Guadalupe CTAC
Meeting MinutesWednesday May 10th, 2000
3:30-5:30pm
Guadalupe City Hall
Attendees:
· Ron Wright - DLT Project Coordinator
· Aquila Tyndall - DLT Web Master
· Linda San Agustin - City of Guadalupe
· Rick Santiago - GETA Computer Lab
· John Diego - Center for Employment Training
· Ann Webb - Teacher, Mary Buren School
· Dennis Apel - Catholic Worker, Free Clinic
· Jeff Foote - Teacher/Tech Mentor, Guadalupe Schools
· Jeanne Sparks - Fifth District County Supervisors Office
· Beverly Chapman - Guadalupe Chamber of Commerce
· Erasmo León - Bonita M.H.S.
· Judith Talaugon - Ataje's Art & Cultural Project
· Manny Estorga - Planning Commissioner, City of Guadalupe
· Sam Arca - Mayor, City of Guadalupe
· Hugo E. Lara - Superintendent, Guadalupe School District
· Alma Hernandez de Wilson - Family Service Center
· Sylvia Ortiz - Family Service Center
· Delsey Manuel - Parks and Recreation, City of Guadalupe
1) Introduction of a Community Technology Advisory Council (CTAC)
- Role of a CTAC in the Community
- Role of a CTAC in the DLT Project
- Relationship of a CTAC to the YTC (Youth Technology Corp)
2) What can the DLT Project do for your community?
- Strengthening of community through communication/group efforts
- Health and Education content geared towards the needs of your community
- Community technology literacy through CTAC efforts/mentorship
- Gathering and announcement of community resources and events through a community website
3) Initial direction of the Guadalupe CTAC
- Reviewing and gathering information on the current situation in Guadalupe in the areas of Education, Health and Technology
- Outreach/formation of a Youth Technology Corp
- Outreach/formation of a solid CTAC with representatives from local civic groups
4) Open discussion and review of the current situation of health, education, and technology resources in the Guadalupe community
- Main Health issues - 20 minutes
- Main Education issues - 20 minutes
- Main Technology issues - 20 minutes
1) Most prominent health problems in Guadalupe include asthma, allergies, diabetes, hypertension and field-related injuries. Guadalupe Healthy Start is currently conducting a needs assessment for the city which will provide a clearer picture of community health needs.
2) Information on common illnesses, nutrition and children's dentistry needed for the community - focus must be on teaching parents how to take care of their kids. Currently, the Guadalupe pharmacy is the main health information site.
3) Information on immunization requirements for schools needed - currently only 72% of Guadalupe children are immunized or have waiver slips.
4) Local Obstetrician care information needed for Guadalupe - there is currently no provider of OB care in Guadalupe.
5) Schools in Guadalupe include Mary Buren and Kermit McKenzie Junior High, all high school students get bussed to Santa Maria.
6) Adult education programs needed - last assessment showed 60% of Guadalupe adults don't have a high school diploma. Currently, Mary Buren School offers ESL classes for adults, and the GETA lab hosts career development classes through Alan Hancock college.
7) Career-oriented computer training needed - GETA wants to start an entrepreneurship and A+ computer certification program
8) Daycare for the community needed - the local Boys and Girls Club gets used a lot, and there is a reading-challenged afterschool program at Mary Buren School, but no other day care.
9) GETA Career Center is the main computer access point for the city of Guadalupe - aside from local schools, the Boys and Girls Club has computers but no internet access, and the Guadalupe Library has two computers with internet access but has very limited hours.
10) DSL internet access is unavailable in many areas of the community - much of the community as well as the city government center cannot get DSL. Guadalupe Schools are also looking for a way to get fiber-optic connectivity for their school sites.
11) Guadalupe Chamber of Commerce is opening a new visitors center, which will make a good outreach point for community events.
Meeting adjourned.