BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
TL;DR
The Black Male Achievement Advisory Council met to discuss funding recommendations and program updates. The council voted on Milwaukee Promise funding recommendations and received updates from various city departments including the Office of Violence Prevention and Office of African American Affairs.
Key Decisions
- Milwaukee Promise Funding Recommendations Voted on approval
- Introduction of 4 BMAAC Workgroups Presented to council
- Americorp VISTA Workers Re-introduction Presented by CEAC Director
Agenda
- Call to Order at 10:11AM
- Roll Call
- Approval of May 22, 2017 meeting minutes
- Milwaukee Promise Funding (Steve Mahan) - BMAAC members will vote to approve funding recommendations from the BMAAC sub-committee
- Re-introduction of the Americorp VISTA Workers (CEAC Director – Mike Williams)
- Introduction of the 4 BMAAC workgroups:
- Update from the OVP (OVP Staff)
- Update from OAAA (Director Nicole Brookshire)
- Meeting adjourned at 11:56 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant
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- Seating in for Health Department - Mr. Marques Hogans