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AGENDA
January 11, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
2660 Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes of December 2004
II. Essay Contest — Select Top three Essays and Honorable Mentions
III. Update on February Black History Month Event
�V. Review Rest of the Year Priorities
V. Adjoumment
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Human Rights Commiss�on Minutes
December 14, 2004
Present: Theima McKenzie, Chair; Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk,
Larry Voeller, Howard Wagner
Staff: Carolyn Curti
Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Roseville City
Council Chambers.
Apprave Minutes
Commissioner Phil Crump moved anci Commissioner Howard Wagner seconded approval of
the October minutes. Motion passed.
Essay Contest
Carolyn Curti distributed the top 33 essays and asked Commissioners to read and grade them
and send her the scores by 7arivary 7. She will compile the scores by fhe January 11 meeting.
Commissioners will review the top three essays and determine the number of honorable
mentions to give. Each essay was assigned a rnumber and all identifying information was
removed. from ail essays. Commissioners would then be given the names of the winners.
Commissioners agreed to present the winners to the City Council at the February 28 meeting.
Senior Holiday Party
Commissioner Wagner reported that he attended the December 1 Senior Holiday Party.
Carolyn Curti also attended �1ie fust portion and Commissioner Steve Smith attended the last
portion. He said it was weil attended, probably more than 60 senior citizens. Commissioner
Wagner raised the question about the poor participation rate by other Commissioners.
Comrnissioners stated their interest in the continuzng this effort in future years.
2005 Meeting Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the proposed schedule of ineetings. Commissioners agreed to
change the September and November meetings to the third Tuesday of the manth because of
elections on the second Tuesday of September and November.
The 2005 meeting schedule is as follows: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May
1Q, June 14, July - No Meeting, August 9, September 20, October 11, November I5, and
Decerr�ber 13.
Commissioner Wagner encouraged Commissioners to mark their calendars and to participate
in the Rose Parade on June 27.
February E�ent
Cornmissianers discussed ways to celebrate Black History Month. In 2004, the HRC hired
Mark Taylar, one of Commissioner Karen Vnuk's coworkers, to do a reenactsnent of Dr.
Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech. The performance was done at the Roseville
Library and although r�vell attended, it did not reach as large of an audience as Commissioners
would like. Commissioners discussed other venues including the different schools.
Commissioners agreed to approach Parkview School to see ifthey are interested in hosting
the performance during the week of February 14. Carolyn Curti will send a video of last
year's performance to Parkview Principal Lee Bauer to see if the school is interested in the
Human Rights Commission sponsoring a performance for the school.
Commissioners discussed offering the $100 stipend in the form aia gift certificate to Mr.
Taylor. Commissioners also discassed boolcmarks for the students and a gift to the school.
Commissioner Janet Delmore will recommend age appropriate books to include on
bookmarks fhai will be distributed to the students.
Outreach to New RAS Teachers
Commissioners discussed whether to invite new RAS teachers to an upcorning HRC meeting.
Rather than inviting them to a meeting, Commissioners directed Carolyn Curti to draft a letter
to the teachers that includes information about the Human Rights Commission and offers help
if they need speakers. The letter should also ask for feedback on the welcome packet and
ways the Commission could irnprove it.
Human Rights Curriculum
Carolyn Curti distributed information from the University of Minnesota's Human Rights
Resource Center webpage about their Human Rights Curriculum. She suggested that the
Commission review this information before tryir�g to create our own curriculum. Chair
McKenzie will get the names of schools that are piloting this curriculum and then the HRC
can talk with the schools to find out how the curriculum is working.
Human Rights Day
Chair McKenzie and Comir�ssioner Smith attended the 215t annual Human Rights Day
Conference on December 3. The keynote speaker was Moms Dees, chief trial counsel for thc
Southern Poverty Law Center. The Day was well attended, about 600 people with a greater
representation from outstate Minnesota.
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Minnesata Cammunity Project
Carolyn Curti circulated a copy af the report The Clianging Shape of Minnesota which
reported on an in depth study of Minnesotans' attitudes about a variety of issues including
race and imrnigration. Commissioners discussed immigration issues and changing attitudes in
Minnesota. Several Commissioners requested copies of the 86 page regort.
Commissioners then discussed ways to reach members of the community. Commissioners
suggested that we promote what is goad in the commutxity, others said we need to work with
children. Qthers want ways to "spice up" the discussion about human rights, make it more
interesting. Chair McKenzie asked Commissioners to brainstorr�► ideas to do outreach to the
community.
Adjaurnment
Commissioner Vnuk moved to adjo.urn and Commissioner Crump seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
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January 3, 2005
Commissioners,
Last week I looked through the 2Q04 minutes and see that we have several tasks that
remain unfinished. Let's discuss these items and prior�tize what we want to accomplish
in 2005.
• Review Speakers' Bureau and look for ways to add to it and promote it.
� Meet with Superintendent John Thein.
• Look at ways to improve the 2005 New Teachers' packet including creating
bookmarks that are appropriate for Kindergarten to Senior High students.
• Discuss ways ta enhance tne Commission's role in the Rose �'arade. In the past
Cammissioners distributed candy, but we may consider distributing something
more relevant to human rights such as stickers or decals with a human rights
theme.
• Get a comprehensive list of commemorative months and dates that the
Commission could have the City Council acknowledge.
• Send a letter to the RAS Diversity Advisory Committee, thanking them for the
good work that they have done in the district and asking about the RAS Diversity
Council and when the next meeting is scheduled. Commissioner Vnuk's term on
the Diversity Council expired and we are looking to replace her but would like
additional information, including when the next meeting is so that a
Commissioner could attend.
� Try to connect with RAS Diversity Coordinator Joha.nna Eager.
• Invite the Roseville Police ta partner in a"It's Time to Talk" program similar to
what is being done in Chaska.
• The U of M Human Rights Resource Center has developed a human rights
curriculum. Log on to http://www.hrusa.org/hr cumculum/index htm to review.
• Recommend age appropriate books to include on bookmarks that will be
distributed to the students for MLK celebration.
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMM
AGENDA
December 14, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
2660 Civic Center Drive
Approve Minutes of October 12, 2004
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Essay Contest — Distribution of Essays and Timeline for Review
Report on Senior Holiday Party
IV. Review 2005 HRC Calendar
• Discuss Ideas for February event
• Discuss Inviting New Teachers to Upcoming HRC meeting
• Discuss Human Rights Curriculum project
V. Adjournment
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Human Rights Commission
Proposed Mee�ing Schedule 2005
• January 11
• Febnxary 8
o(In February the Commission attends one of the City Council
meetings to present the essay contest winners)
• March 8
• April 12
• May IO
• June 14
o(Commissioners participate in the Rose Parade on June 27)
• Ju1y - No Meeting
• August 9
• Sept�mber 13 — Meeting begins at S:O 1 p.m.
• October 11
• November $— Meeting begins at $:O1 p.m.
• December 13
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Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes, October 12, 2004
Present: Thelma McKenzie, Chair; Janet Dclinore, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller,
Howard Wagner
Absent: Phillip Crurnp
Staff: Carolyn Curti
Chair Thelma McKenzie and Commissioner Janet Delznore spoke about the League of
Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Annual Meeting which they attended the previous
weekend. Reverend Grant Abbott and Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar were the
keynote speakers. Both were well received outstanding speaicers who praised the local human
rights commissions for the work we do.
Chair McKenzie reported on recent vandalism and a fire at a rr�osque and comrnunity center in
Fridley and Coiumbia Heights. The League held a press conference about the acts of
vandalism before the ant�ual meeting. Local police and the FBI are investigating the crimes,
but cannot comment on possible suspects or motives.
At 7:10 p.m. enough members arrived to reach a quorum and Chair Thelma McKenzie called
the meeting to order in the Roseville City Council Chambers.
Approve Minytes
Commissioner Karen Vnuk moved and Commissioner Howard Wagner seconded approval of
the August minutes and to accept the notes from the September rneeting. Motion passed.
Appoint Human Rights Commission Chair
Cornrnissioners discussed the responsibilities af serving as the chair, working with staff to set
agendas, chairing commission meetings, responding to complaints or assigning other
Commissioners to respond, and other responsibilities, as needs ar�se. Chair McKenzie agreed
to cantinue ta serve as the chair for one more year, but said she would ask other
Com�nissioners to take more responsibilities. Chair McKenzie said she would Iike to see
more outreach and connecting with neighboring communities and the schools.
Discussion of Assessment of Racism in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington CoUnty
Commissioners generally were pleased with the in depth look af racism in the three counties.
They felt that the report discussed what is happening in the community and what people are
afraid to talk about. Commissioner Larry Voeller asked how this report compared with the
YWCA program that set up community dialogues. Both Chair McKenzie and Cornm.issioner
Wnuk had participated in the YWCA program and said the dialogues needed better continuity
and commitment.
Comnriissioners discussed many of their personal experiences understanding and relating to
racism and discrimination. Some Commissioners tal�Ced about "teaching moments" vcrhich
gave opportunities for Commissioners to educate abo�t racism and discrimination.
Commissioner Howard Wagner noted that a person was recently murdered in Minnesota for
doing that. A store clerk confronted a customer who was hassling a person with
developmental disabilities. The cuskomer left and returned with a gun and shot the store clerk.
Same Commissioners noted they felt things have gotten worse since 9-11-01. Others
expressed the need to continue to cducate and plant seeds of possibility with students.
Commissioners agreed that racistn is prevalent in Minnesota and Commissioners must
continue to try to make a difference.
Roseville Area Sctiools
Chair McKen�ie said she will continue to try to connect with RAS Diversity Coordinator
Johanna Eager. She will also try to set up a meeting with Superintendent Thein.
Husnan Rights Curr'rculum
Commissioner Steve Smith asked about ways to reach students to discuss human rights issues
in depth. He suggested that students should have to think critically about human rights.
Commissioners discussed the best possible way to do this including creating a Powerpoint
presentation to take to schools or drai�ing ideas for a curriculum to present to the schools.
Commissioner Smith will draft ideas for discussion at the next meeting.
Adjournrnent
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Human Rights Commission
Meeting Notes, Novernber 9, 2044
Present: Thelma McKenzie, Chair; Janet Delmore, Howard Wagner
Absent: Phillip Crump, Steve Srnith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller,
Staff: Carolyn Curti
A Quorum was not reached for the November 9 Human Rights Cornmission meeting.
Commissioners present met informally and discussed issues of interest.
A total of 227 students from three schools submitted essays. Commissioners will read and
score them on the 30 point sca�e and submit the tap 4 to 5 choices to Carolyn Curti by Friday,
December 10.
Commissioners discussed whether we should invite the Roseville Police to partner in a"It's
Time to Talk" program similar to what is being done in Chaska.
The U of M Human Rights Resource Center has developed a human rights curriculum. Log
on to l�t ://www.hntsa.or r cttrriculum/il�dex_htm to review.
Does the Comrnission plan to meet with Superintendent Thein?
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
AGENDA
February S, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
266� Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes of January 2005
�I. Update on February Blacic History Mon�h Event
III. Watch I)VD of "'I his Is Our Home"
IV. Discussion about Roseville sponsoring Forum on the Patriot Act
V. Other Business
V�. Adjournment
Reminder: Essay Con�est Presentation to Council on February 28 at 7:00
p.m.
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
January 11, 2005
Present: Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller, Howard
Wagner
Staff: Carolyn Curti
Prior to the rrzeeting, Commissioners had an informal discussion about activities.
Commissioner Larry Voeller reported that hc has been invited again to speak to a class a�
Roseville Area High School. He will talk aboui conflict resolution.
Acizng Chair Phil Crump called ihe rn.eeting to order at 7: i5 p.m. in the Roseville City
Council Chaxnbers.
Approve Mxz�utes
Commissioner Voeller moved and Comiriissioner Karen Vnuk seconded approval of #�e
Decernber minuies. Moiion passed.
Essay Contest
Commissioners tabulated the scores of the top 33 essays. The scores were extrernely close,
witl� ihe top two essays tied. Commissioners discussed the quality of thc essays and the depth
of discriminaiion ihai students see.
15t �be� Matt Busch
1 St �t"� Connor Norton
3rd K_r�istina Haznilton
Honorable meniions (in alphabctical order)
Jennifer I�unkel
Ernma Lucken
Brooke Nelsan
Odg�ie Hayes Owens
Leah Roth
8tn Grade, RAMS
8tn Grade, Parkview
8`n Grade, RAMS
8`n Grade, R�MS
7�' Grade, RAMS
8f�' Grade, Parkview
7t�' Grade, St. Rose
7�' Gradc, RAMS
Mr. Bibeau
Ms. Black
Mr. Bibeau
Mr. Bibeau
Mx. Johnson
Ms. B1ack
Mr. Maroney
Mr. Johnson
The eight studcnts, thcir families, teachers and principals will be invited to the February 28
City Cour�cil rneeting to receive reco�ition for their winning efforts.
