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THE CITY OF 5 <br /> 12 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> pL£ASANTON_ <br /> November 19, 2019 <br /> Library and Recreation <br /> TITLE: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF KANCHAN NAIK AS TEEN POET <br /> LAUREATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020 <br /> SUMMARY <br /> In August 2012, the City of Pleasanton began the formal process to recruit and appoint <br /> Teen Poet Laureates. The primary role of the City's Teen Poet Laureate is to promote <br /> the appreciation of poetry and literary arts in the community throughout the school year. <br /> Past Teen Poet Laureate led projects include readings on school campuses, open mic <br /> nights, readings at civic events, afterschool library poetry sessions and creative poems <br /> set to music in collaboration with the Firehouse Art Center's High School Music <br /> Collaborative. Community service hours are provided for this volunteer position. <br /> Applications were accepted at the Pleasanton Library in the month of July and <br /> candidates participated in interviews, shared samples of their writings and provided <br /> community references. From the pool of applicants, Kanchan Naik from Quarry Lane <br /> School was recommended for the appointment. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Approve appointment of Kanchan Naik as Teen Poet Laureate for School Year 2019- <br /> 2020. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> The Teen Poet Laureate receives no remuneration. Any expenses related to the Poet <br /> Laureate program, i.e. supplies for workshops, poetry readings and etc., are allocated <br /> within the Library and Recreation Department's operating budget, 00150400-433154, <br /> and are not to exceed $2000 for the school year. <br />