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BACKGROUND
City of Moorpark
AGENDA REPORT
e City Council
ITEM /s
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Christine Adams, Director. of Community Service
January 6, 1995 (Meeting of January 18, 1995)
Consider Project Pride Annual Report and Continued
Participation in the Project Pride Program
In 1992, the City and the Moorpark Unified School District entered
into an agreement with El Conci.i;_o del Condado de Ventura ( "E1
Concilio ") for the implementatic:i of an after school tutorial
program for at -risk youth in Moo:t.park. Due to delays in making
the facility available, the pr;;gram went from October, 1992
through October, 1994, rather than from J�ily, 1992 to July 1994.
This was designed
as
a two -,ea.-
program, with the City
contributing $16,000
per
year and
the District contributing $4,000
per year, plus the
in -kind
conti
abut ion of use of the cafeteria
and adjoining rooms
at the Moorpa::.E. Community High School on Casey
Road. (See attached
copy
of port,_;)n
of Agreement which describes
the compensation).
The
City's c.nt:2-ibuv.
ion to the program came
from available Gann
funds
during :
?9:' ?? -:nd 1993 -94.
An additional $8,000 was held in eserve to be used for "at risk"
youth activities upon approval by fit'/ and District. This funding
was used to extend the program t.! - ough ?-he end of January, 1995,
rather than terminate the progr an 1 'tok)er, 1994.
EVALUATION
El Concilio has presented the C,t.y and District with a program
evaluation, which is also attached3. Botts City and District staff
concur that over the term of the piogram, it has not fulfilled its
original purpose. Since about 114ay, 1 94, services have been
improving, primarily due to thr stabi_ity in the coordinator
position. Prior to this time, th(ie was a turn over in staff, and
at one point, the Proq_ram Supeiv::.:)r From El Concilio was the only
staff person on site. The current coordinator, Mr. Rios has spent
considerable time at Communi-_y liigti S,-,hool and Moorpark High
School getting to know the facu]t and .- tudents. There has been
better participation f_or thF t;! -> Inc program, which may be
directly linked to the school si_tF ,, :irations by Mr. Rios.
The evaluation report does not pi ',,T1c,e arc accurate picture of the
overall program during the last dear;,. The tutoring program,
which was the primary focus of pcoj was sporadic and had
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difficulty sustaining itself. Volunteer tutors were difficult to
recruit and retain, and El Concilio had to eventually hire paid
tutors for some consistency in the program. The other problem
with the tutoring program was getting the youth who needed the
help the most up to the Project. Pride facility on Casey Road.
When Mr. Rios was hired, he worked more closely with County
Probation and the School Site Attendance Review Board (SARB) to
use Project Pride as a means of completing required probation
community service time and fulfilling school "contracts" with the
student.
Other program elements (parenting workshops, community awareness
workshops, pre - employment preparation) that were identified in the
original proposal were either not attempted or were limited. The
bi- monthly parenting workshops did riot take place; rather
individual parent skills counseling sessions were infrequently
done with the assistance of social services agencies in the area.
There is no data in the report to identify the number of parents
that were contacted or participated in any counseling or
workshops.
Weekly enrichment programs also were not held on a regular basis.
Enrichment programs were to occur each Friday. However, the
program evaluation shows less thari 40 times where guest speakers,
dances, or excursions took place..
During the summer program, tutoring was limited to those at -risk
youth who attended summer school Summer activities were more
recreational in nature, but aga.n, were limited to a selected
number of students.
Moorpark Project Pride experienced success with the inclusion of
Probation and PDAP (Palmer Drug Abuse Program, a 12 -step program
for youth with substance abuse problems). El Concilio did need to
add funding for support of PDAP counselors, which was not in the
original budget. Staff is concerned that these services are only
accessible to Project Pride youth, partly due to location and
partly due to the lack of promo ~ -icn of these services to the
general public. Had these opportunities been publicized better,
more youth in the community with special needs, such as substance
abuse problems, could have benefit= -d.
The evaluation provides a f li page on attendance and
participation in the County Probation meetings held on site, which
was not part of the original program design, yet it does not show
important data related to parent participation, specific
enrichment programs or the number of volunteer tutors who worked
at the facility during the lase two rear:. It also does not show
a quantitative report on the of students at the program for
tutoring compared to the number f tuents at the program for
probation.
City staff is also concerned witil the .,onsistency of operating
hours for the Project Pride progi,irr. Or Numerous occasions, the
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facility would be closed with no notice given to either the City
or the School District. Staff was told that many times the
coordinator would be at school sites meeting staff and students
and encouraging students to come to Project Pride. On more than
one occasion, City and District staff requested that some sort of
sign be posted, and that the Project Pride office invest in an
inexpensive answering machine that would notify people of the
status of the operating hours. Neither suggestion was followed.
In December, 1994, Mr. Rios went on vacation for two weeks, and
the Center was closed during that. time. However, the City and
District were not notified. The City may want to consider
withholding the final payment to El Concilio, or at least a
portion of the final payment since there was no program for 1/2 of
a month in December.
This is just one example of the poor communication from Project
Pride to the administrative agencies. Monthly review meetings
were the only source of communication from the Project Pride
staff, and publicity of activities were routinely not given to
City or District staff to preview.
FUTURE PROGRAM AND FUNDING
In total, for 27 months of program operation, the City has
contributed $38,400 to this program, and the District has made a
cash contribution of $9,600, not including the in -kind use of the
Old High School cafeteria. The District's total cash contribution
will increase to about $23,600 if the program continues for five
months. to June, 1995 as discussed below.
E1 Concilio's initial funding request for 1994 -95 was
approximately $36,000 from the s:='ity and District for a twelve
month period, to continue the program. No City funds have been
budgeted in FY 94/95 and funding for continuation of this program
would need to come from the Genera F't;nd reserve.
The City and District met with representatives from El Concilio in
mid - :December. At that time, the ;chDol District offered to fund
only the costs for the Youth Program Coordinator through the end
of this fiscal year using fund-_ng from the District's high school
at -risk counselor salary ($13,95(7.00 which includes five months
of salary, and benefits, plus an 3% increase for Mr. Rios) . At
that 'time, this was contingent upw1 the program being housed in a
relocatable classroom at Chaparra. Sshoo'. However, the District
is now willing to phase the move Chapparal after school is out
in June, and keep the program the ci.rrent location on Casey
Road for the next five months.
This shift in funding is approp.ria,e for -he following reasons:
1. The program was designed prima_ily as a tutorial program,
which is more directly relat do the mission of the School
District;
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2. Most referrals for tutoring
came from the School District,
and the Project Pride st =aff
worked more closely with the
school administrators, counselors,
and SARB, than they did
with City staff in regards
to student referrals. Some
referrals may have also come
from County Probation, but staff
does not have the data to determine this.
3. This program complements the
District's At Risk Counseling
program which is set up at.
the middle schools and high
schools in the District.
4. The proposed Description of
Services for the remainder of
1994 -95 does not list any
enrichment programs. These
programs could be addressed
by City staff through methods
described later in this rep
)rt, with existing funding and
cooperative resources.
City staff has discussed with the
Boys and Girls Club Executive
Director the possibility of combining
Project Pride with the Boys
and Girls Club. The director is supportive
of having the program
at the Boys and Girls Club, as
nany of the youth involved in
Project Pride also utilize the C11.lb
facilities. The Club has set
aside some funds to provide mem�,ership
scholarships for those
Project Pride youth who want tc
utilize the Club's facilities
after they go to Project PridE
for ttitoring, counseling, or
Probation meetings. The Boys and
girls CLub cater to a variety of
teens and youth in the communit,.
and Li.ave already established
recreational and enrichment prog
ams. However, funding for the
Youth Program Coordinator would pr)bably
need to come, at least in
part, from the City and /or the District.
The Boys and Girls Club
may have some funding that can
e ised to develop a tutoring
program or expand an Existing pros
am,
El Concilio staff have identifie(;
that *.he Ventura County United
Way is considering directing 10%
)f the allocation pool from the
current campaign into youth at i...-;k
programs, county wide. This
could result in over $300,000 be
_ng available for projects and
programs such as Moorpark Pro_j ec,
Pi ide . El Concilio staff are
speculating that this could pos::.blZ
mean an estimated $25,000
could come from United Way in FY -
/9=-) for Moorpark Project Pride,
which would fund a significant p <:
i:)l c)J their recommended budget
(see attached budget).
If full funding is not available
[ro.n the School District for FY
95/96, the City may want to ree °;valuate
its annual CDBG funding
budget, and appropriate some !ending
from CDBG for at -risk
programming, which would be apps
prlat(, from this source. The
program should be able to verii
at least 510 of its service
population in the low to modette
1_r,,,ome level, which is a
criteria for CDBG. The Administr, :,-ive
Services Manager estimates
that there may be available in I
�5- 6 between $5,000 and $7,000
in funding that is nct already E_-.
marked `_or an on -going program
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that is currently being funded, and due to a possible 19% increase
in CDBG funding next year.
As the City is currently building a teen program in the community,
it would be staff's recommendation tc allow this program, Project
Pride, to be administered and financed by the School District, and
that the City's role would be to coordinate on -going recreational
activities with Project Pride staff and the City's Recreation
staff at Arroyo Vista Recreation --enter, or elsewhere. Jointly
sponsored activities between Pro.1'ect Pride, Community Services,
and the Boys and Girls Club would reach a greater number of youth
in the community by combining existing resources. A collaboration
among the City's Recreation Supervisor, the Boys and Girls Club
Director, the Moorpark Police Department--'s Community Services
Officer, the Project Pride Coordinator, and representation from
the School District is being considered as a means for city wide
activities to be coordinated.. "'his "team" would cooperatively
schedule and produce teen programming, with input from the Teen
Council, that could reach a broad ;gross section of teenagers in
Moorpark. Rather than each agency, or program sponsoring their own
activities, the collaborative c ;ouY would combine resources,
volunteers, and funds to prov i lae jo- nr.ly sponsored dances,
excursions, recreational classes ar-i ether activities.
El Concilio has a philosophy th, ''grassroots" community based
programs are the most successful n - eaching youth. The concept
for Project Pride in 1992 was a g( ,d, community based, cooperative
program. However, at this time, it needs to be revised to meet
the larger needs of teens in this Dn,,iuni {_y . Staff feels that the
collaborative team mentioned abov,, is a more effective method of
meeting the recreational, social nd enrichment needs, )and will
also be more cost effective in t ' ong i un) , while leaving the
tutorial aspect to be overseen k)� to Sc�iool District. Funding
to meet this objective can be col i ,;red by the City Council for
FY 95/96.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept the Annual Evaluation Df- Moorpark Project Pride from
El Concilio for 1992 -94
2. Allow Moorpark Unified Schoo District to fund balance of FY
94/95 with City staff avallal le ro a:;sist with enrichment and
collaboration efforts.
3. Direct staff to reevaluate program for possible funding
consideration in FY 95/96.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of Agreement For Service_ w th El Concilio, specifically
reference to financial contri},utions, and Scope of Services.
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2. Annual Evaluation of Program 1992 -94,
3. Preliminary Budget request fci 1994 -95 from El Concilio.
4. Final Budget request and roc .al s and Objectives for January
1995 - June, 1995.
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"From Agreement of Services" Compensation
III. Description of Services
A full description of this service to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR is attached to this Agreement hereto as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein by reference.
IV. Administration
The administration of the activities called for in this
agreement is delegated to DISTRICT for the first year and the
CITY for the second year.
The agency delegated as Administrator shall provide accounting
services for all payments and receipts required by the terms
of this agreement, and shall be responsible for the
safekeeping of all funds paid by or to the parties of this
Agreement.
CITY and DISTRICT shall each designate a representative
responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination
of this Agreement.
V. compensation
The CITY and DISTRICT have agreed to allocate $28,000 in
fiscal year 1992/93. The existing budget presented by
CONTRACTOR in Exhibit "B" calls for an annual cash payment by
CITY and DISTRICT of $20,000, the CITY $16,000 and the
DISTRICT $4,000. The remaining committed $8,000 will remain
in reserve to be used for "at risk" youth activities upon the
approval of CITY and DISTRICT.
CITY agrees to pay its first months installment of $1,333.33
in advance. Thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall be paid a pro rata
share in equal monthly installments of $1,333.33 from the CITY
and $333.33 per month by the DISTRICT upon submission of a
completed and signed invoice for the previous month's
services. CONTRACTOR shall be paid within thirty (30) days
following the receipt of the invoice for the amount claimed,
unless the CITY and DISTRICT determine that the amount claimed
.is not in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
All claims for services rendered during the term of this
Agreement shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY and
DISTRICT monthly by the tenth working day to assure payment by
the first week of the next month unless otherwise specified.
Each party to this agreement has agreed to commit funding
resources for fiscal year 1993/94 upon successful performance
by the CONTRACTOR. The three parties will agree to a draft
budget for the second year program by March 31, 1992.
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Scope of Work Attachment to Original Agreement of Services
EXHIBIT "A"
Description of Services
PROJECT PRIDE
Program Activities
1) Provide academic tutorial services to 30 students grades
4 -8. Two hours per day, two days per week per each
student.
2) Provide academic study team sessions to 30 students
grades 9 -12. Two hours per day, two days per week.
3) Offer participants an opportunity to participate in
Friday Cultural Enrichment activities two hours per week.
4) Coordinate 2, two day personal growth experience camp -
outs for no less than 25 "at risk" middle school and high
school aged youth during July and August.
5) Include 25 "at risk" Moorpark youth as participants in
the E1 Concilio /CSON Spring Youth Leadership Conference.
(March 1993)
6) Provide bi- monthly parenting skills training workshops
with no less than 50% participation from the parents of
youth participating in Project Pride. The workshops will
also be open to all interested parents and individuals
residing within the Moorpark community.
7) Provide individual and family needs assessments and
information and referral services for all participants
and their families, as needed or upon request (on- going) .
8) Conduct two forums, Fall /Winter and Spring /Summer to
receive input from the community regarding the
effectiveness of the program and to determine future
needs.
9) Develop opportunities for the DISTRICT and the CITY and
its law enforcement staff to participate in program
activities.
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Monitoring and Evaluation
1) CONTRACTOR shall permit CITY and DISTRICT to monitor and
audit all work performed under this agreement.
2) CONTRACTOR shall perform a follow -up on each participant
by contacting the referral source to determine the status
of each individual., The follow up contact should
address, but not be limited to, improvement in behavior
and academic grades, increased school attendance, and
decreased contact with law enforcement.
3) CONTRACTOR shall develop an evaluation process by
January, 1993, for the approval by CITY and DISTRICT.
The evaluation shall include, but not be limited to,
program participation, participant follow -up, community
feedback, school attendance, academic grades, and law
enforcement contact.
4) Thirty days after the sixth month of program operation,
the CONTRACTOR shall conduct an informal evaluation and
submit a written summary and conclusion which will focus
on the effectiveness of the assessment and referral
process and program elements. A formal written
evaluation shall be conducted annually, thirty days after
the twelfth month of program operation.
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Referral Process
1) Each potential participant shall be referred to "Project
Pride" by either the CITY or DISTRICT. Referrals shall
be based on but not limited to the following: home
environment, lack of academic achievement, poor school
attendance, personal and family member contact with law
enforcement.
2) An Assessment Team will be used to review program
referral to determine eligibility. The Assessment Team
will be comprised of the program's Master Teacher and a
designated staffperson from CITY, DISTRICT, and EL
CONCILIO.