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.
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Commcmorative Months: Currently staff writes proclama#ions for scvcral comm.erxzorative
months that the City Council adopts. Commissioncrs discussed whethcr that list should be
expanded or if there are other ways to aclrnowledge the commemorative months. Curti wil�.
send a complete list of commemorative months to thc Commissioners for further discussion.
Diversity Committee and Contacting RAS Diversity Coordinator: Commissioner Vnuk
served on �he Equity and Integration Committee. The Commission has made sevcral attempts
to connect with this group but have not received any feedback. The Commission agreed to
table ihis projcct for the immediate future.
Invite Roseville Police to Partner in a"It's Time To Talk" program: Table until next
meeting. Chair McKenzie planz�ed to draft a lerier to Police Chief Carol Sletner.
Review U of M Hurnan Rights Curriculum: Table until next meeting. Chair McKenzie was
going to contact one of the staff involved in this project to scc how it is working in the test
schools.
Bookmarks: Comm.issioner Delmore included an extensive list of books in thc resource
book that will be given to Parkview School. Carolyn Curt:i will use that as a resource_
Commissioxxers requested that she also include appropriatc wcb pages.
Other �ssues
Commissioner Vnuk said she planned to attend the Jewish Comrnunity Action Forum Iater
this week. Whcn she called to reserve a space, one of the organizers talked about Roseville
sponso�ring a forum to discuss human rights issues. Conun.issioner Vnuk will bring
information to the February meeting to discuss in greater deiail.
Commissioners then had an in depth discussion about the content of #he essays. On the onc
hand tnany students see an incredible amount of intolerance/discrimination in their lives. On
the other hand, some studcnts didn't fully understand discrimination. Commissioners
discussed ways to lei the community know about what issucs sixth, seventh and eighth
graders face. Others expressed frustration on. our inabzliiy to make an inr�pact on the greater
cornmunity. Commissioners discussed ways to give youths a greater voice. Commissioners
agreed to think about ways to gct thc community to look at kids' points of view. The
Commission will discuss af ihe Feb�ruary meeting.
Co�nnrnissioner Voellcr and Commissioner Vnuk informed the Commission that thcir terrns
expue Maxch 31, 2005 and neither is reapplying for the Commission. Commission Wagner
announced t�at i�e was resigning from the Commission, cffectivc immediately.
Adjournment
Corr►rnissioner Voellcr moved to adjourn and Commissioner Vnuk seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
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HUMAN RIGHTS CUMMISSION
AGENDA
March $, 2Q05
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
2660 Civic Center Drive
Approve Minutes of February 2005
II. Discussion about Rosev7ille sponsoring Fonun on the Patriot Act
Louisa Hext, Jewish Action Committee
Zsaac Kaufinan, Mznnesota Bill of Righ�s Defense Committee
Fatmata Barrie, JAC intem
III. Bringing This Is 4ur Home Curriculum to Roseville
N. Black History Month Event Report
V. RAHS request for Summary of Essay Themes — Building Respectful
Communities
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjo�.uninent
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
February 8, 2005
Present: Thelma McKenzie, Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeiler
Absent: Steve Smith
Staff: Carol}m Curti
The Commission came to arder at 7:05 p.m.
Cornrnissioners reviewed the DVD, This is My Home, which was produced by ihe University
of Min.nesota Human Rights Resource Center and TPT MN Channel 2. The program
followed several Minnesota youths who talked about their school and life experiences dealing
with discrimination.
Following the viewing, mcmbers discussed what the Commission could do to bring the
Human Rights curt-�culum to Roseville. Chair McKenzie said that she coniacied both the
S#ate Department of Human Rights a.nd the University of Minnesota Human Rights Resource
Center (UM-HRRC) about conducting a workshop in Roseville. The workshop should
include Roseville teachers and principals. McKenzie said that Dr. Leon Rodriguez, one of the
participants in the production, would come to the meeting to talk about the curriculurn.
Commissioner Delmore said she wouid like to try the curriculum in her school. Chair
McKenzie will speak with the UM-HRRC about getting a copy of the curriculum for
Commissioner Delmore.
Approve Minutes
Chair McKenzie ihanked thc Commissioners for the productive January rneeting. She said it
is importat�t to xn�eet each year with the Superintendent of the Roseville Schools. She
expressed disappointinent #hat no teachers commented on the New Teachers Packet. Carolyn
Curti will try to talk individually with ihe new teachers ai Parkview School when tbe
Commission attends the Martin Luther King reenactment.
Commissioner Cruxnp rz�ovee� axxd Commissioner Vnuk seconded approval of thc minutes.
Motion prevailed.
Update on Black History Month Event
Carol}m Curti reported that everything is set for the February 16 event at Parkview School.
Mark Taylor will do two reenactments of Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech.
Bookrnarks with age appropriate reading materials will be distributed to all the studenis.
Forum an the Patriot Act
Commissioner Vnuk reported on a forum she attended that discussed the Patriot Act. She said
even though it was one of ihe coldest nights of the year, they had a packed audience.
Generally, the #one of the forum was an the irifringement of personal rights. She said that US
Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger attended the forum, and he was extremely upset ihai his office
vvas not a part of the debate. Attorney General Mike Hatch was part of the foruzn, and he
responded that it was not a debate but rather a foru.m givng people an opporluruity #o speak
about the impact of the Patriot Act. Mr. Heffelfinger then left the fonun.
Commissioner Vnuk said that several panelists spoke. One person spoke about the content of
the Patriot Act and others talked about the importar�ce and tirneliness of this discussion. She
�anted ta know if thc Commission was interested in bring�ixag such a forum to the City of
Roseville. Comrnissioners agrccd that they are interested in holding a forum, but it should be
held before stunmer or in fall. Commission Vnuk agreed to contact the organizers about
holding a similar forum in Roseville.
Cammissioners askcd staff to provide a copy of the Patziot Act.
Other Busin�ess
Chair McKenzie distributed several handouts including a].etter from the League of Minnesata
Human Rights Comnnissions (LMHRC) to the Police Chiefs throughout the state, a Human
Rights Commission Starter packet and a review of thc Human Rights Commission's
Qb}ectives from Ju1y 2002.
Chair McKenzie said that the State League sent a letter to all Police Chiefs, and they wani
indzvidual Commissions to follow up with a second lettez. The LMHRC wants to set up
training sessions for Police Departments arou.nd the state. Each ci.iy can decide whether they
want to incorporate all the iapics in their training session or just a few. LMHRC would like
local conuilissions to contact their police chief as a follow up to the letter sent to encourage
the Chiefs to hold the training for the officers. The topics include:
1. Welcoming Irnniigrants To Your Community
2. Understanding, Reporting and Countering Hatc Crimes
3. Racial Profiling
4. Appreciating our Divcrsity as 'Well as our Basic Human Cozt�t�nonalities
5. Responding To Calls For Those With Mcntal Health Problems
6. The Distinctive Role of the Police in Democzatic and Totalitarian Societies
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Commissioner Voeller said that he will speak to a class at Roseville High School. He talked
with the teacher about the content of many of the essays in the essay cantest and the fact that
so many dealt with disrespect among sYudents. The teacher agxeed this is a big issue at the
school and she appreciated his attempt to address the topic.
Carolyn Curti reminded Cornrnissioners that they will introduce the Essay Cantest wix�.ers ta
thc City Council on February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Ad,�ournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.rn.
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Possible speakers for Patriot Act Forum
Sneakers at the post 9-11 Forum
Rev. Evelyn Lennon
The Center for Victims of Torture
Health Education Specialist
Mort Ryweck
State Project Coordinator
League of Minnesota Human Rights
Hussein Hcsham
Director of Islamic Information Office
Kristi Rudelius Palmer
Co-Director of H�nan Rights Center
University of Minnesota
Jamie Cork
Assistaxzi Hennepin County Attorney
Vice-President of Twin Cities Chapter
Japanese American Ciiizen's League
Rajinder Singh
Senior Vice President of U.S. Bancozp
Head of Risk Management
Names from our Speakers Bureau
Petrona Melgarejo, federal investigator
in anti-discrirr�ination laws
Angela Helscth, Assistant Attorncy
General
Suggestian frQm Louisa Hext
Matt Ehling (member of BORDC) one
of the speakers at the St. Louis Park
forum and he is mast eloquent
surrounding the PATRIOT Act. He
produced a documentary about
constitutional rights and civil liberties.
Jorge Saavcdra, Chief Lega� Counsei
with Centro Legal
zsaac Kaufrnan
Elected Officials
Senator Jo�n Marty
Representative Mindy Crreiling
Cominissioner 7an Weissner
BALANCING C[VIL RIGHTS AND SECURITY.
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Jewish Commun►ty'Act�on and the Minnesota Bil� of Rights Defense Committee
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A five-�ierson panel. of legal and civil li�erties �experts; public afFcials, and community aciivists
will discuss the ways in which recent federal laws and initiatives. impact our constitutianal
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liberties, the righfs of immigrants and how we inferact in our lacal communities. A question and
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: , Chuck Samuelson of the Minnesota Civii Liberkies Un�or� �
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St, Lou�s Park City Hall
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CONTACTS
Minnesota Bill of Rights Defensc Committee
Isaac Kaufman
651-632-2184
isaac_kaufrnan °yahoo.corn
Jcwish Committee Aciion
Louisa Hext
651-632-2184
I�ouisa �jewishcommunit.yaction.or�
Commtxnity forum will explore civil liberties and immigrant rights in a time of
heightened security
A five-person panel of legal and civil liberties experts, public officials and
community activists will present "Balancing Civil Rights and Security," on Thursday,
�anuary 13 from 7 to 9 pm at the St. Louis Park City Halt, 5005 Minnctonka Bou�evard,
St. Louis Park, MN. The panel will discuss how recent federal laws and initiatives affect
owr constitutional liberties, tbe rights of imm�igrants aa�d how we interact in our locai
communities. Following the panelists' presentations, the audience will be invitcd to
participate in a question and answer period.
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch has extensively studied the USA
PATRIOT Act and will provide an overview of its specific proviszons and discuss how
the act has changed law enforcement policy.
Matt Ehling of the Minnesota Bill of Rights Defense Committee (BORDC) vvill
present a civil libertarian perspective on post-9/11 security policies such as the PATRIOT
Act, and will discuss BORDC initiatives to help ensure that new security policies comply
with the Constitution.
Chuck Samuelson of the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union will discuss the
freedoms provided by the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution and how they apply to
the lives of both citizens and recent iriu�nigrants to the United States.
Gail Dorfinan, Hennepin County Commissioner, will discuss why il xz�akes sense
for local comznunities to welcome new imnnigranls as our neighbors, seeing them as
assets rather than threats.
Jorge Saavedra, Chief Legai Counsel, Centro Legal will discuss how local
government can ensure civil and immigrant rights while providing a secure environment
for all.
Vic Rosenthal, executive director of Jewish Cam�munity Actzon will moderate thc
event.
The prograrn is being co-sponsored by Jewish Community Action and the
Minnesota Bill o f Rights Defense Cornmittee. Foz mo;re info�rnation, ca11612-'724-3080.
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THE U.S.A. PA�TRIC�T A�T
AND LC�CAL G�VERNIUIENTS
• What shouid local gavernment officials know about the Act?
• VVhat is the role of la�ai gouernment in enforcement a� the Act?
� Ho�rv may the Act impact local police departmen#s?
• Has the Act changed pub[ic perception of local law
entorcement?
Learn mare about the U.S.A. Patriot Act from U.S. Attorney
Thomas Heffelfinger and hear concerns regarding the Act
expressed by Matt Ehiing of the Minneso#a Bill of Rights De�ense
Committee.
V1IHERE:
WHEN:
White Bear Lake
City Counci[ Chambers
4701 H ig hway 6'�
Vilhite Bear Lake, MN �51 � �
Tuesday, February �2, 2005
7.Q0 p.m.
Sponsored by the City of White Bear Lake
For more information, cal� 651-429-85�8.
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The Right ta �ducation is a Human Right and Human Rights
Education is a Human Right.
The primary objec�ives of This is My Home are:
o To engage all members of the school cammunity in creating a learning
environment in which everyone can grow to tf�eir full potential with their
human rights and human dignity upheld;
o To motivate all members of the scF�ooi community to take responsibility in
promoting and protecting human rights, so that student achievement,
development, and perfprmance can thrive;
a To develop new tools for sharing and monitoring effective human rights
educatlon practices.
What w�li this project provide?
7his rs My Home is a human rights education resource for primary and secondary
students, which seeks to create peacefuf, effective, and fun iearning environments
for all to thrive in Minnesota schools. This is My Home includes madel lesso�s for
grades K-12, a unique student-centered education process and a wide scope of
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Who?
ihis is My Hame was created to address the needs of Minnesota's K-12 students,
educators, and school community members. In fali 2flOS, afl Minnesota primary and
secandary schools will receive the Tl�is is My Nome learning resource kit. While it is
not manditory, every school is encouraged to implement these resources into their
lesson plans.
