San Francisco Youth Commission
Economic Justice and Immigration
Minutes - DRAFT
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
5:15-7:15 PM
City Hall, Room 345
1. Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94102

There will be public comment on each item.

Members: Madeleine Matz, William Juarez, Stephanie Li, Luis Avalos-Nunez

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 5:17 pm. Commissioners present: Madeleine Matz, William Juarez, Stephanie Li, Luis Avalos-Nunez. Staff present: Monica Guzman. There was quorum.

There was no public comment.

2. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)

Commissioner Li, seconded by Commissioner Avalos Nunez, moved to approve the agenda. There was no public comment. The motion was approved by acclamation.

3. Approval of Minutes (Action Item)

A. September 29, 2015
(Document A)

Commissioner Avalos Nunez, seconded by Commissioner Li, moved to approve the minutes. There was no public comment. The motion was approved by acclamation.

4. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda (Discussion Only)

There was no public comment.

5. Presentations (All Items to Follow Discussion and Possible Action)

There was none.

6. Business (All Items to Follow Discussion and Possible Action)

A. Review and edit ELL survey and discuss next steps

The commissioners discussed the survey that last term’s commissioners have been working on. They discussed the general purpose of the survey and who their target audience would be. They agreed their target would be high school and probably middle school English Language Learners. They discussed ideas as to how to group or split up the questions. One option is to have two surveys, one discussing school/academics and another discussing immigration programs outside of school.

They read through the survey and felt there were some phrasing issues they could change. They also want to make sure the survey isn’t too long and appropriately worded for their target audience. They also suggested having the survey be online aside from paper. They agreed that they would work on it between now and the next meeting. Their plan is to have a final draft by their next meeting.

B. Review committee priorities timeline

Staff Monica reviewed the timeline for Youth Commission committee priorities.

C. Brainstorm and discussion of committee priorities

The committee decided that they would focus on the following priorities: DACA fee waiver pilot program implementation, ELL survey for SFUSD students, and community benefits agreement (CBA) and incorporating youth employment. They will also brainstorm economic justice issues they can consider this term.

D. Review current pertinent legislation

The committee discussed recent legislation regarding immigration.

7. Executive Committee Report

There was none.

8. Staff Report

Staff reminded commissioners that there is a Full YC meeting next Monday.

9. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM.