Communications Survey
Dave Pope is the new SWP Communications Manager. He is trying to get a sense of how folks interact with the SWP’s newsletter and other communication mechanisms. He has made a survey: https://avl9tltckuj.typeform.com/to/zyQ0hK3T
Youth Internship Program
Need to decide whether to move forward with the program. Was designed to be an opportunity for paying kids to be active and engaged community members
Initial recruitment had trouble with kids who actually live/go to school in the area–had to rely on personal connections and introductions
Could form a smaller group to make any program related changes if people wanted to continue with the program
Committee discussed options–partnering with existing after school programs
Committee discussed their impressions and feedback on the program–would like to continue with the program, with some modifications to better meet the goals and needs.
Abigail, Jeff, Jane, Camille, Shareen, Dave–will also connect with kids at SLYC for their input
Community Schools Updates
STEM Night at Charles Carroll Barrister May 17th, Teacher’s Appreciation Week, end of school year event. Next week will be the last ESOL class for parents–will have a small celebration
SHAA: working on intentionally inviting parents to transition team meetings, hosting a Spring Fling event on Friday
Waiting to hear from the district on community school contract extension, potentially taking on new schools. Working with Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance on programming at the Poppleton Rec Center
Discussed next steps for community schools contract
Coalition against SHAA closing–has a pro-bono lawyer and is filing an appeal with the Circuit Court–asking the school board to email school board members to ask them to reverse the decision to close SHAA.
Announcements
Tomorrow 5/4 4-6pm Florence LaRoue will be at the CEC sharing about her book talking about second phase of life (what you do after you retire)
June 3rd–Bike Rodeo 2-4pm, bike ride to Camden Yards for the Orioles game June 10th
SLYC students will be performing st Kirby Lane Park May 10th
There is a need for more outreach to students and parents–have been talking to UMB/Bill Joyner about a shared outreach initiative to area families and residents
