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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC 08-12-2026 Presentations (Updated 08-13-2026)TC 08-12-2026 #1 Bike Fest Presentations Birgit Werner SR2S Program Coordinator Cupertino Safe Routes to School 159 Volunteers/ Vendors 630 Participants 1385 total miles ridden at Bike Fest 361 Blenders of smoothies made 275 riders on the Scavenger Hunt Ride 273 Little Loop Riders rode 72 miles 59 riders on the Tour De Cupertino Ride 2025 Bike Fest 2026 September 26 9am – 1pm Cupertino Civic Plaza Bike Fest Runs on Volunteers Please help us advertise! https://events.humanitix.com/cupertino-bike-fest-volunteering-2026 Thank you! saferoutes@cupertino.gov TC 08-12-2026 #2 Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program Presentations Birgit Werner SR2S Program Coordinator Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program SR2S Mission: To create a safer environment for Cupertino students and families to travel to and from school actively www.cupertino.gov/schoolmaps Back to School ●Encourage walking, biking and carpooling E-Bike or E-Moto? ●Motor is over 750 watts ●Top speed over 20mph ●Has footrests instead of moving pedals ●Has a throttle instead of pedal assist www.cupertino.gov/ebikes EVERY WHEELED DEVICE NEEDS A HELMET ●Standard helmet rated to 12-14mph ●NTA 8776 helmet rated up to 28mph NTA 8776CPSC / EN 1078 ●Currently in Cupertino, Los Altos Hills & Saratoga ●Coming soon to Palo Alto & Sunnyvale Bicycle Safety - Injury Prevention Program | Stanford Health Care Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program Thank you! saferoutes@cupertino.gov TC 08-12-2026 #3 Youth Led Organization, Next Vision AI Presentations Next Vision AI Youth-led AI education for careful, confident use in the community Co-founded by Michelle Bessonov & Meera Sharma | High School Students Overview of our youth-led organization with a workshop model Executive Overview WHO WE ARE Founded in Spring 2026 by local high school students Michelle Bessonov and Meera Sharma. MISSION Help students, adults, and community members use AI with judgment, creativity and care. Focus: learning, projects, privacy, ethics, balance and real-world skills. Spring 2026 Initiative started Peer-led Community-centered format Pilot stage First offerings in development Addressing Community Impact FILLING A CRITICAL GAP AI is already part of school and community life, but shared guidance on accuracy, ethics, privacy and overuse is still limited. FREE & ACCESSIBLE Free, beginner-friendly support for school, projects and real-world uses. LOCAL PARTNERSHIP FOCUS Schools, libraries, youth groups and senior centers. DIGITAL LITERACY EARLY Builds critical thinking, responsible creativity and practical AI habits. The 45-Minute Workshop Launch Model 1. Interactive Exercises ●Compare vague vs. precise prompts and improve the output ●Fact-check and refine prompts ●Lifestyle use ●Brainstorm projects to implement through AI 2. Promoting Responsible AI Use ●Spot bias ●Protect privacy through mindful use ●Limiting unnecessary use ●Handle school work ethically 3. Workshop Takeaways ●Take-home activities that can can be applied regularly ●Exercise lessons learned in workshops *Activities adapt to age, goals and experience. Originality: Youth Perspective 100% Youth-Led Relatable context: youth facilitators understand how AI shows up in school, projects, future careers and lifestyle. Balanced focus: judgment, creativity, privacy, ethics and limits instead of AI hype. Approachable atmosphere: peer-led format makes questions easier to ask. What We Have Done so Far Developed our website Planned first workshop for early September Reaching out and in touch with various libraries, commissions and other organizations Created social media account + introductory post Developed curriculum for workshops as well as learning material on website Longevity & Sustainability Plan Current Stage Active for approximately three months. Pilot Development First AI literacy sessions are being finalized and future creative/career modules are being created. Continuity Plan Reusable lessons, possible development of chapters and careful selection of younger leaders support handoff later on. Mission-Aligned Program Growth Future offerings that extend AI literacy into creativity, ethics and real- world skills Creative Tech Possible modules: beginner vibe coding, websites, digital design and AI-assisted projects. Goal: help participants become thoughtful creators, not just AI users. Career Context Show how AI supports communication, research, organization and problem solving in real workplaces through our own research and guest speakers. Goal: connect AI literacy to STEM, business, entrepreneurship and local career paths. How We Stand Out Cater to all ages Unlike programs aimed at only one age group, we design AI literacy for students, adults and community members. Use AI with a Purpose We help people move beyond consuming AI outputs and instead using it in various ways to build projects, solve problems and apply skills in daily life. Development & Launch Roadmap Spring 2026 Initiative started June-July 2026 AI literacy, ethics and project activities drafted Aug-Sept 2026 Commission review, pilot scheduling and first workshops Fall 2026+ Higher developed workshops, creative modules and community rollout Teen Commission Evaluation Alignment Community Impact Builds practical AI literacy Privacy, ethics, creativity and overuse Presence & Engagement Demos, discussion and project practice Active choices, fact-checking and reflection Originality Youth-led bridge from AI basics Responsible creativity and career context Longevity & Continuity First workshop + future modules Reusable materials and handoff plan Why Highlight Next Vision AI? Empowering Local Community Showcases students taking initiative on responsible, creative AI education. Creates practical learning opportunities for the AI tools of tomorrow with community value. Partnership Synergies Commission support can open doors to schools, libraries, youth groups and community partners. Helps Cupertino model responsible, creative and community- centered AI literacy. Early-stage, mission-focused and ready for pilot support. Questions & Discussion Thank you for considering Next Vision AI for the Teen Commission Highlight! Michelle Bessonov & Meera Sharma | Co-Founders | High School Students TC 08-12-2026 #5 Youth Led Organization Highlight Program for 26/26 Term Presentations Parks and Recreation Department Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Changes August 12, 2026 Teen Commission Parks and Recreation Department Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Changes August 12, 2026 Teen Commission Agenda Agenda •Review Youth Led Organization Changes for 26/27 Term Addition of Tiers Addition of Tiers Tier 1 •YLO’s will be given an Instagram highlight spot on the City of Cupertino’s Instagram account. The spot will include a photo, a description of the YLO, and a “shoutout” from the Teen Commission. Tier 1 approval will be given on the night that the YLO is evaluated by the Teen Commission. Addition of Tiers Addition of Tiers Tier 2 •YLO’s will be considered twice during the term in February and in June for Tier 2 recognition which will consist of a short video “shoutout” from the Teen Commission. No more than one video “shoutout” will be given each time in February and June. YLO’s will not need to present separately for Tier 2 recognition. Addition of Tiers Addition of Tiers Tier 3 •All YLO’s from September to May will be considered in June for a Director’s Recognition Certificate. The YLO will be given a Certificate of Recognition signed by the Director of Parks and Recreation as well as the Chair of the Teen Commission along with an opportunity to schedule a photo of the YLO representatives with the Director and the Chair. Up to four certificates may be given by the Teen Commission. In addition, Tier 3 YLO’s organization name will be included on the Teen Commission YLO Highlight Program webpage in July and August. Collaboration Vetting Collaboration Vetting •YLO process will at times be used by the Teen Coordinator to vet youth organizations for other collaborations. A tier 1 approval must be achieved to be approved by the Teen Commission. What is the Same? What is the Same? •Organizations will continue to apply to the YLO Program •Organizations will continue to present to the Teen Commission •Organizations will continue to be voted on by the Teen Commission for a highlight spot •Organizations approved for a highlight spot will continue to receive an Instagram shoutout on social media Questions? Questions? TC 08-12-2026 #6 Next Vision AI for Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Presentations Parks and Recreation Department Evaluation of Youth Led Organization for HighlightAugust 12, 2026 Teen Commission Parks and Recreation Department Evaluation of Youth Led Organization for Highlight August 12, 2026 Teen Commission Agenda Agenda •Review Youth Led Organization Application •Consider Youth Led Organization for Highlight spot by Teen Commission Reminder of the Questions to Answer Reminder of the Questions to Answer •What is your YLO’s goals? •What do you want to achieve? •What are your plans to increase engagement in the future? •What