Where?
Tn this holistic approach, human rights education needs to happen everywhere.
When?
Hurnan rights education is not just for one teacher or one classroom. The process
carries the seeds af change everywhere, into every Minnesota classroom and
e�eryday practices in our homes, neighborhoods, schools, and work places.
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The H_umian .Rights �d_ucation Framework provides a developmental
sec{uence for learning human rights ianguage, principles, skifls, a�d practices.
Humart.,,Rights a.nd, Edu,c..ational.Sta�tdards have been integratEd into
this learning process. These standards include .Mi_n_n�_�oka_Acac[emic_S�an�.�.r_d.�, the
Minnesota_Hvrna_n _I2ights _Act, the Un.ited States Sill_ af Ri.ghts, and the Unrv_ersal
D.�c�aratic�n af Hurnan_Ri�hts, the Convention nf the R�_h�s QF,_�.he_Gbi[d.,
Th_e...H..u. man. _Rights._._Proc..e.ss._ Madel. is a student-centered learning circle
with 7 steps:
(1} Observe and Tdentify the Issue or Pra6lem
(Z} Describe and Cornpare
(3} Generate Responses, Formulate Positions, and Make Pr�dictlons
{4) Select a Response and Take Action
(5} Observe and Collect Inforrr�ation
(6) ReFlect and Draw Conclusions
(7) Communicate Learning with Others in the Community
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Measuring impact
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In recent studies, Minnesota has been shown to have one af the widest
achievement gaps in the nation hetween white students and students of color.
Minnesota schools also rank particularly high 9n teasing, bullying, and aggressi�e
behaviors.
Tfris is My Home strives to create a positive change in:
o Student Behavior and Attitude
o Student Achie�ement
o School Cllmate
o Human Rights Knowledge and Skills
o Family Invol�ement
o Community Partnerships
The impact of This Is My Home on the above indicators wil� be evaluated on an
ongoing basis and the results wiH be made public.
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Resources
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TNis Learning Resource Kii is currently being piloted 6y teach�rs
throughaut Minn�esota.
Than[c you for your time and effort in helping us make this Toolkit a success. We we4come
your feedback! Please send your comments or new human rights process rrzodel lessons to
humanrt��u��.��_�.
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9�+ervi��r General: Table �SantenYs (8 kb), Acknowledgements, How to
(0.99 mb) Use This Book.
Introrlaction to Key FrameworK and Principles of Human
Rights: Hurr2an Rights Educatlon Framework, Underlying
Principles of Human Ftlghts, 40 Developmental Assets, Human
Rights Learning Community Wheei.
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Sect(_an_I_ �undamentals of Human Rights Education: HRE Background
(326 kb} Information, HitE Documents, HRE Lessons and Materia[s.
�����Q_�_ZI. Human Rights Process Mode[ ffnits: Grades__K-2 (268 kb),
All models Crades_.3-5 (275 kb), Grade.s_fz-$ (22� kb), Grades__9.-12 (142 kb).
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.Hu..Ct1�.�1_.Rj.gh�� Human Rights Process ModeE: CofortuE Process Model in PD�
Process Mode1 format. Alsp avaiiabJe for download: Blank_Pr��e�s Mod�l_ and
(4$ kb} �.l�.nk_Nd_C►'�tI.�C�_.Ea[m.s in MS Word format.
l�ak�_y_our Taking Yaur FEuman Righis 7'err�perature: This document
h..u.man riqhfS gu[des you in taking your school's human rights temperature. You
temperature may also visit the Hurnan Rights Resource Center's online
(215 kb) temperature tool HERE.
Hu�nan_Rights The Human Rights and Peace Store: This special collectian of
a.[�d Human Rfghts and Peace Educatfon praducts includes boo[cs,
Pe_a_ce Store curricula, posters, training guides, multi-media maCerlals, gift�s,
bookmarks, kindness curren�y, and other resources easily
accesslbfe to educators, students, cnmmunity organizers, yauth
workers, and parents.
M.ore Far further resaurces, go to the University of Minnesota Human
in_.f_o_rmati_op_ Resource Center Web site at: ht�p_:J/wwyv.,hrusa,org. You may also
calt 612-626-Q041 or email 17_ILnL�prt�@_u�in.AQdu.
V.tde9. Watch This Is My Nome 30 second promp. Spend a day in the
(Quicktime) life of two chl[dren who share their triumphs and tragedfes in
hopes of dirninishing cultural differences. TF�is is a prorno of the 29
Video_ minute video that was co-prod�ced by TP7's Minnesota Channel
(RealVideo} and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
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THIS IS MYHOME...
A 1VIINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
A K-12 LEARNING RESOURCE KIT
1NTRODUCTI�N TO MN K-12 HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
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Intro uction ......................................................................................................iii
Howto Use This Book .....................................................................................vi
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Underlying Principles of Human Righis ..........................................................xi
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Human Rights Learning Community Wheel ...................................................xiv
SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF Z�[JMAN RIGHTS EDUC1LT10N
Section I Table of Contents .............................................................................1
HRE Background Infortnation .........................................................................2
I�E Docuzne�ts ..............................................................................................8
HRE Lessons and Materials .............................................................................20
SECTION II: CURRICULUM UNIT MODELS
Section II Table of Contents ...........................................
Grades K-2: Car�ng School Climate ...............................
Grades 3-5: Migration .....................................................
Grades 6-8: Fair or Unfair ..............................................
Grades 9-12: U. S. History ...............................................
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIUN
AGENDA
April J.2, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville Ciiy HaTI
2660 Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes o� February and March 2005
I�. Discussion about programs/activities that Commission may want to
undertake in the coming year.
• Rose Parade
• Roseville sponsoring Forum on the Patriot Act
• Bringing This Is 4ur Home Curriculum to Roseville
• Building Respectful Communities — working with RAHS
using 5ummary of Essay Themes
• Other
III. Adj ournment
Be a part of the picfure...gef involved wrth your City... Volunteer.�
Far more information, stop by Cify Hall or call Carolyn at 651-792-7026, or check our
websife atwww.cityofrosevzlle.com.
Yolunteering, a Great Way to Get Involved!
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Human Rights Commiss�on Minutes
February S, 2005
Preseni: Thelma McKenzie, Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller
Absent: Steve Smith
Staff: Carolyn Curti
The Commission came #o order at 7:05 p.m.
Commissioners reviewcd the DVD, This is My Home, which r�vas produced by the University
of Minnesota Human Rights Resource Center and TPT MN Channel2. T'he program
follawed severai Minnesota youths who taiked about their school and life experiences dealing
with disc�rimznation.
Follflwing the viewing, members discussed what the Commissiox� could do to bring the
Human Rights curriculum to Roseville. Chair McKenzie said that she contacted boih the
State Department of Human Rights and the University of Muinesota Human Rights Resource
Center (UM-HRRC) about conducting a workshop in Roseville. The workshop should
inciude Roseville teachers and principals. McKenzie said that Dr. Leon Rocl�iguez, one of the
participants in the production, would com,e to the meeting to talk about the curriculum.
Commissioner Delmore said she would like to try the cuxriculum in her school. Chair
McKet�ie wiZl speak with the UM-HRRC about getting a copy of the cuxriculum for
Commissioner Delmorc.
Approve Minutes
Chaar McKenzie thanked the Comtnisszoners for the productive January meeting. She said it
is important to meet cach year vvith. the Superintendent of the Roseville Schoois. She
expressed disappointment that no teachers commented on the New Teachers Packet. Carolyn
Curti will try ta talk individually with thc new Eeachers at Parkvicw Schaol when thc
Comznission attends the Martin Luther King reenachnent.
Commissioner Crump rnoved and Commissioner Vnuk seconded approval of the minutcs.
Motion prevailed.
Update on Black History Month Event
Carolyn Curti reporied that everything is set for the February lb event at Paxkview School.
Mark Taylor will do two reenactments of Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech.
Boolox►arks with age appropriate rcading materials will be distributed to all the students.
Forum on the Patriot Act
Commissioner Vnuk reportcd on a foram she attended that discussed the Patriot Act. She said
even thaugh it was one of the coldest nights of the year, thcy had a packed audience.
Gencrally, the tone of the forum was on the infringerx�ent o£personal rights. She said that US
Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger attended the fonun, and he was extremely upset that his office
was not a part of the debate. Attorney General Mike Ha#ch was part of the forum, and he
responded that it was not a debate but rather a fonam givng people an opporhuuty to speak
about the impact of the Patriot Act. Nlr. �Teffelfinger then left the forum.
Commissioner Vnu.k said that several panelists spoke. Qne person spokc about the content of
the Patriot Act and others talked about the importance and lim.eliness of thi�s discussion. She
wanted to know if thc Coininission was interested in bringing such a forum to the City of
Roseville. Commissioners agreed that they arc interested in holding a forum, but it should bc
held before suinmer o.r in fall_ Cornrnission Vnuk agrecd to contact the organizers about
holding a similar forum in Roseville.
Coxnmissioners asked staff to provide a copy of the Patriot Act.
Other Business
Chair McKenzie distributed several handouts including a letter from the League of Minnesota
Human R�ights Cornmissions (LMHRC) to the Police Chiefs throughout the state, a Human
Rights Commission Starier packet and a review of the Human Rights Commission's
Objectives from July 2002.
Chair McKenzie said that the State League sent a Ietter to all Police Chzefs, and they want
xndividual Commissions to follow up with a second letter. The LNIHIZC wants to set up
training sessions for Policc Departments around the state. Each city can decide whether they
want to incorporate all the topics in their training session or just a few. LMHRC would like
local commissions to contact their police chief as a fol.lovv up to the ieiter sent ta encourage
the Chicfs to hold the training for the officers. The topics include:
l. Welcoming �Znmigranis To Your Comrnunity
2. Understanding, Reporting and Couniering Hate Crimes
3. Racial Profiling
4. Appreciating our Diversity as Well as our Basic Hurnan Commonalities
5. Responding To Calls For Thosc With Mcntal Health Problcros
6. The Distinctive Role of the Police in Democratic and Totalitarian Societies
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Carntnissioner VoeIler said that he will speak to a class at Roseville High Schooi. He talkcd
witla the teacher abou.t the content of many o�the essays in thc cssay contest and the fact tha1,
so m�an.y dealt with disrespect among students. The teacher agreed this is a big issue at the
school.and she appreciated his attencipt to address the topic.
Carolyn Curti rerninded Commissioners that they will introduce the Essay Contest winners to
the City Council on February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Adlournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
March 8, 2005
Present: Thelma McKenzie, Steve Smith Karen Vnuk, Lairy Voeller
Absent: Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore
Staff• Carolyn Curti
Forum on the Pafriot Act
Chair Thelma McKerazie called fhe rneeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and asked Louisa Hext and
Isaac Kanfman to introduce thert�selves. Kaufrnan volunteers for the Minnesota Bill of Rights
Defense Committee (BORDC) and Hext works £or Jewish Cornmunity Actifln (JCA). 'i'hey
helped organize a recent Patriot Act Forum in St. Louis Park aa�d are inierested in helping the
Human Rights Cornrnission to sponsor a forum in Roseville.
Hext said the JCA is a grassroots organization that works on iinmigrant issues. They mobilize
around an issue, raise awareness and work to impact pubiic policy. Both arganizations have
strong concerns about the Patriot Act infringing on basic rights. They believe the Patriot Act
requires local law enforccment to do the work of the federal government and cities to do the
work of the US Citizen and I��nmigration Services. They see this forum as an opporiunity to
educate Roseville residents about the Bill of Rights.
Kau�man said the BORDC is a siatewide grassroots organization worlang to get a resolution
passed at ihe Legislature to affirm civil Iiberties. He said the Patriot Act is up for renewal this
year, and his organization hopes to pressure Congress to rethink somc of the Patriot Act ttzat
infringes on basic rights.
The two organizations hopc to change public policy around ihe Patriot Act. They want to
accomplish this by raising awareness about how certain part of the Patriot Act infri�ges on
civil rights. They believe the forum is a good way to do this. They would then ask the
Roseville Human IZights Commission an.d Roseville citirens if they agree with their premise,
and if so, what they could do about it. Finally, if the citizens and Co�tnmission agree, ask the
Ciiy Council to pass a resolution asking for changes in the Patriot Act anci/or clarify that City
employees will not engage in actions that should be carried out by the federal governmeni,
such as the Police asking t�vl�ether someone is an American citizen.
