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#cltyouthYouth Summit

Welcome

Introductions 

About the youth council

Discussion

Report out and next steps

End

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Introductions

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About the youth council

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#cltyouthWho we are

Students who want to make a difference• Leaders, emerging leaders, journalists, others

Diverse and representative• Attend 28 high schools (CMS and non‐CMS)

• Live in 27 zip codes

• Approximately 46% Black, 37% White and Middle Eastern, 9% Latino, 8% Asian 

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#cltyouthWho we are

So far this year, 104 high school students have participated in youth council activities 

• Core group active in regular meetings and activities

• Larger group attends special events

Additional 100+ students on email/text list • Next year, will connect members outside of meetings using technology (texting, social media, polls, livestream) and other activities

• Busy schedules, jobs, sports, transportation

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#cltyouthYouth Council Goals

Advise leaders on issues and decisions impacting children and youth

Network with youth from around the community

Learn about government and community issues

Build civic leadership and work skills

Use student voice to report on and highlight issues 

and government actions impacting youth

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#cltyouthA few things we’re doing

Learn about, share feedback on issues• Meet with leaders including Mayor and Superintendent

• CMS budget process, investments and cuts

• Community planning and growth, jobs and training

Engage in the community• Service at community events, created local government candidate guide, helped run student mock election

• Highlight student voice; report on government, events,  issues

Meet twice a month

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#cltyouthIssues matter to us

Identifying issues that are important to youth• Via surveys, research, and discussions 

Top issues include• Education

• Youth activities, job training, leadership opportunities– and better awareness/communication of what’s available

• Budgets and funding

• Equity – schools, opportunities, etc.

• Public officials who can collaborate, not just complain 

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#cltyouthGoals tonight

Connect students and officials

What are the big issues in our community?

Share perspectives (officials and youth)

How can officials and youth collaborate to make a difference?

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Breakout discussion

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What did we learn today? 

How can we work together to make our community a success 

now, and for the future?

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Thank you!