Document type | proposal |
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Date | 2024-04-08 |
Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wv/jeffwv/Board.nsf/files/D3PGSR453EBC/$file/2024%20WVU%20Extension%20BOE%20Presentation%201.pdf |
Entity | jefferson_county_schools (Jefferson Co., WV) |
Entity URL | https://www.jcswv.org/ |
Raw filename | 2024%20WVU%20Extension%20BOE%20Presentation%201.pdf |
Stored filename | 2024-04-08-2d6701147328c5166e382a13444c1315-proposal.txt |
Parent document: 2024-04-08-1c63f52070b3a6a603af90fcda6abf63-agenda.txt
WVU Extension at Work In Jefferson County Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting April 8, 2024 W- EXTENSION | A 4-H Youth Development About Us Amanda Johnson — 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent Emily Morrow — Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent = ; J ” 2 ~ if = 4 = ee ead pt ise EXTENSION | ;:: + > About Us West Virginia University Extension is committed to improving the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians. Our experts bring programs and resources to our communities to enhance prosperity, improve health outcomes and deliver educational opportunities throughout the state. EXTENSION | *: About Us Our programs reach: school-aged youth 4-H members 4-H volunteers Families Backyard gardeners Farmers Ww EXTENSION | ;; 4-H Youth Development Jefferson County Youth Needs Assessment W- EXTENSION | A 4-H Youth Development Purpose of the Assessment A specific focus on Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, Pendleton, and Tucker. we EXTENSION | >< The purpose of this youth-centered assessment is to: ¢ Determine what attracts middle school youths to youth organizations and programs. ¢ Determine the most effective communication tools to reach youths about event and opportunities. ¢ Provide assessment results to school system community youth organizations (outside of 4-H), and local social services. ¢ Create a tool that can be used across the state to direct the state 4-H program. The team made it a point to involve youths at the start of this project, which has helped the team to gain knowledge on the assessment tool, implementation, and provides a youth voice in this process. 4-H Youth Development Jefferson County Findings ¢ 98% not involved in youth organizations. Respondents | | ¢ Youth prefer You Tube/TikTok for event info; but get most of their information on events from their friends, 367 school, and family. sixth grade ¢ Youth educational priority is Money Management, Life, Communication Skills. students ¢ Wants programs on Hygiene, Mental Health, Substance Misuse. 2/1 ¢ Main barriers for not attending youth organizations: Lack of interest, other activities, unawareness, Seventh grade | perceived lack of fun. students. ¢ Wants socializing and sense of belonging in DFOgQramMs. Ww EXTENSION | A 4-H Youth Development Recommendations for School Systems ¢ Offer opportunities for «Provide education on middle school students to ¢ Personal Hygiene learn about: « Mental Health Resources ¢ Money Management ¢ Substance Misuse by ¢ Life Skills students (tobacco, alcohol, or ¢ Communication Skills other drugs). W- EXTENSION | — 4-H Youth Development School Enrichment Programs and Lessons 214 HID = & - ' & Ww EXTENSION | $8 4-H Youth Development Lesson/Program # of Student Participants # of Classes Hours of Direct Hours of Preparation Light and Shadow Wind and Air State Seal State Symbols Financial Lit.: Want vs Need Learning on the Move: Energy 194 408 170 134 163 70 109 173 118 124 67 96 182 1968 =>oanrh DOOD N CO W W OD OD) 97 Teaching 131 OAArAASAaNOANNDAA A N CO Adopt-A-Chick 5 rode Chicks ChickFla (3-4 overnight) I. Z.JOck (Hoiler 3h) 4. McD (Holler 3]22) 4 Nugget (aller. 5}22) 5 Boz (Holler 2422) ( Were (Holler 3/22) 1. Cl ue $ (2:50qm Hi) 8. Chicken Lidtte (3.45, 329) q (Holler, 10 (dollereie) Bl. Tyrone (4:30, 34a 13. (Hotes, 7:09, 32) J+ Alin (overmsght 3} ie Aiea ie ee Yu Chicken Cris i Chiehide 20. 2. 24, Chyekjta Go| Wy 8/19) 25. Theodore Giza, 3: Farm to School Teacher professional development developed in 2019 to start and expand farm to school activities $54,000 USDA Farm to School Grant Mini-grants provided to schools aid school garden projects WW EXTENSION | $2 Jefferson County 4-H Program EXTENSION | :: Traditional 4-H Programming and Clubs 4-H members were enrolled for the 2022-2023 4-H year, and 21 clubs remain active. e 487 project books were taken by members. e 15/7 4-H volunteers were vetted W EXTENSION | ae 4-H Youth Development Camping 4-H Camping is a partnership between Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties. Residential camps are divided into three age groups: ¢ Older (15-21), ¢ Intermediate (12-14), and ¢ Younger (8-11). ¢ Younger 4-H members (ages 5-8) are eligible to attend a day camp, called Cloverbud Day. We EXTENSION | °: 4-H Youth Development Camping e 168 Jefferson County campers attended one of the local Camps. e 132 campers attended Younger Camp, organized and facilitated by the Jefferson County Office. e 70 youth attended Cloverbud Day, organized and facilitated by the Jefferson County Office. W- EXTENSION | -; 4-H Youth Development Youth Livestock Youth learn animal husbandry and business management 222 4-H livestock projects were completed in 2023 The 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock sale netted $348,120 Judging Teams —S—S Youth get the opportunity to travel and compete on a state and national level Judging teams teach communication skills, decision making, logical reasoning, and skills associated with agriculture production How Has 4-H Impacted You? EXTENSION | *: Board of Education Support Board of Education Levy funds supplement the salary for 29 and 3 Extension Agents ¢ Second agent is 4-H Youth Development Agent ¢ Third agent is Family and Community Development Agent, shared position with Berkeley County Current support is $30,000; $15,000 per position EXTENSION | *: Current and Future Support Current support is $30,000; $15,000 per position WVU salary match is increasing to $47,500 First increase in over 20 years $25,000 for second agent $22,500 for third agent EXTENSION | :: Questions? Amanda Johnson — AJ. Johnson2@mail.wvu.edu Emily Morrow — Emily.Wells@mail.wvu.edu Office: (304) 728-7413 In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, WVU is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal of retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). 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