Agenda No.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | November 14, 2023 |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Community Servic |
| Subject: | Presentation of the 2024 Schertz Young Leaders Class (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum/C.Paddock) |
BACKGROUND
Schertz Parks and Recreation is excited to present the second year class of the Schertz Young Leaders Program. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that live in Schertz or attend SCUCISD were invited to apply to learn about their community and develop key leadership skills in this eight-month program. Students will hear from area leaders, tour facilities such as the Randolph Air Force Base, and get a closer look behind the scenes of how a city operates.
Schertz Young Leaders consists of six (6) mandatory school-day sessions, all of which begin at 9:15 am and end approximately at 3:15 pm, as well as an evening graduation in May. Each session will be focused on a particular topic pertaining to the community and will also promote personal growth. Students will hear from and interact with community leaders, tour facilities, and complete a class project. Also required is attendance to one (1) Schertz City Council Meeting, one (1) volunteer event, and one (1) SCUCISD Board Meeting.
Program Schedule
October 19 - Retreat
November 9 - Leadership & Personality Styles
November 14 - City Council Meeting
December 2 - Holidazzle Volunteer
January 16 - SCUC ISD School Board Meeting
January 18 - Education & Peak Performance
February 22 - Local Government & Emotional Intelligence
March 21 - Community Businesses & Communication
April 18 - JBSA Randolph & Leadership Mindset
May 8 - Graduation
Schertz Young Leaders consists of six (6) mandatory school-day sessions, all of which begin at 9:15 am and end approximately at 3:15 pm, as well as an evening graduation in May. Each session will be focused on a particular topic pertaining to the community and will also promote personal growth. Students will hear from and interact with community leaders, tour facilities, and complete a class project. Also required is attendance to one (1) Schertz City Council Meeting, one (1) volunteer event, and one (1) SCUCISD Board Meeting.
Program Schedule
October 19 - Retreat
November 9 - Leadership & Personality Styles
November 14 - City Council Meeting
December 2 - Holidazzle Volunteer
January 16 - SCUC ISD School Board Meeting
January 18 - Education & Peak Performance
February 22 - Local Government & Emotional Intelligence
March 21 - Community Businesses & Communication
April 18 - JBSA Randolph & Leadership Mindset
May 8 - Graduation