Blue Ribbon Commission

HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MINUTES August 20, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Karie Teruya, Recording Secretary called the meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity to order at 4:03 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Conference Room, 280 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Karie Teruya, Recording Secretary, confirmed the meeting has been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, and Fire Station No. 86, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Haylee Stephens, Chair Pro Tem Pore Jeanne Bowers Adrian Canty Christin Griffin Hunter Harris McKenzie Rader Shelby Sanchez Anita Wong (arrived at 4:40 p.m.) Absent: Paula Driscoll (excused) Liliana Miller (excused) Teddy Osantowski (excused) Rachel Oshiro (excused) Emily Ruliffson (excused) Staff: Sally Galati, Assistant City Attorney II Karie Teruya, Recording Secretary Kurt Williams, Staff Representative Blue Ribbon Commission Page 2 of 6 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 –Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Ms. Stephens introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Harris. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Ms. Teruya declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 APPOINT CHAIR PRO TEM PORE PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Current Chair and Vice-Chair terms ended on July 31, 2014. Temporary Chair Pro Tem Pore needs to be appointed for this meeting. An annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair will be held in September 2014. (Motion) Staff Representative Kurt Williams presented a nomination to appoint Haylee Stephens as Chair Pro Tem Pore. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Ms. Teruya declared the motion carried. 2 MINUTES APRIL 23, 2014 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Adopt minutes of April 23, 2014 (Motion) Mr. Harris introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of April 23, 2014 as presented, seconded by Ms. Rader. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens declared the motion carried. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 3 of 6 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 –Minutes 3 EVALUATE BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION OUTING PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and evaluate the Blue Ribbon Commission Outing to Zappos and the Downtown Container Park on May 20, 2014. Mr. Williams asked if the group would recommend the outing to others. Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens stated that she enjoyed herself and got two books. She was unaware of Zappos and their operation prior to the outing. She also stated that it was interesting to visit the Zappos headquarters and see their culture and how they treated their employees. Mr. Harris agreed. Ms. Griffin commented that it was nice to do something as a group. Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens said it felt like the group bonded. Mr. Canty agreed. 4 LEADERSHIP DAY PROGRAM EVALUATION RESULTS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Review and discuss Leadership Day program. The Commission reviewed the survey results that were received. Ms. Griffin asked how many attended. Mr. Williams stated about 121 students attended the event in addition to school counselors. Ms. Rader stated Alec Rogers (former Chairperson) told her about Leadership Day last year in which she attended. She enjoyed it and thinks it’s really important to interact with students from other schools. It also gave her ideas of what she can do herself and stated that this year was more about problem solving and thought both years she attended were beneficial. Mr. Williams asked the Commission to think about possible ideas for the next Leadership Day. Mr. Canty asked the Commission if they thought the topics related to the students. Ms. Bowers responded and said the topics on self and community were helpful, but the one regarding the world was too broad. Ms. Rader said the order of the different workshops felt overwhelming since she attended the world one first, suggested thinking about order of workshops and how received by students. Mr. Williams explained the reason for the rotations were due to the limited time Blue Ribbon Commission Page 4 of 6 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 –Minutes of the event due to the bus schedules. He will consider workshop order for the next Leadership Day. Ms. Sanchez felt the workshops were good because students got involved in the games and met new people. Mr. Williams asked the Commission what they thought about the lunch from Jason’s Deli. The Commission loved the lunch from Jason’s Deli. Ms. Rader stated she works at Café Rio and recommended them for the next Leadership Day. Mr. Williams stated that he will need to consider the prices and budget at that time. 5 DISCUSS AND PLAN FORMAT AND LOCATION FOR COLLEGE NIGHT AND LEADERSHIP DAY (2014/2015) PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and approve format and location for College Night and Leadership Day. Mr. Williams stated possible dates were September 29 – October 3 and asked the Commission which day would be the best for College Night. Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens briefed the Commission on College Night as last year it was at Black Mountain Recreation Center, speakers from different colleges talk about financial need, scholarships and getting the details about college and she explained it is different from College Night at Cashman Center in which you have different colleges trying to get you to attend their college. Ms. Griffin stated that she learned a lot at last year’s College Night. Ms. Rader never heard about it. Mr. Williams explained that the Commission previously posted posters and flyers but last year, made business cards advertising College Night and the Commission members would distribute/promote to students at their schools. Speakers at the event would talk about scholarships and what to prepare for college, resume, volunteer hours, what classes you need to take, and how to look for scholarships. Mr. Williams thought the best advice he learned was from a previous College Night was that it’s not about what the colleges charge; it’s about what you pay; it’s negotiable. Mr. Canty asked if the City can promote or get the word out on Facebook. Mr. Williams said that our Marketing/Advertising team has chosen not to go that route. A discussion ensued regarding the place, date and format for College Night. (Motion) Mr. Harris introduced a motion to hold College Night on Tuesday, Blue Ribbon Commission Page 5 of 6 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 –Minutes September 30, 2014 at Black Mountain Recreation Center as first choice, Henderson Multigenerational Center as second choice and Whitney Ranch Recreation Center as third choice, seconded by Ms. Sanchez. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens declared the motion carried. 6 DISCUSS AND APPROVE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and approve possible volunteer opportunities for the Blue Ribbon Commission. Mr. Williams informed the Commission of volunteer opportunities in which the Blue Ribbon Commission has participated in as a group such as Trunk or Treat or Tree Planting. Mr. Williams also asked if there were any suggestions and or involvement that they are interested in participating. (Motion) Mr. Harris introduced a motion to continue discussion of volunteer opportunities to the next meeting, seconded by Ms. Rader. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens declared the motion carried. 7 REPORT STAFF MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Announcements by Public Works, Parks and Recreation staff members. Mr. Williams informed the Commission of this year’s budget which includes Leadership Day, shirts, and bags for the Commission. Mr. Williams also addressed the student members stating that this is their Commission and they need to be involved and take action; the adult members are here to guide them. Ms. Teruya handed out the new meeting dates for this year, and asked the Commission to let her know if they were unable to attend. Mr. Williams stated that he needs more student members for the Commission and to let him know if they knew anyone who is interested; he will also contact some of the schools to see if they can recommend students to become a member. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 6 of 6 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 –Minutes VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Due to new student members, Chair Pro Tem Pore Stephens introduced herself to the Commission and all the Commission members introduced themselves. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for September 17, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Recreation Conference Room. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were presented. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Karie Teruya Recording Secretary