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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes — December 12, 2006 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Bosch further discussed the "aMA7R" program, a non-profit organization in Minneapolis that had a book project and pzogiram about family diversity that was available for elementary-aged chi�dren, teaching that each family is different, and addressing socio-economic, GLTB, and other issues. Cammissioner Bosch advised that she had received the contact person for the program from Ms. Phibbs, and would forward a copy of the diversity packet (booklet) to Chair Delmore (fon c�r distribution via e-mail to other Commissioncrs) the information as soon as she received it. Commissioner Bosch notcd that the diversity packet had been purcl�ased by several eleznentary schools in Roseville, but that following her contact with several elementary principals andlor vice principals, the existence or status of the pragram wasn't apparent or obvious. Commissioners collectiveiy expressed interest in reviewing the diversity packet prior to committing the HRC's endorscment. Commissioner Bosch volunteered her time and education expertise, and as a zepresentative of the HRC, to be a bridge to ihe schools and cammunity; and opined ihe need for discussions to be reframed #o talk about families, rather ihan sexuality, to naake the prograrnlning less threatening. Commissioner Bosch noted that the information was also available on the internet at "aMAZE - Mi.ruleapolis Non-Profit..." and noted that a curriculurr� packet could also be purchased for a nominal fee of approximately $50.00. Com�nissioner Higbee noted that one of last year's essay contest winners discussed her life at home with two morns. Commissioner Bosch noted that the issue can get controversial, but the programming was more broad-based that just GLTB issues; and opined her support and excitement about the curriculutn. Chair Delmore opined that it would be good for the city to stir things up. Commissioner Bosch, with approval of the HRC by consensus, offered to contact Ann Phibbs, for a date in the spring when she would be available to present the Allied Trazniuig program to the HRC. Coinmissioner McGehee suggested taping the presentation for availability for special training for the Police Department or others. Commissioncr Bosch noted that, as part of her graduatc study work, she could incozporate GLTB training as part of her responsibilities and study. Commissioner McGehee suggested that lkze training tape be of someone else, with Commissioner Bosch simply facilitating discussion, to make the training more palatable to the community. Commissioner Venters suggested putting the training tapc on Cable Channel 1 S. Further discussion included possibly utilizing theater groups to tailor programs, with Commissioners McGehee and Bosch identifying several groups.