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“Leaking ceilings, broken HVAC system, and outdated infrastructure are more than just inconveniences,” student Penn Havener said. The student said two anonymous teachers reported persistent deterioration and that similar buildings renovated elsewhere yielded asbestos findings, underscoring the need for a formal survey.

Student testimony detailed health and safety concerns, including dust buildup in vents that worsens asthma and uneven indoor temperatures that disrupt learning. The student asked for an allocation of funds to conduct a comprehensive assessment over the summer and to plan for strip‑and‑replacement of outdated systems such as HVAC and ventilation.

Council members responded with concern. Councilmember Welch said she had toured Glencliff with the mayor and state representatives and found the building’s bathrooms, locker rooms and gymnasium in poor condition, and that the school repeatedly appears on but is bumped down the Capital Improvement Budget replacement list. She urged colleagues to add Glencliff back to the CIB list and press for funding; Welch apologized to students for the conditions and said the city needs to allocate more consistent dollars.

No binding funding decision was made at the session; council members said they would press colleagues and relevant offices to prioritize Glencliff in the next CIB cycle and to commission an assessment.

Students emphasized that while a full replacement may be politically and financially unrealistic in the immediate term, a targeted survey and repairs would allow the district to budget for remedial work and reduce immediate health risks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/08/25 Youth in Local Government Day","oneSentenceSummary","A Glencliff High School student described leaking ceilings, HVAC failures, mold concerns and pest problems and urged city leaders to allocate funds for a building assessment and next steps after the school has been on the replacement list for roughly 20 years.","taxTitle","Misc. Metro Meetings and Events, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",79649,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6242080,"Students and council members raise parent‑responsibility zone and school transportation gaps",358,3761000,4119000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce&start=3761&end=4119","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce/thumbnail_3761000.jpg","/articles/6242080/Tennessee/Students-and-council-members-raise-parentresponsibility-zone-and-school-transportation-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242080-519eaf305754c6c642d31aa3192b2aa7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067692&Signature=arPd9-sPHHe1BkcrljZiy7~FLrnvES9ld67765SrGrBOMs~dTVJ7U651ogaKfIoCG7KXSiH63bXR6CXw~f-ikv-vRmTUWj5EVpkihcGKgBDEpnt8NhpY62tMPEOz7bgh2tGg64bFlVnXLvuE9KB6Q7ZryI31DkWcgmFSC~AYJQkasJ2vB4nPO8hKxki6SCmbBYV0StoAgSa7t4bAXU1JcMSy49qhUVXdtWyLGRSVfQFUWq1mRKUbqNK3FhDJl4dA-B6ASxqWbfwISnYu3XG8yzuPgb2ZmbmFIPzZpZJWW5mURcw3FIn~6liTFyMFn4IXt2H-leViBxJRXVJ9GtBwdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Stratford Magnet School presented Thursday on transportation challenges they say stem from Metro Nashville Public Schools’ parent responsibility zone, which requires students within 1.5 miles of their high school to arrange their own transportation.

Presenters said the 1.5‑mile radius leaves many students walking long distances in inclement weather or relying on ad hoc carpools, which they argued harms attendance and safety. Stratford students displayed a map of their school’s 1.5‑mile zone and said the area covers neighborhoods from South Englewood to Birchwood Gardens. The presenters gave their school’s enrollment as about 914 students and said limited bus service — one morning and one afternoon run — creates frequent scheduling gaps.

To address the problem, the students proposed a community van sponsored by a local provider to operate a 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule on weekdays to serve the school‑zone area, noting many students participate in after‑school athletics and activities and need later transportation. They argued such service would improve attendance and safety while reducing parent burdens.

Council and school officials in the room agreed to continue the conversation. Vice Mayor Angie Anderson, Council member Young and other officials noted that MNPS is one of the largest public‑transport providers in the state and that expanding service involves budget and operational tradeoffs. Council members pledged to convene follow‑up meetings with transportation staff, school representatives and district leaders to explore options including additional buses, van partnerships and targeted pilot programs.

No formal motions or budget allocations were made at the event; officials said the next step is a working group with school‑board and council representatives and transportation staff.","Stratford Magnet students urged the city and school district to address transportation gaps created by MNPS parent responsibility zones (1.5‑mile radius), proposing community vans or expanded bus service to improve attendance and safety.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6242085,"Students ask Metro to create youth makerspaces, market access and mentorship for student entrepreneurs",662,2711000,3373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce&start=2711&end=3373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce/thumbnail_2711000.jpg","/articles/6242085/Tennessee/Students-ask-Metro-to-create-youth-makerspaces-market-access-and-mentorship-for-student-entrepreneurs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242085-b529f8c5552cb0b322ab128502176a27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067692&Signature=QN-K7ky9ylFPpGSurHtRtC9dPMZH3ofX~C9KI3QrrsAJ17qSX3jt3RRbR9oDqnLgMsGZG0UCMOnuTVOqI8DYaJN-bixwscuPOMJMunexBH~QbD0uUg5v22HWy2wche6IGgX6mg5GFgt37rhic9vP15t8282kiKYihqD7Sc8ELMJgCGh4NbrUynNJpLuu4aDi4b4fzCch2FUsYumt1CkQxZgc1STM-I-vkAOsIrtw8EZyk4habxCG0ql1hgEfSXxQKNoW-9IxP1iF-~7miHOmXTF66f8ZKOw97Uc6Gg2DU8TZJ2AnMIjgIbZLruZ9vKO8NgUfd0nZqI4PEBI6IB184Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Martin Luther King High School and other schools told Metro Nashville officials Thursday they lack accessible spaces, mentorship and practical supports to start businesses and develop artistic careers while in school.

