TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Janai Bowens, Assistant Director, Education Liaison, Neighborhood and Community Services
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: November 2, 2026
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DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EDUCATION TASK FORCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to discuss and provide direction regarding the establishment of an Education Task Force and a Workforce Development Task Force to advance the City's education and workforce development priorities identified during the 2026 City Commission Visioning Exercise and the Mayor's Education Roundtable held on August 27, 2026.
Staff requests City Commission direction regarding the proposed composition, membership qualifications, appointment procedures, terms of service, and goals and objectives of each task force.
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Background:
On August 27, 2026, the City of Delray Beach hosted the Mayor's Education Roundtable in collaboration with the School District of Palm Beach County, Delray Chamber Education Fund, and Delray Beach Library. The roundtable brought together education stakeholders, community leaders, business representatives, and local partners to identify actionable strategies to advance the education and workforce development priorities established by the City Commission during its 2026 Visioning Exercise.
The roundtable was organized around five priority areas:
1. Restoration of the Delray Beach Education Board
2. Expansion of Youth Internship Opportunities
3. Development of a Haitian Creole Dual Language Program
4. Expansion of Mentorship and Afterschool Programs
5. Advancement of Workforce Development Opportunities
Participants engaged in facilitated discussions to identify opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for addressing each priority area. The following recommendations emer...
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