Title
Joint Meeting with the Lacey Youth Council
Recommended Action
Hold a joint meeting with the Lacey Youth Council to discuss items of mutual interest.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Hold a joint meeting with the Lacey Youth Council to discuss items of mutual interest.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison, 360.753.8441.
Presenter(s):
Olympia Youth Council
Lacey Youth Council
Background and Analysis:
Earlier this year Olympia Youth Council members met with the Lacey Youth Council to discuss areas of mutual interest and the planning for a Youth Summit.
Climate Analysis:
This action does not impact 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 Olympia have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
1. Options:
Hold a joint meeting with the Lacey Youth Council to discuss items of mutual interest.
2. Do not hold a joint meeting with the Lacey Youth Council to discuss items of mutual interest.
Financial Impact:
None
Attachments:
None