Commissioners discussed whether it would be better to have a forum or a debate about the
Patriot Act. They agreed that a forum would be better way to raise issues. Commissioners
agrced thai thcy wanted panelists who could talk about the Patriot Act and about the Bill of
Rights. Commissioners thcn discussed who to invite to be speakers. Several names including
Attorney General Mike Hatch, Chuck Samuelson, Matt Ehling, 7orgc Saavedra, Susana De
Leon, Sez�ator John. Marty, Ra.rmsey County Cornrnissianer Jan Weissner, Human Rights
Commissioner Steve Sinith, Hussein Hesham, Rajinder Singh, Evelyn Lennon and others
were suggested.
Commissioner Karen Vnuk moved and Commissioncr Larry Voeller seconded the motion for
the Coliunission prc�ceed with t.�ie fonun on May 10 at the Skating Center, and to continue to
loak for speakers for the forurn.
Commissioners, �Iext and Kaufinan spend a considerable amount of time discussing who the
speakers should be and t11c focus of the fonun. Commissioncrs agreed to invite Hatch, Smith,
De Leon and Ehling and either Hesham or Singh and to ask Marty to act as ezx�cee. Because
of the short time to plan, planners would consider others as alternatcs if sorrxeone was not
available.
Update on Black History Month Event
Coimnissioner Steve Smith reported on the reenactment of Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a
Dream speech at Parkvie�xr School. It was well received by the siudents and the teachers.
However, Commissioners thought some students were too young to fully appreciate the
presentation.
RAHS request for Summary of Essay Themes
At the February zneeting Co�mmissioner Voeller mentianed ihai he spoke to Filiz Yar�ici's
class at the Roseville Area High School. They talked about the essay contest and some
common themes of disrespect between and among students. Yargici expressed interest in
seeing excerpts of the essays. R1�HS is doing work on respectful behavior. Comrriissioner
Vnuk volunteered to review and summarize the essays.
Other Business
Commissioner Vnuk brought everyone's attention to the email from RAS Diversity
Coordinaior Johanna Eager. Johanna is seeking volunteers to work on the 2005-2006 Equity
and Integration Plan. This year, Equity and Integration Advisory Council and the Equity and
Integration Task Force will revievv and revise the plan logefiher. Meeting dates are March 30,
Apri1 b, April 11 and Apri125 (if needed). Mee#ings are from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Fairview
Community Center. Cornmissioners agreed to ask Commissioner Crump to serve on the
cominittee, if he has timc.
Adj ournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Egcerpts from 2005 Human Rights Commission's Essays
Student Stories of Bullying and Discrimination
Bullying
A girl my age's parents had just gotten a divorce and ever since the incident their family
had been pretty low on money, not being able to pay for new clothes or a splurge to 1he
mall's food court like many of ihe other kids in our class are able to do. So one day as she
was witnessed to have worn out shoes and ragged clothing, some boys in her class began
calling her poor and dirty.
I was waiting for the bus to arrive...I went over and joined in a conversation with Jennifer
when this othe;r girl came over...Jennifer goi mad because she didn't like her I guess...The
girl said she can ta]k to vvhoever she wants and said that her volieyball team wins most of
their games and stuff. Jennifer got really mad at this and started making fitn of how fat she
was and how bad at volleyball sk�e was, because she was not on thc A team like Jennifer
was. She also said stuff like the oniy reason they win is because she is so fat and every
step she takes thc other team falls over.
There is a girl at my sch.00l who most people would consider obese. Kids in my school are
always cracking jokes about her like "Follow the herd. She is the herd."
I have never gone through a school day without witnessing some sort of bias toward a
fellow student, never. Whether it is name-calling, physical bullying, or teasing, I see it
every day. Maybe it's a friend, somebody I know, or someone I've never seen before,
maybe it is even myself; I am constantly seeing this unfairness toward othcrs. 1 don't
understand how people can think it is cool to do such tltings. What makes people sa
mali.ci.ous? Even I have bccn made fixn of at school. It can be anything from being called a
weakling to a nerd. W�y people always need to pick on someone; I don' know. People
can go from being your friend one minute to being your enemy the next. It seerns to
depend on whom that person is hanging aut with. Some of my friends will a11 of a sudden
change their personality when they are around a certain person. Kids shouldn't need to go
through so zx�uch torment at school.
Discrunination is zeally j ust treating someone badly because they are different from you in
some way. If you look at discrimination this way many of us have experienced being
discriminated. You could be teased because of the shirt you have on, the glasses you have
to �ea.r or the braces on your teeth. You could have been fun of because you are too short,
too tall, too heavy or ioo skinny. Discrimination can include being teased for not being
smart enough, being too smart or a geek. There are too many ways people can be
discriminated to Iist here.
Kids who feel they have morc power pick on others daily. A ldd may be too short, too tall,
too skinny, or too fat and even if thcy are a kind, funny, loving person, they are picked on.
Whether it's someone calling tk�em names or pushing Ehem around in the hallway.
The one act of discriminatian that I'll never forget is when Megan (my cousin) moved to a
z�ew house. When s�e zxzo�ed in she invited me over. Wi�en I goi over to her house there
was a group of kids playing a couple houses down. So, we went to go see if they wanted
to play. When we asked the group of kids if they wanted to play they looked at Megan
really weird and said they had to go home. But, I realized when we got inside they were
still playing. �ven when I was leaving Megan's house I noticed some of the kids r�vere still
outside. As they saw me getting ready to leave one girl came over and said hi to me.
When I asked her why she didn't want to play before she said to me because they thought
Megan was really weird.
Being new gives one enough exposurc, and thick, dark red hair combined with a chubby,
place face coated �ith freckles did not help matters for poor Harold, Adding to that, he
wore glasses and a shy, puLZled, yef good-naiures sort of smile...From the beginning,
things didn't go right for Harold. Throu�;hout his first day he made jokes thai no onc
laughed at. Instead, they sniggered hehind his back saying, "I-�e thi.n.ks he's so funny. I
mean, come on, who would laugh at lus.jokes? Maybe his old classmates." They sneered.
"His classmatcs must have been stupid like him." He occasional person would say, "It's
not his fault he's ugly and dumb. I feel bad for hirn." Which was worse? Being pitied
because of looldng strange and tiying to be funny? Or bullied far tbe same reason?
Discriminat�on-Race ox Natio�al�ty
There is a student who sits diagonally from me who is from a different couz�try, and speaks
with an unusual accent than the kids sitting around hirn. I'lt call him Fred, so as not to use
his real name. Fred, wl�o tries hard to rnalce friends and fit in, is teased ruthlessly by thc
student sitting behind him, I'll call this student Joe. Joe teases Fred because of his name,
the name he wants io be called, how he talks, and any other way that Joe can think of
bullying him. When Joe isn't taunting and teasing Fred, Joc turns around and teases a kid
who's nationality is ditferent than Fred's or Joe's.
Often times at school, I have been hearing people talk behind other people's backs Iike
what clothing one wears, how they ta1k, and how they act, mainly because of their race.
People of different races have been called inappropriate names. A person who doesn't
speak English well will often be called F.O.B. which rneans Fresh Off th.e Boat. I have
often heard people refer to A#irican American people as `ghetto'.
People call me names ai school because of my race...People call me a coconut and an
Oreo. What they are saying is that I arn brown on the ouiside, and act white. That really
hurts, because ihey are saying ihat I am pretending to be someone that I'm not. But I don't
try to be someone that I'm not. I am who I am, and I will always be this way.
I used to know a girl by the name of Fatima. Shc wa.s madc fund of because she was from
Afghanistan. A boy named Bobby called her "terrorist" because of where she came from.
Fatima was a shy person who didn't l�ave a.tzy friends to stic�C up for her, so she d�dn't have
much confidence.
Niki, my best fr�iend, is a really good kicker and usually gets a homc run. Right as Niki
was about to kick the Uall the bell rang to go back inside. All of us groaned, because who
wants to go back to schooi? So we all started to ruu to the doors, our tennis shoes
smacking against the pavcment when al1 of a sudden Niki and I heard someone ye11
"blackey." Niki is Hawaiian so her skin is kind of dark. Niki whipped her head around
Iooking for the person that yelled that to her. We spatted three 5�' grade giirls glaring at
Niki. She looked shocked and she glared back...After that incident vvhenever we saw
those girls they would yell "blackey" at Niki or ask hcr if she was the devil. By the tizne
Niki and I wcre reaily fed up with those girls, so we decided to tell one of the assista.nt
teachers. He said that he would talk to thc girls, but they still yelled "blackey." I don't'
know if he talked to them about it or if they just decided to ignore him. I hope he did
because discrimination is a rcally bad thing and it needs to be stopped!
Towards the middle of il�.e school year, a ncw student came to my school and was in my
class, She was transferred from another elementary school and happened to be South
Africa.n. Immediately I noticed people looking at her and snicker�ng. A certain group of
girls would get togcthcr and talk behind her back. They would say she smelled and ]ooked
��y.
Discriminatio�a-Gender
Another act of discrixnuiation, that wasn't directed ai me, hut at all the girls in my sixth
grade. We had this whole debaie in social studies about how guys are perceived as the
more dominant gender. Thc guys vve:re saying that womcn should stay home and cook and
clean for the men. When tb.e :rnen get home the women should have a meal already hot and
ready for thern to eai.
Discrimin ation-Reli giou s
A group of six siudents walked up to me on the bus and noticed that I was wearing a
necklace with a cross on it and a W.W.J.D. bracclet. They asked me if 1 was a Chnstian or
a Jew, and I replied that I was a Christian. Right away, they started to say I vcras an idiot
because I believed in Clu-istianity, and they replied that everybody was made of slime or
evalved from monkeys. I tried to defend my religion by saying that we were made by the
one and only God and that he gave his only son, Jesus, to die here on carth fo:r our sins.
Unfortunately, they ignored me and hit me...The student that told the bus driver came back
and asked me if I was ok and to see if I needed to call my mom to go to the doctor.
Discrimination-S exu aI Oricntation
Something that I have noticed within the last 2 or 3 years is that in school I have started to
hear the phrase "Tl1al's so gay" more and more. I don't know if people don't realize that
they are discrizxzinatulg against those who are gay or if they know and don't really care, buE
what � do know is that it is discrirninating and it hurts everyone who hears it. Maybe it
doesn't hurt them personally, bui every time that somebody says that, it is hurting
somebody. I knew a giri l.ast year who considered herself gay. Every day tha� she went to
schooi she was freated hombly, yet she always stayed herself, and nevez tires to change
hersclf. She went throngh so much last year that I am surpriscd that she could continue
coming to school and was able to remain irue to herself. She was lripped and pushed in the
ha1ls, thrown food at in ihe cafeteria, and had verbal insults a11 day 1ong, yet she never gave
up. She had ihe str.ength that she needed to survive the schaol year, but I also lrnew a boy
who considered himself gay, and he was just as open. He was discriminated against like
you wouldn't believe. Hc had a more difficult time in dealing with it. At one poix�t during
the year, he told me a11d rnany of the other kids that did accept him that he was considering
suicide. We all tried to stop him and we got him help, but then the school year ended.
Thzs year we haven.'t seen hzm at all, and there have been rumors of what happened to him,
but whether any of tliem are true, no one is completely sure.
Dis crimination-Dis ability
I know that some people like to discriminate against people with learning disorders
because they rnake fun of ine. I have Asperger's Syndrome, a foz� of autism. Because of
my autisnn, � have certain limits. People have noticed those limits, so they give me a hard
tixne by making fun of ine. Last year, an 8�' grader started calling me a"retard" on the bus_
A couple of time he kicked me and he also punched me. I know what it is like to be called
nasty names and to be hurt, because I have been discriminated against.
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HUMAN RIGHTS C4MMISSION
AGENDA
June i 4, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
2660 Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes of Apri12005
II. Action on programs/activities that Commission has identified to
undertake in coming year
a. Rose Parade
b. Patriot Act Forum on October 11
• Invite speakers
• Involve other area Human Rights Commissions
• Involve area schools
c. Inviting Roseville Police to paxticipate in Police-
Community Relations Training
III. Roseville City Code of Nondiscrimination
IV. Adjournment
Be a part of the picfure...get involved with your Crfy... Volunfeer.►
For mors informafion, stop by City Hall or call Carolyn at 651-732-702fi, or check our
websife af wtivw.cityofrosevr'lle.com.
Volunteering, a Great Way to �et Involved!
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
May 10, 2005
Present: Thelma McKenzie, Chair, Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Scott Higbee, Ann Kenney,
Steve 5mitl�, Bob Venters
Guest: Marion Helland
Staff: Carolyn Curti
Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. She introduced Marion
Helland, member of the Golden Valley Human Rzghts Commission and the State League of
Human Rights Comrnissions.
Oath of Office
Scott Higbee, Ann Kenney and Bob Venters recited the Oaths of Office a.nd were sworn in as
new rnembers to the Human Rights Commission.
Approve Minutes
Commission.ers approved the minutes for the February and March meeiings.