3) E1 Concilio will be required to perform an assessment on
each program participant, upon written parental consent,
to determine an individual action plan. The action plan
will identify each participants needs and level of
program participation.
4) CITY and DISTRICT reserve the right to review the
referral assessment documents and review the referral
procedures used by El Concilio to ensure that the intent
of the program is maintained.
Reporting Requirements
1) Maintain records on each participant which include source
of referral, age, school grade, sex, ethnic background,
initial assessment, and number of referrals provided.
Participant information shall be maintained utilizing
forms approved by CITY and DISTRICT.
2) Maintain attendance records which identify how many youth
participated on a given day for any official program
activity.
3) Maintain records documenting the provision of services to
include staff hours by program activity.
4) Maintain complete financial records that clearly reflect
the cost of services in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
5) Submit quarterly reports to CITY and DISTRICT which
include an unduplicated count of participants, monthly
participation count, breakdown of referral sources,
characteristics of participants, program activities, and
the number of participants who drop out or are "graduated
out" of the program.
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Program Evaluation
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
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Program --p-y ------.--_-.--'--.--- .....
Program Evaluation/County-Wide Trends --_---........ ...........................
Student Profiles
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of Services ....................
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Referral Process
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MPPComponents ............................................ .---.--.'.----------.
MPP FY 93/94 Budget Costs) ............. .........................................
&PP
Six-Month Budget l/l/95- .......... .........................................
Fund Development -------------- -'----'--'---:-''
Two Year Goal t--- ..... ........ ..........................
Statistics/Tutoring Hours ........................... ..... ---------''----
Students Enrolled
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Probation Department Interviews/AA Formal Meetings ----------.
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Attachments
Newspaper Articles
Sign-in Sheets
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MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
TWO YEAR REPORT
OCTOBER 1, 1992 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
Moorpark Project pride is a community-based after school tutoring and family service program
designed to promote school success, raise self- esteem, address issues of youth violence and delinquency
prevention for the community of Moorpark. A unique collaborative effort between the City of Moorpark,
Moorpark School District and El Concilio del Condado de Ventura, Moorpark Project Pride (MPp) has
served over 600 "at -risk" and "high risk" local youth, and has provided 4,950 hours of prevention and
intervention services since October 1, 1992. Designed to address the multi- faceted needs of " at -risk" and
"high -risk" youth, services provided through MPP include: after - school tutoring, youth diversion
activities, alcohol and drug prevention and intervention, community and school based outreach, probation,
leadership development, cultural awareness, and corrununity volunteer development.
MPP was developed in response to the concerns generated by local Moorpark residents, the
business community, and the school district and local law enforcement agency. MPP's origins go back
to the summer of 1991 and the efforts of a city sponsored gang task force (Ad Hoc Committee to Review
Gang Activity). This taskforce brought together a broad sector of the Moorpark community to review the
issue of gang activity in Moorpark and to seek local solutions and initiatives. Facilitated by staff from
the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools and f?l Concilio, a series of well attended community
forums and planning meetings were held over a four month planning process. Feedback received through
this planning process was synthesized into a final document entitled "Gang Forum Report" and submitted
to the City of Moorpark Ad -Hoc Committee to Review Gang Activity. The report identified several
specific areas of -need as deficient in the existing local youth services network, proposed strategies for
addressing existing need; and proposed possible resources towards implementing local programming with
an emphasis towards preventing youth violence and other juvenile related crime.
In an effort to begin addressing several of the key need areas identified by the report, El Concilio
submitted a proposal to the city and school distract to develop and manage a community-based
comprehensive youth delinquency prevention program The program, entitled Moorpark project pride,
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was housed in the cafeteria at the old Moorpark Community School, and on October 1, 1992, it opened
its doors for service. Since that time MPP has been in constant evolution and development, experiencing
its share of program, staffing and funding challenges. Two of the program's most difficult challenges
have been in fund development, and recruitment of a Moorpark resident with the necessary skills and
experience to handle the outreach and service delivery responsibilities. .
Despite these challenges, and possibly because of these challenges, the program has continued to
blossom into an increasingly effective after - school tutoring program and model delinquency prevention
program. Moorpark Project Pride's primary strength has been in its staff, adult and youth volunteers,
and sponsoring agencies to the concepts of youth violence prevention, and multi- agency community-
wide collaboration . While in some regards the program reflects an ongoing work in progress, &TP offers
an effective vehicle toward serving our youth today, striving to achieve the broader ongoing goal of
safety, opportunity and improvement of the general quality of life for all our city's youth. At a time when
communities are seeking answers to the increase of violence affecting our youth MPP serves as a model
for other communities.
PROGRAM PBILOSOPHY
As reflected in the program's history described above, Moorpark Project Pride is a unique youth
program. It is based on the philosophy that prevention and early intervention is the most cost effective
means of addressing problems such as youth violence, juvenile crime, teen pregnancy and school drop-
outs. It is also the program's philosophy that "at- risk" and "high -risk" youth require a unique multifaceted
Prevention and early intervention approach. This comprehensive approach must attempt to address a
number of factors, including such issues as: self - esteem, alcohol and drugs,
dysfunctional home life, lack
Of appropriate role models, language and racial forms of exclusion and discrimination, and a generally
deficient support system. It is also MPP's philosophry that one agency or group can not provide an
effective prevention program alone. Therefore, MPP seeks a collaborative approach to program services
by engaging and facilitating the participation of other agencies, services providers, and volunteers in
service to the program's youth participants. MPP also seeks to provide its services in a culturally and
linguistically appropriate manner. Because a good P,r:ion of the city's "high- risk" youth are Latino,
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WP offers bilingual bicultural (Spanish/English) programs that promote cultural diversity and
inclusiveness.
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PROGRAM EVALUATION /COUNTY -WIDE TRENDS
The conventional high school drop -out rate for 1992/93 was 2.2% and 1993 /94 decreased to
1.7 %. The continuation high school drop -out rate was 5.5% for 1992/93 and increased to 8.3% for
1993/94. The reason for the increase at the continuation schools was particularly because of the transfer
of extremely high risk students to this school as well as youth voluntarily dropping out at age 18.
Attach are three profiles of participants involved in Moorpark Project Pride. Although many
Youth have been served by the program these three random profiles were selected to represent the impact
the program has not only for the community but for each individual it has served
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Student Profiles
Moorpark Project Pride has been instrumental in helping many of its youth with their academic,
social and family problems. Although we feel we have been a key player in bringing about
Positive changes in our students, we acknowledge that it is the collaborative effort of the whole
community i.e. schools, city, and local organizations that contribute to our Moorpark youth's
improvements. Three examples have been highlighted where MPP has been most influential:
Case 1.
15 year old youth, classified as a Moorpark Locotes (MPLS) gang member. This student had
several run -in's with the law and was a habitual truant. Scholastically the student was failing
virtually every subject, classifying him as an "at- risk" youth, a potential dropout. Through
continued support from MPP, the parents, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Probation and
counselors at Moorpark High, the student began attending MPP regularly in April, 1994. Earlier
this year, the student opted to leave the MPLS gang and set himself a new trouble -free agenda.
By the end of The 1994 school year the student had managed to pass two of his classes. During
the summer he attempted to pass both an English and science class, successfully passing the
English class. With promises of great improvement by the student, we set up the goal of passing
all the classes beginning September, 1994. Currently the student has four "A's" one "B" and one
"C." The student enjoys the comfort of knowing what it means to succeed and a feeling that he is
not alone, trusting in MPP's commitment to support his efforts all the way through.
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Case
A family was brought to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) because of allegations of
children misconduct and school truancy. Two elementary and a high school students were facing
academic problems. The elementary students were facing criminal misconduct. Recommendations
were made by SARB, for the family to come to MIT, and begin to take new steps to control the
children. In collaboration with the parents an agreement was reached where the children were
required to come for tutoring at MPP. The parents took charge of the family and made sure the
children were complying with school rules. After �i a�ronth with MPP, the family had received rave
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reviews by SARB for its outstanding effort in taking charge of the family problems. Truancy was
abolished and a new interactive strategy was adopted by the family to deal with its problems.
They are still working with MPP to maintain the outstanding results of their children who
continue to excel in their schooling.
Case 3
A student walked in to MVP inquiring about the services the program had available to him. After
learning of the different services that the program could offer, the student took an interest and
decided to join the program in June, 1994. In the initial interview the student spoke of his dream
to becoming a doctor. The language barrier was the main obstacle which limited his
understanding of the subjects . His low income background and limited parent education put him
at a disadvantage but it was not enough to discourage him. With the encouragement of the his
parents and constant support from MPP he set to the task of making sure that his 4.0 G.P.A
would remain intact. Parent meetings have brought the education process to the house where a
new understanding and appreciation for schooling has been embraced. The grade point average
has been maintained and the encouragement to pursue his dreams is still going.
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PROGRAM ACTMTIES/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
1. Provide academic tutorial services to 30 students, grades 4-8; two hours daily, twice a week
(Year 1) There were 21 students enrolled from this population. This does not include all
he students served through the program. One hundred and two students received tutorial
services. Please see tutorial section for back -up information and sign -in sheets.
(Year 2) We have 64 students enrolled from this category. They were provided with an
average of four hours per week of tutoring. It does not include students who participated in
the activities
2. Provide academic study team sessions to 30 students, grades 9 -12. Two hours per day, two days
per week
(Year 1) There were 31 students enrolled from this population. This does not include all
the students served throughout the program. One - hundred and two students received
tutorial services.
(Year 2) 75 active students participated in the MPP tutorial program. This does not include
all students participating in activities.
3. Offer participants the opportunity to participate in the Friday activities two hours per week-
(Year 1) Activity sheets reflect 260 signatures for 18 cultural events/presentations. MPP
also co- sponsored two dances, one with 117 participants and the other 130 participants;
and Easter Egg hunt for 100+ participants; a MECHA presentation at Moorpark High
School with 47 students; a beach trip; an amusement park excursion and car washes; and
finally a pre - school party for 22 pre- schoolers.
(Year 2) MPP sponsored over 28 community events which included: cultural awareness
workshops, academic enrichment activities, health related issues, leadership building
exercises, parent conference, group talks, and monthly dances.
00087
4. Coordinate 2, two -day personal growth experience campouts for no less than 25 "at risk" middle
school and high school youth during July and August.
(Year 1) Two camp -outs for 2 days were held at El Capitan State Beach. At the first one, 10
junior high students and at the second, 10 high school students attended. A Youth Health
Summit was also held at a Santa Barbara Camp -site and 14 high school students attended.
(Year 2)Two campouts were organized for 10 junior high students at El Capitan State
Beach. A second campout included 10 high school students.
Include 25 "at risk" Moorpark youth as participants in the El Concilio/CSON Spring'Youth
Leadership Conference (March 1993)
(Year 1) Twenty four "at risk" students attended El Concilio's CSON Conference at
Moorpark College.
(Year 2) The ninth annual El Concilio /CSON conference, involved the Moorpark Project
Pride Student group which helped organize the conference held at the UCSB campus on
April 1994. There were 35 Moorpark youth who attended the youth leadership conference.
Provide bi- monthly parenting skills training workshops with no less than 50% participation from
the parents of youth participating in Project Pride. Two workshops will also be open to all
interested parents and individuals residing within the Moorpark community.
(Year 1) This component was not formally addressed our first year. Although this
component is one of, if not, the most important, it was not possible to complete it. The first
year was getting the programs and youth into place with one part -time staff person. It is
our recommendation that this component be studied with school officials to find the best
way to formally implement this component. Mr. Gabino Aguirre chair person of the
District School Attendance Review Board, also shared the same recommendation.
(Year 2) Individual parent conferences were arranged as recommended by school
counselors and SARB (Student Attendance Review Board). We have actively involved
00088
(Year 2) Individual parent conferences were arranged as recommended by school
counselors and SARB (Student Attendance Review Board). We have actively involved
the parents in the many MPP activities to foster a closer relationship between the parents,
students, schools, and community services.
Provide individual family needs assessments which includes information on referral services for
all participants, and their families, as needed upon request (on- going).
(Year 1) Parents of students were invited to attend orientation with their children. Less
than half of the participants enrolled did attend. Parent involvement was active with
probation interviews and SYETP eligibility interviews conducted at WP. JTpC
interviewed 69 students for SYETP eligibility. Please see the Special Programs and
Newspaper Articles section.
(Year 2) All parents were interviewed for orientation of the program with their child before
being admitted into the tutorial program. Two parent orientations were held for parents
who wanted to know how their child was doing before and after the school year started.
Conduct two forums, FalMinter and Spring/Summer to receive input from the community
regarding the effectiveness of the program and to determine future needs.
(Year 1) On February 11, 1993, a parent meeting/forum was held at Flory School. WP
was discussed and input from the youth, the parents, and the community was shared.
(Year 2) On August 1993, a parent meeting /forum was held. The focus of the conference
was to find out how WP can become more effective in serving the community.
9- Develop opportunities for the District and the City and its law enforcement staff to participate in
program activities.
(Year 1) Workshops were set up with Probation Department, Police Department, and the
DARE Officer. Formal weekly probation interviews were setup by Deputy Probation
Officer Chris Jiron at WP since June 10, 1993. Alcohol/drug abuse workshop on AA
meetings were held
00089
(Year 2) Community people and personnel from different agencies including police,
schools, health services, and others were invited to participate in a series of workshops for
the students at WP on a monthly basis.
� tl
00 09 0
REFE RRAL PROCESS
Potential participants were referred to "Project Pride" by the City and District. Other referrals
were made by the Probation Department, Our Town and the Summer Youth Employment Program
(SYETP).
The tutorial referrals from the schools were assessed initially by the school counselors, instructors
and principals. They then determined the needs of each client, including personal needs. The student
was then referred to "Project Pride" along with the identified needs of the particular student. The
curriculum to be studied or reviewed was frequently sent with the participant. If other needs were
identified by the "school team ", MPP then either served the needs or referred the participant to other
agencies who could assist.
The level of program participation was ongoingly assessed on a monthly basis and on many
occasions, once the academic tutoring was completed, the participant stayed on for the other components.
(see program components)
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Moorpark Project Pride
Components
MPP Advisory Subcommittee
Migrant Education I
Sheriff's Dep.
Probation I MPPS Moorpark Proj
_Pride Student Grou
Volunteers
lark Project
Pride
Business Community
1) The JTPA component was active first year only. 2) Parenting skills component was active second year only. 3)
Advisory subcommittee is made up of individuals representatives of each component of the program for the
purpose of reviewing and recommending better ways to deliver services to the community, 4) Prevention and
Intervention are highlighted because it is the WP philosophy noted since the inception of the program. 5) nd PDAP
was active during the second year of the program. 6) Migrant education program has been active the latter part of
1994.
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Academic
Enrichment/
Drug And
Probation
JTPA Collabora
Parenting
Counselinfy
Alcohol
tive Effort
Skills
Prevention
Tutorial
A.MYA
Youth Service
Support
_BM9MM__
MAP
Probation
Groups
Education
Joint Case
AA /A.D.P.