are the plans for the YLO after you graduate from high school? •Do you have a plan for the longevity of the organization? •Why do they want the YLO highlight? •What is the organization’s impact on Cupertino? •What made them want to start the YLO? Organization Organization •Next Vision AI •Contact: Meera Sharma •Website: https://nextvisionai.org/ •Instagram: @next.vision.ai •Email: contact@nextvisionai.org Organization Continued Organization Continued Next Vision AI is a youth-led education initiative created by local high school students Michelle Bessonov and Meera Sharma to help younger students understand and use artificial intelligence thoughtfully, safely and practically. Beyond responsible AI use, Next Vision AI is developing programs focused on creative technology, beginner-friendly programming and AI-assisted digital creation. Our current program is designed primarily for students ages 9-14 and is free, educational and non-commercial. No previous AI or programming experience is required. We hope to partner with schools, libraries and youth programs to make practical AI education more accessible throughout the community. How long has your organization been active? How long has your organization been active? •Active since May 2026 •3 months How Does the Organization Engage Participants? How Does the Organization Engage Participants? •We engage participants through short demonstrations, guided discussions, hands-on exercises and age- appropriate scenarios. Students compare unclear and specific prompts, examine AI-generated responses for possible mistakes and discuss responsible ways to use AI for schoolwork and creative projects. We also want participants to explore AI as a creative tool. Activities may introduce beginner-friendly programming, website creation, storytelling and other projects where students can use AI to brainstorm ideas, solve problems and create something of their own. What are the Plans for the After Graduation? What are the Plans for the After Graduation? •Our plan is to create a sustainable student leadership model by recruiting and training younger students before the current founders graduate. We intend to document our lesson plans, presentation materials and facilitator guidance so future student leaders can continue offering consistent workshops. Incoming leaders would first participate as volunteers or co-presenters before taking on larger responsibilities. Michelle and Meera also plan to remain available as advisers after graduation to support leadership transitions, update educational materials and maintain community partnerships. What Makes the Organization Unique? What Makes the Organization Unique? •Next Vision AI teaches AI literacy from a youth-to-youth perspective. Rather than focusing only on how impressive or powerful AI can be, our workshops help students understand its limitations and make thoughtful decisions about when and how to use it. Because the program is created and presented by high school students, younger participants receive guidance from presenters who understand how students encounter AI in school and everyday life. The combination of practical skills, responsible-use guidance and peer-led instruction makes the program approachable and relevant. Why should Teen Commission Highlight the Organization? Why should Teen Commission Highlight the Organization? •Next Vision AI addresses an increasingly important need: helping young people learn how to use artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly and effectively. As AI becomes more common in schools and everyday life, students need guidance not only on what these tools can do but also on their limitations, ethical use, privacy considerations and the importance of critical thinking. Highlighting Next Vision AI would introduce Cupertino students and families to a free, youth-led educational initiative focused on practical AI literacy. Why should Teen Commission Highlight the Organization? Why should Teen Commission Highlight the Organization? •It would also showcase how local high school students are taking initiative to address an emerging educational need through community service and peer education. The Teen Commission’s support would help us connect with schools, libraries and youth organizations, expand access to responsible AI education and encourage more students to become informed, thoughtful users and future creators of technology. We are currently finalizing our workshop curriculum, presentation materials and hands- on activities, and we are actively seeking partnerships with local schools, libraries and youth organizations to launch our first pilot workshops. Questions? Questions?