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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-05-YSC-min Youth Services Council December 5, 2007 Present were Helen Cohen, Becky Kosterman, Julie Fenn, Bill Blout, Norman Cohen, Chantal Hersey, 99 Discussion of upcoming Youth Forum by Bill, Becky and Norman, The date has been changed to February 2nd due to a conflict in the Selectmen's schedule The planning committee has decided to reduce the program from a full day event to a half day Chantal asked about student participation. We are hoping for lots of participation— asking Julie and Martha Queemn for names of students that could speak— especially kids who "have been through it" and gotten to a better place and speak about what really goes on. Julie suggested contact a student who has published on adolescent depression. Question. Do we have a snow date9 Answer. No Bill asked for formal endorsement of the Forum by the YSC Voted Unanimously that the Youth Services Council sponsors the Lexington Youth Forum. Middle school half-day initiative—Becky asked for one more volunteer (chaperone) for Thursday, Jan. 10th 11 30 - Snow Tubing—Helen Cohen volunteered. Resource Directory—"Red Flag" —Becky praised the presentation from the substance abuse coordinator in Westford at our last meeting. She feels we are left "in a different place" and asked "What are our next steps " After discussion, Becky suggested that we develop a more simple brochure version initially Apparently Beth and Julie have done a resource guide and Laura Smith at LHS who may be able to assist Question. Should we start with something small and build on it9 Bill commented that whatever we do we need to use Web technology to make it accessible and keep it updated. Julie has a packet of information that Winchester developed. We talked about resource lists that Health Teachers have and resource guides for teens that schools have developed. Changes in the Social Services Department —Lauren is leaving the beginning of February Diane, the office manager, is moving to a position of Assistant Town Clerk. On behalf of the Human Services Committee, Bill asked that two representatives from the YSC meet with the HSC to discuss how both (and the COA) might be more proactive in providing input to the Town about hiring a new director and any plans to re-structure the Department Becky and Julie volunteered—Bill gave date and laocation of the meeting. Julie spoke abiut the upcoming Teen/Parent dialog—Feb 28th for 11/2 hours, 7— 8 30 and then on March 13th 5th grade Parent/Student dialog. Also system-wide training for adults to facilitate Julie mentioned that the LHS PTA is interested in a panel presentation in the spring the LPD and LFD are scheduled at middle school forum.