Minutes 08-27-20 Minutes of the Education and Youth Advisory Board Meeting
Held on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Via Zoom Online Meeting
in Boynton Beach, Florida
Present:
Gregory Murphy, Vice Chair Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Shaquira Young Kacy Young, Recreation and Parks Director
Dr. Vinola Rada
Lori Wilkinson
Chevette Gadson
Francoise Caliexte-Dieuvil
Carla Colebrooks (arrived 6:20 p.m.)
Diana Heitz, Alternate (arrived 6:08 p.m.)
Kevin Duterval
Jeremiah Young
Absent:
Mariah Kinlaw-Hamilton
At 6:03 p.m., Kacy Young, Director Recreation and Parks, explained how the meeting
would proceed and how the public could participate.
I. Call to Order
Vice Chair Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Vice Chair Murphy called
the roll. A quorum was present.
Il. Pledge of Allegiance
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Ms. Wilkinson moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Gadson seconded the motion. The
motion unanimously passed.
IV. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Ms. Claude announced two openings on the Board due to the resignations of Dr. North
and Ms. Colebrooks. She suggested alternates interested in moving into a regular
position can do so by sending a request to the City Clerk.
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V. Public Audience
None.
Vice Chair Murphy commented Dr. North and Ms. Colebrooks served on the Board for a
long time. He thanked them for their service and wished them the best.
VI. New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of July 23, 2020
Vice Chair Murphy noted the following change on page two Section 7, E. as follows Dr.
deter JeTawn Shannon There were no other corrections.
Motion
Dr. Rada moved to approve. Ms. Young seconded the motion. The motion
unanimously passed.
B. Election of Chair
Vice Chair Murphy asked for nominations for the position of Chair. Dr. Rada nominated
Greg Murphy. Ms. Gadson noted in the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair serves. It
was explained the ordinance requires an annual vote for the Chair and Vice Chair to be
held in May, but it was delayed. Ms. Gadson seconded the nomination for Vice Chair
Murphy to become Chair. No other nominations were received. Mr. Murphy accepted.
Motion
Dr. Rada moved to approve the nomination of Greg Murphy as Chair. Ms. Wilkinson
seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
C. Election of Vice Chair
Dr. Rada nominated Loretta Wilkinson. Ms. Wilkinson accepted if no one else wanted
it. Vice Chair Murphy nominated Chevette Gadson Ms. Gadson accepted. Ms.
Wilkinson withdrew her acceptance.
Motion
Ms. Wilkinson moved to approve the nomination of Ms. Gadson for Vice Chair. Dr. Rada
seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
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VII. Old Business
A. Outreach
Vice Chair Murphy recalled they were working on a brochure before COVID. He asked
if Ms. Claude had a draft. Ms. Claude recalled they had a generic brochure which she
could send out and they could update it. He requested the members review the
brochure to see how they could innovate and bring effective change. He thought this
was a prime time to capitalize on how they could be effective right now. Education is
much needed. The brochure will bring newness to the Board and get the Board's name
out there. He thought they may be able to attend a School Advisory Committee meeting
and make a short presentation as the SAC Committee may not even know about the
Board. The Board could rebrand themselves and go out in the community. He had a
list of schools he would forward to Ms. Claude. He thought one board member could
attend the SAC meeting. Ms. Claude would check to ensure it was allowable for two
people to attend. Vice Chair Murphy noted there are 10 schools in Boynton and Charter
schools. Ms. Wilkinson got a new memo from school and it does not sound like the
schools will let anyone in the school there. It does not address SAC meetings, but it
says parents cannot come in and the only ones allowed in are basically, teachers,
students, vendors or contractors. Vice Chair Murphy thought SAC meetings may even
be virtual meetings and thought the members should keep that in mind because they do
not want to put anyone in harm's way. He agreed to contact the school principals. He
asked if that was something the members would be interested in and there was interest.
He explained the member would just make a presentation about the Board and what
they offer to get the Board's name out there. Ms. Wilkinson volunteered.
B. Fundraising
Vice Chair Murphy received information about fundraising through Texas Roadhouse
and gave a presentation. They have curbside options for fundraising. He requested the
members pick a few dates and time slots. Anyone who comes mentioning the Board
during those dates and times results in the Board receiving 10% or 15% of the bill
depending on if the Board have reserves one or two dates. Texas Roadhouse provides
the link to preorder and flyers. The Board just has to promote and preorder the meals
and on the day of the fundraiser, the Board will know how much has been raised
because of the preorder. Vice Chair Murphy advised they have a Family Pack Option.
They have a Butcher Block option as well.
Dr. Rada asked about the Education and Youth Board not being a 501(c) 3 organization
and learned the fundraiser is not limited to 501(c) 3 organizations. Vice Chair Murphy
thought it was an easy way to fundraise. The Board just has to promote it and the
members could issue an email blast to those they know. Vice Chair Murphy explained
they have a link to order through which will be linked to their account. He will ensure
that will be cleared. The members selected Monday, September 21st and October 22nd.
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He urged the members to think of fundraisingdeas. Ms. Wilkinson will ill reach out to her
friends who put together Moonfest on Clematis. If there is anything she could do, she
will let Ms. Claude know.
(Ms. Young left the meeting at 6:35 p.m.)
C. Grants
Vice Chair Murphy explained Dr. North had been working on grants. He agreed to
speak with Ms. Claude to try to gain access to grant funding.
D. Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award
Vice Chair Murphy explained the Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award was
presented virtually at the City Commission meeting. The winner had a great
background and Vice Chair Murphy hoped she does great in her endeavors. She was
interested in aeronautics.
Ms. Claude noted there was $883 in the account and she asked if she should advertise
the scholarship for next year in Funfare magazine. There was agreement to do so. Ms.
Wilkinson thought if members had any connections with anyone running for office, they
could ask if there was any money left over in their campaign account. Dr. Rada asked if
an individual could donate to the fund and learned they could and have in the past.
VIII. Future Meeting Dates: September 24, 2020
October 22, 2020
Ms. Wilkinson mentioned the members need to pick a different meeting date in
November as it falls on Thanksgiving and they usually combine the November and
December meetings. Ms. Claude will have to let the Board know what dates are
available. December 3rd is the first Thursday, and December 10th was the second
Thursday. Last year, the first Thursday was available, but the Board can make the
decision next month. Any other fundraising ideas should be sent to Ms. Claude.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Gadson moved to adjourn. Ms.
Wilkinson seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist