Schaumburg High School Students to Give Annual Youth-In-Government Presentations March 23

The Village of Schaumburg will hold its annual Youth-In-Government event on Thursday, March 23 at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center where students from Schaumburg High School will give presentations to the Village Board on proposals considered for adoption in the village.

A schedule of the day's events is as follows:

9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome by Village President and Village Board; program overview

9:15 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

SHS students give presentations and Village Board selects team proposal for implementation

11:05 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Lunch (Prairie Center for the Arts)

11:45 a.m.

Students depart

The students will be giving presentations for approval on an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Student teams are responsible for presenting the item, justifying the request and encouraging the Village Board to approve the proposal. The proposal selected by the Village Board will be funded by the Village of Schaumburg. This activity allows the students to understand the process for approving village expenditures to fund a program or service that they feel is worthwhile and will benefit the community.

Students will also be encouraged to utilize social media to share and communicate their experiences throughout the day.

The Youth-In-Government program kicked off February 23 where students were paired with department directors and other key staff members to learn more about the activities, services and programs provided by the Village of Schaumburg.

For questions regarding the event, contact Director of Community Services Kathleen Tempesta at ktempesta@villageofschaumburg.com or (847) 923-4718.