and was
advised they agreed to the Shred-a-Thon. Chair North left a message for the person at
the company, but has not yet heard back.
Vice Chair Nevin wondered if the Board would get their money back if the school does
not meet their fundraising goal. Sherri Claude stated that she believed if they are
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invited to go, they will go. The purpose of their fundraising would be to offset the cost
for students.
In a roll call vote, the motion passed (5-1-1), with Chair North abstaining, and Valencia
Spells Anderson opposed.
VIII. Old Business
A. Fundraising/Account Review
Chair North read the account balance summary from the printed Agenda.
Chair North reported that a letter had been sent to businesses requesting donations.
She will follow up on the Shred-a-Thon.
Peggy Laguerre presented a proposal for the scholarship breakfast and asked for
feedback. She provided a brief summary of the event, noting they will have a new
teacher welcome. Revenue will be from ticket and table sales, and ads for a booklet.
She thought perhaps the Boynton Beach High School catering class could provide the
food (for cost).
Anthony Altieri asked about out of pocket costs. Peggy Laguerre responded that the
space she is looking at (Intracoastal Clubhouse) should be free since it is part of the
Parks and Recreation Department. She will look into other costs. She said there are
reimbursable grants through the CRA and thought they might be able to qualify for one,
but they would have to request it three months in advance of the event. Ms. Claude will
check the calendar for the Clubhouse, and reservations can be made up to a year in
advance.
Carol Lundquist wondered if there would be any objection to having a raffle, and Ms.
Claude said the City prohibits them.
Peggy Laguerre said the grant could be used for promotional materials, special event
insurance, and equipment rentals, but not for prizes or scholarships. She suggested
asking Walmart for gift cards to help teachers buy classroom materials.
Sherri Claude asked if the Board was still interested in selling water/snacks at the egg
hunt on April 15 at Barrier Free Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chair North replied in
the affirmative, and Ms. Claude said she would look into it.
B. Youth Volunteer Bank/Bob Borovy Award
Sherri Claude reported they have one application. She asked the people who are on
Facebook to LIKE the Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department because then
the word can be spread on events, etc.
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Kathleen Wilkinson reported that the Boynton Beach Theatre Academy went to State
the prior week, and she thanked the Board for donating towards the trip. There were
lots of workshops and three members competed. One student received a "Superior"
rating, one got "Excellent," and one was able to compete in the Face-off competition
they had for make-up.
IX. Future Meeting Dates: April 27, 2017
May 25, 2017
X. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 pm.
[Minutes transcribed by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.]
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