Minutes from 6.10.09 Education Committee Meeting

Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call (7:34 p.m.)
Present: Eric DeSobe, Brett Flater, Mike Stafford, Enrique Fernandez, Joe Atkinson (Playa Vista Library Branch Manager, jatkins@lapl.org; www.lapl.org), Will Nicholas, Francine Edwards
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. School reporter position: Gathering of school accomplishments to present at full board meeting – MDRMS: raised $1,500, partnered with Panda Express for extra, culmination Thursday, June 18th @ 1:30 p.m. (courtesy of Francine Edwards); Brradock Elementary – Enrique will ask around
V. Discussion of sponsoring library cards for each Del Rey student (motion possible) – third party gurantee idea not feasible, but advertising the library cards in the newsletter and other avenues would be helpful. Also would be helpful to have DNRC’s help to get into schools. No motion at this time
VI. Discussion of sponsoring mobile libraries for Mar Vista Gardens (motion possible) – Not a book mobile with the LAPL system, but there is one for the county library. County libraries are Culver and Marina Del Rey. There are other traveling/mobile shows like: LA Zoo, firefighters, wild animal reserve on Jefferson has a traveling circus, ASPCA has a petting circus. Non-profit, Friends of the Playa Vista Library, has a book sale on the 19th and 20th. Items not sold have in the past been donated. Could Mar Vista Family Center house a library, set of encyclopedia? Children’s books in English, could add Spanish for parents and family community
Next steps for this idea: Set up meeting with Enrique, Phyllis Dudick, and Joe Atkinson to figure out needs and process to get books in. Can meet at library to do that meeting. Who to reach and how to reach them? Survey to figure out needs?
VII. Review dates of upcoming culmination ceremonies that committee members may attend and/or speak at – will go over dates over email
VIII. Other – Electronic marquees at schools like Braddock to publicize school and DRNC events. Braddock or Stoner Elementary best bet and worth looking into again. What about direct mailer in addition to news magazine?
IX. Adjournment – Motion: Brett Flater, seconded: Will Nicholas (8:23 p.m.)

Education Committee meeting, Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Another month, another great meeting. I hope to see everyone Wednesday, June 10 from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Mar Vista Family Center.

Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. School reporter position: Gathering of school accomplishments to present at full board meeting
V. Discussion of sponsoring library cards for each Del Rey student (motion possible)
VI. Discussion of sponsoring mobile libraries for Mar Vista Gardens (motion possible)
VII. Review dates of upcoming culmination ceremonies that committee members may attend and/or speak at
VIII. Adjournment