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Lakewood board seeks school-district help to boost turnout for April youth summit
Summary
Organizers confirmed an April 18 youth summit and asked the school district and city communications staff for help marketing to middle- and high-school students; location planning is ongoing and prior-year attendance figures cited in the meeting were inconsistent. Board members stressed youth-led recruitment and direct outreach.
Board members reviewed plans for the April 18 youth summit and asked the school district and city communications staff to assist with outreach to middle-school and high-school students.
Shannon said last years sign-up and attendance figures were inconsistent in the meeting record—she referenced "238 people sign up or 50, and about a 130 show up"—and urged direct outreach, including calling registrants the day before or the morning of the event. City representatives suggested coordinating with the citys marketing person and with school-district staff (Liana or her counterpart) to implement a targeted plan. One board member noted the youth council members can be assigned recruitment responsibilities, with each student responsible for signing up and ensuring attendance of a set number of peers.
The board discussed venue issues: a previously considered site (HP) did not work out, and staff are touring a Fortitude Pierce College-area space to confirm suitability. Staff asked board members to be specific about what marketing help they need so city communications can match capacity to the request.
Next steps: Shannon will continue site tours, work with district contacts to plan outreach, and return with a recommended marketing/implementation plan.
