The
Scarsdale Teen Center has a unique two-board governing system comprised
of the Adult Board and the Teen Board. Responsibilities of the Adult
Board include community relations, community driven programming,
fundraising, budget/fiscal management and other legal authority issues.
The Teen Board is responsible for the planning and promotion of teen
events, community service projects, peer disciplinary measures and has
input in the daily operation of the Teen Center under the guidance and
support of the Adult Board, Director and paid staff.
Participation
by teens in running of the Teen Center and their responsibility for the
policies, procedures and programs is designed to develop a strong sense
of leadership, empowerment, commitment and self-esteem in the youth of
Scarsdale. The incorporation of teens in the program planning and
operation of the Teen Center facilitates their development of
decision-making skills and responsibility as a means to help them deal
with pressures they perceive in their lives.
Staffing
for the Teen Center includes a Director/Program Director and part-time
Program Coordinators. The Adult Board has direct oversight of the
Director. The qualifications for the Director position includes
professional with experience working with teens, running teen
programming and handling overall facility administrative and operation
duties. The Program Coordinator positions are adults experienced in
working with teens and are responsible for Center supervision and safety
during hours of operation.
Adult Executive Board
Treasurer
Ansu Thomas
Secretary
Gini Silberberg
Adult General Board:
Linda Dietz
Susan Duncan
Marianne Pellegrini
Melpo Fite
Dan Hochvert
Valerie Silverman - Kerr
Janet Korins
Francine Lee
Carolyn Mehta
B.K. Munguia
Rippy Philipps
Jill Scheuer
Bob Selvaggio
Eleanor Skolnik
Esther Sloan
Sonya Walden