Youth Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 11 06

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Youth Advisory Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2014 Page 2 of 4 VII. What is the YAB? What can you expect in the coming year? Staff Liaisons, Kriska and Mandy, then went on to talk about what it means to be on the YAB- that the board was created in 2002, that the board is youth directed, that members must reside in Louisville, members volunteer monthly, that they attend other city board meetings once each semester. Goals and Volunteer projects were talked about. Members shared some of the past volunteer projects as well as larger projects like the Dear Louisville book and Eco Smackdown campaign. VIII. Expectations of Board members and professional conduct The attendance policy was passed out and must be signed and returned at the next meeting. Board members should not have more than two excused absences during a school year and must notify liaisons one day in advance if possible. Meeting and professional conduct was covered- that members are representing the city at all times. The rules of Open Government were explained and what constitutes a "meeting" and that only topics on the agenda may have substantial discussion. Jay explained the "rule of thee" when it comes to discussing board business. Do not hit "reply to all" on emails- they would also constitute a meeting. IX. Discuss Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary officer positions Liaisons discussed the roles of Chair, Vice Chair, and secretary and that members can run for various roles at the next meeting and members will vote. X. Goals and volunteer projects for the upcoming year October's volunteer opportunity will be the Kids Design Workshop on Oct. 8th from 5:30 -8pm. YAB Members will assist the City Planning Department in leading group activities for children during the South Boulder Road discussion meeting. The YAB had a round -table discussion where each member talked briefly about what they believe to be the top concern for youth in Louisville in order to kick off the discussion about the Board's goals for the 2014 -2015 term. Zane- putting up safety signs at public places like parks, the pools, etc. They would be more cartoonish for little kids and would be placed lower for easier viewing. He cited Goofus and Gallant as an example of some characters that he is thinking about and said we could make it the characters our own brand, and site specific. Brayden- Bullying. People don't want to be a snitch by reporting to adults, so have designated kids the victims can talk to instead.