Mr. Jim Robbins of the Police Athletic League (PAL) explained and gave a history of the program. He also explained how this program works well with youth and the areas that are currently involved with this program.

A discussion was held regarding the RAD Kids safety program and the Gang Resistance Education and Training or (GREAT) program. The cost of the RAD program is $8,000 dollars and this covers training and equipment. The age groups are 5 to 7 years of age and 8 to10. The training for youth is 9 hours and adults is three days. The question was asked about RAD for middle schoolers and have found that programs must be limited to areas where they are run. PAL needs space in all areas but finding locations is difficult.

Suzanne Fiorvanti and Mr. Clayborne have made requests to take Frederick High School to the Peach Bowl and requested money for this trip. They would be the only school from the State of Maryland to go and it would cost $375.00 dollars per student. Discussion was held on fund raising activities and volunteer activities for this trip to take place.

Discussion was held on policy and how money from the commission should be spent. The number of city schools and what items are important is an issue. It was decided that there may not be enough money in the budget, and this issue should be revisited. Goal setting still needs to be solidified.

The Board of Education will hold there board meeting on November 13^th and Alderman Ramsburg and Mayor Dougherty will do an overview of the City Education Commission.

It was decided that a Chairman and Vice Chair must be chosen at the beginning of the next meeting on December 5^th. Also sub-committees and chairs must be set up as well as the best time to meet.

Elementary Schools - Discussion was held with regard to the visits to the schools by city officials and speak to the assembly for possibly a student of the month award or citizenship award.

High School - There are scheduled presentations to three High Schools for Safe And Sane. Frederick High School and Thomas Johnson High School will receive $1000.00 dollars and Walkersville High School will receive $200.00 dollars.

Pencils will be ordered from the City of Frederick with writing on them that state that the city supports education.

Discussion was held as to the criteria for the essay contest for the Character Counts contest and how prizes will be presented.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 5^th at City Hall in room 214