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REGULAR MEETING Minutes
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October 5, 2016, 5:00 p.m.
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Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Reiada Road
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 by Jennifer Mellon
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jett Landis
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:, Melody Espinoza, Caroline Gratke, Delia Hamm, Brandon Jimenez, Trisha
Khandelwal, Jett Landis, Benjamin Myers, Connor Neilsen, Nicolette Sichmeller, Vivek
Thiyagarajan, Daniel Vargas, Matthew Waters
Absent: Karam Barakat, Ranesha Harkness, Saima Siddiqui, Diana Spencer
Staff Present: Jennifer Mellon
Guests Present: Sunny Barton, Chaparral Middle School Librarian; Liz Olson, Mesa
Verde Middle School Librarian; Emily Appleton, Young Adult Librarian, Moorpark City
Library.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None,
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Elect Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
MOTION: Teen Council Member Sichmeller moved and Teen Council Member Myers
seconded a motion to nominate Teen Council Member Khandelwal as Chair The
motion carried by majority.
MOTION: Teen Council Member Vargas moved and Teen Council Member Landis
seconded a motion to nominate Teen Council Member Myers as Vice Chair. The motion
carried by majority.
MOTION: Teen Council Member Sichmeller moved and Teen Council Member Hamm
seconded a motion to'nominate Teen Council Member Gratke as Secretary. The motion
carried by majority.
B. Discussion with City, High School and Middle School Librarians
Ms. Olson discussed her program of themes for the library and the book club at
Teen Council Agenda
October 5, 2016
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Mesa Verde.
Ms. Barton discussed the homework help program at Chaparral and the
overwhelming student need they have for tutoring. A discussion ensued about
how the library and teen council might assist with soliciting tutors at the high
school through clubs and honors/AP classes. Ms. Appleton discussed the
tutoring program at the Library as well.
There was a brief discussion about doing book drives for the middle schools
since they need Young Adult (YA) books in good condition. There was also
discussion about the Moorpark High School library reading program that has a
top list of popular YA books that the teens read and vote on. The books
"compete" in a "best books tournament" in a bracket to see which book is the
best of the year.
Ms Appleton announced a variety of programs for teens that happen at the
Library. Teen Council Member Myers stated teens are not getting information
about the programs. Discussion continued about ways in which to disseminate
information to teens using Instagram to promote flyers for events; getting
information to Moorpark High School afterschool clubs; etc.
Ms. Mellon brought up the Straight Up reality improv party idea that Thousand
Oaks recently hosted. Continued discussion about this event will occur at the
next meeting.
C. Upcoming Teen Programs and Events for Volunteering and Promotion.
• Harry Potter Festival
• Volunteer Day
• Fest 'n Film
Ms. Mellon reminded Teens about volunteer opportunities and that their
participation is expected at the volunteer day and Fest 'n Film Event.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
7. CONSENT:
A. Approval of September 7, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Mellon adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Jennif ► el-t , Recreation/Community Services Manager
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department