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YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF October 7, 2008
Members present: |
S. Barnes (present second half of meeting), B. Ruth, P. Viggiano, J. Welsh |
Also present: |
Director Larry Freundlich, Recording Secretary Linda McCall |
Excused/absent: |
R. Allen, S. Cummins, M. Gesick, I. Rosser |
I. |
Call to Order: Vice Chairman Welsh called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m. Will proceed with agenda without any voting until there is a quorum to entertain motions. |
II. |
Comments from the Public: none |
III. |
Review of Minutes of September 2, 2008: Reviewed the minutes. No quorom to vote on minutes. |
IV. |
Chairman’s Comments: none |
V. |
Director’s Report: Written report distributed, along with copies of Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council newsletter, and After School Club brochures. Director also passed around printouts of agency web pages and provided updates on enrollment in Middle School and High School After School Clubs and regarding energy assistance applications. |
VI. |
Local Prevention Council Business: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Business: * Initiatives Update – Anti-Defamation League Program – Director reported first day of training for student
facilitators/panelists, teachers and yfs staff (facilitators) was today. Full day program is scheduled for October 29, 2008 at the high school. In February a portion of the program will be brought to the Middle School for 7th and 8th grades. High School students will help facilitate that program as well. – Freshman Retreat – Director reported a photo DVD was created and presented to the class during the freshman assembly. He reported student evaluations and quotes are being gathered for future use. - Family Day – Director reported the festivities have been rescheduled due
to inclement weather to Sunday, October 19, 2008 from noon – 3:30 p.m. |
VII. |
Old Business: 1. Drug & Alcohol Counselor Position – Director reported he is on the interview panel for this vacant position under the school system. None of the candidates have been promising and the position may be re-advertised. 2. Youth Coordinator Position – Director reported he, First Selectman Pace and Chairman Barnes interviewed 4 candidates. Will schedule more interviews and may re-advertise the position. 3. YFS Foundation – Heat Initiative – Director reported the Heat Initiative has raised $7,000 so far. Assistance will be determined by Social Services Coordinator Messner and confidentiality will be maintained. In response to question, Welsh reported the Heat Initiative is a bi-partisan group galvanizing around an issue to benefit the community. Director reported the Foundation was formed in 2005, similar to the Educational Foundation. The Foundation has Board of Director Liability Insurance. The Foundation has a meeting scheduled tomorrow. |
VIII. |
New Business: 1. Selection of a School Representative for Commission– Director reported Chairman Barnes has proposed Kate Hanratty, a teacher at the Middle School. Chairman Barnes reported he met with Hanratty and she has accepted. No quorom present to vote this meeting. Superintendent of Schools will be notified of her selection as nominee. Chairman Barnes also noted the Board of Selectmen reappointed Jenn Welsh and Peggy Viggiano to 4-year terms as At-Large Members (until September 2012). |
IX. |
Other Business: none There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned. |
Respectfully submitted,
Linda B. McCall
Administrative Assistant
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