(PADAP)
Community
Pre - employment
Wps/
School Counselors
Community
Forum/Workshop
Enhancement
Forums
Program
Cultural
Awareness
Cultural Enrich-
ment Activities/
Bilingual A.A./
N.A. (PDAP)
Community
y
ultural Enrich -
ment Activities/
Cultural
Wow
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Workshop
Workshops
Community
Leadership
workshops/Orga-
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1) The JTPA component was active first year only. 2) Parenting skills component was active second year only. 3)
Advisory subcommittee is made up of individuals representatives of each component of the program for the
purpose of reviewing and recommending better ways to deliver services to the community, 4) Prevention and
Intervention are highlighted because it is the WP philosophy noted since the inception of the program. 5) nd PDAP
was active during the second year of the program. 6) Migrant education program has been active the latter part of
1994.
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EL CONCILIO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
ACTUAL COSTS
Fiscal Year 93/94
REVENUE
City of Moorpark
Moorpark School District
United Way
Office Of Criminal Justice Planning
Special Events & Fundraising
Total Revenue
PERSONNEL
Executive Director
Youth Outreach Worker (lx40hrsx52wks.x$12/hr.)
El Concilio Program Staff Support
Clerical (1x4hrs /52 wks./$10 per hr.)
Youth Services Coord.(1 /4hrs.x52wks.x$18/hr)
Accountant (1x4 hrs /52 wksJ$16 per hr.)
Fringe-Benefits 21.99%
Total Personnel
OPERATING EXPENSES
Occupancy - Oxnard
Mileage (850 miles /mos.12mos.x.25 /mile)
Telephone ($30 /monthxl2mos.)
Program Supplies Non - Tutorial
Tutorial Supplies
Office Supplies
Duplicating
Transportation Rental
Field Trips
Audit
Insurance ($68 /mo.xl2mos)
Total Operating Expenses
TOTAL PERSONNEL AND OPERATING
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Actuals
In Kind
$
15,996.00
$
3,996.00
5,038.00
12,040.00
6,332.00
$
43,402.00
$
25,000.00
$
1,620.00
$
8,912.00
2,080.00
3,744.00
$
3,328.00
7,530.00
$
1,500.00
$
38,354.00
$
11,740.00
$
560.00
1,275.00
$
1,275.00
360.00
300.00
250.00
96.00
510.00
260.00
320.00
301.00
816.00
$
5,048.00
$
1,275.00
$
43,402.00
$
13,015.00
00093
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Moorpark Project Pride's primary funding sources are the City of Moorpark, and the Moorpark
Unified School District. Collectively these two funding sources make up approximately 54% of the
program's annual budget. El Concilio, as the program manager, has therefore been responsible for raising
the balance of the budget. Fund development efforts include, foundation grantsmanship, government
proposal writing, corporate solicitation, individual giving solicitation, and special events fundraising.
Fund development has been particularly challenging for MPP during its first two years. In the
first year of the program, El Concilio submitted six foundation proposals and four government contract
proposals targeting funding for MPP, including City of Moorpark Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), the state Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP), Northridge quake related Federal
Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), and national Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
(CSAP). Additionally, original projections for foundation and corporate funding fell significantly short
during this period This was in large part due to taro factors: 1.) the severity of the California recession,
dramatically impacting individual and corporate dollars and 2.) the Los Angeles civil unrest of April
1992, which resulted in an unanticipated shift in foundation dollars nation -wide from regions such as
Ventura County to the country's urban inner- cities Furthermore, because of the relatively low crime
rate experienced by Moorpark in comparison to other parts of the state, and the highly competitive nature
of grantsmanship, Moorpark is not perceived as a high priority area
El Concilio had based its program revenue projections for MPP on a previously successful track
record. (The five years prior to Fiscal Year 1992/93 El Concilio experienced consistent increases in both
foundation, government, corporate and individual giving, as well as economic challenges (see tables 1. 1,
1.2, 1.3 and 1.4) .) Despite the recent shortfalls in projected funding for MPP, for the period from
October 1, 1992 to September 30, 1994, El Concilio contributed $42,970, or 46 %, to the program's
overall budget expenditures. El Concilio did so in part by redirecting unrestricted funds previously
earmarked for programs in Oxnard, including special events revenues, and the organization's United Way
allocation.
15
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Diagram 1.1
c
0
E
Q
D,VI
140000
120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000
0
El Concilio del Condado de Ventura
Seven Year Fundraising Overview
— �-- Foundation
—�'— Corporate
�'— individuai
�— Events
oiioo oo/oy UWW 90/91 91/92 92193 93194
Diagram 1.2 Mscal Year
Seven Year Revenue and Government Funding Overview
c
0
E
a
800000 /
700000
600000 , b
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000
0
0 87/88 88/89 89190 90/91 91/92 92/93 93194
"—'�— Revenue -Total
�— Government Co
16
0 Or95
Table 13. El Concilio del Condado de Ventura
Five Year Fundraising Overview
30000'
280000
260000
240000
220000
200000
180000
:3 160000
Foundation .
®
Individual
Corporate
E 140000'
Special Events
❑
F/R Actual
®
FIR Total- Budgeted
Q 120000
100000
80000
60000
ki
40000
20000
0
89/90
Foundation
Individual
64,205
90/91
70,193
91/'92
153,000
92/93
10,000
93/94
gg 725
Corporate
6,949
14.2N
7,580
21,000
9,110
9,218
'
10,000
Special Events
3,247
I2,666
30,040
24,039
36,200
F/R Actual
F/R Total Budgeted
120,064
176,047
12,014
272,751
12,522
55,
8,000
0
Budget Total
88,400
517,686
111439
,
691,890
204,
8779
722,9069
8 6,159
599,737
j..4
EL CONCILIO MEETING
RECENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
Government
Cutbacks
SHORT TERM
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSE:
-Staff Downsizing
*Salary Reductions
'Service Contract
Renegotiations
•Agressive Community , 1
Fundraising Solicitations
*Renegotiation of Outstanding Increase in Health
Loans and Human Service
*Postponement of Several Need
Community Development
Projects, i:e. Conferences,
Research, etc.
•Increase in Collaborative
Inter - agency Ventures
United Way
Cuts to Local
Agencies
Anti - immigrant
Bashing
17
Decrease in Individual,
Foundation, and Corporation
Giving
Public/Private Resources
Redirected from Ventura
County to Los Angeles in
Response to 1992 L. A. Riots
00098
Foundation .
®
Individual
Corporate
®
Special Events
❑
F/R Actual
®
FIR Total- Budgeted
Decrease in Individual,
Foundation, and Corporation
Giving
Public/Private Resources
Redirected from Ventura
County to Los Angeles in
Response to 1992 L. A. Riots
00098
TWO YEAR GOAL PLAN/FUND DEVELOPMENT
Should MPP continued to be funded into the I994/95 year, it will be El Concilio's fund
development strategy to significantly expand the organization's Moorpark fund raising effort through
local special events, such as the Spring 1995 Jazz concert and quarterly, Spanish language dances
targeting East County's Spanish language community. A local business advisory board is also in the
development stage to assist in soliciting ongoing support from the Moorpark business community. The
organization will also continue to submit government and foundation proposal grants for the program, as
a model program, and under a broader Ventura county regional effort (incorporating Moorpark into other
communities in the county). Another effort will also be made to secure local Community Development
Block Grant funding.
Current trends for the Moorpark Unified School District $87,000 funds for the Migrant
Education Program are likely to be cut in half for the 1995 sch000l year. The Simi Valley Daily News
quotes a school official saying the schools and district will have to look to other catagorical progarms to
address the needs of the migrant youth. El Concilio's/Moorpark Project Pride, (although misrepresented)
was noted for its service to this particular population. Therefore, the need has been defined, with MpP as
a viable alternative program in existance, which has and could continue to deliver quality servics.
00097
Tutorial Statistics/Tutoring Hours
October '93
September 193
August '93
July '93
June '93
May '93
April '93
March '93
February '93
January 1993
December 1992
November 194
October '94
September 194
August '94
July '94
June '94
May '94
April '94
March '94
February '94
January 1994
December '93
November 193
December 192 to October '93
100 200 300 400 500
Monthly Total Tutoring Hours -
1st
19
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Monthly Total Tutoring Hours
00098
sa
7.0
60
s0
40
30
20
10
0
1st Year
Moorpark Project Pride
End of the Year Report 1994
Students Enrolled
1st Year tad Year
Grade:
K -8
9 to 12
Total Enrollment
2nd Year
Grade:
21 K -8
31 9 to 12
52 Total Enrollment
Grade Range
-i
K_g
9 to 12
140
64
76
rn
0
0
R
so
c
a�
b
C/%o
0
Monthly Average Student Activity
Atten dan ce/F.vent
tea•.. r... mucn Aprn
Oct. 92
0
March
3
Nov.
1
April
11
Dec.
2
May
4
Jan. 93
3
Jun.
10
Feb.
1
July
12
rmy Jun. July Aug.
Months
Activities Per Month
Aug. 9
Sept. 6
Oct. 7
Nov. 8
Dec. 5
20A
Sept Oct Nov. Dec.
Jan. 94
7
Jun.
Feb.
8
July
March
9
Aug.
April
14
Sept.
May
15
Oct.
Nov.
16
14
10
16
11
C
0
0
PROBATION DEPARTMENT INTERVIEWS
1st Year
FORMAL AA MEETING
2nd Year-
Date
Date
June 1993
Attendance
Date
Attendance
July 1993
17
November 1993
22
August 1993
13
December 1993
X15
September 1993
12
21
January 1994
21
October 1993
26
February 1994
23
May 1994
March 1994
18
June 1994
25
April 1994
25
22
May 1994
17
September 1994 .
June 1994
20
October 1094
19
July 1994
30
August 1994
18
September 1994
20
October 1994
18
November 1994
17
21
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FORMAL AA MEETING
Date
Date
1st Year
2nd Year
June
13 December 1993
10
August
11 January 1994
17
February 1994
22
March 1994
19
April 1994
20
May 1994
18
June 1994
25
July 1994
22
August 1994
20
September 1994 .
20
October 1094
19
21
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EL CONCILIO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
ACTTVTTIES
Activities
Total Student
October 1992 Attendance
• Funding for Moorpark Project Pride approved
• Maria Campos - Herrera began working on the MPP project
November 1992
• November 18 - First day of operation
• Students began attending tutoring -
• Began outreach
3
December 1992
• December 11 - `Barrio Warriors" - Discussion on youth violence
and peer pressure 10
• Tutorial
• Outreach
8
January 1993
• Tutoring - 11
• January 4 - Meeting with Gabino, Moorpark Community High School
• Hired Hector Guzman, Outreach Worker
• January 29 - Guest Speaker, Ricardo Melendez, CSUN Student,
" Discussion on the National Chicano Moratorium 10
• January 25 - Meeting at Chaparral School (outreach)
• January 27 - Meeting with Christine Adams, Marty Rose, Sheriffs Department
• January 29 - Guest speaker, Jesus Rangel, Moorpark College Student,
"Importance of Education" 9
February 1993
• Tutoring - 9
• February 11 - Presentation to Spanish speaking parents at Flory School
regarding El Concilio services
• February 12 - Cultural enrichment workshop
• February 17 - Meeting at Chaparral school regarding referral procedure
• February 17 - Meeting with Chris Jiron from the Probation Department
• February 25 - Meeting with Police Department regarding Moorpark Project Pride
March 1993
• Tutoring 13
• March 2 - Presentation to Chaparral School students
• March 11 - Chaparral Study Team
• March 12 - Presentation to Moorpark High School students
• March 12 - Workshop "What is Culture" 17
• March 18 - SARB Meeting
• March 18 - Meeting with Boys and Girls Club
• March 19 - Workshop "Gangs" 10
• March 26 - Student Parent Conference
• March 31 - Meeting JTPC staff regarding summer employment for youth
,2 00102
Activities Total Student
Attendance
April 1993
15
• Tutoring -
8
• April 3 - Youth Leadership Conference, Moorpark College
48
24
• April 7 - Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP) interviews
7
for youth employment
117
24
• April 9 - Meeting with Ventura County Drug and Alcohol Programs to provide
5
counseling to youth
.
