Blue Ribbon Commission

HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity was called to order by Recording Secretary Karie Teruya at 4:02 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Conference Room, 280 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary Teruya, confirmed the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity Special 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, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon the Agenda Master Mailing List. PRESENT: Brooklyn Darmody Paula Driscoll Devyn Duke Brendan Moxley Teddy Osantowski Mitchell Ragan Allyson Senegal Anita Wong ABSENT: Adrian Canty Dylan Johnson STAFF: Travis Buchanan, Assistant City Attorney III Jayne Mazurkiewicz, Recreation Superintendent Karie Teruya, Recording Secretary Kurt Williams, Staff Representative GUESTS: Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Community Development and Services Director Nicole Hudson Brittany Markarian, Sr. Public Engagement Specialist Sandra McKinley, Sr. Administrative Deputy City Clerk Huston Pullen, University of Nevada Las Vegas Blue Ribbon Commission Page 2 of 7 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Recording Secretary Teruya stated that some items will be taken out of order and Item 9 Bylaws will not be discussed. (Motion) Ms. Senegal introduced a motion to accept the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Ragan. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Recording Secretary Teruya declared the motion carried. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and approve possible volunteer opportunities. This item was not discussed. 2 MEMENTOS FOR BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and approve possible mementos for the Blue Ribbon Commission Members. This item was not discussed. VI. NEW BUSINESS 3 PRESENTATION STUDENTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SAGE) ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT Note: This item was heard following item 7. Huston Pullen of UNLV and director of Nevada Small Business Development Center gave a presentation on Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) which is under the Young Entrepreneurs Alliance. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 3 of 7 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Minutes Mr. Pullen distributed flyers and invited the Commission to attend the kick-off event on September 24, 2015 called the Young Entrepreneurs Alliance which will assist teens to create their own businesses. Teens will compete in a regional, national and international competition as a team or individual. Some costs will be subsidized and teens will be assisted with investors, mentors and resources established through SAGE. 4 PRESENTATION QUARTERLY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Director of Community Development and Services and Brittany Markarian, Senior Public Engagement Specialist, briefed the Commission about future planning and the importance of engaging youth in the community to get their perspective on housing, transportation, connectivity, infrastructure, urban environments and influences on future needs. Ms. Garcia-Vause showed a video produced for Southern Nevada Strong and asked the Commission to get involved in Henderson Strong which is the City’s comprehensive plan to find which policies and programs to embrace, evaluate and reestablish for Henderson. Ms. Markarian gave a PowerPoint presentation which includes the website, www.HendersonStrong.org. She asked the Commission to take this information back to the various groups they belong to, distribute this information and asked for their feedback. 5 ELECTION CHAIRPERSON PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Elect new Chairperson. Mr. Williams explained duties for the chairperson and vice chairperson and asked for nominations for the chairperson. Mr. Ragan stated he would like to run for chairperson as he has the dedication and experience in school service and served on the Nevada Youth Legislature, is familiar with parliamentary procedures and wants to make a difference in the community. (Motion) Ms. Darmody introduced a motion to elect Mr. Ragan as chairperson, seconded by Ms. Osantowski. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Recording Secretary Teruya declared the motion carried. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 4 of 7 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Minutes 6 ELECTION VICE-CHAIRPERSON PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Elect new Vice-Chairperson. Ms. Senegal stated she would like to run for Vice Chairperson. Ms. Senegal stated she was the Student Council Secretary in California and would like to continue being involved in the community and ensure the youth have great opportunities available. (Motion) Chairperson Ragan introduced a motion to elect Ms. Senegal as Vice Chairperson, seconded by Ms. Driscoll. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairperson Ragan declared the motion carried. 7 INTRODUCE NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Note: This item was heard following item IV. Recording Secretary Teruya introduced new Commission members, Devyn Duke, Brooklyn Darmody and Mitchell Ragan. The Commission introduced themselves to the new members. 8 MINUTES MAY 20, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Note: This item was heard following item 6. Adopt minutes of May 20, 2015. (Motion) Chairperson Ragan introduced a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Darmody. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairperson Ragan declared the motion carried. 9 BYLAWS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discussion of modification to Blue Ribbon Commission Bylaws. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 5 of 7 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Minutes This item was not discussed. 10 BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION OUTING PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and determine date and location of possible outing. This item was not discussed. 11 BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION COLLEGE NIGHT OCTOBER 6, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Note: This item was heard following item 8. Plan details for College Night on October 6, 2015 which will be held at Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89012. Ms. Osantowski briefed the Commission about how she started College Night with the Blue Ribbon Commission four years ago. Ms. Osantowski asked for a vote on wearing the Blue Ribbon Commission shirts, having college handouts and or checklists, have the Blue Ribbon Commission brochure available and to get a token of appreciation for the guest speaker but due to how the agenda was written was unable to take a vote and would like to discuss it at the next meeting. Mr. Duke inquired what would be the best way to act as liaisons and get the information out to fellow students. Ms. Wong answered she is successful as she is a teacher at Basic High school, is the contact person should there be any questions, promotes it in her classroom and has a good relationship with student council advisors and faculty. Mr. Duke asked if there were any pre-established teacher connections with schools. Ms. Osantowski answered that since the student members are the liaisons, it is up to the student to promote the event. Ms. Osantowski stated since the Commission is sponsoring College Night, she informed the Commission to report at 5:00 p.m. to help set up as the event starts at 6:00 p.m. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 6 of 7 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Minutes 12 COLLEGE NIGHT AT GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 22, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATON Discuss details for College Night at Green Valley High School, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89014. Ms. Driscoll stated the event will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students volunteering need to report at 5:30 p.m. and will be assisting colleges to their tables and help them set up, then assist at the Blue Ribbon Commission table. This event will be similar to the one at Cashman Center, will be open to the public and will have about 100 different colleges. Ms. Wong asked if the Commission was participating or attending this event. Mr. Williams responded that this was voluntary and the Commission would have a table to promote the Commission which was determined at a previous meeting. 13 LEADERSHIP DAY 2016 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss details for Leadership Day 2016. Mr. Williams explained that Leadership Day is the main event for the year, the Commission decides on the date and theme for the workshop, organize, plan and run the event. The student members decide on the topic, if they want to present topic themselves or have a guest speaker, decide how to run the program, times, rotation, and what to order for lunch. It is on a school day from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at no costs to students. The City of Henderson will provide busses and a substitute teacher if needed. Mr. Duke asked what is the purpose or measurable effect of Leadership Day. Mr. Williams replied it is based on survey results; if it was receptive, something they enjoyed or if they prefer to hear something else. The purpose is to help high school students understand leadership, different leadership styles and provide another perspective to teens. Ms. Wong stated spring break will be from March 21-25, 2016, and April 11-15 will be proficiency testing. Mr. Williams asked the Commission to think about possible dates for Leadership Day which will be discussed at the next meeting. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 7 of 7 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Minutes VII. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Chairperson Ragan thanked the Commission for a successful first meeting. Mr. Williams asked if everyone had a Blue Ribbon Commission shirt and bag and if not to let him know. Mr. Duke asked to have previous Leadership Day survey information at the next meeting. VIII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for September 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. IX. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairperson Ragan adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Karie Teruya Recording Secretary