Title
Presentation by students of Summit Technology Academy regarding research conducted related to development of multi-family complexes in Lee's Summit.
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Issue/Request:
Mr. Thomas Woodward, Certified Financial Planner and Business Finance and FinTech Instructor at Summit Technology Academy, led a group of eight students in a class research project intended to provide some real world experience to the students and introduce them to public service. The students were tasked with an assessment of the economic benefits or detriments of multi-family develoments in the City of Lee's Summit. They spent classroom time with various City staff including Police Chief Travis Forbes, former Fire Chief Rick Poeschl, Assistant Fire Chief Jim Eden, Public Works Director Dena Mezger, Planning and Development Director Ryan Elam, Water Utilities Director Mark Schaufler, Water Assistant Director of Support Services Brent Boice, and Finance Director Bette Wordelman.
The participating students are juniors and seniors representing various high schools in the area. They will present their processes and conclusions to the Finance and Budget Committee and respond to questions about their project.
Proposed Committee Motion:
No action necessary. Presentation is for informational purposes only.
Presenter
Bette Wordelman, Finance Director