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*SOLUTION NO. 10,102
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A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A SCHOOL -BASED COMMUNITY
CENTER CONCEPT; DIRECTING THE CONTINUANCE FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT AND VARIOUS OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Little Rock Board of Directors continues to support the development of
quality programming for the youth of our City; and
WHEREAS, programs have been suggested by the FUTURE -Little Rock created Education
Commission, such as School -Based Community Centers where the public school buildings serve as
a comprehensive, neighborhood -based safe haven for children and family support, operated by
community-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Little Rock Board of Directors continues to promote the development of
collaborative efforts with the Little Rock School District, the Department of Health, the Department
of Human Services, New Futures and the Pulaski County United Way; and
WHEREAS, the City supports the utilization of existing resources, i.e., public school
facilities, to develop community-based initiatives that strengthen school, family and community
linkages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The Board of Directors supports the concept of School -Based Community Centers
and directs its staff to work with the Little Rock School District, the Department of Health, the
Department of Human Services, New Futures and the Pulaski County United Way to develop ideas
for programs, funding and operation of these community based centers in the public schools.
ADOPTED: October 21, 1997
ATTEST:
(�agt P- 94 e
Robbie Hancock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Thomas M. M. Carpenter C ty Attorney
APPROVED:
Jim i ey, Mayor