HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCA 2008-07-28 Minutes
Teen Court Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2008
I. Call Meeting to Order- Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by
Chairman Karen Russell. Members in attendance were Danny Perkins,
Shelley Nicholson, Thomas Langehennig, Ron Moore and Anita Jones.
II. Approval of Minutes from Prior Meeting
a. Ron moved to approve minutes from 04/28/08 meeting, Shelly seconded.
Heather updated that the notice for "no child under age 10 in the
courtroom" was posted on the website and in defendant paperwork as of
April 30th and enacted at the court as of July 15th. Thereafter, voted and
carried by all present.
III. Discuss Revision of Scholarship Process/Funds
a. After some discussion, Ron made the motion to approve the revised
scholarship point system (interview--60 max points; essay--40 max
points; total of community service hours-tie breaker). Also, youth
volunteers must serve in a leadership role at least six months prior to
applying. Danny seconded. Voted and approved unanimously.
b. Discussion held to revise existing fundraising letter since city council can
no longer endorse Teen Court scholarship.
i. Rebecca mentioned that the website and City Cable network
could be used to request donations. Teen Court can provide
mailing materials as well as youth volunteers. She would be
open to receiving emails on contacts.
ii. Heather mentioned that she would take letter suggestions and
compile a master list of potential contributors.
iii. Discussion on final fundraising decisions will be added to next
agenda.
Board Member Danny Perkins had to leave early, at this point.
IV. Discuss Adult Monitor Process
a. Update from Heather on Teen Court procedures:
i. Incident reports can be read aloud by adult monitors only.
ii. Blue Court Copy's from the Master Jury Rooms should be
returned to Heather.
iii. Notify Heather of any juror behavior problems; the white
Defendant's Copy should be marked "yes" to see the judge
only for exceptional behavioral problems.
iv. Heather will develop a check list to help consistency in Adult
Monitor procedures.
v. Rebecca added that the suggested leadership roles of Bailiff,
Court Clerks, etc. could be added to the next Teen Court sign-
in sheet.
V. Adjournment- The meeting was motioned to adjourn by Thomas, Sherry
seconded. Meeting adjourned by Karen at 8:15 p.m.
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Secretary Chairman
Anita Jones Karen Russell