Title
Team Building Activity
Recommended Action
Participate in a team building activity for Youth Councilmembers to get reacquainted with each other.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Participate in a team building activity for Youth Councilmembers to get reacquainted with each other.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, Youth Council Liaison, 360.3753.8244
Presenter(s):
Youth Council
Background and Analysis:
The Youth Council members will spend time participating in a team building activity to get reacquainted with each other before beginning their work.
Climate Analysis:
This item does not have an impact on 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 our community have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to this activity.
Options:
1. Participate in a team building activity.
2. Do not participate in a team building activity.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
None