New Commissioner Workshop
Marion Helland provided an overview of the roles and responsibilities of Human Rights
Commissions. Most Commissions were an outgrowth of the Civii Raghts Movernent. She
said many new Coxrunissioners ask themselves what rolc they can play on a Commissian. She
said serving on a commission requires a time commitment. Helland recommcnds each
Commissioner Iook at his/her job skills and see how those can be applied to the HRC mission.
She asked Commissioners how they view themselves -- advocates or activists. She
recarnmends that a Commissioner alvvays do outreach and talk about human righis.
Helland distributed several pieces of literature �nrith suggestions on how to reach the schools,
newspapers, the Legislafure and others. She showed examples of taking the human rights
message to the community thz'ough flyers, stickers, posters, bookmarks and other ideas.
Helland explained how each part of our world is inter-related so what happens in the schools,
business world, media, places of worship etc. impacis all other parts af our lives. Human
Rights advocacy must reach all parts of our lives.
Helland spoke about her experience advocating �or human rights. She traveled to the South to
assist black Americans to register to vote. She talked about her experience as an elementary
school teacher speaking up about racism included in history books and using the works of a
diverse set of authors ta teach. She also talked about her work with the criminal justice
systern.
Helland suggested that Commissioners should sirnply think about what they can do, and jump
in and do it.
The Commissioners thanked Helland for her informative presentation.
Rose Parade
Carolyn Curti reminded Commissioners that the Rose Parade is June 27 and #he Commission
will ha�c a ride in the parade. Curti will send letters to the Essay Contes# winners inviting
ihem to ride along. She will purchase candy to be handed out. Commissioners suggested that
the City produce stickers with "No Prejudice" similar to the ones Helland showed.. Curti will
see if they can be printed for a reasonable cost. Anyone who plans to ride in the vehicle
should let Curti know.
Discrimination Complaint
Comrnissioner Steve Smith reported that he followed up on a complaint by a Roseville
resident. The resident wanted to know what/if anything could be donc about a friend of hers
who lives in a home owned by a local church. The pastor is telling the single African
American mother living in a rental property that she is not v�ranted there. Commissioner Smith
said he offered several alternatives, but they did not want to pursue anything at this tirne.
Discassian of Programs/Activities in Upcoming Year
Chair McKena_.ie began the discussion about the Commission organiz�ng a forum about the
Patriot Act. In March the Com�nission met with Isaac Kaufman and Louisa Hext who had
recently helped organize a Patriot Act Forum in St. Louis Park. The Commission agreed to
sponsor a Forum this spring, but because of time constraints and discussions over speakers,
the Comrnission agreed to posipone the forum until the fall. After some discussion,
Commissioners agreec� to host the forurn the evening of T�esday, October 11.
Chair McKenzie said she wantcd greater regional participation and invite neighboring Human
Rights Conunissions to participate. Commissioners also dascussed ways to involve the
neighboring calleges and high school students. Commissioners should send suggestions for
speakers and whorn to invite to Carolyn Curti.
Commissioner Smith talked about the Senior Holiday Party held in mid-December at which
Commissioners volunteer to h.elp with the party.
Carolyn Curti described the New Teachers' Packet that is sent each fa31 ta new Roseville Area
School teachers. The packet was developed in response to a request from RAS Dxversity
Coordinator Joha.mxa Eager. She said they have good iuck recruiting a diverse teaching staff
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but that teachers of color often only stay a year or two. She wants ways to make alI teachers
feel a part of the community. The New Teachers' Packet offers information about #he Human
Rights Commission, the City and community resources that are available to them.
Commissioner Phil Crurnp reported that Shonda Crump attended the Roseville Area School's
most recent Equity & Integration Plan meeting. They meet throughout the year to discuss
ways to integrate the schools.
Chair McKenzie mentioned the This is our Home Curriculum that is being developed an.d
tested by the University of Minnesota Human Rights Resource Center. The University hopes
to ha�e the cumculum available by this fall, so the Commission may review and consider
promoting in the schools when in becomes a�ailable.
Chair McKenzie stated that she would foilow up with Chief of Police Carol Sletner
encouraging the Roseville Police Department to participate in the League of Minnesota
Human Rights Commissions Police-Community Relations Traixving.
Carolyn Curti discussed Buiiding Respectful Communities as a possible project that the
Commission may want to develop. During this most recent essay contest, Commissioners
noted numerous examples of being disrespectful or feeling disrespected. Former
Con�n�issioner Karen Vnuk pulled out examples of disrespect and �iscritnination based on
race, nationality, gendez, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Fortr�er Cornmissianer
Larry Voeller had discussed the topic with RAHS Teacher Filiz Yargici. Yargici has invited
HRC members to speak to her class on several occasions. She expressed interest in creating a
Respect dialogue within the school.
Chair McKenzie asked Commissioners to reflect on the potential projects for the upcoming
year and decide what each Commissioner wants to work on.
Adjournment
Meeting ad}ourned at 8:45 p.m.
Carolyn Curti
=rom: Carolyn Curti
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 1:�2 PM
To: Ann Keeney (annk@agsnet.com); Janet Delmore {janet.delmore@spps.org); Phillip J. Crump
(pjcrump@bitstream.net); Rabert Venters {bobventers@yahoo.com); Scott A. Higbee
(shigbee@prodigy.net}; Stephen L. Smith (smith@trial-advocate_com}; Thelma McKenzie
(tmckenzie02@yahoo.com)
Commissioners, 1 received the following inquiry and responded with Roseville's Ciiy Code. I wili add this item
to the June agenda.
FYI. Where does Roseville sit with #his? Any idea?
Crystal City Council Expands Local Human Rights Ordinance
At its regular m�eting on Tuesday, May 97, the Crystal City Council voted unanimously to update the city's human rights
ordinance, which until now had fiailed to include "sexual orientation" in its list of protected categories. Last year, DutFront
Minnesota's Legal & Policy Analyst, Phil Duran, discovered the inconsistency between the lacal ordinance and the
Minnesota Human Rights Act, likely due to the city simply overlooking the ordinance after state law was amended to
include that category_ As soon as the inconsistency between was pointed out, the folks in Crystal mo�ed quickiy to address
it. The change will formaHy give the Crystal Human Rights Commission authority to address sexual orientation- and gender
identity-related issues in Crystal, and to informally resolve camplaints regarding sexual orientaiion/gender identity-related
discrimination in the community.
During the same meeting, Mayor ReNae Bawman issued a proclamation declaring June 24-26 to be Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Days in Crystal, a resolution sought by Twin Cities Pride . If you live in Crystal, contact
Mayor Sowman and thank her for standing up for fairness and equality for all of Crystal's residents by updating the human
rights ordinance and signing the GLBT Pride Proclamation. You can reach Mayor Bowman at {763} 531-1001 or
renaebowman comcast.net .
Roseville's Code states t1�e followzng:
1207.27: N�NDISCRIMYNAT�ON:
Tl�e franchisee sha11 at all fiimes camply with the provision of the City of Roseville Code and agplicable state
and federal law regaxding nondiscrimination and civil rights. The franchisee, its agents, employees, contraciors
and subconfiractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origir�, ancestry, age, sex, religion
or disability in connection with its services provided pursuant to this Franchise Ordinance.
Carolyn Curti
Communications Specialist
City of Roseville
2660 Civic Center Drive
Roseville, N1N 55113
651-792-7026 (phone)
GS 1-792-702Q {f�)
Rosevifle Human Rights Comrn
Garoiyn Curti
2�fi0 �ivic Genf�r Dr
R�se�il�e MN 55113
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WELCOME TO THE 2405 ROSE PARADE! !
"Forever Fun � Celebrating 25, Yea�s of RosefesP'
We are pleased to confirm your participation in the 2005 Rose Parade.
Please stop at the designatecl check-in area prior to proceeding to your assigned Iineup position.
Rose Parade Date:
Starting Time:
Lineup Time:
Monday, June 27, 2005
6:30 p.m. (at Roseville Area High School}
S: 04 to 6: p0 p. m.
Lineup Position: #
Enter �n: Hamline and County Road B-2, � just North of Highway 36
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES:
1. ABSOLUTELY �TQ ALCOHOL ailowed in the para,de, the parade lineup area, or the parade pickup areas.
2. NO'THING MAY BE THR WN FROM iTNITS-ITEMS MUST BE HANDED OUT�T '�.�E CURB.
� Because of television coverage, please kccp the pace even and maintain proper distance between uniis.
(Approximately 25 feet)
4. Please proceed to the RIGHT if you hear a siren. Sirens will be used ONLY BY EMERGENCY
VEHICLES.
5. Each unit should have a fire extinguisher on board.
Restrooms are available near the parade lineup area. Limited shuttle service �s available from the
end of the parade route back to the start area at County Road B-2 and Hamline.
PLEASE NUTE TAAT THERE I5 LIlVIITED PARKING IN TAE PARADE LINEUP AREA.
MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO C.AR P40L TO THE PARADE.
Refreshments are available for purchase in the line-up area.
If you have any questions, please call Diane Lang at 651-426-0872 {evenings), 651-642-5509 {day}
or the Roseville Parks and Recreatxon office at 651-792-7006.
Thank you in advance for participating in the ROSE PARADE.
We hope you have a great time and please plan on joining us again next year.
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26b0 Civic Center Drive ❖ RosevilIe, Minnesota 55113
651-792-ROSE ❖ 'J'DD b51-792-7399 ❖ www.ci.roseville.mn.us
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1240 West County Road B=2, Roseviil�e, Minnesota 551 '{ 3
; FROM THE NORTH (EAST OR WEST}:.
rnterstate 694 to Snelling Avenue Soutli (from the East- be suxe �o follow signs) /
_to County Roac� B-2 / go� left (East) on County-Road B-2/ just after the Hamli�ne
Avenue inier�ection; you'll see the District Ce.�ter on the left,
� - � check in there please. �
FROM� THE SOUTH EAST {St. Paul):
HWY 35E North to Hwy 36 West / Exit an Hamline Avenue / turn right (Nox-�h) �
on Hamline Avenue to Coun�y Road B-2 / go Right (�ast} on �ounty Road B-2 /
you'll see the District Center on i1�e left;.check in there please.
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Hwy �35`N North to Hwy 36 Eas� / Exi� on Hamline Avenue / turn left (East) on
Commerce Street to Hamline Avenue � turn left (North) on. Haml�ne Aveiaue to
County Road B=2 � go right (East) ori Cb:�Rd. B-2 / you'll see the D�strici Center
. � on the left, check in t�iere piease. �_
_ Approach RAHS (Roseville Area.High School) on B-2 from Hamline ra#her �han Lexington.
For safety, we will try to mair�tain one-way traffic going eastbound on B-2 from Hami�ine
toward Lexington. � -.
Parents dropping off parade participants are welcoine�to pul! �off to the side of B-2 for
dro.p-offs �No parking!) just east of the High School main gate..
�arents seeki�g parking are encouraged to drop their chiEdren at the H�gh School and
find parking n�ar the parade termination-point afi City Fiall. If you need directions to City
hall, go to http:llww�w.ci.�osevi[Ie.mn.u�/infoLmaps/location.htrrt or call 651-792-7006. If�
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AGENDA
May 10, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City HaI1
2b60 Civic Center Drive
Int�oduction and Swearing in of New Commission Members
Approve Minutes of I'cbruary and March 24�5
New Commissioner Workshop with Marion Helland
Discussion of programs/activities that Commission may want io
undertake in the coming year
Rose Parade Participation
Adj ournment
8e a pari of the picfure...get involved with your City... Volunfeer.!
For more informafion, s#op by Cify Hal! or cal! Carolyn af 651-792-7026, or check our
website at yvw4v. c.it�ofroseville. corn.
Tlolunteering, a Great Wayto Get 1`izvolved!
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Human Rights Commissi.on
Meeting Schedu�e 20�5
• January 11
• Febzuary 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10
• June ] 4
o(Commissioners participate in the Rose Parade on June 27)
• 3uly -- No Meeting
• August 9
• September 20
• October 11
• November 1 S
• December 13
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Human Righ�s Commission Minutes
February S, 2005
Present: Thelzna McKenzie, Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller
�lbscnt: Steve Smith
Sta£f.: Carolyn Curti
The Commission carne to ordcr at 7:05 p.m.
Cominissioners reviewed the DVD, This is My Home, which was produced by the University
of Minnesota Human Rights Resource Center and TPT MN Channel 2. The program
followed several Minnesota youths who talked about fiheir schaol and lifc experiences dealing
with discrim.ination.
Following the viewing, rzzeznbers discussed what the Commission could do to bnng the
Hurnan Rights curriculum to Raseville. Chair McKenzie said that she contacted both t�ie
Stafe Department of Human Rights and the University of Minnesota Human Rights Resource
Center (UM-�TRRC} about conducting a wor�rshop in Roseville. Thc workshop should
include Roseville teachers and principals. McKenzie said that Dr. Leon Rodriguez, one of the
participants in the production, would come to the meeting to talk about the curriculurn.
