- FL
- Escambia County
- 9/19/24
- 09/19/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Escambia Children’s Trust Board of Directors convened on September 19, 2024, to discuss a range of topics including the renewal of key mental health programs and the challenges of transportation for program participants. The meeting, rescheduled due to hurricane-related weather, saw unanimous approvals of several significant motions and discussions on program performances and future initiatives.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 8/13/24
- 08/13/2024
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Escambia Children’s Trust Board, in its August 13th meeting, addressed issues ranging from board member term expirations to the impact of the Boys and Girls Club programs on local youth. Key decisions included seeking clarification from the Attorney General on board appointments and discussing budget amendments driven by increased tax collections and interest income.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 6/11/24
- 06/11/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Escambia Children’s Trust has made a notable move by approving the issuance of the healthy school Escambia Invitation to Bid (ITB) for OJ Sims and Global Learning Academy, with the potential to expand the program to ten schools. The decision was reached after thorough discussions on the number of schools to include, considering the available funding and community impact. The board agreed to a five-year contract for six schools, emphasizing the necessity of long-term planning and consistent implementation of services in collaboration with the participating schools and the local community.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Escambia Children’s Trust, urgent concerns regarding gun violence in the community took center stage as members discussed the need for collective action and resources to address this escalating issue. The meeting also covered significant educational and programmatic developments, including the implementation of comprehensive school support models, the expansion of the Pensacola Mess Hall services, and the appointment of a new Director of Programs and Performance.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Escambia Children’s Trust, strides were made in enhancing early childhood development services and expanding community outreach. The Trust approved the renewal of a two-year contract for legal services and discussed the departure of their current director of operations, as well as the need to fill the impending vacancy. A prominent element of the meeting was the report on the progress of Help Me Grow Escambia, a program focused on the early identification and intervention for young children within the county, which has seen success in connecting families to essential services.