Department: City Manager’s Office
Staff Contact: Kim Delana
Subject: Recognition of 2020 Olathe Civic Academy Graduates.
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Item Description:
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Recognition of 2020 Olathe Civic Academy Graduates.
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Summary:
The City of Olathe will complete the thirteenth Civic Academy session on March 5th. Olathe Civic Academy is a program offered to citizens who live or work in Olathe and provides an in-depth look at municipal government.
Twenty-five participants completed the program and will be recognized and presented with a certificate at the City Council meeting. The graduates are: Josef Aranjo, Tony Bergida, Becky Bockelman, Vicky Brown, Derek Christensen, Alyson Collins, Rebecca Dace, Andrea DeHart, William Fitzpatrick, Todd Fraise, Barb Ginavan, Sandra Hasty, Ashley Hooley-Lickteig, Russell Jensen, Carita Hughes-Lorius, Michael Lorius, Alicia Love, Kay Lowe, Nakai Marr, Kelli Oliver George, Denise Spotts, Jessica Trites Rolle, Michael Votypka, Susana Waterman and Deborah Winchel.
Deborah Winchel is going to share a little about Civic Academy.
The Civic Academy consisted of ten sessions beginning January 9, concluding March 5th providing an overview of Olathe city government, including presentations from each department and tours of various City facilities (Attachment A - Schedule).
Prior to this class, 193 citizens have graduated from Civic Academy and 43 have
served or are serving on City boards, commissions and committees (Attachment B).
Many other graduates have served in volunteer capacities for City activities or City
departments.
A reception for graduates and their families will follow the City Council presentation.
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Financial Impact:
None
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Action Needed:
Recognize and congratulate individuals who have completed the 2020 Olathe Civic Academy.
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Attachment(s):
A: 2020 Civic Academy Schedule
B: Civic Academy Alumni Involvement