Commissioner Delmore said she would like to try the curriculum in her school. Chair
McKenzie will speak with ihe UM-HRRC about gett�ing a copy of thc curriculum for
Commissioner Delrnore.
Apprave Nlinutes
Chair McKenzie thanked the Comr�issioners for the productive Jazzuary z�rieehng. She said it
is important to rneet each year wi#h the Superintendent of the Roseville Schools. She
expressed disappointment that na teachers commcnted on the New Teachers Packet. Carolyn
Curti �11 try to talk individualiy with the new teachers at Parkv�iew School when the
Commission aitez�ds the Martin Luther King reenactment.
Cominissio�er Crump moved arad Corninissioncr Vnuk seconded approval of the minutes.
Motion prevailed.
Clpdate on Black Hxstary Month Event
Carolyzi Curti rcportcd that everything is set for the February 16 event at Parkview School.
Mark Taylor will do two rcenactments of Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a�ream specch.
Boolrnlarks with age appropriatc reading materials will be distributed to alI thc students.
Forum on the Patriot Act
Conaxnissioner Vnuk reported on a forum she attended that discussed the Patriot Act. She said
even though ii was one of the coldest nights of the year, they had a packcd audicnce.
Gencrally, the tone of the �orurn was on thc infringement of personal rights. She said that US
Attorney Thomas Heffelfmger attended the forum, and he was extremely upset that his office
was not a part of the debate. Attorney General Mikc Hatch was part of the forum, and he
respondcd tha� it was not a debate but rather a forum gi�ng people an opportunity to spea.k
about the impact of the Patriot Act. Mr. Heffclfinger then Ieft the forum.
Comm.zssioner Vnuk said that several panelists spoke. Qne person spoke. about the conteni of
the Patriot Act and others talked about the importance and iirneliness of this discussion. She
wanted to �ow if the Comrnission was interested in bringing such a forum to the City o�
Roseville. Commissioners agreed that they are interested in hold�ing a foruzra, but it should be
held before summer or in fall. Coznmission Vnuk agreed to contact the organizers about
holding a similar forum in Roseville.
Commissioners asked staff to provide a copy of the �atriot Act.
Other Business
Chair McKenzie distributed several handouts including a letter from the League of Minncsota
IIuman Righis Commissions (LM.H.RC} to the Palice Chiefs throughout the state, a Human
Ri�hts Commission Starier packct and a review of the Hurr�.an Rights Commission's
Obj ectives from July 2002.
Cha.ir McKenzie said that tl�e SEate League sent a letter to all Police Chiefs, and they want
individual Commissions to follow up with a second Ietter. The LIV�IRC wants to set up
training sessions for Police Departments around the state. �ach city can decide whether thcy
want to incozporate all thc topics in their trainuig session or just a fcw. L1V�IRC would like
local commissions to contact their police chief as a follow up to tl�e leiter sent to encourage
the Chie�s to hold the ixaining for the officers. The topics include:
1. Welcorning Immigrailts To Your Commuz�uity
2. Ux�derstanding, Reporting and Countering Hate Crimes
3. Racial Pxofiling
4. Appreciating our Diversity as Well as our Basic Iiuman Commonalities
5. Responding To Calls For Thase With Mental Hcalth Problems
6. The Disiinc.tivc Role of the Police in Democratic and Totalitaria� Societies
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Conunissioner Voellcr said that he will speak to a ciass at Roseville High School. He talked
with the teacher about the content of many of the essays in the essay contest and the fact that
so znany dealt with disrespect among students. The teacher agreed this is a big issue at the
school.aaid she appreciated his attcmpt to address the topic.
Carolyn Curti reminded Commissioners that they will introduce the Essay Contest winuers to
the City Council on February 28 at 7:00 p.zn.
Adj ournmeut
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p_m.
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
March S, 2005
Present: Thelma McKenzie, Steve Smith Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller
Absent: Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore
Staff Carolyn Curti
Foruxn on the Patriot Act
Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and asked Louisa Hext and
Isaac Kaufinan to introduce themselves. Kaufinan volunteers for the Minnesota Bill of Rights
Defense Committee (BORDC) and Hext works for Jewish Cotnmunity �ctian (JCA). They
helped organize a xecent Patriot Act Forum in St. Louis Park and are interested in helping ihe
Human Rights Commisszon to sponsor a forum in Roseville.
Hext said the JCf1 is a grassroots organization that works on immigrant issucs. They mobilize
around an issue, raise awareness and work to impact public policy. Both organizations ha�e
strong concems about the Patriot Act infringing on basic righis. They believe the Patriot Act
requires Iacal law enforcement to do thc work of the federal govezr�ment and cities to do ihe
vvork of the US Citizen and Ixnrr►igration Services. They see this forum as an opportanity to
educate Rosevillc residents about the Bill of Rights.
Kaufman said the BORDC is a statcwide grassroots organization working to get a resoiution
passed at the Legislature to affirm civil liberties. He said the Patriot Act is up for renewal this
year, and his organization hopes to pressure Congress to rethink some of thc Patriot Act that
infringes on basic rights.
The two organizations hope to change public policy around the Patriot Act. They want to
accompiish this by raising awareness about how certain part of the Patriot Act infringes on
civil rights. They believe the forum is a good way to do this. They would thcn ask the
Roseville Hurnan Rights Commission and Roseville citizens if tl�ey agree vvith their prernise,
and if so, wI�at they could do about it. Finally, if the citizens and Commission agree, ask the
City Council to pass a resolution asking for changes in the Patriot Act and/or clarify that City
employees will not engage in actions that should be carricd out by the federal govcrnmcn#,
such as the Poiice aslcing whether someone is an Axz�ericat� citizen.
Commission.ers discussed wheiher it would be better to have a forum or a debate about the
Patriot Act. They a�eed that a foru�n would be better way to raise issues. Commissioners
agreed that they wanted panelists who cauld talk about the Patriot Aci and about the Bill of
Righ�s. Comrnissianers thcn discussed who to znvite ta be speakers. Several names including
Attorney General Mike Hatch, Chuck Samuelson, Mait Eh]ing, Jorge Saavec�ra, Susana De
Leon, Senator John Marty, Rarnsey County Commissioner Jan Wcissncr, Human Rights
Commissioner Steve S�x�itl�, Hussein Hesham, Rajulder Singh, Evelyn Lennon and othcrs
were suggested.
Comxnissioner Karen Vnuk moved and Commissioncr Larry Voeller seconded the motion for
the Corx�mission praceed with the forum an May I O at the Skating Center, and to continue to
look for speakers for the forum.
Cornmissioners, �Iext alid Kaufinan spend a considerable amount of time discussing who the
speakers shouid be and t�ie focus of fhe forum. Commissioners agreed to i�vite Hatch, Smith,
De Leon and Ehling and either Heshaz�n or Singh and io ask Marty to act as emcee. Because
of the short time to p1an, planners would consider others as alternates if someone was not
avaalable.
Upciate on Black History Month Event
Commissioner Steve Szxai.ih reported on the reenactment of Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a
Dzeam spcech at Parkview School. It vvas well received by the students and ihe teachers.
However, Cornmissioners thought some students wcre too young to fully appreciate the
presentat.ion.
R ANS request for Sutnmary of Essay Themes
At thc February meeting Coxnmissioncr Voeller mentioned thai he spoke to Filiz Yargici's
ciass at the Roseville Area High School. They talked about the essay contest a�ad sorx�e
coFnrnon themes of disrespect between arzd am.ong students. Yargici expressed interest in
seeing excerpts of the essays. RA_HS is doing work on respectful behavior. Commissioner
Vnuk volunteered to zeview and summarize the essays.
Qther Business
Corninissioner Vnuk brought everyone's attcntion to the email frotn RAS Diversity
Coordinator Johanna Eager. Johanzza is seeking volunteers to work on the 2005-200b Equity
and Integration Pla.n. This year, Equity and Integration Advisory Councii and the Equity and
Integration Task Force will review and revise the plan together. Meeting dates are March 30,
Apri16, April 11 and April 25 (if nccded). Meetings are froxz� 5:00-8:00 pm. at Fairvicw
Community Center. Coixvna�issio�ners agrecd to ask Commissioner Cz�xnp to serve on the
committee, if hc has time.
Adj ou�rnment
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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SECTION:
204.Q 1: Policy
204.02: Establishment of Commission
204.03: Purpose
204.04: Membership; rl`erms and Removal
204.05: Duties
2Q4.O1: P�LICY:
It is hereby declared that it is ihe public policy of the city to fuliill its responsihility as a
partner of the state department of human rights in securing for all citizens equal
opportunity in h.ousing, employment, public accommodations, public services and
education, and to work consistently to improve the human relatioils climate of the city.
(Ord. 56b, 2-19-1968)
204.02: ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMIS5ION:
There is hereby established within the city a human rights commission. {Ord. 556, 2-19-
1968)
204.03: PURPOSE:
The purpase of the commission is to secure for a11 citizens equal opportunitX in
employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and ful]
participation in the affairs of this corrununily by assisting the state department of human
rights in implementing the Minnesota human rights act, Minz�esota statutes section
363.Q1 et seq., and by advising thc City Council on long range prograxrzs to zzx�prove
community relations in the city. {Ord. 566, 2-19-1968; amd. 1995 Code)
204.04: MEMBER5H�P; TERMS AND REMOVAL:
A. Membership: The commission shali consist of seven (7) members, to be appointed
by the City Council. Members of the commission shall be appointed with due regard
to their fitness for the efficient dispatch of the functions, powers and duties vested in
and 'unposed Upon the commission. ln addition to the inembers appoii�ted above, the
City Council may for one year terms appoint additional residents of the city under
tweniy one (21) ycars of age to serve as (ex o�ci.o} mexnbers of tl�e human rights
commission. (Ord. 1253, 6-26-20Q1) (Ord. 1313, 12-6-2004)
B. Terms: The first commission shall consist of four {4) members appointed for a terin
of three (3) ycars, tl�ree (3) members for a term of two (2) years, and three (3)
�nembers for a term of one year. Meinbers of the commission shall be appointed for
terms af three (3) ycars, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurrulb
prior to the expiration of the term for which such member's predecessor was
appointed, shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. LJpon the
expiration of such member's term of office, a meinber shall continue to serve un#il
such member's successor is appointed and shall have qualified.
C. Compensation; Rcmoval: The rnembers of the comznission shall serve withoui
compensation, and rnay be remaved from office by a four-fifths {4/5) vate of the City
Counci3. (Ord. 566, 2-1.9-1968)
204.�5: DUTIES:
In fulfillmeni of its purpose, the corrnnission's duties and responsibilities shall be to:
A. Adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs incf uding the election,
assumption of duties and definition of responsibilities of officers and comrr�ittees.
B. �niist the cooperation of agencies, organizations and individuals in the community in
an ac#ive program directed to create equal opporl.unity and elimiilate discximination
ar�d inequalitzes.
C. k'ormulate a human relations program for the eity to give increased effectiveness and
direction to the work of all individuals and agencies addressing theinselves to
planning, policy inaking and educational programming in the area of civil and hur►�an
rights.
D. Advise the mayor, the City Council and other agencies of the goverivaaent of hutnan
relatians and civil rights problems. Act in an advisory capacity with respect to
planrling or operation of any city department on issues of civil and human rights and
recommend the adoptian of such speci�c policies or actions as are needed io provide
for full equal opportunity in the community.
E. f�evelop such pragrams of formal and informal education as will assist in the
implementation of the Minnesota state act against discrimination, and provide for the
commission's assumption of leadership in recognizing and resolving potential
problem areas in the cominunity. (Ord. Sfi6, 2-19-1968; amd. 1995 Code)
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HUMAN RIGHT5 COMMISSION
Purpose
The Com�nission is appointed by and serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council
in the area of humaza rights.
1. Provides a vehicle for citizen input concerning humar� rights issues.
2. Monitors and keeps the Council advised conceming human rights issues in the
City.
3. Assists in carrying out the purpose of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
4. Provides public education activities concerning human rights issues.
5. Proinotes a positive huxz�azi rzghis cliumate in fhe community.
b. Resolves discrimination complaints through an informal mediation process.
7. The Comx�ission does not handle complaints internal to the City organization.
Size of Commission
Seven mernbers
Meetin� ScheduIe
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Role of Individual Memb
1. Participate in Comrr�ission Meetings
A. Provide ideas and suggcstions concerning public education. and
promational activities regarding human rights issues.
B. Assist in planning and organiring events and activities.
2. Monitor the Human Rights climate in the commwnity and idcntify problcros
and issues.
