COMMUNITY BOARD SIX
YOUTH/HUMAN SERVICES/EDUCATION COMMITTEE
APRIL 28, 2010
PRESENT:
L. BUFFINGTON M. DEPALMA L.HILL
M. KOLMAN R. LOHIER S. TURET
EXCUSED:
J. BERNARD L. CIRANDO M. RECA-HEYER
ABSENT:
S. COLES E. FELDER Y. ROMAN
M. RUIZ J. SKALLER J. TREGO
V. TWYFORD D. VITO
GUESTS:
C. JOHNSON H. GREENBERG D. GREENBERG ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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The meeting was called order at 6:45pm. Co-chair, Suzanne Turet made round table introductions. Many people from outside agency.
Presentation and discussion with a representative for Horizons Leadership Project, a re- emerging youth program based in Park Slope whose mission is to prepare Brooklyn youth for success in school, work, and life.
Chris Johnson from the Horizon Leadership Project opened with background information on what and who he represents. He spoke about young kids who do not have support and wind up in trouble. He remembers being laughed at when he told counselors about going to school. He started program in Park Slope. Program is about academics, sports, health. .He showed a slide of youngsters involved in various programs. Programs began in ‘70s. Both boys and girls – guests would come. Program was successful but did close down after a period. Restarting program - after school and summer program much smaller in scope. 11-24y.o reason for his presentation – sustainable program – reaching out to resources.
Work in old District 15area. Asking CB6 for letter of support and maybe give us some leads. • 4 days a week • Program will feed kids. • No permanent space – different days at different locations. • 16 week program.
Questions were raised by the committee as to present funding. They are applying for a 501. Members submitted a number of leads – list fundraisers in newsletter? The committee is willing to furnish a letter of support – but recommended speaking to Craig.
Green schools – A812 Regulation banning homemade cakes – wants to repeal the law banning cake sales in school to raise money. Rationale for doing away with selling while DOE is
providing . London Times reported 26 million – in exchange they (DOE) provide – wants to secure our support. Regulations and Community Board attached – no restrictions prior.
Discussion of what products could be allowed. How do you address quality control? 1. Community Board 2-Man –letter submitted 2. Chancellor’s regulations A-812 attached.
Community Board6 supports the repeal of the A812 regulation.
Motion to support NYC Green School’s efforts to repeal A812 - See attachment #1 – use same language.
Meeting ended 6:50pm
Minutes submitted by Marie dePalma.