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June 5, 2003 <br />Page 2 <br />Young Athlete Recognition Award <br />Merrill Mullaly Westlake High School <br />Chris Sparks Westlake High School <br />Holt and Gibson welcomed the honorees and highlighted their accomplishments. <br />Gibson noted that Sparks was nominated by Coach Jim Benkert for his hard work, <br />dedication to his school and community, and his sack in the final minute of play <br />against Moorpark, which preserved the victory for the league championship. <br />Gibson also said that Benkert nominated Merrill Mullaly, who established a school <br />record with 1,665 rushing yards in one season, and was named to the All <br />Marmonte League and All Ventura County Football Teams. <br />Coach Benkert identified past Youth Athlete honorees, and cited the <br />achievements, and positive qualities of Sparks and Mullaly. <br />On behalf of the Board, Holt and Gibson presented awards to the honorees. <br />Board members offered their congratulations. <br />4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC <br />Tim Anderson, Thousand Oaks, described an incident on May 3 at the <br />skateboard park involving deviant behavior directed toward his wife and eight-year <br />old son. He said there have been other such incidents, and requested improved <br />security or closure of the facility. <br />Wiley said that a skate park specialist has been hired, and staff is considering the <br />establishment of classes, a peer advisory council, signage, fencing, and separating <br />user groups by age. Additionally, he said that the District is considering official <br />action against known offenders. <br />Sorensen said that the current security camera is not adequate, and next week an <br />high security camera will be tested. <br />Lange thanked Anderson for his input, and apologized for the negative incident <br />involving his family. <br />