3. Participate in public education and promotional events regaxdin.g human rights.
4. Ensure the confidentialify of all partics in a grievance process.
Role of the Co�mission Chair
1. Prepares the agenda for Commission meetings.
2. Presides at Commission meetu�gs:
A. Expedites the rr►eeting process
B. Ensures rules of xxzeeting procedurc are followed, including Roberts
Rules of Order as modified by thc Commission.
3. Serves as the contact person foz a human rights complaint.
A. Assigns gricvances to Commission. rnembers.
4. Provides leadership and organization for the Commission.
Rolc of Commission Vice Chair
Assumes ihe duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
Role of the Commission in Relation to Staff
1. The Commission members, staff; and City Council work cooperatively as a team
to address Human Rights issues.
2. Sfiaff provides information to Commission mezxzbezs to clarify issues related to
Humaal R�i�ts iterns.
A. Cozx�ission members should bc cognizant of staff workload and time
constrainis when rneeting with staff or requesting information.
B. To ensure t1�e nnost effective provision of information, all information
requests are made through the staff liaison.
C. To ensure timely and adequatc information and to expcdite Commission
mee#ings, Commission rnembers revievv questions or concerns with sta£f
prior to #he Com.misszan meeting.
3. In working as part of a team with staff, Commission members advise the staff
liaison or City Manager regarding areas of concern.
4. The Commission warks cooperatively with staff to determine methods of
providing information to, and solicitin� input from, residents and busincsses
concerning Human Rights issues.
5. `1'he Commission works with staff to deter�nin.e strategic or c�ritical issues for
study and to develop ideas for public education efforts.
Len�t�t of Term
Connmissioners are appointcd for three year terms. A Commissioncr may be appoirited
to a maaciznuzx� of iwo consecutive full terms.
Qualifications
1. Knowlcdge of the State Human Rights Act.
2. Interest in parficipating in activities to carry out ihe puzpose of the Hnman
Rights Act.
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1Human Rights CommissionlMember ChangeslPuaposeHRCom.04.05.doc
Recent activities or items of discussion that the Human Rights Commission
may consider undertaking in ihe upcoming year.
Qngoing
• Black History Month (and/or other months) Event
• �ssay Contest
• Rose Yarade
• Welcome/Information Packet to new RAS teachers
• Voiunteer at the Senior Holiday Party
�ntermittent
• RAHS Diversity, Equity and Integration Advisory Council
New rnitiatives
• Fonxm on the Patriot Act
• Bringing This Is Dur Home Curriculum to Rosevi,lle
• Building Respectfiil Communities - working with RAHS
• Peace Officers' Training
May 2005
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Excerpts from 2005 Human Rights Commission's Essays
Student Stories of Bullying and Discrimination
Sullying
A girl my age's pazents had just gotten a divorce and ever since the incident their family
had been pretty low on money, not being able to pay for new clothes or a splurge to the
ma11's food court Iike mar�y of the other kids in our class arc able to do. So one day as she
was witnessed to have worn out shoes and ragged clotbing, som� boys in her class begar�
calling her poor and clirty.
I was waiting for the bus to arrive...I went over and joined in a conversation wilh Jennifer
when this other girl came over...Jennifer got mad because she didn't like her I guess...The
girl said sk�e can talk to whoever she wants and said tl�at her volleyball team wins most of
their games a�,d stuff. Jennifer got really mad at this and started making fun of bow fat s�e
was and how bad at volleyball she was, because she was not on the A team like Jennifer
was. She also said stuff like the only reason they win is because she is so fat and every
step she takes the other team falls over.
There is a girl ai my school who mosi people would consider obese. Kids in my school are
always cracking jokes aboui her lake "Follow the herd. She is the herd."
I have nevcr gone through a school day without witnessing some sort of bias toward a
fellow student, ncver. Whether it is name-calling, physical bullying, or teasing, I see it
every day. Maybe it's a friend, sornebody I know, or sozneone I've never seen befoze,
maybe it is even myself; I am constantly secing this unfairness toward others. I dan't
understand how people can think it is cool to do such things. What znakes people so
malicious`? �ven I have been made fun of at sch.00l. It can be anytlung frozx� being called a
weakling to a nerd. Why people always need #o pick on someone; I don' know. People
can go from being your friend one minute to being your enenay the next. It seems to
depend on whom that person is hanging out with,- Some of my friends will alI of a sudden
change their �ersonality wh�n fihey are around a certain person. Kids shouIdn't need to go
through so much torment at school.
Discrirnination is really just treating someone badly because they are different from you in
some way. If you look at discrimination ihis way many of us have expericnced being
discriminated. You could be teased because of the shirt you have on, the glasses you have
to wear or thc braces on your teeth. You could have been fun of because you are tao shart,
too tall, too heavy or too skinny. Discrimination can include heing teased for not being
smart enough, being too smart or a geek. There are too many ways people can bc
discriminated ta list liere.
Kids who fecl they have more power pick on others daily. A kid may be too short, too tall,
too sldnny, or too fat and even if they are a kind, funny, loving person., they are picked on.
Whether it's someonc callitlg them naanes or pushing them around in khe hallway.
The one aci of discrimii�ation that I'll never forget is when Megan (my cousin} moved io a
new house. When she moved in she invited me over. Wl�en I got over to her house il�ere
was a group of kids playing a couple houses down. So, we went to go see if they wanted
to play. When we asked the group of kids if they wanted to play they looked at Megan
really weird and sazd they had to go home. But, I realized when we got inside they were
still piaying. Even when I was leaving Megan's housc I noticed some of the kids were still
outside. As they saw me getting ready to leave one girl came over and said hi to me.
When I asked her why she didn't want to play before she said to me because they thought
Megan was really weird.
Being new gives one enougla. exposure, and thick, dark red hair combined with a chubby,
place face coated �rith freckles did not t�elp rnatters for poor Harold. Adding to that, he
worc glasses and a shy, puzzled, yet good-natures sort of smile...From the begi�uung,
things didn't go right for Harold. Throughout his first day he made jokes that no one
laughed at. Instead, thcy sniggered behind his back saying, "He thinks he's so funny. I
mean, come on, vvha would laugh at his jokes? Maybe his old classn�aies." They sneered.
"His classmates m.ust have been stupid Iike him." He occasional person would say, "It's
not his fault he's vgly and dumb. [ feel bad for him." Which was worse? Being pitied
because of looking strange and trying to be funny? Or bullied for thc same rcason`?
Discrimination-Race or Natio�ality
There is a student who sits diagonally from me who is from a different country, and speaks
with an unusual acce��t than the kids sitting around him. I'll ca11 him Fred, so as not to use
his rcal name. Fred, who tries l�ard to make friends and fit in, is teased ruthlessly by the
student sitting behind him, I'll call this student Joe. Joe tcases Fred because of his name,
the name he wants to be callec�, how he talks, and any other way �at Joe can think of
bullying hirn. Wl�en Joe isn'i taunting and teasing Fred, 3oe turns around and teases a kid
who's nationality is dif.ferent than Fred's or Joe's.
Often times ai school, I have been hearing people talk behind other people's backs like
�vhat clothing one wears, how t1�ey tallc, and how they act, maix�ly hecause of their race.
People of different races have beeii called inappropriate names. A person who docsn't
speak English well will often be called F.O.B. which meaz�s Fresh Off the Boat. I have
often heard people refe.r to African Americai� people as `ghetto'.
People call me names at school because of my race...People call me a coconut and an
Oreo. What they are saying is tllai I am brown on the outside, and act white. That really
hurts, because tlley are saying that I am prctcnding to be someone that I'm not. But I don't
try to be someone that I'm not. I axra who I am, and I will always be this way.
I used io know a girl by the name of Fatima. She was made fund of bccause she was frorrt
Afghanistan. A boy named Bobby called her "terrorisY' because of vvhere sl�e came from.
Fatima was a shy person who didn't have any friends to stick up for her, so she didn't have
much confidence.
Niki, my best friend, is a really goad kicker and usually gets a home run. Right as Niki
was about to l�ck the ball the be11 rang to go back inside. All of us groaned, because who
wants to go back to school? So we all startcd to run to the doors, our tennis shaes
smacking against ihe pavement wY�en all of a sudden Niki and I heard someone yell
"blackey." Niki is Hawaiian so her skin is kand of dark. Niki whipped her head around
looking for the person that yelled that ta her. We spotted th�ree S�' grade girls glaring at
Niki. She looked shocked axad she glared back...After that incident whenever we saw
those girls they would yell "blackey" at Niki or ask hcr if she was the devi�. By the time
Niki and � were really fed up with those girls, so we decided to tell one of the assistani
teachers. He said tllat he would talk to the. girls, but they still yelled "blackcy." Y don't'
know if he tallced to ihem about it or if they just decided to igb.ore him. I hope he did
because discrimination is a zeally bad thing and it needs to be stopped!
Towards ihe middle of ihe school year, a new student came to my school and was in my
class. She was transferred from another elementary school and happened to be South
Afi-ican. Immediately I noticed peoplc looking at her and snickenng. A certazn �roup of
gizls would gei together and talk behind her back. They would say she smelled and looked
funny.
Discrimination-Gender
Another act o� discrimination, that wasn'# darected at m.e, but at all the girls in my sixth
grade. We hac� t1�is whole debate in social studies about how guys are perceived as the
more dominant gender. The guys were saying that women should stay home and cook a.r�d
cleaz� for the men. When the men get home the women shauld have a rneal already ho# and
ready for them to eat.
Discrimin ation-Religious
A group of six students wall�ed up to me on thc bus and noticed that I was wearing a
necklace with a cross on it aud a W.W.J.D. bracelet. Thcy asked me if 1 was a Christian or
a Jew, and I replied ihat i was a Christian. Right away, they startcd to say I was an idiot
because I believed in Christianity, and they replied that evezybody was miade of slirne or
evolved from moiikeys. I tzzed to dcfcnd my religion by saying that we were made by the
one and only God and that he gave his only son, Jesus, to dic here on earth for our sins.
Unfortunately, tk�ey ignored me and hit ine...The student that told the bus driver carne back
and asked me if I was ok and to sce if I needed to call my mom ta go to the doctor.
Dis cri�na.ination-Sexu al Orientation
Something that I have noticed witban the last 2 or 3 years is that in school I have started to
hear the phrase "That's so gay" more ax�d ;nr�ore. I don't know if people don't realize that
they are discrzzninating against those who are gay or if they knaw az�d don't zeally care, but
what I do lrnow is tl�at it is discriminating and it hurts everyone who hears it. Maybe it
doesn't hurt them personally, but every time that somebody says that, it is hurting
somebody. I lrnew a girl last year who conszdezed herseif gay. Every day that she went to
school she was treated hoi-ribly, yet she always stayed herself, and never tires #o chaa�ge
herself. She went tbu-ough so much last year that 1 am surprised that she could continue
coming to school and was ahle to remain true to herself. She was tripped and pushed in the
halls, thrown food at in thc cafeteria, and had verbal insults all day long, yet she never gave
up. She had the strengih that she needed to survive the school year, but I also knew a boy
who considered hiinself gay, and he was just as open. He was discri�ninated against like
you wouldn't believe. He had a more diflicuit time in dealing with it. At one point during
the year, he told me and many of thc other kids that did accept him that he was considering
suicide. We all tried to stop luxn and we go# him he1p, but then the school year ended.
This year we haven't scen him at all, and there have been rumors of whai happened to him,
but whether an,y �f thein are true, no onc is completely sure.
Dis crimin aiio n-D is ab iiity
I irnow that some people like to discriminate against people with learning disorders
because they make fun of ine. I have Asperger's Syndrome, a foxm of autism. Because of
my autism, I have certain liinits. People have noticed those limits, so tbey give mc a hard
tirne by making fun of ine. Last year, an Sth grader sfarted calling me a"retard" on the bus.
A couple of tiux�e he kicked me and he also punched n�e. I know what it is like to be called
nasty names and to be hurt, because I havc been discnixninated against.
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�oard al Directora:
Larry Ciark, Presldent, Red Wing
C+lorle fUexander, Pfymouth
Carol Banisier, Lake Elmo
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Bafiare Brown, RId�lield
Venoreen Browne-Boatswaln, Plymouth
James Elnteldt-8rown. Crystel
Mar[on Halland, Goldan Va{fey
Jahnathan Judd, Maorhead
Rass Leuning, Owatonna
idelle Sue Longman, Edlna
Cari Magulre, Eden Prelrie
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FROM:
MEM�RANDUM
January 27, ZOOS
Police Chiefs Throughout Minnesota
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
RE: POLICE-COMMUIVTTY RELATIONS —
ISSUES FACING LAW ENFQRCEIVIENT
AND THE COMMUN[TY
Ladies and Gentlemen::
'The League of Minnesota Human Rights Comrnissions, wifih S3 local
Human Rights Commissions in cities and counties around the state, is
again offering training sessions for local police departments in 20Q5.
