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Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board Minutes
September 21, 2015
YB Present:
Robert Duffin, Jeff Standish, Cristina Witzke, Elaine White, Officer Bill Brewer, Linda
Excused:
Ruland , Councilman Jim Dinizio and Phillip Beltz. Laura Held, Karen McLaughlin,
Ryan Case, Patricia Mellas, Jillian Ruroede and Councilman Bill Ruland.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of July 13, 2015 were approved.
YAC Membership:
Need three students for Greenport and two students for
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Southold, none needed for Mattituck. The YAC meeting will be Weds. Sept. 30 at
5 p.m. in the Peconic Lane Community Center.
Youth Worker Training:
The Long Island Youth Bureau Association is hosting a
Youth Worker training in Brookhaven the end of October at no charge.
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Parent University:
Suffolk County Youth Bureau looking at October 8 to host
morning training to East End school administrators regarding parent university—
tentatively looking at Mattituck but no response from Superintendent Anne Smith.
Afterschool Pilot Program-Superintendent David Gamberg:
Mr. Gamberg
reported that the development of an afterschool pilot program will be beneficial in
assisting middle school students who struggle with the developmental transition
from elementary to high school. He researched potential costs for transportation
via Sunrise and Southold school busses—costs range from $8900 to $16,000 for
one way bus service. To offset costs he suggested possibly considering sliding
scale fee. Also consider Senator LaValle for funding assistance as pilot would
serve as prevention measure. Referrals would be from school personnel and
criteria would be how students would benefit from program (homework help to
assist students struggling academically, counseling for students whose parents
have problems, etc.) In light of Phillip’s departure and possibility of part-time
Youth Bureau director being hired in 2016, pilot should be considered for
September 2016 implementation.
Report of Summer Activities:
North Fork Ospreys Youth Bureau Night was well-attended.
Family Movie Night in the Park film Wizard of Oz drew over 125 attendees.
YAC Liaison:
Phillip requested that a member of the Youth Bureau board
consider serving as YAC liaison until a YB director replacement is appointed by
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the Town Board. This will provide continuity for students—at the September 30
meeting YAC will plan activities for the year.
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Next Meeting
:October 19 at 5 p.m. at Peconic Lane Community Center.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phillip Beltz
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