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Update on February BIack History Month Eveut Carolyn Curti reported that Parkview School Principal Lee Bauer is interested in Mark Taylor coming to the school to perform his reenactment of Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech. Ms. Bauer will contact the City as soon as she has a firm date. Commissioner 3anet Delmore presented a resource book io give to Parkview School. It has an extensive book list, articles, pictures and a sample 6rst grade lesson plan. The IIRC wi11 print boolflnarks with age-appropriate books that discuss black hisiozy and Dr. Martin Luther King_ Comrnissioners discussed whether the HRC should also donate books to thc schoot. After much discussion, Cornmissianezs agreed that the boolrnzarks would be enough, and the Commission should consider making donations to other schools in the Roseville area. Commissioners discussed an a�propriatc stipend to cornpensate Mark Taylor for taking vacation and performing the rcenactment. Cornrnissianer Voeller moved that the Cornrnission reirnburse Mark Taylor at the rate of $300 for two perforixza.nces at Parkview School. Co.mmissioner Howard Wagner seconded the motion. Motion prevailed unanimously. Review Rest of the Year Priorities Commissioners reviewed the Iist of projects/activitzes that they had talked about or worked on in 2004. They dzscussed whether these items remained priorities or if the HRC should look to other activities in 2005. Speakers Bureau: Cornmissioners discussed ways to promote and use this list. Commissioner Vnuk suggested inviting a speaker to our regular meetings. Commissioner Delmore talked about her school attracting people by offering food and then having speakers discuss specific topics. Chair Crump suggested developing quarterly talks at the Library. He askcd Carolyn Curti to send him a list of thc spcakers and he would look for a common therne and suggest idcas at the Fchruary rneeting. He asked the other Commissioners to brainstorm sorne names that would aitract the com�munity's interest. Meet with Superintendent Thein: Commissioners discussed the purpose oF such a meeting, unless we have a specific agenda, it may not be a good use of his or our tirne. Commissioners agrced to send a letter to 1V1r. Thein inviting him to thc Parkvicw School event in February. New Teachers' Packet: Commissioners opted to postpone any action on this item. In early January the Coinrriission sent letters to the 43 teachers who began teaching in September. The letter offered assistance to find speakers and asked for i'eedback on the packet. Rose Parade: Commissioners discussed if there were ways to enhance thc HRC's participation in the Parade. In the past, the HRC distributed candy, but are there other ways to increase our visibility. Co�issioncrs agreed that a paradc is a festive event, and people are n.oi ]ikely interested in receiving much other than candy or irinkets. The Commission will continue to distribute cazzdy wt�less arzyone can ihink of a reasonably priced alterna�ive. 2