This is an assignment for my Political science class. You can search on google and attend online any meeting from the list in the instruction. Ask me if you have any question. City council, school board, and court meetings or proceedings are a good opportunity for students to learn “first hand” and evaluate the operations of government at the most basic level: the community. This project encourages students to gain some insight into the development, implementation, and arbitration of public policy. And hopefully, whatever the experience, good or bad, the student’s appetite for local interests and issues has been increased. After attending a community meeting (information for which can be found in the syllabus) please consider these questions while you write up your review:
1. Begin your Review with a brief introduction that provides a simple summary/overview to your Review and includes a passage to kindle interest in the reader to read your work.
2. List the officials present at the meeting (city council or school board members). Give the date of the meeting.
3. Briefly describe the major issues or business addressed at the meeting.
4. Which official (or officials) was the most impressive during your visit? Why? Who was the least impressive official? Why?
5. Has your impression of government changed as a result of your visit? How? Is the local neighborhood being served and represented well? Given the tight economic times, were budget decisions made or discussed with an approach of wise and prudent spending?
6. Does your experience with local politics have any relation to your perception of national politics? Do local politics seem to be any more accessible/personable, equitable, and efficient/effective than national politics? (give specific comparisons/contrasts between local and national politics) What did you find most interesting or surprising?
7. No conclusion necessary. Assignment must be to 4 pages in length. Formatting information can be found in the syllabus Instruction: A. Format: pgs. typed (double-spaced, 12 pt, at least 23 lines per page, 1” margins) B. Mechanics and Substance: please proofread and correct errors; and remember: a good review should provide a short, succinct summary, as well as an effective and creative critical analysis. Be orderly, complete, and clear in your presentation. Be sure to give examples and elaborate in order to reinforce your essential points.
Be sure to number your pages and include your name on your review document LOCAL CIVIC MEETINGS AND PROCEEDINGS: You may attend any one of the city council or school board meetings listed below. I strongly encourage an “in person” visit, but if that is not feasible, you can view one of their meetings online. If you view a meeting online, make sure that it is a meeting that is no more than three months old. Always call civic bodies in advance to check proper day/times/meeting locations.
Staying two hours Page 1 of 2 10/8/19 at the meeting should be sufficient to complete the Review assignment. Important Note: Please do not bring food or drink to these meetings. VICTOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD 5:30pm: 1st /3rd Thursdays 16350 Mojave Drive-Victorville(955-3201) VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL 1st/3rd Tuesdays, 6:00pm 14343 Civic Drive-Victorville(955-5028) HESPERIA SCHOOL BOARD 1st Mondays, 6:00pm 15576 Main Street-Hesperia(244-9323) HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL 1st/3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm 9700 7th (947-1000) APPLE VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD 6:00pm: 1st /3rd Thursdays (location varies—please call district office)(247-8001) APPLE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL 2nd/4th Tuesday, 6:30pm 14955 Dale Evans Parkway(240-7000) VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE BOARD 2nd Tuesday, 6:00pmAdministration Bldg. Board Room Victor Valley College18422 Bear Valley (245-4271) COMMUNITY MEETING REVIEW GUIDELINES:
A. General Comments: City council, school board, and court meetings or proceedings are a good opportunity for students to learn “first hand” and evaluate the operations of government at the most basic level: the community. This project encourages students to gain some insight into the development, implementation, and arbitration of public policy. And hopefully, whatever the experience, good or bad, the student’s appetite for local interests and issues has been increased.
B. Focus Questions and Structure for the Review: 1. Begin your Review with a brief introduction that provides a simple summary/overview to your Review and includes a passage to kindle interest in the reader to read your work. 2. List the officials present at the meeting (city council or school board members). Give the date of the meeting.
3. Briefly describe the major issues or business addressed at the meeting .
4. Which official (or officials) was the most impressive during your visit? Why? Who was the least impressive official? Why? Page 1 of 2 10/8/19 5. Has your impression of government changed as a result of your visit? How? Is the local neighborhood being served and represented well? Given the tight economic times, were budget decisions made or discussed with an approach of wise and prudent spending?
6. Does your experience with local politics have any relation to your perception of national politics? Do local politics seem to be any more accessible/personable, equitable, and efficient/effective than national politics? (give specific comparisons/contrasts between local and national politics) What did you find most interesting or surprising?
7. No conclusion necessary.