• April 9 - Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP) interviews
7
for youth employment
8
• April 10 -Easter Egg Hunt
5
• April 13 - Parent Student Conference
100
• April 15 - Parent Student Conference - SARB
18
• April 20 - Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP)
12
interviews for youth employment
5
• April 27 - Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP)
interviews for youth employment
5
• April 29 - Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP)
interviews for youth employment
7
• April 30 - Guest speaker, Chris Jiron, Probation Department
21
Outreach to schools
May 1993
• Tutoring 32
• May 1 - Cinco de Mayo festival at Moorpark City Hall 12
• May 14 - Incentive Day (formalized games) 13
• May 28 - Presentation, Moorpark Police Department 17
• Outreach to schools
June 1993
31
• June 1 - Outreach Presentation
15
• June 3 - SARB
8
• June 8 - SYETP Presentation
5
• June 9 - Meeting re: Our town
7
• June 10 - Chris Jaron
117
24
June 15 -
• Party for Pre- school
7
• June 21 - SYETP interviews
22
• June 22 - SYETP interviews
• June 23 - SYETP interviews
8
• June 24 - Chris Jaron, Probation
5 5
• June 25 - AA Speaker
• June 26 - -Car wash
15
• June 30 - AA Meeting
12
19
July 1993
• Tutoring
• July 2 - Mural and painting meetings
31
• July 7 - AA Speaker, "What fills the hole"
15
' July 8 - Make signs for dance
18
• July 9 - Cultural Awareness, "Zoot Zuit"
5
• July 10 -Teen Dance
18
Jul 16 - 5
' Y Speaker, Frank De Pasquale, "Education"
117
24
• July 21 - AA Meeting
s
13
+ r
00103
Activities
Total Student
Attendance
• July 24 - Camp -out, El Capital State Beach
10
• July 28 - ALANON Speaker
12
• July 28 - Chris Jiron, Probation Department
8
• July 28 - Chris Jaron, Probation
11
August 1993
• August 1 - Cam -out, El Capital State Beach
•10
• August 2 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
7
• August 2 - Job Development and Interviews workshops
8
• August 4 - AA meeting
• August 5 - Chris Aron, Probation Department
11
• August 11 - AIDS/HIV workshop
8
• August 18 - Silk Screen workshop
11
• August 20 - Ventura Beach Trip
9
9
• August 25 - AA Meeting
• August 30 - Hector Guzman's last day of employment
4
September 1993
• Tutoring - 17 students
• September 2 - Raging Waters Trip 8
• September 2 - AA meeting 8
• September 9 - Chris Jiron, Probation Department 8
• September 15 - AA Meeting 5
• September 16 - Chris Jiron, Probation Department 4
• September 23 - Chris Jiron, Probation Department 9
• September 30 - MPP Advisory Meeting
October 1993
• October 6 - AA meeting
• October 7 - Chris Aron, Probation Department
• October 11 - DATE, Drug and Tobacco Education Committee meeting
• October 14 - Chris Jiron, Probation Department
• October 17 - Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP )-meeting to provide services
• October 21 - SARB meeting
• October 21 - Chris Aron, Probation Department
• October 28 - Chris Jiron, Probation Department
• October 28 - MPP Advisory Meeting
• October 30 - Presentation to MEChA students
• October 30 - Halloween dance
• October 31 - Youth Health Summit
November 1993
• November 4 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• November 11 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• November 18 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
24
10
7
5
4
47
130
14
8
6
8
j-
00104
Activities
Total Student
Attendance
December 1993
• December 2 - Probation
• December 2 - PDAP
12
• December 9 - Probation
4
• December 16 - PDAP
4
• December 16 - Probation
6
,6
January 1994
• January 6 - Probation 6
• January 6 - PDAP
• January 13 - Probation 5
• January 13 - PDAP 6
• January 20 - Probation 6
• January 20 - PDAP 5
• January 27 - Probation 6
4
February 1994
• February 14 - Marcelino de los Santos was hired as the Youth Outreach Worker
• Outreach to schools
• February 3 - Probation
• February 3 -PDAP 7
• February 10- Probation 5
• February 10 - PDAP 6
• February 17 - Probation 6
• February 17 - PDAP 5
• February 24 - Probation 6
• February 24 - PDAP 6
5
March 1994
• Tutoring -
• March 3 - PDAP 8
• March 10 - PDAP 6
• March 10 - Probation 4
• March 17 - PDAP 5
• March 17- Probation 5
• March 24- Probation 4
• March 31 - Probation 4
• March 31 - PDAP 5
• March 25 - Marcelino de los Santos resigned 4
• March 28- Alberto Rios was hired part- time/full -time MPP Outreach
Worker for 32 hrs. week
April 1994
• Tutoring-
• April 1 - "C" School addressed whole school MPP 45
• April 7 -Chris Jaron, Probation Department 75 8
April 7 - PDAP
• April 9 - CSON Conference 3
• April 14 - MPP Committee Meeting 35
• April 14 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department 6
• April 14 - PDAP 5
• April 15 - Key Club of "S, looking for volunteers 5
35
00105
Activities
Total Student
Attendance
•
April 18 - Association Student Body Meeting
35
•
April 21- SARB Meeting
6
•
April 21- Chris Jaron, Probation Department
12
•
April 21- PDAP
7
•
April 21 - Padres inmigrantes Meeting
80
•
April 23 - PDAP Meeting
16
May 1994
12
•
Tutoring-
50
•
First day of full -time employment for Alberto Rios (40 hr. /week)
6
•
May 3 - Telethon - City of Moorpark
• June 15 - MPP Pizza Party
•
May 5 - PDAP Meeting
5
•
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Presentation - Moorpark High School, MPP Services
• June 23 - PDAP Meeting
•
May 6 - Presentation - Racial Tolerance
18
•
May 11- Presentation - Purpose of Education -
14
•
May 12 - Presentation in Moorpark Community High School - Getting
Ahead in School/opportunity room
75
•
May 12 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
8
•
May 12 - PDAP Meeting
5
•
May 17 - Presentation - Importance in staying in school - Peach Hill School
47
•
May 17 6pm- Padres Inmigrantes Meeting
10
•
May 18 - MPP Student Group Meeting
6
•
May 18 7pm - Moorpark City Council Presentation
•
May 19 - SARB Meeting
•
May 19 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
9
•
May 19 - PDAP Meeting
•
May 20 - Presentation - Education - Francisco Barrajas
29
•
May 24 - Chaparral School Presentation (ESL classroom)
75
•
May 26 - MPP Committee Meeting - 6 youth
•
May 27 - Presentation - The who and what of being a student - Salvador Barrajas
18
•
May 30 - Group Counseling - Peach Hill School
5
June1994
• Tutoring-
66
• June 2 - PDAP Meeting
6
• June 2 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
8
• June 3 - Volunteer Orientation for Moorpark Citizenship Fair
6
• June 3 - Speaker - Knowing About Your Cultural - Gabino Aguirre
21
• June 4 - Citizenship Fair
• June 6 - MPP Student Group Meeting
6
• June 9 - PbAP Meeting
• June 9 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
12
• June 9 - SARB Meeting
• June 10 - MPP Dance
119
• June 13 - MPP Student Group Meeting - Part 1
6
• June 15 - Presentation - Peach Hill School/follow up counseling meeting
• June 15 - MPP Pizza Party
8
• June 16 - PDAP Meeting
• June 21 - MPP Student Group Meeting - Part 2
20
• June 23 - PDAP Meeting
6
• June 23 - Knights of Columbus Sponsorship Meeting
• June 28 - MPP Student Group Meeting
15
26
00106
Activities
• Tutoring-
• August 1 - CLU Field trip
Total Student
• August 2 - CLU Field trip
Attendance
• June 29 - Presentation - Chaparral Middle School
• June 30 - Presentation - Chaparral Middle School
10 Classes 25
( per class) Total 250
June 30 - PDAP Meeting
8 Cl asses (25 per class) Total 200
• August 10 - Parent community forum
• August 11- Chris Jaron, Probation Department
6
July 1994
10
19
• Tutoring-
21
• July 7 - Optimist Club Meeting
,87
• July 7 - PDAP Meeting
4
• July 7 - Presentation - Chaparral Middle School
• July 11 - MPP Student Group Meeting
8 Classes 25
( per class) Total 200
• July 14- MPP Student Group Meeting
6
• July 14 - PDAP Meeting
5
5
• July 21- Optimist Club Meeting
7
• July 21- PDAP Meeting
4
• July 22 - MPP Dance
90
• July 23, 24 - LUCHA Campout
8
• July 28 - PDAP Meeting
4 ,
• July 26 - MPP Student Group Meeting
20
• July 30, 31 - LUCHA Campout
12
July 30 - Soccer Festival
20
August 1994
• Tutoring-
• August 1 - CLU Field trip
103
• August 2 - CLU Field trip
4
4
• August 3 - End of Summer School day - Pizza / CLU Field trip
5
• August 4 - Optimist meeting
9
• August 10 - Parent community forum
• August 11- Chris Jaron, Probation Department
12 (parents)
• August 15 - Presentation - MPP Drug Awareness Presentatior
10
19
• August 18 - Beach Day
21
• August 25 - MPP Student Group Meeting
6
• August 25- Chris Jaron, Probation Department
10
• August 26 - MPP Dance
• August 29 - MPP Student Group Meeting
136
• September 20 - MPP Committee Meeting
8
September 1994
• Tutoring -
September 2 - MPP Student Group Meeting • Meti
• September 2- Chris Jaron, Probation Department
28 8
8
• September 6 - MPP Student Group Meeting
5
• September 9 Chris Jaron, Probation Department
9
• September 10 - PDAP Meeting
3
• September 13 - MPP Student Group Meeting
6
• September 15 - Optimist Club Meeting-
September 16- Chris Jaron, Probation Department
10
• September 16 - 16 de Septiembre Dance "Gran Bailaso"
125
• September 17 - Car wash
• September 17 - PDAP Meeting
18
• September 20 - MPP Committee Meeting
5
• September 20 - Presentation - speaker: Gary Gabriales
8
18
• September 22 - SARB Meeting
00107
Activities
• September 23 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• September 23 - MPP Dance
• September 24 - PDAP Meeting
• September 30 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
October 1994
• Tutoring-
• October 1- Moorpark County Day's (von 3rd place)
• October 4 - MPP Studen Group Meeting
• October 4 - Troubled students mini conference (high school students)
• October 6 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• October 6 - Presentation - Drugs and AIDS
• October 13 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• October 13 - Superintendent of Moorpark School District Visit
• October 17 - Swanson Workshop Learning Skills
• October 20 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• October 20 - SARB Meeting
• October 21 - Halloween Dance
• October 29 - TCRT conference
November 1994
• Tutoring -
• November 3 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• November 5 - PDAP
• November 10 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• November 12 - PDAP
• November 17 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• November 19 - PDAP
• November 23 - PDAP
• November 24 - Chris Jaron, Probation Department
• November 26 - PDAP
H
Total Student
Attendance
11
150
3
X136
40
15
15
9
33
10
8
10
180
14
140
7
6
7
6
7
5
51
6
2
1.
SIMI VALLEY
• !•' SUNDAY,.NOVEh16ER.27; 199Q' �; r: �''�� _ j_•- �::
MOORPARK -- Money to educate mi-
gtant students will take a major hit next year
when it new law goes into effect restricting the
definition of "migrant," school district offi-
cials said.
The Moorpark Unified School District once
received $200,000 a year -to help migrant stu.
dents overcome language barriers and lack of
education, said Vishna Herrity, the district's
coordinator of migrant programs.
This year the distridt received 587,000 and
that amount likely will be cut in half when the
MIGRANT / From Page 1 School
ing at Flory School in downtown
Moorpark, where many immigrant
families live. Senior high school
and middle school students go to
the old high school on Casey
Road.
For some students, the needs are
great-
Last week, Moorpark High
School junior Noe Mendez was try-
ing to master long division and
writing simple sentences with the
help of his tutor, Alex Arias, a bi-
lingual instructional aide at Moor-
park High School.
Mendez, 17, immigrated to the
United States in 1990 and enrolled
in school for the first time as an
eighth - grader at Chaparral Middle
c as,ca row coca ai the pegtnptng of the
1995 -96 school year.
The needs am still going to be them," Her -
rity said. "17te schools and district will have to
look to other categorical programs to address
those needs."
The law reduces the length of time a student
whose parents work in fishing or agriculture
can qualify for special migrant programs from
six to three years.
Hertity said she will try to meet the needs of
disqualified students who still need extra help
in English and other subjects with bilingual
education and school improvement funds Ibut
it will be har d.
Mendez said his grades have im-
proved from Fs to B's and he's at-
tending classes more regularly. He
said the reason he had never been
to school was because he spent all
his time working in the fields when
he lived in a rancho in the Mexican
state of Michoacan.
Susie, Mays, the bilingual student
counselor at Moorpark High, said
school is extremely difficult for stu-
dents like Mendez who arrive in
this country without any education-
a[ background, She said them arc
more than a dozen such students at
Moorpark high School
"He needs help studying asking
for help, — , , of
know sour, ;:
(questions)."
Herrity said the district Provides spocial
services for 100 of 400 s bmimts who qualify as
migrant These services include after-school
tutariag, summer school and itummer ramp.
One way of coping is to work with other
agencies
The district is running the aftertchool tu-
toring Program in conjunction with Project
Pride. a Program for troubled youths that is
operating on a Sss,000 grant from the school
district, the city and FA Concilio of Ventura
County.
Elementary school students get their tutor.
In addition to Ants and Mays,
bilingual mathematics teacher An-
drew de Is Torre and Project Pride
director Alberto Rios provide su-
pervision and instruction for stu-
dents who come to Project Pride.
Rios said 136 students arc in the
program, and funding cuts in mi-
grant education will put a strain on
everyone's budget
"A lot of my students arc mi-
grant," said Rios, himself the son
ofmigrant parents. "The less (mon-
ey the school district has for mi-
grant programs), the more students
get shifted to me,. The fact I already
serve 136 students shows there's a
great nenl ar kinds of P1
grams
a—
ti
00109
I ilLura
iTos Angeles ffiimes COUNT 1 SUNDAY,
YCEASTI ct sncratrs
East County
Edition
Moo n rk,oNus►nd Oaks, Sinti Vallcy,
Sherwood, pak j,. ry irk, Like
rk and W-11akc
Also: ials An�deg Counly Nctv;,
Editorials and Weathcr
y
al� wNh Mao *srk
flumDsI Wolil�nsow"
ProBam as
P61:11 s ptobatbn stllllgtlp;
Noe attends wkwtar�
f4-. fight himself a paduate of Mompak Hlgh SctW talks to MaurWo a+atrarasaeaeaac r I.a.a.r.rt..
Zamora. 15. a hesitant newcorller to the program.
AftersaGmAmigo
Tutor.
Latino Students
Help, Pride
arsooTTH aY
aeact u n sirs nlro
anewafter -sc "wig
program developed by 0
-alaperlearokmo del for
than" saW YWula Herdty,
A►baa -IM t7, kooks at
bra a ulents and aces
tbrldlb ed t]ortdado de
Ventura —a nonprofit Social
airntor at the school district's
bilingual and migrant education
He seer aj � a6o
>errtoea agency —and paid for
by the Cllr of i(oorpa and the
the education system � •r
au++etunt to stay N school one
Way VA or gangs.
xO01wtt school aiatrtct
�� a�trta
Clore to them In age and he
known about their concern:.
-rZ � aal4
p+u6glkK with the language.
already bilingual educatkrn,
as well as special dams for
He's an excellent made, —a
product of the same
trying not to tali blhlllQ one
everyday dipping into
migrant students. Moorpark
provides a place for
en V,ronntent. He went t0
college and now he's giving
American culture at school and
Mexican culture at home.
students to get help outside
school- Schoolofficialsestimate
back to the community."
graduaLeo(Moorpark
othen
e never a I either
that about 10% of the high
school students In Moorpark are
High, Abs returns uv
times a week to his alma mater.
Alps d irccU Moorpark F'rd.
native Spanish speakers
titrvggfing with f gosh. Rws
frying W persuade students
Tlesu see PRIDE, 89
00110
BS -SUNDAY, MAY K. JW4 / VCAf ai
PRIDE: Rios
- Jnderstands
cowl"a rra a at
who an I4nndg h sew b
came a blm�bejp Of the more
than a hem thetJtere who might
b see
him
RlaktaAm Mad.
,IF" an yougWeg to oak for
haMaaJlaerhemaworfc whmyote
;� +� •w•k i�rgnaJtr be
Jaw t3latnt I5, nooks b Rla for
Wti mwdts W he rids, his bley.
dd Y Ye aelhffy roam at the old Schad Whose Modepark
wae am A 7bme
RIa ha eat t4 tabtas tar autdenla
Jul ea.Mttaka Weir reeling aa.
6 P DWUs Amu
'I dot U nderatend lids part
about UN chicken.` he sass In
'XI col duloIax. k's bltrhas."
17 Who�forRim Outierres.
Uttlapeohlmns111ceJosef sonar's
deat��Elacsaid.
then
'TON start Karnetf6allswhe sa1d'Even-
ism De L OnP fig.
_ _ Ones. 15 was one of
bne(y bleb freshoum
did not
come Is Ri- for belp —he was
arched to A petty vandal who
hwas and Ml� spool build.
a Unimak Juan co In a car to duat�indt
9oP UP the now as part of his
W-Um amlence. When he fin.
sad his thee, be decided to stay.
`I lam Alban^ and maybe 1 can
tears amothi g.- be sate.
�Rfos. who has endeavored sine,
he¢e working on the project a
Juan 1 4410 b get youngsters Ilk.
Jura l Kervated, points to the for.
saespaffiti srtlrt In triumph.
TIME fact that he's her., and he
doeant have to be. Is a success;'
Aberto Woes vlsks the '� +�w••� f �a�aawr
Moape[k campus $01OW J thttes a Week to reuUt new ob duct to dla WOVM
9'm not dumb. but t Jet Ds—ex-
cept oaoe I get a B in art ds,W he
a "iguesaran(ay,butimaJott
get behind We hard to eueh up,
and I cant ask say parents for
Rloa said he had the same prob.
leans whm be watt b school.
T M youngest In a. family of
ni haos�thte from Maniac is
_ only am b his
family in high school. English sald be when be
didn't always know whore to inMn
when he had Questions. Sometimes
*he oo�l t bd extra helphehe
needed on assignmaMa.
SUIL he excelled and went from
atrtggu ng with the Wguage in his
Junior ywr to making a speech
about following his drums at his
graduation M 1989.
"I aubmlued my apeeeh to a
contest," he sald. -You know, most
minorities aren't noticed, and I felt
like someone needed to make
Ihemself known. f wanted people
to ham am and NY. That's an".
body ahe
Where = L O
b -"age.
