Community Engagement Committee

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Nick Erickson, Bethany Stover, Julie Wilson, Carla Hendon, Erin Gregones, Nicole DiDonato, Roxanne Deschaine Discussion Items 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. School Supply Drive Updates 3. Safety Town Updates 4. Mayor's 3rd Grade Reading 2026 Planning 5. Other Business Adjournment Next Meeting is Tuesday, Sept 2 (unless otherwise noted) Page 1 of 3  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Nick Erickson, Carla Hendon, Julie Wilson, Roxanne Deschaine, Bethany Stover, Nicole DiDonato, Erin Gregones Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes No quorum Mayor's 3rd Grade Reading Program Recap: What went well in 2025: Chick Fil A was a hit with students Ordering two years' worth of books News coverage 28 backpacks left over for schools What to Improve for 2026: Provide a one-sheeter for teachers and KDL staff about how this program works Have more time in between school visits Have a designated person to work with teachers Find out what kids can't be photographed Need more girl backpack colors (pink, purple, teal) Have extra books on hand and wait around for a book swap Could we include Cummings and Alpine Elementaries? Community Engagement Committee Minutes 6-3-25 Page 1 2 of 2 3  School Supply Drive: June 18 - Aug 15 Give school supply lists to AT&T and DTE Park Party: All set to go Safety Town Adjournment - Next meeting is Tuesday, July 1, unless otherwise noted Community Engagement Committee Minutes 6-3-25 Page 2 3 of 2 3