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City of Moline Youth Commission Met April 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission:

1. Meeting Called to Order

The meeting began at 2:01 p.m.

2. Roll Call of Members

Commissioners Present: Jan Erikson-Vroman. Liz Finch, Sara McLaughlin-Cross (electronically), and Janet Zam

Commissioners Absent: None

Staff: Elizabeth McKenzie

3. Approval of Remote Electronic Attendance

Commissioner Zam, seconded by Commissioner Erikson-Vroman made a motion to approve the remote electronic attendance of Commissioner McLaughlin-Cross.

4. Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Finch, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin-Cross made a motion to approve the March 18, 2021 meeting minutes.

5. Presentation by Danelle Lyon (electronically), Colby DeBlaey (electronically), and Mandy Kelly (electronically) on behalf of John Deere Middle School and Wilson Middle School WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) programs

WEB is a transition program for incoming 6th graders. Eighth graders are trained to act as mentors and leaders for the new students. The 8th grade WEB leaders host an orientation program at the beginning of the year, meet with new students throughout the year, organize Fall Fest (a carnival type of activity), and provide multiple other opportunities for students to get acclimated to the middle school.

A $300 donation is requested for the John Deere Middle School WEB Program. A $200 donation is requested for the Wilson Middle School WEB program. Both schools will use funds to purchase materials throughout the school year.

6. Other

Commissioner McLaughlin-Cross, seconded by Commissioner Finch made a motion to issue a donation of $500 to Project Graduation.

7. Public Comment—None

8. Adjournment

Commissioner Zam, seconded by Commissioner Finch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:21 p.m.

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