Minutes 06-23-22 MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON JUNE 23, 2022, AT 6 P.M., AT CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Present:
Dr. Valerie Valcourt, Chair Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Francoise Calixte-Dieuvil
Frando Patterson
Chevette Gadson
Absent:
Lori Wilkinson
Jessica Wilkinson
Nicole Prado
Tarynnicole Rhodes
I. Call to Order
Dr. Valerie Valcourt, Chair, called the meeting to Order at 6:10 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Roll Call
A quorum was present.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to approve the agenda as written. Ms. Gadson seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Chair Valcourt announced that the Board made $357 for working at SunFest, and they now have
$729 in total.
VI. Public Audience
None
VII. New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2022
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Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to approve the minutes as written. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Old Business
A. Selection of Vice Chair (tabled on 4/21/22)
Chair Valcourt asked if the Board's recommendation for Board Chair was ratified by the City
Commission.
Ms. Claude responded that the Board Chair and Vice Chair was presented in one agenda item
and nothing was approved. She stated that she will put together another agenda item, but the
members can continue and elect a Vice Chair now, or table it to the next meeting.
Chair Valcourt advised that Lori Wilkinson had indicated that was still willing to serve as Vice
Chair.
Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to remove the item from the table. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion
Mr. Patterson moved to nominate Lori Wilkinson as Vice Chair. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Fundraising
Chair Valcourt reiterated that the Board earned about $350 for the time that some of the
members spent working at SunFest, and she was unsure if there were any upcoming events at
which they could fundraise.
Ms. Claude explained that the City's 4th of July event would have vendors, but she agreed to find
out if they could fundraise there.
Chair Valcourt advised that the Board can revisit this and brainstorm in the meanwhile. She
noted that October is approaching and the members should start planning for the pumpkin
carving and gingerbread house events and that they can also consider continuing fundraisers
they have already held with lessons learned, or try something new. She requested that this item
be placed on the next agenda.
C. Outreach
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Chair Valcourt stated that the Board had previously discussed inviting Erica Whitfield, School
Board Representative, to a meeting to discuss what support they can provide to Boynton
Schools. She said that she will appraise the Board when Ms. Whitfield would attend.
D. Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award
Chair Valcourt announced that they were not issuing the award this year because they were still
raising funds and the funds earned will be applied to next year's award. She stated that she
thought the key is to have a Sinking Fund where they are continuously drawing from, in order to
support students.
IX. Future Meeting Dates: July 28, 2022
August 25, 2022
The future meeting dates were announced.
Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil announced that she would not be attending the July meeting.
X. Adjournment
Motion
There being no further business, Ms. Gadson moved to adjourn. Ms. Calixte-Dieuvil seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 P.M.
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Catherine.Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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