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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING June 16, 2022 6:00 PM HILLCREST CENTER MINUTES Cusworth called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm and McQueeney led the flag salute. Directors Present: Cusworth, Holt, Huffer, and Nickles Directors Absent: Lange Staff Present: General Manager Friedl, Administrators Callis, Hare, and Smith, and Administrative Assistant Foster Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship — Bryan McQueeney McQueeney reported on Ride On and its programming accomplishments. Ride On has partnered with CRPD for 21 years at the Walnut Grove Equestrian Center and has been overseeing the Rancho Potrero Equestrian Center for the past year now. Programs include horseback riding lessons, educational partnerships, publicly accessible trail rides, and affordable horse boarding. Ride On charges $550-$600 for horse boarding. Neighboring stables were recently surveyed, and the rate charged by Ride On was found to be below the median fee, and lower than all nine stables who provided specific values. The organization is recognized as a United States Equestrian Federation "Center of Excellence for Para -Dressage." The City of Los Angeles selected Ride On to lead its para -equestrian development in advance of the 2028 Paralympic Games by providing opportunities to youth in underserved communities. Ride On has developed a $2.3 million Capital Improvement Plan to enhance its facilities. In-person fundraising events will resume in September. McQueeney commended CRPD for its dedication to partnering with nonprofit organizations throughout the community. Youth Outreach — Sarah Daub Daub reported on the Youth Outreach Program's services throughout the 2021-2022 school year. The program is a collaboration between the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and CRPD and includes three part-time Outreach Specialists based out of the Thousand Oaks Teen Center. The goals of the program are to serve as trusted