Presenters described barriers ranging from high vendor fees at local markets to a lack of classes or school connections that teach entrepreneurship, marketing and event production. They proposed grants to cover booth fees, student‑only markets, mentorship connections with local entrepreneurs and makerspaces in libraries or community centers that offer low‑cost classes in jewelry making, silversmithing and similar trades.

\"We don't really know where to get business cards. We don't know how to advertise, how to promote,\" MLK student Anna said. The students said programs already exist in the city — for example, some libraries have makerspaces — but access is uneven and information about opportunities is poorly advertised to schools.

Students suggested partnerships between Metro Nashville Public Schools and local institutions such as the Center for Entrepreneurship and Belmont University to provide internships, mentorship and market access. Council members in the room applauded the proposal: Council member Vaux offered free booth space at a forthcoming Asian Pacific Islander heritage market, and a council member who works closely with schools said city staff would convene follow‑up meetings to coordinate resources and district leaders.

Presenters asked for direct coordination so students’ ideas do not “go out into the stratosphere,” as an organizer put it; the mayor’s office and council representatives said the Youth in Local Government program is designed to create follow‑up cohorts and meetings with relevant departments. Several council members and school‑board representatives encouraged the students to remain engaged and offered to help coordinate internships and small‑incubator spaces in districts.

No formal funding decisions or motions were made during the session; students were told there would be follow‑up meetings and opportunities to bring their ideas to school‑district staff and council liaisons.","Students from MLK High School and others asked council members Thursday for dedicated youth spaces, mentorship, grants and student market opportunities to support entrepreneurship and arts programming in Metro Nashville Public Schools.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6242090,"Students urge Housing First, permanent units and service access amid rising unsheltered count",658,1573000,2231000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce&start=1573&end=2231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce/thumbnail_1573000.jpg","/articles/6242090/Tennessee/Students-urge-Housing-First-permanent-units-and-service-access-amid-rising-unsheltered-count","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242090-a43543294b642dd41179ba34d9ef7b37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067692&Signature=DtcAg4h19rGpdNWAKNmgLzWWaRWTZ39JvC~Fg~3vVv1~ERA-III1-WYTGndVHom5JzFTZLwjoK8QyaZPD~tWT6jyW5bW1zwWqjMgeuFHq4yMXT4gl8kGBCcynCRZsIzp~MRJtlBfEmWZZl9bIbUhmlxSQNP6mzlrrm9XMfPFN3U-I5G7-QmoSlbZ9jimucoSGEY45TyA2tFRSUA~6nLsOZoIM56FVxaEahfNR-5YlalsjFXM2pW9M0I5u2raqEfsSYxaE7p6GPiudUE~g-Q-fZb2FG7Tl81ZarRA~3m9o1u5DcFonZ1H7jU4T6qnmitOHEInz9G4J0RdMCK2miT8vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Cambridge High School told Metro Nashville elected officials Thursday that homelessness in the city requires a strategic, housing‑first response and improved access to services after the students reviewed recent point‑in‑time data.

Presenters said the 2024 point‑in‑time (PIT) count identified 2,094 people experiencing homelessness in Nashville on the night of Jan. 25, 2024, a 1.6 percent decline from 2,129 in 2023, but noted the unsheltered population rose by 135 people (about 23 percent) in that period.

Students described barriers to accessing benefits and services, including lack of internet access, difficulty keeping identity documents and transportation constraints. “Unsheltered individuals lack access to these things, and documentation is a low priority for many of them,” student Jasmine Muni Vogue said. Presenters also noted hospitals and service providers face capacity and process limits when addressing spiking and assault cases, and they referenced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition used for PIT counts.

Cambridge students recommended adopting Housing First principles, which the presenters described as providing housing without preconditions and offering voluntary supportive services. They said other cities’ programs have shown substantial reductions: the students cited Salt Lake City’s work, Austin’s permanent supportive‑housing creation, and Houston’s use of Housing First, which the students said reduced homelessness by as much as 63 percent and helped house tens of thousands of people in some programs.

Students proposed a mix of federal grant matching, redirecting local tourism tax revenue and repurposing vacant or rundown buildings in Davidson County (they named Madison and Antioch as examples) to create more affordable units. They said Tennessee receives federal funding through the Continuum of Care and suggested matching those funds with local tax incentives.

