Mayor’s Advisory Groups

Youth Commission 

The Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC) was developed to advise the Mayor and City staff on issues affecting youth. The Mayor of Arlington created MYC the summer of 2006 to address youth violence after it gained national attention. On October 5, 2006, the first MYC meeting was held with a Chair, City staff members and youth representing every Arlington Independent School District junior high school and high school with a mix of gender, ethnicity, ages and academic records. In February 2007, the Mayor expanded the MYC to include eleven Arlington community organizations that provided youth-based programs or services. In April of 2007, Parks and Recreation department lead of the program. At that point, the decision was made to allow the members of the Commission to identify an annual theme to focus on. The Commission strives to engaging in activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities that strengthens the youth involvement in the community.

Mission/Purpose Statement

The mission of the Mayor’s Youth Commission is to bridge relations between youth and community leaders. The Commission also strives to serve through various volunteer projects aimed at positively impacting Arlington.

Vision

The Mayor’s Youth Commission will be recognized as a voice for all youth in the City of Arlington and as a resource for decision-makers. The Commission Sponsor and Staff liaison along with other adult community members will help youth connect to services and leadership opportunities that provide them with the skills needed to become ambassadors for youth in the City of Arlington.

Mayor's Youth Commission Application

Meetings

First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. September through May.

Meeting dates and frequency subject to change.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas

Minutes

Officers

President - Jovanni Coronado

President Jovanni Coronado

 

Vice President - Dean Schwebach

Carlie Nguyen MYC Vice President

 

Treasurer - Grant Soward

Claire Soward MYCTreasurer

 

Secretary - Tania Parada

Kaitlin Nguyen Secretary

 

Games & Event Coordinator - Helena Domingues

Hailey Schwebach Games & Event Coordinator

 

Parliamentarian - Ethan Brown

Sky Akinkuoluie Parlimentarian

 

MYC Sponsor - Monique Jaquay

Monique Jaquay MYC Sponsor

 

Staff Liaison - Jennifer De La Rosa

Jennifer De La Rosa Staff Liaison

Member Guidelines & Expectations

As a member of the Mayor’s Youth Commission, it is important that you conduct yourself appropriately at all times and in all circumstances.

Attend Meetings

  • If unable to attend, notify Staff Liaison or Sponsor by email
  • If applicable, complete and submit a Meeting Exemption Form

During Meetings

  • Commit to follow the “order of business” for each meeting
  • When in doubt, ask! Ask an officer. Ask your sponsor. Ask another member.

Attend MYC Events

  • Respect every MYC member at all times. This includes during official meetings, projects, and events. This also includes non-MYC events which occur during school, social and sporting events and public gatherings.
  • Listen to and respect fellow MYC members’ opinions, comments and/or presentations.
    • Do not interrupt speaker
    • Do not use negative, hurtful or sarcastic words/tones when responding to an opinion, comment or presentation
    • Remain engaged, refrain from being perceived as uninterested or bored

Share Your Knowledge!

  • Make sure you do so with appropriate terms, words, and mediums

Absolutely No Bullying!

Follow the MYC Social Media Guidelines

MYC Social Media Guidelines set the appropriate and acceptable manners of social media use and participation by MYC members. “Social media” will include any one of a broad scope of online communication and tools that allow interaction, communication and information sharing including, but not limited to: Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube.

It is important that all members understand that their behavior, including online, is a reflection of their character and must be represented in a positive manner. 

Posts, shares, and photos may not include:

  • Any illegal activity or image
  •  Any inappropriate language or image
  • Anything that may be perceived as bullying behavior
  • Anything that could possibly represent the Commission and its members in a negative manner

Remember that the way you conduct yourself at meetings, outside MYC events, at school, at social & sporting events, and online is a direct reflection of the Mayor’s Youth Commission and its members. Any infraction of these guidelines will result in a review of the actions by the Board of Officers, Staff Liaison, and Sponsor. Continual negative behavior may result in further disciplinary action that could result in dismissal.

Committee on People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities is dedicated to awareness, concern, communication, encouragement, service and support. We are involved in community planning and we work with the Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities to develop long-range goals for Texans with disabilities. Future plans and goals are as broad as our community's diverse needs.

Resources

 

Education Coalition

The Mayor’s Education Coalition brings together our community’s educators in order to share thoughts and ideas, tear down barriers, and build relationships.  A key component of that effort is promoting the educational strengths of our community that will ultimately lead to students who have a strong foundation to become successful learners, are prepared for a future beyond school and understand how to engage civically.

See Something, Say Something

It can be difficult for students to focus on their education if they are distracted by risky behavior, cyberbullying, or other threats at home or on campus. The Mayor’s Education Coalition is working to remove those barriers to learning by empowering students of all ages to report concerns about individuals who may want to harm themselves or others. As part of the See Something, Say Something awareness outreach campaign, the Mayor’s Education Coalition is providing this free online toolkit that any educator/community group can use to encourage a safe environment where youth feel comfortable reporting issues to a trusted adult.

Posters, social media graphics, worksheets, coloring sheets and videos are among the educational materials that will be made available throughout the school year. These materials are designed to guide discussions on how to recognize dangerous or suspicious activity, identify who are trusted adults and know how to make a report. Because schools or youth organizations may have a preferred reporting method, “See Something, Say Something” posters can be customized to include QR codes, phone numbers, email addresses, or other specific instructions for students to report their concerns openly or anonymously.

Early Education

Arlington offers many primary educational options and is served by a number of public independent school districts, public charter schools and private schools. Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education and aims to ensure the development of children. Primary education improves children’s awareness, opens opportunities, and reduces inter-generational poverty.

Early Childhood Development and Pre-K Options

K-12 Education

Arlington offers many primary educational options and is served by a number of public independent school districts, public charter schools and private schools. Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education and aims to ensure the development of children. Primary education improves children’s awareness, opens opportunities, and reduces inter-generational poverty.

College and Career

Without question, education remains the key to the overall success of our society! Thus, validating each students’ decision to pursue higher level learning is critical to creating a positive educational experience. Immersed within this philosophy is the goal of providing students with the requisite skills to not only procure employment in their respective fields, but to maintain that employment once secured. The local colleges/universities and career schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area are dedicated to this express purpose by offering an array of options for your college bound student.

Please click on any of the below links to access information about each school:

Four-Year Colleges/Universities

Arlington

Dallas

Denton

Fort Worth

Two-Year Colleges/Universities

Arlington/Fort Worth

Career Colleges (For-Profit)

 

 

Valor Alliance

The Arlington Valor Alliance brings together the organizations that are helping veterans in Arlington to connect the dots in order to promote and streamline services.

Advisory Councils

According to Wallet Hub, Arlington is the most diverse city in Arlington and the 4th most diverse city in the United States.  Mayor Ross established various Advisory Councils to celebrate Arlington’s diversity and promote a community in which all members feel they are valued and belong. Key components of that effort are eliminating divisiveness and opening communication in order to provide a conduit for sharing thoughts and ideas, tearing down barriers, and building relationships within our community.  There are currently 10 Advisory Councils representing the following communities:

  • Asian
  • Black
  • Hindu
  • Jewish
  • Latino
  • LGBTQ
  • Muslim
  • Older Adults
  • Women
  • Young Adult
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