Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Education Advisory Committee.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood's Education Advisory Committee was created to help promote and support quality educational opportunities in the city and ensure the opportunities in Hollywood are among the best available in Florida. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, except for August and December, when the Committee is in recess.
Education Advisory Committee members must reside, work, or attend school in Hollywood and demonstrate a strong, diverse interest in education, including backgrounds in child development, education, business, or parenting.
The Education Advisory Committee may consist of thirteen members: four Teacher Members, seven Regular Members, and two Student Alternate Members.
The current make-up of the Committee is as follows:
Teacher Members: John (Chris) Canter, Marcus Moise, Allain McGuffie, whose term expires on June 30, 2026, and one vacant position due to the removal of Dr. Carlos Garrido Gonzalez.
Regular Members: Ernestine Bennett-Wright, Wanda Colon, Deborah Reaves Deveaux, Luke Lockart, Tera Tedesco-Faso, Jacelyn Shiring, and one vacant position due to the declination of appointment by Adam Roberti.
Student Alternates: Two vacant positions due to the resignation of David Liebowitz and Brooke Manassee.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this resolution will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Tymira Mack, Grants Administrator
Adam Reichbach, Deputy City Manager