It w varsion of
the Amat.
cm dreaer.
RLN was One at say 1111bare
haPPiaat waMMW Was sad. -He
1iM ihVa wsmtd leas sore d Ala
-we hard to find pmpk like that,
who are able to west eta on one
with terra.' did Howard 'He
demonstrated a let of kederew.
He's a dedlated yougmaa'
Rkr padrrtsd al the pine of tart
Year and was offend the Moorpark
Pride Job when another man Quit
after Just a month He said he
Lpv to Whilcsou touches
th �yP his
t. } � ��� o[ drawtni�wcommintoul�ughwf.
iltaw f 4nt�late t a f[tn 1 dletnber l6 der ore. Sh , says
lights w an
d; ate are what dilig� ee and her des [titer ataYa ° �t m[ w h0 �� theY cis a g� Y You2denU as ng dru%S. h.r. .. be tells the
igs" Mitt 04-pl.- tactivlUee M woman Wes to %'w to bhhn it. Is
With W, a(let rA run- tthhe�� K�d any help. es It [n
tutoring warm
t be ble. o she [or ttlo-t.
W. a nkg[outeven ,tic. ui sobering
we8�Lido �h t kjwe
he 'S Rn4hed its studies. he ice .chosaWa lush h p sad
w have hit . a
Ile ,a break in we re w
ere
e Ilene sketching^ green them Lis me around. ad jester 1aOmafe arker e[oss a whit sow �� they elsald he has not B`ven on
mah�entt smile andt lr Sc P'. thgvrl . i u to hays teatPtwo
The, ad the gra[titi ihal high- ..MY gum in the n Ked'
�[Sndds �%e' g. o k�W a lea hf s"['are fastsu
the m
Pr " they I _ --.. _..
eaaMdatekamppotfa�� and
plenum M Mq Ise al Mork two lvars
some Is
es�busloses. pa0eate aehoc b
'kti worth the time.' be 61L
'You and " hrnhg ore am
YON baci t Isae fha work and I
kasw k w/1 atreetdty help ate pd
=Mepa to pest apudeats he
"dmW he up to a alp In black
bass pasts and white T -abht.
"witsaateywamla8byr
Tba nrpmaa sot tratoomdltaL
Rkw aid be knee he has a lag
way to go. Keeping even the small
number of surdents who cote to
him for help k a difficult talc But
be said be Y see that be will
attract more students. He has sl -I
ready seen the aum. , pow In
Just We few reeks he has been at
work and he has received praised
t.US ANtiIUA!S T.
Abaft On has set tip hb L go" SerAw ftr irnked4
suudents In tft6 lxAdbtjt Most tin" housed Moorpark
NWM hK proem' soh �' draws etyma 2D sat the lr'0
� ^g W r�
In an effort,() bui� uP
��� stude^u
Rios, tip talks to
00111
O'PINION
The Star*Free Press Opinion Page Editor: Timm Herdt, 655 -7957
-■ Editor; Star -Free Press:
I had a most gratifying experience on Saturday
as one of the volunteers who assisted over 110
people fill out citizenship papers. All of these
future citizens will now be studying for a U.S.
history and government test. Then, in about nine
months, they will be pledging their allegiance to
the United States.
Among the people I met. many were young
adults who had been brought here as young
children and really have known no other
country. Others had been in Ventura County up
to 30 years.
El Concilio del Condado de Ventura helped to
make it possible for these future citizens to take
care of filing herein Ventura County instead of
making a trip to Los Angeles. This group is
making plans to repeat this service in April.
I commend them and the future citizens.
LINDA McTIQUE,
Ventura
■ Editor, Star -Free Press:
I recently attended PDAP's (Palmer Drug and
Alcohol Abuse Program) annual "Celebration of
Life" dinner. On this evening PDAP recognized
three coalitions in the county making a
difference for our youth. The coalitions being
recognized were the Fillmore Youth Task Force,
Moorpark Project Pride and Operation
Revitalization in Oxnard. These three coalitions
work with their community, schools, churches,
Police departments, clubs, probation officers and
parents. They provide good alternatives for our
Youth and keep them out of trouble.
As, a parent. I highly commend these three
coalitions from around the county, in working for
a better tomorrow for our youth.
MARY LOU ESCOTO,
Fillmore
�%- , «st., Wu _t,
l�
�•i�'lPP �o�.�'`�
01-i
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•
00112
thethterprise
Moorpark
OKs teen,
projects
By Sarah Keller -
The Enterprise Slall
In an effort to stave off
alienation and boredom among
Moorpark's youths, the city has
agreed to help fund a program to
teach teen -agers about indigenous
cultures, community -gardening
and basic educational skills.
The program is expected -to
begin this summer.
The city may grant as much as
$20,000 over the next two years to
supplement the Program,. called
"Project Pride,,, which will be
mainly funded and run by El Con -
cilio de Condad de Ventura, an
immigrant rights group in Ox-
nard.
El' Concilio, which will con-
tribute $40,000; already runs two
.sumlar Programs in Oxnard and
Santa Paula, designed to turn
"at- risk" students away from
gang activity and -acquire new
respect for themselves and their
communities, said Marcos
Vargas, executive director of the
group.
Moorpark_, whom some officials
believe is already riddled with
gang activity, may lie' ripe for the
Program. -Chief of the Moorpark
Police Department, Lt.. Geoff
Dean, Puts the number of gang
members and - associates as high
as 150.
Teen-agers say the problem has
less to do with crime, - drugs or
gangs than boredom. They say
Moorpark, a town without a movie
theater and a population under
30,000, lacks any productive
outlets.
Vargas says the two problems
are related. Teenagers need to
re -learn pride in themselves and
respect for other individuals and
their environment in order to stop
such negative habits as gangbang-
ing and dealing drugs.
That is why the program uses an
ancient Mayan Indian phrase, "In-
lakech,°.. meaning «I am your
other &elf," said Vargas. The
words give teens a very basic
message that if they help others,
they help themselves, he said.
El Concilio will work' closely
with Our Town, a two-year -old >
group started by parents in Moor-
park to provide diversions, discus-
sion and a support network for
teen-agers.
Since the majority of gang pro-
blems in Ventura County affect
Latinos, Vargas says it is impor-
tant to look at the background of
cultural alienation and isolation
that Latino immigrants experi-
ence in a predominately white
culture
"Most Latinds have been
isolated from .their indigenous
culture," he said. Native Ameri-
can culture,-while not- necessarily
,the sarne,'will-help give teen -agers
a "sense of Self!- and -a' - respect. for
others,hesaid.
A1Qng with that,goes an appreci-
ation for the-iron all
things living and grpWing, Vargas
said. That- J!5 ?YhX. a ,recent. pro:
posaf to start a comn1uUity garaen,
in Moorpark struck a chord.
The Moorpark City Council
agreed last week -4 -0 , ;with Coun-
cilman poy by ..ibifent, to
allocate $1,500= fibinits- iocial s$r-
vices budget - for . the city's first
community gariOn. The Modrpark-
Umlieil School District wilk,,allow
the gardeners. to use a.2% acre
plot on 'Peach . -Hill and. 12olling
Knoll ro3 0
00113
B2 `MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1992 /VC
WS ANGELES TIMES
Ventura County News Roundup
00114
THE MOORPARK
NEWS-Mll-�J_-.
VOLTS NO. 34 A400RI'ARK, CALIF
iwo MOM-CUM wakktp to a COMBO POW a rsaarl al M Moorpark pot's and Gis Con. a Concb o b- corn. „'.;<- a , ,
and Is kadws are pLdWv ad M ward ■nay wand to worst wNh M» conneaMy Ax me 0000 ce as a * y�'.
1-ok we tw
n sor
the ktwvkwod by
the [.. ilmea .beat
amid b: � awei. Wr.a.a
ht& lira HeWIMk.AW4L _
I do not advise kids to have sex or to have
an abortion or to have a family either. My
personal view is that kids should heor all the
WHOM pros and cons from leaders they
can relate to so they can make their own
decisions. Our kids need to spend time with
people who are positive role models. But
Additi —by, stared 1a. 7c. —, P "d io<, arr,•.t.er 'riC "-�� !." C r
Nero -tii r:. -
«rr c, [ c�
his Ise. :10� t. C,
inten•rt .
am.aikalyLadt:.eiar..na these are mypet-sonaivlews,not8Conciiio's
Parents eat to tail tasorKM -
whattede,bat4pnAdethem
views.
t.•< :.: -. , t .
with We Molatamak. thairnan
— Lonnie Mlfemontet,EIConcr...
dadaiera
.
Wraeemtw said that his
-- -
statement& were taken Out
conte.t.
do set adAae lttdo M haws
amDlable "e�nts. Men
13. Ad H-- asitt<o he'd
..
—y t. -f. • -. '+f�.'
H. w k ken as
=tend that ltearpark uaya
nab' two public Deednp and
I f ! l
henaf amQyW_. be die
Peal and the City
by use, u
�effmotm�ber,t.
X11 Pursued k that
,,wnsen
Council awarded the yea h
comer �
;.mt.
w -+,id: ..,�i -- i. < r --•
whic?.
kidsabatdkaaras Waeptkrse,
ith.
esrview =tractto EIGndlie
patHebba said,
pronrwdeeaeflwm loader.
make cars mkt& Y w Ihq
without maid. �c ka" runs
Bidet.. SHB .then ken oem•
grams bli.wa that lw
program wes Igrtered because
lam..,., .. .. if_- if
their eau derJden Our lrlds
tad that because Ceandl•
the cammittee wu set ae
the Purpose , r .. - ,
-
man Bernard. Pete. Is an El
Caveillos bard, kk
a
fr� 81 Ceaellie the eon
-
t&k El (:
whn an �taftiv�i �
BYt the" In m pa
vlewR'b"id.%fT-
participa•
Beataeentem;trsgetkfienowas
a o.atliet afktaeest Porn was
�y remember the situ.
tiesaHtd�.routly
C«.nlic c- _�: .�.,
[..Block
Po.a1 .~:
cstd�
,ti�. s
later aPpsitd pnsldersf. of El
Vy-this Hubbard and I do
ARer the Tim..
Ceoeilfo'sbesedofdirecfom
velepd a caacept that
ktLersefpeet"teame is tube h
l/oarya+k
Tb City c.arsm approved
warfudka+dwaviblievedim
I ��by�massydmi-
participat<tK.t
—rd--.
City Hell sad the
hteerprk Heva- Wrrer, crltl-
an agreement W Imploaooat
Project Pride IJA mouth. no
l
Cem<flmu, Scou Horst- eC,� p:... .
ciairn� 21 Coaclno for Wn•
city will Peovldo LW,000 ever
lounbohmsaroanteptand
F10tacsk'a pergram wise said
Ztbmmoappueett&aaner
t°mny called the Bon and h<F... < -•.
nenlaY cammeata. OWan
VtmstlendtbPaOambywhkb
-toe M�eaar�t Tim school district
will Beret& M000 is eaab sad
bit SI Gandhi'. pnP"d
Ciro Club in Moorpari t, v- if ��' -- • -
thdd be int<�.- io r r r
d. a� k� bind to M pprrea
$12. in the form of rout fee
Community
-
throa a youth se 0
program called
spa" at High
Ifereaeiefthetwyra
8ch" "
awaWo Wet wt migfit take
.¢„Trod G, I :. ...
Pre jactPrida
Project Pride to a youth
El Condiic will carry the re
— i m —L ninctK000 aual
mock loergork set ape•
DaQyeaW tlutHabbrdfns
Frot�ai.:,': ...
Thebnl L:...,�,... C.... r' t
lead ersldp development pro-
Inotrvesental be gdtiK the at&
fens prograr..r for y:�h is s., f.. , ,
gran which E Caedlk bra a l-
Cynthia Hubbard was
r,'d 00°0�I'"Id It the
cmenL f`- ......
reedy' ran OoeomeRrpy In O.•
Moorpark school board prod•
�.I
. n
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t, ,
"Project
last yoga and served
re ec «IIant
�.
t
Pride make to d.
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on We citys Canc Ad Hoc
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that will be implemented in
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P.J dPrde rmpteaud t —,
the
ha.<.
t& , es
1lL4
."prepoed n trisky -th
t
Program s.dr cforwa<d.'
said. Includes vto-
Program based an a tutori.0
Iawrraee acid he off i. tcd
h< h.:
loss Prevortt and kNeeven-
tion. field trips. dmPaata and
Program that had been set up
by the tee Angeles Police Dc
at two rerygwrd pa6lic seniors
to get the
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participate Ia Information
a fraction K the nosh of project
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00115
Painting a co®inky mogul and sett spray pamtin grdsti war on the made of Moorpark youth who participated
in this sunzwes liekoif to Pfojeet Pride. Artist-in -Reaid oct: Freddy Vratum foot Moorpark. far right.
coordinated the efforts to point the mural at rho Boys and Girls Club building.
Youth Tutorial Program Gets Under Way:
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
This past August, the Moorpark City Council and Moorpark
Unified School District approved a joint effort to fund El Concilio's
Moorpark Project Pride. Project Pride is a community -based youth
delinquency and after - school tutorial program currently housed at the
Moorpark Community High School Cafeteria. The project is a direct
result of recommendations generated from a series of community
meetings sponsored by the City of Moorpark in 1991.
Youth from grades 5th through 12th are able to participate
through a referral process set up between the various schools and the
school district. Activities include one-on-one and group tutorial services,
group rap sessions, and cultural enrichment activities for youth. Parents
will also be able toparticipate in parent skills training workshops and
meetings to begin in January. For more information and those interested
in volunteering, contact Lonnie Miramont.es at 983 -2336.
