Minutes 06-24-21 Minutes of the Education and Youth Advisory Board Meeting
Held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.
At City Hall, Commission Chambers
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL
PRESENT:
Dr. Valerie Valcourt, Chair Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Francoise Calixte-Dieuvil
Shaquira Young
Frando Patterson, Alternate
ABSENT:
Lori Wilkinson
Abby Murrell
Chevette Gadson, Vice Chair
Kevin Duterval
Jeremiah Young
Jessica Wilkinson, Stu. Reg- Voting
I. Call to Order
Chair Valcourt called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. followed by roll call. A quorum
was present.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to approve. Ms. Young seconded the motion.
IV. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Chair Valcourt noted Monday starts summer school. Summer school for elementary
schools in Boynton Beach is being hosted at Galaxy Elementary hosting Poinciana,
Forest Park and Rolling Green Elementary Schools. The other summer school site is
Crosspointe Elementary, who is hosting Plumosa and Hagen Ranch Road and Galaxy
High School is having summer school.
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V. Public Audience
None
VI. New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of May 27, 2021
Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to approve as written. Ms. Young seconded the motion.
VII. Old Business
A. Outreach
Chair Valcourt noted at the last meeting, they discussed different ways for the Board to
be more involved regarding the Board's presence in education in Boynton Beach. They
had been attending School Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings, which, after
discussion, there was agreement to continue attending this year. They can create a
schedule for the members to sign up to attend meetings. Ms. Young thought they could
send something to the school over the summer to introduce the Board and let them
know they would like to be involved and attend SAC meetings. The City has several
schools, but if talking about the HOB Title I schools, there is Forest Park, Poinciana,
Galaxy, Rolling Green and Crosspointe. Other schools further west are Hagen Ranch
Road, Citrus Cove, Crystal Lakes, so there are quite a few schools they can support.
They support all elementary schools in the City, but with outreach it's the Title 1 schools
that really need support from the community and student families. It takes a village to
bridge the gap. The gaps are there, even with COVID. She asked how the Board has
to determine how to play a role. The Board Members are mostly teachers, and they are
passionate about education and youth. They cannot be bystanders, they have to do
something outside of their roles in terms of the City.
Mr. Patterson asked if they have a mission statement. Ms. Claude advised there is a
purpose statement which comes from the ordinance and the purpose of the Board,
which she agreed to send to the members. Students return to school August 9t" and
staff goes back the week before. It was suggested they focus where the need is to be a
partner with them to support the schools. Mr. Patterson queried if a letter to the
principals is sent to inform them of the Board's willingness to support and partner with
them. Chair Valcourt requested someone draft a letter and the members can review it
at the next meeting, discuss and finalize it. Ms. Young will draft an interest letter. Ms.
Young noted they need community members to be part of the SAC and a member of
the Board could volunteer to be on the Board at each school level.
B. Fundraising
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Chair Valcourt was aware the schools need funds. Another aspect not considered is
the motivation to get the students to perform, which starts with the teachers. If you
support the teachers, it helps the students. It could be a little care package or a treat to
let them know they are appreciated. Many churches, such as Christ Fellowship and
Journey Church send things to the schools which the Board could do-as well. If they
feed the teachers.
Mr. Patterson has a credit union he will ask to get involved in this community. They
participated in an event he attended and they had a booth. They want to be involved in
the community. He had mentioned he was on this Board, and he will ask them if they
can assist the community with this Board. He will also reach out to others. Chair
Valcourt commented often there is no time to do things for teachers. The majority of any
funds; however, should go to the students She noted administrators barely get an
account to do something for their teachers. If the Board could do it on their behalf for the
schools they represent on the SAC, it would show the Board's support for the schools.
Ms. Young noted the City is reopening from COVID and was aware in the past the
Board sold items at City events. Ms. Claude explained they did in the past at the
Holiday Parade, because those events did not have vendors. The Board was a mobile
vendor in a golf cart selling snacks which netted them about $200. She suggested
picking and choosing which events to attend, but pointed out July 4th likely has vendors
coming in. She agreed to get a list of upcoming events. In the past they also partnered
with Texas Road House, which is an easy event which would provide them with 10% or
15% of food bills. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil commented the City usually organizes something
about a week before school opens and thought the Board could organize something
while the City is holding the event. In this way, the Board could give back to the school.
Chair Valcourt thought they could have a back-to-school closet, where if teachers need
items, they could supply it. Ms. Young asked if the Board received any funds the family
was willing to donate to the Board. It was explained Ms. Lori Wilkinson was going to
continue the discussion. They may also receive funds from Bethesda Hospital. Chair
Valcourt was unsure if the funds were received or what amount.
C. Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award
Chair Valcourt attended the City Commission meeting when the award was being
presented. She advised the winner was a lovely young lady who was a student at
Atlantic High and she was very appreciative of the award. For the next year, Ms. Claude
will advertise it in the fall issue of FunFare Magazine. They will highlight the prior year's
winner and applications will be available December 1St, and are online. The deadline is
March 31St of the following year. She asked if they want to advertise the award with a
monetary award. There was agreement to advertise without the amount.
VIII. Future Meeting Dates: July 22, 2021
August 26, 2021
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Chair Valcourt announced the next meeting dates. Ms. Young explained in September
most schools have Back-to-School Open House. If they have one this year, they could
hand out brochures about what the Board does.
IX. Adjournment
Chair Valcourt noted the account summary balance. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil asked if they
receive a donation, if the Board had to wait until school is almost open to give it. They
can combine their efforts with the organization that already started and help improve it.
Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to adjourn. Ms. Young seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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Catherine Cherry
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