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THE CITY OF -+-► ^ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASANTONC October21, 2014 Community Services TITLE: APPROVE APPOINTMENTS FOR TWO (2) TEEN POET LAUREATE POSITIONS SUMMARY In August 2012, the City started the formal process to recruit and officially appoint Teen Poet Laureates. The primary role of the City's Teen Poet Laureates is to provide appropriate poetry at civic events, and promote the appreciation of the literary arts in the community during the current school year. This past summer, staff began the recruitment process for the Teen Poet Laureate position for the 2014/2015 school year. As a result, the City received five (5) applications for the Teen Poet Laureate position. Due to the high quality applicants for the Teen Poet Laureate positions and the desire to reach a broader range of youth through poetry, staff is recommending appointment of two (2) Teen Poet Laureates; one (1) student from Amador High School and one (1) student from Foothill High School. CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the appointments of Nicole Tsuno as the Teen Poet Laureate representing Amador High School for one (1) school year term; and Maya Lyubomirsky as the Teen Poet Laureate representing Foothill High School for one (1) school year term. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the Civic Arts Commission recommendations and appointments of Nicole Tsuno as the Teen Poet Laureate representing Amador High School for one (1) school year term; and Maya Lyubomirsky as the Teen Poet Laureate representing Foothill High School for one (1) school year term. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The City Poet Laureate receives no remuneration. Any expenses related to the Poet Laureate program, i.e. supplies for workshops, poetry readings, etc., are allocated within the Community Services Department's operating budget, and total approximately $2,000.