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School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 22, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Chair Korge at 5:30 pm. A quorum requirement was met by 5:40
PM.
Excused Absence: No motion to excuse members.
Vacant Positions: Secretary Garcia stated that Mr. Humberto Miret's nomination to the board was sent to the City Commission for approval. The City Commission meeting is scheduled to take place on September 23, 2008. Secretary Garcia reported that the City Clerk’s Office has notified the City Commission that the board still has one position to be filled.
Minutes: Vice-chairperson Joan Reitsma made a motion that was seconded by Member Pat Kiel to approve the August 26, 2008, minutes with a minor change. Minutes were approved.
Education Compact: Chairperson Debbie Korge mentioned that Cathy Swanson and her office staff are no longer in charge of the Education Compact. Assistant City Manager Donna Lubin is now in charge of the project.
Parking: Discussion ensued regarding the notification of school events be emailed to Secretary Garcia. Secretary Garcia will then inform the Parking Department of a school event in order for
tickets being issued during the event. Sgt. DeJong mentioned that she would like the YRU office to be the liaison between the schools and the parking department. A form letter called a “courtesy notification” will be drafted in order to notify the parking department.
Ponce De Leon Open House: It was reported that the Open House was extremely successful and there were over 500 people in attendance.
Coral Gables Open House: The Open House which is the largest event of the year will take place tomorrow, September 23, 2008. Principals were reminded to notify Y.R.U. regarding the proper notification of a school event. Y.R.U. will in turn notify the Parking Department so guests will not be ticketed during the event for parking violations.
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