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4a <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> AGENDA REPORT T. <br /> rL " CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES j <br /> c <br /> r=� w <br /> PL£ASANTONO JOINT MEETING <br /> PLE/SANTON UNIRED SQ1001.DISTRICT <br /> March 14, 2016 <br /> TITLE: OVERVIEW OF 2016 YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> The Youth in Government Day provides high school students the opportunity to learn <br /> about the operations of the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Unified School District. <br /> The City Council and Board of Trustees will listen to the feedback from Youth <br /> Commission students who organized and planned the day and recognize all students who <br /> participated. <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The Youth in Government Day was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, as a joint venture <br /> between the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Unified School District. The 79 <br /> registered students were from Amador Valley, Foothill, and Village high schools. This <br /> year's new format allowed students' two opportunities to shadow City and school district <br /> personnel. The students shadowed 25 staff from the City of Pleasanton and 21 from the <br /> Pleasanton Unified School District who graciously volunteered their time and experience. <br /> Village High Catering provided a light breakfast and brown bag lunch for the participants <br /> at the Firehouse Arts Center. The day's event concluded with a presentation given by <br /> Youth Commissioners Elise Allari and Avni Patel on the Youth Commissions Work Plan <br /> for 2016/2017 and leadership opportunities available in local government and the <br /> community. <br /> Student feedback indicated an interest in "participating in city activities over the summer <br /> to become more integrated in local government." Others commented that, "it would be <br /> nice if there were more opportunities like this," and several mentioned their interest in <br /> applying for the Youth Commission openings. Additional student take-a-ways included, "I <br /> learned more about Pleasanton and how many people collectively work together to better <br /> residents' lifestyle in such a great town." and that, "I will be sure to sign up next year!" <br /> Submitted by: Approved y: <br /> Susan Andrade-Wax Nelson Fialho <br /> Community Services Director City Manager <br />