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L~DERSHIP~ VISION AND Gb~DING PRINCAPLES The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton Steeting Committee selected Cindy McGovem and Tiffany Gabrielson as co-chairs and Howard Seebach as vice chair. At a ~tlCsii6!~ held on January 16, 1999, the Committee devel. oped the following vision statement and guiding principals for the development of the Youth Master Plan: V~SION STATF, ME~ Pleasanton is committed to nurturing a safe, supportive community that is responsive to the full range of needs of all youth and their families. In parmership with youth, we will provide the essential environment to stimu- late young people m achieve their individual potential as responsible, contributing adults. GI. IIDING PRINCIPLES 1. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton will encompass youth ages 0-22 years. For the purpose of the Plan, youth are defined as prenatal to 22 years. 2. Youth are partners in the development, implementation and monitoring of all aspects of the Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton. 3. The entire community will be encouraged to play an active role. 4. The developmental needs of youth are at the core of the Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton. 5. Youth are resources that play a valued role in the community. 6. The welfare of the community is dependent on how we nurture, educate, respect and challenge youth. 7. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton will support families as a valued entity, acknowledging that families come in many structures. ADDITIONAL GIIIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CONSIDERATION 1. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton will focus on prevention rather than crisis management (affirming youth as resources rather than liabilities}. 2. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton will be accessible to all age groups and socio-economic levels, and will con~ider the needs of all youth in the community. ' 3. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton will offer youth service learning opportunmes and recognition for actions that serve the community. 4. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton will seek development of the skills and assets of youth and promote the principles of self-esteem, self-discipline and respect of others. 5. The Youth Mester Plan of Pleasanton will encourage the building of supportive relationships within fami- lies, between adults and youth, across generations and among peers.