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COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2003, 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING ROOM
1201 LEOPARD ST., CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Members/Advisors Present Absent Staff
Rosa Balderas John LaRue Barry Abels Linda Hodge
Margaret Canales Melissa Madrigal Vicky Alexander K Chute
Penny Grochow Lauren Ranly Liana Gonzales
Gloria Jackson Drew Reining
Mary Jackson Paula Rosenstein
CALL TO ORDER—Chair, Gloria Jackson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
Chair, Gloria Jackson led the Commission in prayer.
II. ROLL CALL—The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE WORKSHOP MEETING OF JANUARY 20,2003—Paula
Rosenstein a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Margaret Canales seconded. The motion
passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC—none
V. BUSINESS -
A. New Business-
Presentation by Veronica Trevino and action on application for STAR Grant
Veronica Trevino,Executive Director of Communities in Schools gave an overview of their
organizations efforts to coordinate services with other community groups. They provide
Case Management Services for Run Away and At Risk Students.
(Rosa Balderas arrived at 5:45 p.m.)
Rosa Balderas made a motion to give Communities in Schools a letter of supportfor their
STAR Grant application. John La Rue seconded. Motion passed. Ms. Trevino will
provide a copy of the grant application to the commission when it is complete.
B. Old Business—
Presentation and possible action on Master Plan
Linda Hodge presented the most current document for the commission to review. All
changes are to be submitted to Ms. Hodge within two weeks. Additionally, the
commission was asked to consider what subcommittees are needed and to bring their
recommendations to the next meeting.
VI. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
Linda Hodge reviewed the attendance policy. Letters to explain the absence will be sent to
the chairperson within 14 days of the missed meeting. The chair will notify the staff liaison
and recording secretary of the excused or unexcused status. A reading for the record will be
made at the following meeting after the adoption of the minutes.
Ms.Hodge also informed the commission of some college students that wanted to volunteer
to develop WebPages. Margaret Canales asked if there was an existing WebPage where At
Risk Youth could find helpful information. Information and ideas e b u fitted to Ms.
Hodge.
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VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Operation Graduation for IWA is being coordinated by Mrs.LaRue. Donations are being requested.
Gloria Jackson will reply to this request that though the commission supports this event,they do not
have funds to contribute.
The Family Outreach program is sponsoring a Fun Run and Picnic at Cole Park on March 8,2003.
VIII. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS:
It was noted that the Park&Recreation Latchkey Division would like to make a presentation of their
program to the commission. A future meeting is being considered.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, Mary Jackson moved to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. John LaRue
seconded. The motion passed.
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Li da Hodge
Recreation Superintendent
Park and Recreation Department
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