Title
Recruitment Planning Discussion
Recommended Action
Discuss Planning of the 2025 Youth Council Recruitment
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss Youth Council Recruitment planning.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison
Background and Analysis:
Olympia Youth Council terms are from September 1 - August 31. Applications will need to open in March or April to begin recruitment for vacant Council seats. This agenda item is for the Youth Council to discuss planning for the recruitment.
Climate Analysis:
This action does not affect climate outcomes.
Equity Analysis:
Based on data from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s “Report Card”, minority enrollment in Olympia’s schools is at 40% and approximately 20% of students are economically disadvantaged. (This data does not include students who are not in traditional schools, like home school or G.E.D programs.) One of the main goals of a Youth Council is to engage and lift up voices and perspectives of people who are often excluded from decision making and lack access to power.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Youth in the Olympia community have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
Options:
1. Discuss Youth Council Recruitment
2. Do not discuss Youth Council Recruitment
3. Discuss Youth Council Recruitment at another time.
Financial Impact:
The Youth Council has a budget of $1500 for the purpose of planning a recruitment event.
Attachments:
None