}
00116
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4 • $i 116 C pnur^S
GANGS IN THE COUNTY
on Saturday at Moorpark College,
Youths seek
common tuff
Conference provides -time
for'grotips to work together
as`
and a
Youth tummiE
Utxferstang gang
probletrts/Ai
Signs: How to Mow if
your child's at nsk/A8
Sorrow Thoughts of
woman whose son
killed two/A8
put down their
"mad dog" looks, their
gang colors and their
See GANGS/A8
RK —The h Saturdays Mews ClraattG
colors some 1e °®"� � stems oI
Sarl!!s in the Qaneta Today,
lges of gang Mekaketgarrgprobkrm
such as�air
rk black. � a �
ers; though, sWries Iron ar suer pier,
cltfiing, such � tkrHua Qzr�,��
� Press, wfilGt reaerky
puidshed an e&,
It was a collection of
'gangnembers and people
who have been.associated
withggahgs at one time in
their lives, from all over
Ventura County, who
came to attend the eighth
annual conference by El
Conciliodel Condada de
Ve,)ttura on Saturday at
Moorpark College. About
400 young people
attended-
They
Solutiottr. What must
be done
GANGS: Conference provides positive
alternatives to gang an
d non -gang met
FCMAI
territorial wtnns for a dray in pants and checkered ah'rtL
.We lus come to and they. Moorpark � Coanel
others to as tdtempt' to get along with start looking at as bad, but I Oaks COuidlissais �' sad
leoce that stop the � � on the [ercac� we're end of the eon- lo, helped F
street: The theme of the eon- fereat Idea.- going to said Elsa Soto, 17,
��" "Youth reaching of t>7mard,. who described her-
out mad Actress �
'There are no barrios here . 6& lead a gang member's girl- (ouchlog her m
sad there are ao sePuatloos„" Last year,: those same stu- � �[ up la East Los A�
said Gablao Agttlrre, said she was glad to
principal deals tried to look
of I[oorparYs Commaolq Hlglt but �Y• realised they �� moo' htg to yonng people,
School "We're last going to seed lt,.said- Channel and: lot of tiles adadts fo
wort ��u' 1oda1" high 'aeh001 psycholoelst, Gary that they e��s�,
A R'oaP of teenagers Item tea. r '+- efal with their llrea,
Charnel Islands Hilt School "(1he conference) brig: dIr- "You're better eha
upurposely left their baseball fereat groups together," said People lust for br
bandanas at Lome to Sandra Cervantes, 16. from Ox- today," she told the a
'we don't try to make a fool out card. G are
Of onrsetres," said Jnaa I[elea- "Nobody tights In this thing," kids who �l
de; an ltyearold student Heleade: said. 'They also have and that is somethig
"L>Ye th be a"64 fom0 tCSPlCL" right want, the u
int' to��group of ��- Dotal government oaictal; a Butthere is a bte
teen -Mrs Including Supervisor Vlelq when that need for a
who sported hair nett, black'
sAe series. r
and a
Youth tummiE
Utxferstang gang
probletrts/Ai
Signs: How to Mow if
your child's at nsk/A8
Sorrow Thoughts of
woman whose son
killed two/A8
put down their
"mad dog" looks, their
gang colors and their
See GANGS/A8
RK —The h Saturdays Mews ClraattG
colors some 1e °®"� � stems oI
Sarl!!s in the Qaneta Today,
lges of gang Mekaketgarrgprobkrm
such as�air
rk black. � a �
ers; though, sWries Iron ar suer pier,
cltfiing, such � tkrHua Qzr�,��
� Press, wfilGt reaerky
puidshed an e&,
It was a collection of
'gangnembers and people
who have been.associated
withggahgs at one time in
their lives, from all over
Ventura County, who
came to attend the eighth
annual conference by El
Conciliodel Condada de
Ve,)ttura on Saturday at
Moorpark College. About
400 young people
attended-
They
Solutiottr. What must
be done
GANGS: Conference provides positive
alternatives to gang an
d non -gang met
FCMAI
territorial wtnns for a dray in pants and checkered ah'rtL
.We lus come to and they. Moorpark � Coanel
others to as tdtempt' to get along with start looking at as bad, but I Oaks COuidlissais �' sad
leoce that stop the � � on the [ercac� we're end of the eon- lo, helped F
street: The theme of the eon- fereat Idea.- going to said Elsa Soto, 17,
��" "Youth reaching of t>7mard,. who described her-
out mad Actress �
'There are no barrios here . 6& lead a gang member's girl- (ouchlog her m
sad there are ao sePuatloos„" Last year,: those same stu- � �[ up la East Los A�
said Gablao Agttlrre, said she was glad to
principal deals tried to look
of I[oorparYs Commaolq Hlglt but �Y• realised they �� moo' htg to yonng people,
School "We're last going to seed lt,.said- Channel and: lot of tiles adadts fo
wort ��u' 1oda1" high 'aeh001 psycholoelst, Gary that they e��s�,
A R'oaP of teenagers Item tea. r '+- efal with their llrea,
Charnel Islands Hilt School "(1he conference) brig: dIr- "You're better eha
upurposely left their baseball fereat groups together," said People lust for br
bandanas at Lome to Sandra Cervantes, 16. from Ox- today," she told the a
'we don't try to make a fool out card. G are
Of onrsetres," said Jnaa I[elea- "Nobody tights In this thing," kids who �l
de; an ltyearold student Heleade: said. 'They also have and that is somethig
"L>Ye th be a"64 fom0 tCSPlCL" right want, the u
int' to��group of ��- Dotal government oaictal; a Butthere is a bte
teen -Mrs Including Supervisor Vlelq when that need for a
who sported hair nett, black'
"Electric Avenue," to let a mes
saee across in a Istgttace he
hoped young people would un-
derstand'
Chicano culture, the need for
schools to talk about it and the
tack of cultural Identity that
malty I.aUnos have, was dis-
cussed at several workshops
Serrano outlined a history of
the Chicano movement dating
back to the Treaty of Guade
lope Hidalgo In between the
United States and Mexico In
lean
Michael Mora speaking on
cultural awareness explained
how Mexican people have 'a
constantly changing Identity,
which is confused by a aeries of
Inappropriate names, such as
"I.aU¢o" for their people, "In-
dian" for their culture "Span-
ish" for their language and
"Mexico" for their land Most
of
the words come from older
Puts of the world and do not
really represent who Mexicans
AM Nora said.
The need for a more reflec-
tive system that responds to
student interests was also cited.
"We Just feel the system don't
do that roach for -us," said 17-
year-old Soto . to Supervisor
Howard. We Want "better Class-
es and better treatment They
Just don't treat us Ulte students.
_Me oNy thing the system
wants us to learn are things
like Amerle[n history. Were
not American; We're Hezlcaa"
The county otllclal had to
wait a few minutes to eel a
word In edgewise. "So cultural
awareneu is very Important to
You," Howard old. "Tell me
more about this because I know
People. Maybe
I can help you."
00117
Creating awareness: Louis Bryant discusses racism at
a Youth conference
Howard, Simi Valley- l
ldoorparft, l
leads to Bang Hole
of
the words come from older
Puts of the world and do not
really represent who Mexicans
AM Nora said.
The need for a more reflec-
tive system that responds to
student interests was also cited.
"We Just feel the system don't
do that roach for -us," said 17-
year-old Soto . to Supervisor
Howard. We Want "better Class-
es and better treatment They
Just don't treat us Ulte students.
_Me oNy thing the system
wants us to learn are things
like Amerle[n history. Were
not American; We're Hezlcaa"
The county otllclal had to
wait a few minutes to eel a
word In edgewise. "So cultural
awareneu is very Important to
You," Howard old. "Tell me
more about this because I know
People. Maybe
I can help you."
00117
Creating awareness: Louis Bryant discusses racism at
a Youth conference
4 rM. park /Local
New
imism
city resi
J.
Optimist*-Club 'aim s to -help out ;.
By ffWitte SaitCHUCK
staff writer.
she is mixing ii daughter,
�ttIMSE lC�u 01WpbetonWh,,r
_ .
Makayla, who will turn 2 years :
old in October. `
0ptlat d=' Members Of the f8Cef1 fOtmed
t1Y 0jitimist Club
Limitless hope -united the
,,
The Optimist Club .focuses
..Of Moorparki meet at �f1e Office Of Bob EJy Realty.
members of: the' recently
formed Moorpark Optimist
in, the youth of -Abb.. area,"
Spauidittg, the, .group's- vice
Roid and . 1110 : Stieet; co- ation'center la Mountain Mead-
sponsorship of a teen dance
Club
Actually: the group formed as
ows
president 'of 'membership and flrom 7:30 ' p m. 'to 10:30 . p m. Riggs said the Eoncept boils _
publicity, iiald..°The youth Of • July. 10 at the. Moorpark Cora- -
a spinoff of the Thousand Oaks
Optimist'. Glub, said
. Mootpark�needs'positive. rein -.
forcement" `.
down to community Involve-
munity Center, and a charter meat and he Ii hoping to see
.Renee
Spaulding, a real -estate agent
Guzman said the purpose of
party luau ttn July 31 at a recce the membership roster grow,
aan4 , ne of the founding mem-
the' dub' is to "target at -risk
kids' In tower" those doing poor -
Spauldlag, 32,. said she had
"with
ly ln'school, the typo of young '
"en- assoclate the Thou;.,.
Oaks for -about
star who•cou10- be.p=uaded to
.. group one"
become Involved with drugs.
year. ..
As Spaulding put it; children
But, as _a "Moorpark resident,
• w[th low .self- CttFem- and-- ,low
she decisied the nonprofit o
P rga-
" motivation levels.' ' '
Nzation could do- some good •in
lher hometown
. ,' ""We cannot be so blind not to --
` So, she -discussed the 'l
recognize there.. are- young
notion
with Abdul Barakat, owner bf a
adults.preaming for- help In
i the dry, "- . Spaulding. aid. Opd-
grocery sWre.iu Moorpark, who
• welcomed her' idea witir open
mist programs- try.to. motivate
the youth.-and teach them
am&
Because Spaulding had much,
"learning _ is. erfoyable," she
continued.
otlher time. occupied with col4
i lege classes, her career and ber
:,yet it's not'solely about aca-
! family, she said Bare"t proved
demics,' Spaulding pointed out,
. though• they raise money for
1 gr{Ite helpful in getting the o5
student scholarships. =
g nization started.
- Ie .'contacted a number of
Rig& said tt ir. -'- members get
together for fuhdaatsers and to
local. Aeople wbo all shared .ip .
Have a good time.: "
theirenthuslasra
:'Along• - wah .Spaulding '_ and
. One -of- the. first - `group, ...
prpjecu ;was. on. April. 15; the
Barakat, some of the group's 28
chaite);"-members include • Cfty
-deadline-, fo; • paying -.Income
Councilman Bernardo Perez
nd his -Wife Vicki; Richard
i E[ggs;'the organizaUori's
� ArCa residents were ea-
couraged to drop off their. tax
: returps. at the Bob'j3ly Realty
presl�
dent; .Hector Guzman,-. a Santa
taula•. resident. and director
. o[Flce is Moorpark; where the
. group conducts. Its - meetings.
of,
Eroject Pride in that city; and
They consuued pkza and -colt
drinks. Then' Optimist `Club
Dot .Yandaveer. Moorpark's
deputy airy clerk
membeis�.•transpQrt�d -t11e rc
turns to the post otrce before
'The club received Its charter. the - midnfghtdeadline-
May 22, spid 25 year -old Ginger
j VA. one.of.the youngest mem-
•- ; 'All the mgney.*-raise stays
bars of the group.
iq the city,'! Spaulding sal&
:,Other projects'include a. car
WfL said she joined in order
wash. scheduled froin 8 a.m. to
to ensure a gang - free environ-
ment in the communi(y where
i Pm. today in the•service stn-
tion
00118
at the corner of Spring
VENTURA COUNTY
11o6 Angeles &ivaO06
Ventura County (News Roundup
. +,.... v� • win AgaIM Racism lectures at loadelshlp 000ferenoe.
k VC/ SUNDAY. APRIL 4. Igy_
Conference Aims to Empower Youths
Throe years ago, c hanteu maarig,l
' ,•aladorhfg6.choal.t�,deat.
wlaw"domgpoody In School.
tttas t about her gang and not
$IttaoWWeooe designed to
111Isaec 7euth Wined her iffe
�ewoIL -- - >atrdteen- agersald.
h I�p d went 69*b oucI ershl
t7sap "M this time as an arganlzer
•taventllra Count/
ltchool: who
ll eQl4adgbngaerl"of
aQ c Choi eSt and
`W11M I&at came lto the
aoafeseooel three years ago, I didn't
care about a>,ythhtg," Chantell
'94 when I llsteaed to some of the
Vwk^ltgotme thinking. Do
thhtp lIlw thk la important because
1�"to k now that everyone's not
- sts�uSattat afteted
tadyoubttl «
abele t walwttt imm4cw= the
�.paetloi�ted to wacicsLons
� Od�ula eMPOw from
b' empowerment
to t'=4 ,!nd goal - setting . .
"We let students pick the topics of
tom Am QietllbClSEOf�a ttlalidCf1I
band, warm qlp before playing..
the worirsLopsao that we're rim
Wereaftesdogawjamthat
ther ate.' Muta
Campos - germm ayolrth elltetw4
werlcerfaElt]a dHkasI*Wsft -".
Fa'aaadezoluaorppa�rk7em -o1Q 3daauel
''I718 whole thing k good because It
makes me feel like people care about
me."
— TWOTFIY VlUAJAMs
00119
Local teens
find jobs,
learn skills
By Sarah Keller
Tw aSwfAaa aaa
a r Su 116, searche
for
job Jim her high school kt cu
She p wed at Taco Belli
nd 7doogaut Vida
Shoppe bustaesstatll
aF r hei
no
"It's hard to Lind jcba zighl
�." she acid "Yar can't find
one atytvht re...
SfTvsaest's plight is :hued by
: teenagers fht6 summers
have no t, g m and- find
amnselve s- without anything to
do. That is W y she, and 44
others in mowpark hal It A Ong program,
Youth btdag
eral paid for by the fed.
7'he gathered. in
gov'a'nmetrt.
Third Church ap Wi
marring to learn a►II
med-
Ical ��to fill out
applications.
It was 'the Arst day. of a:pt o-
Cdad by II Coodlfo de
Hard -based LaUM advocacy
and Public ser oce VOW, that
will provide 1z jobs people in Santa Paula. om
F illm
Pik
The program was made
lwssible by addttianai money
from the Urban Aid Package to
federally - funded youth pro-
grams .
7U O
ate otm��'
re-
ceived doubled the number of
Jobs from roughly 700 to I,400.
Tbe youngsters will . .ve
minimum wage, i4 25 an hour,
to work at a nonprofit or gov-
t agency for six
five hours
weei . said Imnle i�m a
o�,
cootdsaator of the program for
El Concilio.
�`e a try to match them,"
said Lira Castro, a volunteer
coordinator. "Some places need
certain skills.,,
work at City will be put to
meat of mmun depart.
community Services,
the Ilbrary and In clerical and
janitorial positions, she said.
Special Projects have also been
Planned -- a mural on the Inte-
rior walls of the new goys and
theEnt
rise
WORK' Alberto R1oe4 youth pro,iecta vef t x question from a
Et Couelllo d
e Condad de Ventura wens a sue United from seeker about a reading test at
dist Chareh is Moorpark today.
Girls pub facility, a community
garden In the Villa Campesim
area andgrafHtl removal.
Jaime Estrada, an artist from
Oxnard, will coordinate murals
In each of the cities that El Con -
cilio Is handling. Estrada said
he Puns to use the murals to
bring out "inner feelings" and
Prompt teen -agers to "express
themselves.
For Randy Innojosa, 16, of
Moorpark, the jobs will provide
summer boredom.
With his brother and sister
employed, Iflnojosa said he had
W,—ng to do since he couldn't
finc a job.
was -1 "I couldn't do ything. said
Miramontes said he is glad
the federal aid package is enabl-
ing them to expand the number
Of opportunities in the East
County because that area typi-
call receives a small portion of
the YXJ6.
(orard, with ball the county's
Pol ^- jitlon, automatically gets
hal the jobs; it is all done by
der, 4:raphic formula, he said.
1% 'let!W does nw reflect the
Isolation of communities like
Fillmore, , Santa Paula and
Moorpark which lack the com-
mercial downtowns to provide
many jobs.
Jesus Olvem, 19, a recent
immigrant from Guanajuato.
Mexloo, turned to the program
after finding no wort for 20
days. He stood out on the street
corner with the city's day la-
borers, but to no avall.
"I only want to work," he
sal(. "If I don't find it here,
won't stay."
00120
NEWS. MIRROR;.
MOORPARK NEWS- MIRROR/Moorpark, CaUfAursday, June 3, 1993
Project Pride helps'troubled
youths in its first'year
BY JEANNE BAILEY
Staff Writer
Moorpark's Project Pride pro-
gram for at -risk youths is near
the end of its first year and a
midterm evaluation recently re-
leased says the program is
working.
