“LA VILLA LEADERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
September 18, 2009
The First Youth Advisory Committee meeting took place at the La Villa Multipurpose Building. The meeting is part of the efforts to empower students to become an integral part of the La Villa ISD success by becoming the leaders of today. Representative members from all three different campuses were present to share their ideas. Mission of this committee is the following:
YAC MISSION:
La Villa ISD believes that our student leaders have the power to
make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate
a generation of doers: student leaders who see the need to do
something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take
action. The La Villa ISD Youth Advisory Council will provide the
tools and resources for student leaders to convert their ideas and
energy into positive action.
La Villa ISD
Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council
Elementary YAC:
Student Council President -Jose
Hernandez
Kids Who Care President - Klarrisa Gonzalez
3rd grade Representative - Jaime Puga
4th grade Representative -I saiah Trevino
5th grade Representative - Gilbert Hinojosa
Migrant Club Representative - Matthew Mata
Middle School YAC:
Student Council President - Charles
Reyna
Teens Who Care President - Ramiro Cantu
6th grade Representative - Aaron Diaz
7th grade Representative - Valerie Gonzalez
8th grade Representative - Robert Serna
Migrant Club Representative - Oralia Gonzalez
Med Ed President - Emily Cantu
Art Club President - Dalia Palomin
High School YAC:
Student Council President - April Cantu
Gear Up YAC Representative - Lizette Villarreal
Region 1 YAC Representative - Michael Castillo
9th grade Representative -Jean Garcia
10th grade Representative - Armando Garza
11thth grade Representative - Celeste Guajardo
12th grade Representative - Sharon Castaneda
FCCLA President - Sandie Ramirez
FFA President - Vanessa Gonzalez
YAC PURPOSE:
The La Villa ISD Youth Advisory Council advises the district
superintendent on issues that affect youth in the school district,
serves as a communication link for youth to staff, parents, and the
Board of Trustees on a variety of subjects, identifies and
advocates for the needs of youth in our district, identifies and
carries out events and activities for the school district which are
important to youth and creates and fosters cultural relations in
the La Villa community.
YAC GUIDELINES:
1. La Villa ISD believes in our student leaders.
2. La Villa ISD trusts our student leaders. District staff will
provide reliable, easy to access information and leadership
strategies, and encourage the student leaders to initiate
worthwhile service based school and community activities.
3. La Villa ISD celebrates student leaders. District staff believes
all measurable contributions from our student leaders are
valuable.
4. La Villa ISD respects our student leaders. We understand that
today’s youth have diverse abilities and constraints.
5. La Villa ISD values student leaders. District staff encourages
our student leaders to share their passion, time and creativity to
improve the community of La Villa.
Agenda
LA VILLA ISD YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL PROGRAM OF WORK 2009-2010
DATE COLLABORATION SESSION MONTHLY THEME for YAC inspired projects
SCHOOL / COMMUNITY PROJECT
SEPTEMBER
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
OCTOBER
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting RED RIBBON WEEK OR HALLOWEEN
SAFETY
NOVEMBER
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting GIVING THANKS
DECEMBER
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting HOLIDAY SHARING
JANUARY
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting A NEW START
FEBRUARY
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting SHARING OUR HEARTS
MARCH
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting SPRING BEAUTIFICATION
APRIL
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting MOTHER EARTH
MAY
YAC Superintendent’s Meeting SUMMER BLAST
LA VILLA ISD
SUPERINTENDENT’S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Agenda
September 18, 2009
I. YAC INTRODUCTIONS:
Elementary YAC
Middle School YAC
High School YAC
II. YAC MISSION, PURPOSE, AND GUIDELINES:
III. CALENDAR EVENTS
• Leadership Workshop – September 26th
• Wiki Training for YAC Members – October 2nd
• Food Fair – October 15th
• Fall Festival – October 31st
IV. STUDENT LEADER IMPACT:
“What did the student leaders from your school do this past month
to make a positive difference?”
V. STUDENT LEADER CONCERNS:
“What is one concern that needs to be addressed this month?”
VI. STUDENT FOOD SURVEY
• School Lunch Patterns
• Texas School Nutrition Policy
• La Villa Student Nutrition & Wellness Plan
• Square Meals Scorecard
• Food Survey
