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Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services
Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2015; 5:15 P.M.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I. Roll Call: |
Attendant Members: Samuel B. Barnes, Chairman Jona Paradis, Secretary Jennifer R. Welsh, Vice Chair; Catherine Kane, School System; Janet Temple, OSPHNB;
William Burton and Megan Barnes, Students Absent: Dylan Lyons and Kiki Filindarakis, Students Also present: Heather McNeil, Director and Sharon Tiezzi, Recording Clerk |
II. Call to Order: |
Chairman Sam Barnes called the meeting to order at 5:19 P.M. Pledge to Allegiance |
III. Comments from the Public |
No public in attendance
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IV. Approval of Minutes |
A motion was made by William Burton and seconded by Catherine Kane to accept the January 6, 2015 minutes. Ayes, 6; Nays 0; Abstentions, 1; Motion carried. A motion was made by Megan Barnes and seconded by Jona Paradis to accept the February 3, 2015 minutes. Ayes, 4; Nays, 0; Abstentions, 3; Motion carried. A motion was made by William Burton and seconded by Jen Welsh to accept the April 7, 2015 minutes. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0; Abstentions, 0; Motion carried. There were no minutes for a March meeting due to cancellation of the meeting for bad weather. |
V. Chairman’s Comments |
No comments |
VI. Director’s Report
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Director Heather McNeil presented William a sweatshirt and certificate of appreciation for his two years of service on the Commission. Dylan was presented his at the Senior Award Night. Director Heather asked William about his high school experience and how it related to his position on the Commission. He explained his experience from Freshman Retreat, the transition to High School, and becoming involved in activities throughout the past four years. BOE presentation went well. The presentation was a soup to nuts of general info with a snap shot of a specific group of kids. The hot topic was the Survey being given to the 6th
graders. The Superintendent is recommending that they don’t take the Survey next time. BOE was very supportive. Director Heather reported that they have received two Grants for next year; one for Assets in Action and one for Early Childhood. Summer Programs have been lining up very well for all ages. Yale New Haven is the Corporate Sponsor for the Movies on the Beach this year. Freshmen Retreat is scheduled for September 3 & 4, 2015. Family Day is scheduled for October 4, 2015 – no rain date. OSYFS/HCHY will have a booth at the Arts & Crafts Fair, July 25 & 26, 2015. Social Services Day is scheduled for June 25, 2015. |
VII. Old Business |
Director Heather announced the three names of possible replacements for the two male students.
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VIII. New Business |
none
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IX. Other Business |
Next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2015, suggested we try to change it to the 8th. |
X. Adjournment |
Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously |
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