Project Pride is joint effort
between the city and the school
district to provide tutoring, cul-
tural enrichment and support
for at -risk students and their
families. Students are referred
to the program by their school
administrators, the police or
the Probation Department. In
some cases, attendance in the
program is mandatory as a con-
dition of a student staying in
the school system. The program
is after school at the old Moor-
park high school.
Guzma4laid.
"Middle'school is a turbulent
time in a child's life," Guzman
said. "I don't need to tell you
what Is going on with them
Physically."
All students referred to the
Program must sign a perform-
ance contract.
"The contract is a commit-
ment from the student required
by the school," Guzman said.
"For many students, the pro-
gram is a Iast chance to prove
they want to stay in the school
system."
Already there are success sto-
ries.
"One young man had very
Poor attendance. He was asked
to leave school and start a pro-
gram with , us. He followed
Project Pride administrator
Hector Guzman has worked on
similar programs in other com-
munities. His employer, El Con -
cillo del- Condado de Ventura,
is a non -profit Latino advocacy
group that won the contract to
run the program.
Guzman said the 80 students
referred to the program so fir
this year have had either low
academic performance, poor at-
tendance, low self- esteem or
behavior problems
"Our younger referrals have
behavior problems They act re-
bellious and often need to work
out some situation at home,"
Guzman said. "Others don't
have a suitable environment at
home for studying. It's too
crowded or full of distractions.
They would not be behind in
class except that they can't get
through on his contract to come
here every day after school. His
parents. were required to come
for counseling. Now he can re-
enter his school. He had been
threatened with expulsion for
truancy," Guzman said.
In addition to contract pro-
grams, Project Pride offered
many drop -in programs in the
first six months of operation
"Youth are encouraged to
come in anytime we're open.
Some visit the Boys and Girls
Club then stop here," Guzman
said.
The director also scheduled
several cultural enrichment
Programs for the students and
their families and friends. Stu-
dents heard guest speakers talk
about violence and peer pres-
sure, the importance of educa-
their homework done'...
Guzman tailors a program
based on need Some- students
meet with a tutor for academic
coaching a few Upes a week.
Others are merely required to
show up to complete homework
astignments twice . a week.
When a significant behavior
problem Is suspected, a student
Is counseled regularly.
The Program spans all ages.
There were 26 referrals from
Moorpark High School, 16 from
Community Hlgty 22 from Chap-
arral Middle School, three from
Flory Elementary and four
from Arroyo West Elementary.
While the Community High
School can be a last chance for
students Wand over, there isn't
much for younger students,
lion and community activism.
tobacco, drug and alcohol prv-
ventlon, the police cadet pro-
gram, vocational options ano
keeping off probation
"We've had our share of tun.
too;' Guzman said. "I find the
Pizza Parties, with food donated
by local Lamppost and Numer:,
Uno, are well attended."
Frank De Pasquale, tl,L.
school district's assistant super-
intendent for instruction, said
he'd like to see even more stu-
dents participate next year.
The program, which costs
about - $80,000 a year to run, is
funded with a $40,000 donation
from the city, $20,000 from
MUSD --and various amounts
from .other public and private
organizations.
00121
Y. MAY 17, 1993 / DALY NEWS
Studibnts
het back
on course
MQOr,O,'kpmEram
Ps:�� �k youths
g��rr
ZWYxM&WffWWO
=02*;
to
wepuuron oecattse of poor attem-
daxalo d grades. Paisamo sald be
is•back on track in school after two
— - modths.ia the program.
" 1 can get my homework done
now and get better
WAG ESt" he said aald�sed:octal Genes agency.
after a'rexxat.study session. "ft t• • Two yeah ago, city 4ad Moor -
don't come here'aod tta my%Mdes = UAWW School District oin
u j3; i w_ o ne baable to.go to the con- �1s idegtiGed the need for a noun.
act ntguSM tutoring who r MF a
h=
open in the
old on L'+sey Reid un-
til November, when -the city and
school.district reached agreemeat -
on funding. The city has comittmed
$40.000 over two years and the
school district h,provxft 58,000
and an addidomlSl2,000 in serv.
Ices during the fist year. Mori
funding is exported during the sec.
o Students come to the program
from the district's two high schools,
noddle school and two elementary
schools. Referrals also come from
the`district't Student Attendance
Review Board, the Ventura Coun.
- — _,-- a • A1. rent. reps tiector Garcia of fNoorparfivdtlt a scierm report
It than •throe -dozen middle
nigh :school students have
I to the bMao�rrP&& Pro3ect. Pride
No-
:k for hd' �� in No-
p staying in school
Ap_Mvwg.th*r Acadeiplc per-
�7Sfudeats am refeired to'the pro-
graR1 .by teacherrss,, counselors and
pareatt,.aad ofirctalssaid they are
scbi'rig arore and rhorc students
ti'rKisli' do attend the daily after.
11001 t essions
i`Nobody realty knew what -the
turnout wiould be. Right now, it's
sting to be over*helming: I'm
Idbking•for volunteers," said•Hea
1bt �'+�+nad who administers the
Program for Fl Coneilio, the Ox-
1Y St's Department and county
- -� -
So far about half of the students
attending the afternoon sessions
come from Chaparral Middle
School — tanagers who need help
.Ping a focus on education head -
�[into mvrdes k4 wt�cialsU ps
an excuse to study. It provides
them as academic atmosphere;'.
said Mike Berger,- the middle
school's prin-cipal.
Ericis said she began coming comingfo Moving
'
three weeks ago beattse her grades
have declined since elementary
school
"1 was too -lazy to do my work -I ' •
needed to worik harder," the raid;
Andradesam she Woes the atmos.
phere and plans to stay. "There's
no peeswue. 'this is more comfort.
able because I have friends around
ate
Parents havCFlayed an impor.
rant pas in gating students to at-
tend the afternoon teasions. The
Program, however, needs.even
mote parent invoivrment, as well
.as additional volunteers, to suc-
ceed. (7mmran said.
One volunteer is. Abdul Batakat.
a 1981 Moorpark High School
graduate -who owns a High Street
market and wants to $et.other busi=
_ People Involved as mentors for
"It's -not (aeoessarily) helping
with specific subject critter. It F gi-
viAg them self-confidence to rind
waYs'&at they cam get on by them-
selves," hesard.
Guzman, a l0i,Frllmore High
School graduate, said' the students
he is getting have more problems
than his classmates two decades
ago.
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NAM STAR*FREE PRESS
**Newsracks, $1; retail stores, 93- plus tax Apra 4, M3. 117th Year. No 149 Copyright 1993, Star -free Press, 194 Pag,
Speqkers urge youths
to unite, stop violence
By Jeff Sturgeon
Staff writer
Millions know her name, yet
Evelina Femandez's humble be.
ginnings mirror those of many
Young people struggling today to
make a life for themselves.
Fernandez was born in East
Los Angeles, dropped out of high
school and failed at being a hair-
dresser. Yet today she is an ac-
tress, having appeared with
James Olmos in "American Me."
On Saturday she told more than
400 Ventura County youths gath-
ered at Moorpark College to per-
severe, stay in school and trade
handshakes instead of-glares.
"If I want things to change, I
have to do something about it,"
Fernandez said, recounting a les-
son from her childhood.
Fernandez's talk opened a youth
leadership conference titled
"Youth Reaching Out Together,"
designed to equip teen -agers to
cope in an Increasingly complex
world. The eighth annual confer.
ence was sponsored by El Concilio
Evelina Fernandez
Was high school dropout
del Condado de Ventura and a
handful of government, 'academic
and community Institutions.
Supervisor Vicky Howard in
formed the young audience that
Bill Clinton attended a similar
(Please turn to A -8, Col. 51
Speakers urge youths
to violence
to put end
onttniedfrgln A:
event when he was 17 and came
away with inspiration that carried
him all the way to the White
House.
Organizers chose a grassy area
in the center of the Moorpark Col-
lege campus to welcome the
youths, who sprawled on the lawn,
leaned against buildings and sat in
the shade of trees after a bmak-
fast of pastry and beverages.
Though some participants kept
their distance, the majority fused
into a group and at one point shat-
tered the morning silence by clap-
ping in unison in a pep exercise
led by Gambino Aguirre, principal
of Moorpark Community School.
Speakers implored young people
to quit fighting'each other in the
streets. Aguirre warned that any-
one involved in a conflict would be
sent home, and hammered on a
theme of unity — if only for one
day.
"The hell with where you're
from," he said. "What we know is
you took a beautiful day to be
here to share some good times."
During a workshop, Gabriel A.
Se;70 Sr., a Ventura County
deputy probation officer, charac-
terized hard -core gang members
as people with low self-esteem
who gain -power through acts of
violence. He linked youth violence
to deep societal problems and a
conflict among cultures, stressing
that it was his opinion and not his
depattingnt's.
The theater in which he spoke
smelled of sage leaves, which Ser-
i"ano said he was burning to ward
off "negativity."
Serrano stressed the impor-
tance of getting an education as
the best way to understand con-
flicts plaguing society.
"Get to the-library. Use your
brain," Serrano urged as he dis-
played two books on Chicano cul-
ture by Joan W. Moore.
Though his message was one of
peace, Serrano also used his talk,
titled. "Youth Violence," to decry
injustices such as racism, gov-
ernment corruption and corporate
wrongdoing.
"March, protest and demon-
strate your feelings of unfairness,"
he shouted.
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�REPORTER
Conference for "at
ris,*'youth set
Organizers hope personal growth workshops
will rep /ace need for gang membership RAUMM Waft
In ocdor b JMV jaola'-high and
Ir S ISO Sd &M AAstocLdon�is
oa�pon�odng a " Yoada I.eadaft
" with E taona7i0 Del
Ladoo Ina= Jpm Rcy,n gam. hapes
FUMM Of 00 IASK. xbdmb Who saw ft tae
xioto dadroommwltla an order.
may" dcng abuse tad
SoehissM IM aniy tome IvjM Of
t� Wadrsbops %I&h will be of. dbe coafereooe oa Campus to
nPutimaidy 300 a 400 vevaaa
CDunWyouIhS9zds4y.Ap iL3fmm 8
AM. 109 a=
Thu em krenoer eadded "Youth
AtTbgeWrr "lSdh*Mdat
br�Latiooyvuth,batisopentoan
poup& up Jbe Sabodn. 4dvbW a
I.SA and modus aid Spocldist Yf's
mSldy* datLdooyou&vrhoaro
'oaWeCW*W 6gagofb=oming
fizvQ vodiapW:-beSyr,
Sdxft Ian talaaa pat is ev=
d-10 10 due eoofemm Sod Say: he
has seen Stadats pome away from
M
hnmleemiatgaboutIatinopo,Gdamd
AIDS.
Each Schootia VentucaCanybas
boon albsvod a Send wm xuk= p
Soadmu aye aft fiom e h xbWot in
d3edW tbWoeodfaeocebya ( er.
e0oe5omMWAdE gPMgCM=atdWW
Sdools. The coat cede cod== is
bift void by die Cooca4 rahich co-
ponudo 6mg hsfisods hamar-
Maay of do Students Sta WM at
read We ooakteooe ace alaady ia-
vnly &P0ARa09elsgs.HebVes
SmdatS mill pin We aei -Mem be
fuel: is 000esncy 10 Iroep oat of Such
S ;4•"11gFkC0W-cW edgaop„
or VWpa. because 67 IKk alfis.
seas Sad modvtbon," he sayr,
In addition b theLSA, wvcW Other
SStudem Unim &ad Alpha momma
Sigma, Sa tg Weir dme to
Put die erect: of due 000fcm= to-
Sahw.
The wedabop wilt tad&Such cop.
Self '
bm p+gDiroyftoea Sex.
The awahm.of the eoofearaco
VMU b Lave a lour 3 to 16calty.
sou ==f0.batStdtaeodvoloowaL
Sabedaaapbodasocdatsandb=lry,
fccmMCSodtheComamd yaceWd.
COmebvWMSWIDhdpmSatuv&y.
Farmominfamad0a ab0utvdam-
toedngfocaaboutthe000feawce,p u
Joo S31mi a at M5) 378 -1470.
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Mobtpaiffe hometown newspaper eiace-1977,
25 CENTS 16 P
I I PROJECT PRIDE' - - . Dance appreciated
Dear Editor:
r A teen dance may seem like no bi;
deal, but in a town such as Aloorparl
with no place for teens to go and noth
ing to do.. a dance can be a very big
deal Indeed. Saturday night nearly 150
teen -agers streamed into the Com
b Y unity. Center for a dance organized
Project Pride and Our Town Teens.
On behalf or those two organizations.
we ivould like to thank DJ. Louie
Torres for accommodating our limited
budget, all of the great adults who
gave up their Saturday evening to
chaperone and especially the new Op-
timist Club of Moorpark for supporting
us with their time and money. With
Pizzas generously donated by Numero
Uno; AmeCi'saand Domino's. the kids
b a great snack bar and a great
Project Pride and Our Town will
continue to work' together to provide
sate. supervised, drug and alcohol -free
€ events for our Youth..tYe hope the
community will continue to support us
In that endeavor. Thailk you!
Hector Guzman. Project Pride
Vickie McGowan. Our Town Teens
JUNKE liutfr/shR "Comher
Assistant Superintendent- Frank DdPaS- ,to ask students what they.don't like
quale talks at a Project Pride meeting. _ about school. Many of those enrolled
He went to the Friday afternoon session have had difficulty with course work.
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rules Wall Street as' Dow- falls 72 for 5t
n
Ampark profam
for at -risk youths
names new director
1y•Keith M. Jajko place where they.want to Fome
>aily've"s staff wrtrer to he said. "I.want.to make this
a plan for them to be, instead of
MOORPARK — Alberto Rios out in the streets.°.
ias been named the new director in 1' .. t yam Rios ips served
if a program thai tutors and eoun- the community with the coal Our
.els Moorpark students corisid- Town Tans youth group ! nd as
!red at risk of dropping out of co-coordinator two yt;ers'av
chool, summer program to give it -risk
Rios is the first Moorpark rmi-. youths jobs, workshops and men -
lent to lad Project Pride, which tojships.
0. its first year helped about 100 He also -has helped with free
.tudents stay in school with one- summer campini trips •for local
rn -one counseling and helped youths, and'has taken time to
vith schoolwork and improving offer presentations. to students at
z1flesteem. Moorpark Community High.
°Alberto% got a lot of promise.' School, said that school's prinet-
rnd has delivered alieady for the
x ^munity;' Councilman Ber-
1 Peres said. "This is the first
lucctor from Mooryark, which is
vhat we wanted to recruit. He has
' personal stake in seeing that
Use youngsters who are his
teighbors, suooeed
Rios, 23, has lived in Moorpark
inco-hi: firmly migrated tam
qWco to the town in 1980 He
traduated from * High
ichool in 1989 and from (Wifar-
pal, Oabino Aguirre- •
Aguirre said Project Pride is in
a soft of transition, as it has been
run by directoa on a part-timee ba-
sis in recast months. He said he
expects Rio's to expand . the pro-
gram and continue with its
progresL
He's a very well- rounded
Young man." A&rre sail '"Wu- '
adonally, he's very astute; he's
wel4repared, and he's got a win-
ning :" D7n. wi i ♦ l'. J•.. -4;: of ci*;4.r4 We4a v* 4r.
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COUN DAYS
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July 269 1994
Howdy Pardner:
It's that time of year again and Country Days is just around the
corner. This year's theme is "COUNTRY PRIDE".
