About Us//
++The Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board was created through a state-authorized joint powers agreement between the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minneapolis Public Library Board, and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
top// Priorities//
++The Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board is dedicated to the healthy comprehensive development of all Minneapolis children and youth through collaborative actions. Its focus is the ever-evolving needs and concerns that affect the lives of Minneapolis children and families. Following is an overview of the priorities:
One. Increase Early School Readiness and Early Childhood Outcomes
Two. Expand Quality Youth Development Opportunities
Three.Increase Academic Achievement
Four. Transition Current Program Management Operations
top// Programs & Initiatives//
++The Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board is committed to ensuring that all Minneapolis children and youth have access to resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The YCB is unique in its innovative approaches to meeting the needs of children and families and has forged groundbreaking strategies to bring public and private organizations together to collaborate on large scale initiatives. These include the following:
top// Board Members//
++The Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board was created through a state-authorized joint powers agreement between the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minneapolis Public Library Board, and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
2003 Board Members are:
Judith A. Kahn// Executive Director, Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board Click Here
Amy Klobuchar// Hennepin County Attorney Click Here
David Jennings// Interim Superintendent, Minneapolis Public Schools Click Here
Dennis Schapiro// Board of Education, Minneapolis Public Schools Click Here
Gail Dorfman// Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Click Here
Jon Gurban// Interim Superintendent, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Click Here
Walt Dziedzic// Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Click Here
Judge Denise Reilly// Hennepin County Juvenile Court Click Here
Kit Hadley// Director, Minneapolis Public Libraries Click Here
