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THE CITY OF 1 5 prw -► CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pL£ASA\TO\ August 21 , 2018 Library and Recreation TITLE: APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTMENT OF SANDRA CHEN AS TEEN POET LAUREATE FOR THE 2018/2019 SCHOOL YEAR 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 school year. This past summer, staff began the recruitment process for the Teen Poet Laureate position for the 2018/2019 school year. As a result, the City received two applications for the Teen Poet Laureate position. It is recommended that the City Council appoint Sandra Chen from Amador High School as Teen Poet Laureate. CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Approve the appointment of Sandra Chen as the Teen Poet Laureate representing Amador Valley High School for the 2018/19 school year. RECOMMENDATION Approve the appointment of Sandra Chen as the Teen Poet Laureate representing Amador Valley High School for the 2018/19 school year. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The City Teen 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 Library and Recreation Department's operating budget, and total approximately $2,000.