School‑board member Dr. Bertina (as identified in the transcript) praised the students for centering people with lived experience and said the interviews the students conducted with unhoused people added valuable perspective. Students also played recorded interviews and summarized recurring needs: transportation access, hygiene, rehabilitation services and strategies to reduce barriers to benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Students noted implementation questions remain, including financing, coordination among local agencies and the need for long‑term, permanent housing rather than short‑term “band‑aid” fixes. They suggested follow‑up meetings with council members and relevant departments to explore grant use and targeted local investments. No formal vote or council motion resulted from the presentation, but several members offered to continue working with students and school and city staff to pursue the ideas.

The presentation referenced the Supreme Court case Johnson v. Grant’s Pass in the context of local authority to limit encampments on public property; presenters used it to explain legal constraints local governments face when regulating camping on public land.

Students recommended that any local strategy include reduced administrative barriers to benefits, tailored supportive services, and a coordinated plan to convert grants and tax revenues into permanent, affordable housing.","Cambridge High School students presented point‑in‑time counts and recommended Housing First, expanded permanent housing and service access, citing a small decline in overall homelessness but a rise in unsheltered people in Metro Nashville.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6242095,"Nashville students propose citywide drink‑safety campaign after spike reports",490,350000,840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce&start=350&end=840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249218-97a7ef6cbce406e68b899a3010af27ce/thumbnail_350000.jpg","/articles/6242095/Tennessee/Nashville-students-propose-citywide-drinksafety-campaign-after-spike-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242095-6bc6cda49c31cd6ce275ae9fc5d6d1b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067692&Signature=FrpsezfyRGn8B2eHV8m0abxcfQAggmixjQDsGfj-jXoxwW-KDG28DmIBdFgboTY3KUgBCRFveBNTepW6lv7vNuOC1Hw2QhGDDxwDJMTmULPjJlj63Zpku2wvDVoenWnt2gT7Yk2EzFyqgKvsjM34LrBfPEGbzOG-u1YqEQHp5I0sV8apxCBv4ZgCiSQtJCNtFAF409dGWcVQ7KCJC7zS1JpqZy5OFtgdZVZ6oE8EQ~7KnwLhxcSYOc1kH1GwuuL0WP~GJ1TrEO3SKmCjE9Yo~iulQwx5g6xWtROhEcCJZ0awLfIPR3Sqzh4ZtmlnoxfylSZtlYaWtdBxW2ZtKnZOBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from James Lawson High School urged Nashville elected officials Thursday to pursue a citywide campaign and industry requirements to reduce drink spiking after presenting data they said show a rise in incidents and limited testing at hospitals.

The students told the Metro Nashville Council that drink spiking — the practice of adding drugs or alcohol to a person’s drink without their knowledge — has appeared across nightclubs, bars, restaurants and private parties, and they suggested a combination of public education, health‑inspector requirements and staff training to reduce risk.

The topic matters, the students said, because recent local reports and anecdotal cases have affected visitors and residents alike. “Within Nashville, drink spiking has been a common phenomenon that caused concerns among numerous individuals,” student Remas Yasin said during the presentation. The students cited Vanderbilt University Medical Center reporting that it treated 40 patients in a month who said their drinks had been spiked; they said about 50 percent of those patients reported memory loss and 35 percent reported blackouts.

The Lawson students described three possible responses: a citywide awareness campaign aimed at residents and tourists; requiring preventive measures through health inspections; and normalizing discreet safety signals such as “angel shots” that patrons can use to request staff assistance. They also highlighted available private programs that test drinks and provide training: the Safe Bar program, which student presenters said supplies free drug‑detection cards to participating bars, and Austin’s SIP Safe campaign, which they said provided test strips and naloxone training after a major overdose event there.

During a Q&A, Councilman Jacob Coopin asked how the city could combat false or alarmist social‑media posts about spiking and better get accurate information out. “How can we better get the message out of what's actually happening?” he asked. Student Abby Duis recommended centering social media in any public campaign and using council platforms to push consistent messaging.

Council members in the room signaled willingness to follow up. Council member Sherry Weiner offered to meet with the students at their school and “see if we can make that happen,” and discussed legislative opportunities to pursue the idea further. Students said they had estimated a local campaign budget of about $75,000, citing Austin’s campaign at roughly $100,000 and noting Austin’s much larger tourist volume (students quoted 20 million annual visitors for Austin versus about 2 million for Nashville).

Officials and students noted implementation limits: students said hospitals have limited ability to test for substances such as GHB and Rohypnol unless cases are reported as sexual assault and law enforcement becomes involved, and they acknowledged that adoption of private test‑card programs has been far from universal — the students said 78 of Nashville's 459 bars had enrolled in one program (about 17 percent).

The presentation did not produce any formal council action. Several council members and school‑board representatives said they would follow up with students and staff to explore next steps and possible collaborations with the Office of Nightlife, tourism partners and public health staff.

The students left officials with concrete next steps to consider: an awareness campaign using city social platforms, bar staff training already required by a new Tennessee law effective Jan. 1, 2025 according to the students’ presentation, and pilot adoption at selected downtown venues.

Officials said they will continue the conversation with students and staff after the event.","High school students presenting at the Metro Nashville \"Youth in Local Government\" event urged a coordinated city campaign, training and bar-based testing to reduce drink spiking, citing local hospital case counts and models from Austin, Texas.","actionData","errors"]

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