As an ongoing effort to improve Country`Days and make it
better for everyone, we are extending to you the opportunity: to
be first in line to sign -up for a food vendor space. In order to
qualify for this consideration, you must either be a member of
the Moorpark Chamber, or a .Moorpark non - profit
organization. Your application and check must be received in
the Chamber office no later than August 31, 1994. in order to
receive priority consideration. Please note that you must give
three main food choices in order of preference. You will be
notified after August 31, 1994 and prior.to Sep tember: 16,.19.94
as to which food .you may serve. We want to avoid duplication
of food items so that everyone will be able to make money for
their organization. Each application will be considered in the
order that it is received.
Remember -- receipt of your application and check prior to
August 31, 1994 is essential for priority consideration. We look
forward to hearing from you very soon.
Sincerely,
1
Caroly S rimpf
Vendor ooth Chairperson
and The Country Days Commit7ee
Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 530 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 160 ,Moorpark 93021
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MOORPARK PRCIJECT PRIDE
TIE MY. OF M RPARK
EL CONCILIO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA
BOB ELY REALTY
zQUIERE . USTED APLICAR . PARA CIUDADANIA ?
L-TIENE L- OS SIGUIENTES- REQUISITO S?
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VEsta casado(a) con: un ciudadano(A) Y tres anos de
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EN APLICAR. -PARR - lUDADA.NIA
$ Si usted esta interesado, por favor flame para hacer una cita
y pregunte por Virginia (805) 983 - 2336/1(800) 559 -901
SE BUSCAN VOL TA.
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A LLENAR LAS; SOLICIT UjAS DE CIUDADANIA
Orientaci6n se Revara acabo el dia an L,3 de J'unio, 1994, 6:00 p.m.
en la oficina de Moo aik,Pro'ect Pride;
rP 280 Casey Road en Moorpark
$ Para mas informaci6n flame a Virginia Montiel
o Kathy Marrujo- Thurman (805) 983 - 2336/1 (800) 559 -9191
Zodos Cos fondos recaudados son Para eC programa de
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Moorpark Project Pride
Presents
Summer
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Services available:
- Academic Tutoring
- Self esteem workshops
- Field Trips
We provide activities for everyone and quality of
help that is needed to succeed.
529 -7951
We are open Monday -friday
IRM. -O.M.
280 Casey Rd.
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Gabino Aguirre
Gabino Aguirre was born in Juarez ,Mexico. He is the son of
two migrant farm working parents who lived in El Paso
Texas. While growing up in _El Segundo Barrio, the second
largest barrio next to East LA , he managed to successfully
finish high school. With a deep desire for knowledge he
attended and successfully completed his four year degree from
U.C.L.A receiving a B.A. in Sociology. Three years later in
1977 he completed his masters degree in education from the
University of Southern California. with an emphasis in
education Gabino embarked himself in his current life long
challenge: "To provide the youth with the means
necessary to deal with the challenges of living in today's
society." In his endeavors to carry out this mission, Gabino
has been active in creating and participating in various
community organizations such as: L.U.C.H.A Incorporated,
Our Town Teens, CSON (Concerned Student Organization
Network, Moorpark Project Pride and El Concilio del
Condado de Ventura. Gabino is currently living in Santa
Paula with his wife and two Children. He is the Principal of
Moorpark Community High School. He is presently a Ph.D..
student at U.C.L.A. working on his doctorate in education.
Moorpark- Project Pride
Presents
Culture Awareness Workshop
Friday June 3, 1994
4p.m. to 5p.m.
280 Casey Rd.
Food and drinks will be provided
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF VENTURA
3855 -F ALAMO STREET
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 93063
May 18, 1994
Alberto Rios
10700 Broadway Road
Moorpark, California 93021
Dear Alberto:
MEMBERS OF THE -BOARD
VICKY HOWARD
Chair
SUSAN K. LACEY
MARIA E. VANDERKOLK
MAGGIE ERICKSON KILDEE
JOHN K. FLYNN
VICKY HOWARD
SUPERVISOR, FOURTH DISTRICT
(WS) 5828010
FAX (805) 582 -8055
INTERNAL MAIL, L 115910
Thank you very much for your hard work at the Moorpark Library
expansion telethon on May 3rd. Because of your willingness to
assist with the coordination of this event, the evening was
successful and the amount of money pledged far exceeded our
expectations.
I appreciate your help and please feel free to contact my office if
ever you are in need of assistance regarding County matters.
sincerely,
G//
VICKY H ARD
Chair
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DATE: YUNE 25,1993
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MOORPARK 76 GAS STATION
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TO BENEFIT
MOORPARK YOUTH SERVICES:
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
OURTOWN
PROMOTING HOT FUN
IN THE SUMMERTIME
(ANY AND ALL DONATIONS ACCEPTED)
SPONSOREDBY:
MOORPARK OPTIMIST CLUB
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
Education & Job Awareness
What's out there and how do I get it? The basics on
College: Where, whenand how to get a job: interviews,
job applications, etc.
Community Service Day
Help Moorpark Project Pride look good! An afternoon of
volunteering and learning how to give of yourself to your
community.
WEDNESDAY Self-Awareness Day
Special guests to share issues that affect your life:
Alcohol and drugs, peer pressure, health and nutrition,
social skills, violence and your parents.
THURSDAY Special Gue
1 sts/Recreatlon
Special topics concerning your community: Probation,
Education, Law Enforcement, etc. Field trips, local hikes,
Boy,. and Girls Club participation.
FRIDAY Social Activities Day
For those who have participated during the week:
Vid(,A)s, Games, Snacks, Music, and more!
These activites are here for you to participate in.
All we ask is that you respect the guests that come to share
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625 N. 'A' Street MoorparK Project Pride
Oxnard, CA 93030 • 280 Casey Road
(805) 983 -2336 Prize " 5.00 MOO�k, CA 93021
(805) 529 -7951
(Design will be used for the mural to be painted
on the old High School Cafeteria facing Casey Rd.)
RULES:
• You must livein Moorpark
• You must be under the age of 21
• Your design must be an original, not a copy
• You must give the Moorpark Project Pride permission to use
your design ,
• Deadline to submit our design gn is August 6,1993 at the Moorpark
Project Pride center
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL HECTOR GUZMAN AT (805) 983 -2336
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TIME.- 3:30 p.m,
PLACE: MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
(old high school cafeteria)
SPEAKER: Ray Pined�
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BEACH TR I P
WHEN: Friday, August 20, 1993
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 5:0() p.m.
(Bus I eaves at 10:00 a.m..sharp)
PRICE: $3,00 per person (includes lunch and gas)
PLACE.- MOOR PARK PROJECT PRIDE parking lot
(old high school cafeteria)
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at Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue
Friday August 27, 1993 from 7-10 pm
for 6th, 7th & 8th graders
with valid -school ID (Moorpark Residents Only)
$3 at the door
co- sponsored by Kiwanis and the City Of Moorpark
$1.00 OFF COUPON
I When completed, leted, this coupon in good for $1 off Admission to the August 27 Dance
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Beach Day
Thursday August 18, 1994
Tiem 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
Come and Join us
Dia de la Playa
Vengan todos
Gratis
El 18 de Augosto
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I. Bienvenidos
II. Que es Moorpark Project Pride
III. Beneficios del Programa A
A. La Familia
B. Mi Hijo/Hija
IV. Que Podemos Hacer Para Ayudar a Nuestros Hijos
I. Informarse
2. Hablen Con sus Hijos
3. Pregunten Sobre el Progresso de sus Hijos
A. Escuela
B. Moorpark Project Pride
V. Que Podemos Esperar Para el Ano Entrante
VI. Comentarios
VII. Fin
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AWARENESS DAY
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VOCATIONS
SILK - SCREENS
3:00 - 5:00 p.m
SEPT. 1, 93
SPEAKER
RAY PINEDO
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Original Funding Request FY 1994/95
EL CONCILIO DEL CONDADO OE VENTURA
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
Fiscal Year 94/9$
REVENUE
City of Moorpark
Wharton Foundation
United Way
Total Revenue
PERSONNEL
Youth Outreach Worker (1x40hrsx52V*S.X25/miie)
Master instnjctor (1x16hrs.x52vvks.x$18/hr.)
T (Aors(4x 12hrs. x42wks.
Youth Services C00rd.(1 /4hrs.x5
Clerical (1x4hrs.x5 2►s•x$18/hr)
Aocontant0 x4hrs.x52hrs. x$16/hrr)
Fringe Benefits 21.9940
Total Personnel
OPERATING EXPENSES
Occupancy - Oxnard
Mileage (850 miles/mox12mos.x.25/mile)
Telephone (month)
Program Suppiies NOn-Tutorial
( - x5
2vvs -) Tutoial Training rOnsx$225/session Tutorial S�uPP'ies
($20".x52wks.)
Office Supplies ($5/vNcx52 wks.)
Duplicating ($154wkx52 wks.)
TransPwation Rental (3 field trip5x$&50/tnp)
Field Trips (8x$2101trip)
Audit
lrsurance ($65/mo.x12mos)
Camping trips (2x$600/tjip)
Total Operating Expenses
TOTAL PERSONNEL AND OPERATING
TOTAL FUNDS NEEDED TO BE RAISED
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$ 27,040.00
9, 072.00
3,74.4.00
2,080.00
3,328.00
9,913,00
$ 55,177,00
2.550-00
••
1,300.00
675,00
1.040.00
260.00
780.00
1,950.0c)
::• •• ••
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:• ••
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$ 13,641.00
$ 68,818.00
$ 12,818.00
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Description of Services and Funding Request for Feb. 1, 1995 —
.June 30, 1995
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
1 • Provide academic tutorial services to 30 students, grades 4 -8; two hours daily, twice
Y a week.
2. Provide academic study team sessions to 35 students, grades 9 -12. Two hours per
per week. p day, two days
3. Offer participants the opportunity to participate in the Friday activities 2 hours er
p week.
4. Provide 20% of Program Coordinator's time to establish tutoring volunteer ool.
P
5. Include 25 "at risk" Moorpark youth as participants in the El Concilio /CSON Spring Leadership Conference (March 1993). P g Youth
6. Provide parenting skills training to no less than 50% participation from the aren
Participating in Project Pride. P is of youth
7. Provide individual family needs assessments which includes information on referr
Participants, and their families, as needed upon request (on- going). al services for all
8. Conduct 1 forum, Spring/Summer to receive inpute from the communit re ardi
of the program and to determine future needs Y g ng the effectiveness
9. Continue to provide o
pportunities for the District and the City, it's law enforcement staff and
Probation department to participate in program activities.
10• To coordinate weekly Drug and Alcohol Counseling through PDAP.
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EL CONCILIO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
February 1, to June 30, 1995
Total Budget ECCV
REVENUE
City of Moorpark/Moorpark School District $ 14,406.00
United Way (ECCV) $ 3,500.00
Fundaising /Special Events(ECCV /MP Community) $ 4,982.00
Total Revenue
PERSONNEL
MPP Prog. Coord.(lx40hrsx22wks.x$13 /hr.)
MPP Prog. Coord. (Fringe 21.99 %)
Tutors(2xl2hrs.x20wks.x $4.50 /hr.)
Program Assistant (1x4hrs /22 wks. /$10 per hr.)
Youth /Education Serv. Mgr.(4hrsx22wksx$18 /hr)
Accountant (1x4 hrs /22 wks. /$16 per hr.)
Fringe Benefits 21.99 %(Less MPP Coord.)
Total Personnel
OPERATING EXPENSES
Occupancy - Oxnard
Mileage
Telephone ($45 /mo.x5mos.)
Program Supplies Non - Tutorial ($75 /mo.x5mos.)
Tutorial Training (1 Session)
Tutorial Supplies($75. per month)
Office Supplies ($5 /wk.x22 wks.)
Duplicating ($10 /wk.x22 wks.)
Transportation Rental (CSON Conference)
PDAP ($25. per week)
Audit
Insurance ($68 /mo.x5mos.)
Total Operating Expenses
TOTAL PERSONNEL AND OPERATING
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12/21/94
$ 22,888.00
$ 11,440.00
$
233.00
$ 2,516.00
$ 2,040.00
$
2,040.00
$ 572.00
$
572.00
$ 1,584.00
$
1,584.00
$ 704.00
$
704.00
$ 629.00
$
629.00
MP Dist.
$ 11,440.00
$ 2,516.00
$ 19,485.00 $ 5,529.00 $ 13,956.00
$ 233.00
$
233.00
$ 450.00
$ 225.00
$
225.00
$ 450.00
$ 100.00
$
100.00
$1 375.00
$ 110.00
$ 220.00
$ 200.00
$
200.00
$ 550.00
$
550.00
$ 50.00
$
150.00
$ 340.00
$
340.00
$ 450.00
IN -KIND
$ 450.00
$ 375.00
$ 110.00
$ 220.00
$ 3,403.00 $ 1,798.00 $ 450.00 $ 1,155.00
$ 22,888.00 $ 7,327.00 $ 14,406.00 $ 1,155.00
EL CONCILIO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA
MOORPARK PROJECT PRIDE
February 1, to June 30,1995
Total Budget ECCV MP Dist.
REVENUE
City of Moorpark/Moorpark School District $ 13,342.00
United Way (ECCV) $ 3,500.00
Fundaising /Special Events(ECCV /MP Community) $ 4,982.00
Total Revenue
PERSONNEL
$ 21,824.00
MPP Prog. Coord.(lx40hrsx22wks.x$12/hr.)
$
10,560.00
$ 10,560.00
MPP Prog. Coord (Fringe 21.99 %)
$
2,332.00
$ 2,332.00
Tutors(2x12hrs.x20wks.x $4.50 /hr.)
$
2,040.00
$ 2,040.00
Program Assistant (1 x4hrs/22 wks. /$10 per hr.)
$
572.00
$ 572.00
Youth/Education Services Mgr.(4hrsx22wksx$18 /h
$
1,584.00
$ 1,584.00
Accountant (1x4 hrs /22 wks. /$16 per hr.)
$
704.00
$ 704.00
Fringe Benefits 21.99 %(Less MPP Coord.)
$
629.00
$ 629.00
Total Personnel
OPERATING EXPENSES
Occupancy - Oxnard
Mileage
Telephone ($45 /monthx5mos.)
Program Supplies Non - Tutorial ($75 /mo.x5mos.)
Tutorial Training (1 Session)
Tutorial Supplies($75. per month)
Office Supplies ($5 /wk.x22 wks.)
Duplicating ($10 /wk.x22 wks.)
Transportation Rental (CSON Conference)
PDAP ($25. per week)
Audit
Insurance ($68 /mo.x5mos)
Total Operating Expenses
TOTAL PERSONNEL AND OPERATING
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$ 18,421.00 $ 5,529.00 $ 12,892.00
$ 233.00
$
233.00
$ 450.00
$ 450.00
$ 225.00
$
225.00
$ 450.00
$ 100.00
$
100.00
$ 375.00
$ 110.00
$ 220.00
$ 200.00
$
200.00
$ 550.00
$
550.00
$ 150.00
$
150.00
$ 34C.00
$
340.00
IN -KIND
$ 450.00
$ 375.00
$ 110.00
$ 220.00
$ 3,403.00 $ 1,798.00 $ 450.00 $ 1,155.00
$ 21,824.00 $ 7,327.00 $ 13,342.00 $ 1,155.00
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