Agenda 08-28-14
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
August 28, 2014
6:00 P.M.
City Hall Commission Chambers
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection
III. Approval of Minutes of May 22, 2014
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
A. Presentation by Members of the Veterans Speakers Forum
VI. Public Audience
VII. New Business
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
VIII. Old Business
A. Shred-A-Thon
B. Tennis Carnival
C. Youth Volunteer Bank/Bob Borovy Award
D. Fundraising
E. Sister Cities
F. Boynton Reads update
IX. Future Meeting Dates: September 25, 2014
October 23, 2014
X. Adjournment
Account Summary:
Borovy Youth Volunteer Harvey Oyer Jr. Tennis Total
Award Bank Community Contributions Carnival
$2,607 $1,579 $1,316 $505 $6,007
The City shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact the City
Clerk's office (561) 742-6060 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the program or activity in order for the city to reasonably
accommodate your request.
The Board (Committee) may only conduct public business after a quorum has been established. If no quorum is established within
twenty minutes of the noticed start time of the meeting the City Clerk or designee will so note the failure to establish a quorum and
the meeting shall be concluded. Board members may not participate further even when purportedly acting in an informal capacity.
VA, July 1,2014
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City of
Boynton Beach Joe Casello
7981 Shaddock Drive
Education and Youth Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Advisory Board
Dear Vice Mayor Casello:
On behalf of the Education & Youth Advisory Board, thank you for your
Stephen Waldman generous donation of $828.12 from your 2014 campaign account. The
Chair funds will be earmarked for the Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year
Mary Morera award and the "Harvey E. Oyer, Jr Community Contribution" fund which
Vice Chair allows the board to make donations to various Boynton Beach schools to
help meet their needs.
Carla Colebrooks
Board Member Your generosity is greatly appreciated by our board members and the
children who benefit from these programs. Since 2006, we have been able
Carol Lundquist to donate over $11,400 to Boynton Beach schools, including Boynton
Board Member Beach High School, and Poinciana, Freedom Shores, Forest Park and
Hattie Miller Galaxy Elementary Schools. We are committed to helping these and other
Board Member local schools and the excellent programs they offer.
Dr. Tiffany North Additionally, over the past 15 years, we have recognized graduating high
Board Member school students who serve their community through volunteer service with
the Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year award. This program has
Valencia Spells - Anderson awarded $21,000 in cash and savings bonds to deserving young adults.
Board Member
Carmela Nanton We are honored to serve on this very important and active board, and we
Alternate always strive for ways to better serve the City of Boynton Beach. Thank
you again for your generous contribution.
Lori Wilkinson
Alternate Sincerely,
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Steve Waldman, Chair
Education and Youth Advisory Board
The Education and Youth
Advisory Board exists to act as
a fact-finding and advisory
board on all issues pertaining
to the youth of the Boynton
Beach Community.
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City of Boynton Beach
Education & Youth Advisory Board
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
Dear Education & Youth Advisory Board Members,
On behalf of the children and parents at Poinciana Elementary School, thank you for your
generous $400 donation for the Scientist/Mathematician of the Month Program. This program
allows teachers to recognize 60 children, from all grades, every month for excellence in math,
science and citizenship.
During the monthly awards program, these students and their families are also treated to a
breakfast, which is funded by the PTA. Your donation ensured that we were able to offer the
breakfast for the month of April for approximately 150 people.
Thank you again for your continued support of Poinciana Elementary School.
Sincerely,
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Carla Hosterman
Poinciana Elementary PTA President
The City of
Boynton Beach
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P.O. Box 310
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FAX: (561) 742 -6238
Email: claudes @bbfl.us
www.boynton-beach.org
June 19, 2014
Dr. Linda Golden
Golden Dental
444 Community Drive, Suite 204
Manhasset, NY 11030
Dear Dr. Golden:
Thank you for the commemorative mugs for the 2014 "Phyllis Stern Memorial Tennis
Carnival." It was very kind of you to have them made and sent, and I will ensure that the
board members involved with the event receive them.
Thank you again for your generous contributions. We look forward to next year's event!
Sincerely,
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Sherri Claude, CPRP
Assistant to the Recreation & Parks Director
Education & Youth Advisory Board Liaison
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08/28/14
To the Education & Youth Advisory Board
It is with regret that I write this letter confirming my resignation as alternate member of the
Education and Youth Advisory Board. Due to recent circumstances beyond my control, I will be
unable to continue to serve the community in this capacity.
It has been a pleasure to serve as alternate on the EYAB Board. I look forward to serving the
City of Boynton Beach's community as future opportunities arise.
Best regards to everyone.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Carmela R. Nanton
139 Citrus Park Circle
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
carmelconnect @gmail.com