"Police —Community Relations Issues Facing Law Enforcement and
The Community" is the embracing theme, from which any one or
several of the following topics can be covered, depcnding on your
department's special needs:
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Welcoming Immigrants To Your Community
Understanding, Reporiing and Countering Hate Crimes
Racial Profiling
Appreciating our Diversity as Wcll as our Basic Human
Commonalities
S. Responding To Calls For Those With Mental Health Problems
6. The Distinctive Role of the Police in Democratic and
Totalitarian Societies
For further information on the League's resourcc persons and law
enforcement specialists to help us probe these topics, please call either
Mort Kyweck, the League's Retired Program Specialist at
612-376-Q525, or Thelrna McKenzie, League's District Director at
651-633-2186.
We look forward to working with you and your departmcnt in 2Q05.
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
AGENDA
August 9, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Ha11
2660 Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes of J'une 20Q5
II. Updafie on Changes to Roseville City Code addressing
Nondiscrimination
III. Pairiof Act Planning
• Format
• Invitafions
• Speakers
� Invo�ving other area Human Rights Commissions
• Involving area schools
IV. Adjournment
Be a pari of fhe prcture...get involved with your City... Volunteer!
For more informafion, stop by Cify Hall or call Carolyn af 659-792-7026, or check our
websife at www. ci �o�ro.seville. com.
Yolunteering, a Great Way to Get Involved!
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
June 14, 2005
Present: Janet Delmore, Scott Higbec, Anr� Kenney, Steve Smith, Bob Ventcrs
Staff: Carolyn Curti
Acting Chair Steve Smith called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Approve Minutes
Commissioner Scott Higbee movcd and Commissioner Bob Vcnters seconded approval of the
manutes for the May meeting. Motion passed unanitxiously.
Rose Parade
Carolyzi Curti provided Corrunissioners vvith nine bags of candy and stickers to distributc at
the Pa.rade. Commissioners Ann Keeney, Smith and Venters plan to ride in the paradc along
with several of the essay contest wit�ners. Commissioners discussed getting t-shirts with the
Human Rights Commission to wear in futurc parades.
Discussion o£ Community Forum
Comrnissioncrs had an extensivc discussion on who io invite to the October forum, the
format, how to promote, how to involve schools a.nd other issues. Commissi.oner Smith said
he wanted speakers who could ta�k about ways the Patriot Act has been used to dcal with
other law enforcement issues. He also suggested that we look for information about how thc
act has affected people who have political ciout, and not necessarily how it affecis
immigrants. Other commissioncrs agreed that they vvant someone who can taik about the
Patriot Act's affect on civil libcrties. Comm.issioners discnssed whether it would be bctter to
have the forum at the Skating Cenier or in thc Council Chambers. They want to know if the
forum could be taped if is at the Skating Center.
Cornmissioner Delmore asked what the follaw up from the forum will be. How does the
Corrunission plan to carry this discussion forward? Commissioner Keeney and Delmore
agreed to work wzth the local schools to get students to attend the forum and to possibly
develop curricula ideas.
After continued discussion of speakers, Commissioners agreed that they would like to hear
from al1 sides on the issue. They requestcd that Carolyn Curti contact both US Altomey Tarrz
Hcffelfinger and Attorney General Mikc Hatch to sce if they or sorneone from t}�eir staff
could attend the forum aa�d give a brief ta1k. Comm..issioner Venters a�-eed to talk with
professors are Hamline University to see if any arc interested and available to participate in
the fon�m. Commissioner Smith agreed to contact Susana DeLeon and Chuck Samuelson.
Commissioners a�,reed to ask Chair Tt�elma McKenzie to contact area Hu.man Righis
Commissions.
Invite Roseville Police to Polzce-Community ReIations Training
Commissioners asked for a better explanation of the Police-Community Relations Training.
Carolyn Curii explained that the League of Minnesota Human Righis Commissions has
developed a community rclations training session. They havc contacted all chiefs of police
throughout the state offering to help conduct human rights training. The League has asked
local commissions to follow up with personal letters to thcir chiefs of police. Commissioners
agxeed to ask Chair McKen�zie to follow up with a letter.
City Code of Nondiscrimination
Carolyn Curti reported that soxneone raised questions about whether the City of Roseville
included sexual orientatiat� among the list of protected classes in the City's Code. Curt� found
that Section 204.03 of the Code statcs ".. ,.secure for all ciixzens equal opportunity in
employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and full
participatiori in the affairs of this community by assisting the statc department of huznan rights
in implementing the Minncsota human rights act, Minnesota statutes section 363.O1. et
seq.....
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Section 1207.27 of the Code states "The franchisee shall at all times comply with the
provision of the City of Roseville Code and applicable state and federal law regarding
nondiscrimination and civil rights. The franchisee, its agents, employees, contractors and
subcontraciors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age,
sex, religion or disabzlity in connection with its services provided pursuant to this Franchise
Ordinancc."
Commissioners agreed that Secrion 1207.27 should be changed to reflect all protected classes.
They further agreed that the Code should make reference to the Minnesota H�man Riglits Act
rather than listing the prptected classes. This would prevcnt having to make changes to the
Code if the state makes other changes to the Human Right Act. Commissioners directed
Carolyn Curti to c�raft a Request for Council Action and to send the draft to Commissioners to
review befoze it goes to the City Council. Curti indicated the RCA wauld likely not go to thc
Council until late ruly.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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HUMAN RIGHTS CQMMISSION
AGENDA
September 13, 2005
8:01 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
2660 Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes of June 2005
II. Patriot Act Forum Planning
• Assign responsibilities for October 11
o Ensure all speakers are present
o Room set-up, signage, nametags (plan to be at
Skating Center by 6:15 p.m.}
o Other
• Update on getting schools and students involved
• Posters and Postcards — who should get invitations
• How will we involve other area Human Rights
Commissions
• Other details
III. Adj ournment
Please note: The Minnesota Department of Human Rights annual conference
is Friday, December 2. They will commemorate the 50�' anniversary of
passage of the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Topics wi11 include Racial
Prof ling; Backlash Post 9-11; T3omeland Security; Racial Dlsparity in
Education; Child Profiection, among other topics.
Be a parf of the picture...get involved with your City... Volunteer!
For more information, stop ,by City Ha11 or call Carolyn at 651-792-7026, or check our
websife af xnyw.cityofrosevrlle.com.
Yolunteering, a Great Way to Get Involved!
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Human Rights Commiss�on Minutes
June 14, 2005
Present: Janet Delmore, Scott Higbee, Arin Kenney, Steve Snciith, Boh Venters
Staff: Carolyn Curti
Acting Chair Steve Smi�h cal�ed the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Approve Minvtes
Commissioner Scott Higbee moved and Comtnissioner Bob Venters seconded approval of the
minutes %r the May meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Rose Parade
Carolyn Curti provided Commissioners with nine bags of candy and stickers to distribute at
the Parade. Com�missioners Ann Keeney, Smith and Venters plan to ride in the parade along
with several of the essay contest wi�nners. Commissioners discussed getting t-shirts with the
Human Righ.ts Commission to wea.r in future parades.
Discussion of Community Forum
Commissioncrs had an extensive discussion on who to invite #o the Oclober forum, the
format, how,to promote, how to involve schools and other issues. Commissioner Smith said
he wanted speakers who could talk about ways the Patriot Aci has been used to deal with
other Iaw enforcement issues. He alsa suggested that we look for information about how the
act has affected people who have political clout, and not necessarily how it affects
innrnigrants. Other co�mmissioners agreed that they want someone who can talk about the
Patriot Act's affect on civil liberties. Commissioners discussed whether it would be bet�er to
have the forurtt at the Skating Center or in the Council Chambers. They want to know if the
forum could be taped if is at the Skating Center.
Commissioner Delrnore asked what the follow up from the forum wilI be. How does the
Commission plan to carry this discussion forward? Commissioner Keeney artd Delmare
agreed to wo.rk with the local schools to get students to attend 1he forum and to possibly
develop curricula ideas.
After continued discussion of speakers, Commissioners agreed that they would like to hear
from all sides on the issue. They requcsted that Carolyn Curti contact both US Attorney Toxn
Heffelfinger and Attorz�ey General Mike Hatch �o see if they or someone from their staif
could attend the forum and give a brief talk, Commissioner Venters agreed to talk with
professors are Hamline University to see if any are interested and available to participate in
the forum. Commissioner Smith agreed to coniact Susana DeLeon and Chuck Samuelson.
Commissioners agreed to ask Chair Thelma McKenzic to contact area Human Rights
Comrnissians.
�nvite Roseville Police to Police-Community Relations Training
Coinmissioners asked for a better explanation of the Police-Community Relations Training.
Carolyn Curti cxplained that the League of Minnesata Human Rights Cominissions has
developed a community relations training session. They have contacted ali chiefs o£police
throughout the state offering to help conduct humaxi rights training. The League has asked
local commissions to follow up with personat �etters to their chiefs of police. Commissioners
a�reed to ask Chair McKcnzic to follow up with a Ietter.
City Code of Nondiscrim�nation
Carolyn Curti reported that someone raised questions about vvhether the City of Roseville
included sexual arientation among the list of protecied classes in the City's Code. Curti found
that Section 204.03 of the Code states "....secure for all citizens equal opportunity in
employment, housing, public accomrnodations, public services and education and full
pa.rticipation in the affairs of this comrnunity by assisting the state department of human nights
in implementing the Mi_nnesota human rights act, Minnesota statutes section 363.01 et
seq.....�,
Section 1207.27 of the Code states "The franchisee shall at aIi times comply with the
provision of the City of Roseville Code and applicable state and federal law regarding
nondiscrirnination and civit rights. The franchisee, its agents, employees, contractors and
subconiractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age,
sex, religion or disability in connection with its services provided pursuant to this Franchise
Ordinance."
Corrunissioners agreed that Section 1207.27 should be changed to reflect all protectcd classes.
They further agreed that the Code should make reference to thc Minnesota Human Rights Act
rather tha�n listing the protected classes. This would prevcnt having to make changes to the
Code if the state makes other changes to the Human Right Act. Commissioners directed
Carolyn Curti to draf� a Request for Council Action and to send the draft to Commissioners to
review bcfore it goes to the City Council. Curti indicated the RCA would likely not go to the
Council until late July.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Human Rights Commission Notes
August 9, 2005
Present: Phillip Crump Sfeve Sxnith, Bob Venters
Staff: Carolyn Curti
The Commission did not have a quonxm so those present held an informal discussion about
upcoming activities.
Forum on �ctober l l, 2005.
Confi�rned Speakers
• Attorney General Mikc Hatch
• Mike Ward, Tetxorisrn Coordinator, US Department of Justice
• Mary Jane Morrison, Professor of Law, Hamline Uni�versity
Steve Smith will check with Suzann DeLeon and Chuck Samuelson to see if lhey will
participate.
Carolyn Curti will work on a postcard and news release that we will send out closer to the
date.
Next month's meeting will be at 8:01 p.m. on September 13. It is election night, and the Ci#y
cannot hold any meetings until after the polls close. Carolyn Curti will be working at the
election so will not attend the September Human Rights Comtnission meeting.
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HUMAN RIGHTS C 4MMIS SION
AGENDA
November $, 2005
8:01 p.m.
Rosevill� City Ha11
2660 Civic Center Drive
I, Approve Minutes of June 2005
II. Discussion of Patriot Act Forum
TT7. Essay Contest Timeline
IV. Elect Human Rights Commission Chair
V. Attendance at Minnesota Department of Human Rights Annual
Conference
VI. Other Business
VII. Adj ournment
Be a part of fhe picfure...get involved wifh your City._. Volunteer.�
For more rnformation, stop by City HaH or cal! Carolyn at 659-792-7026, or check our
websife af wtvw_cityof�nseville.com.
Yolunteering, a Great Way ta Get 1'nvolved!
Please note: The Minnesota Department of Human Rights annual conferencc
is Friday, December 2. The HRC budget has enough money to send two
Commissioners to the conference. If more ihan two Commissioners want to
attend, the Commission could pay a portion of the $150 registration fee and
the Commissioners could pay the rest. So far two Commissioners have
expressed interest in attending.
Deadline to register is November 21.
Be a part of the picfure...gef involved with your City... Volunteer!
For more information, stop by City Hal! or call Caralyn at 651-792-702fi, or check our
website atwww.citvofroseville.corra.
Yolunteering, a Great Way to Get Involved!
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
June 14, 20Q5
Present: Janet Delmore, Scott Higbee, Ann Kenney, Steve Smith, Bob Ventcrs
Staff: Ca.rolyn Curti
Acting Chair Steve Smith called the mecting to order at 7:03 p_m.
Apprave Minutes
Commissioner Scott Higbee moved and Comrnissioner Bob Venters seconded approval of the
minutes for the May meeting. Nlotion passed unanirnously.
Rose Parade
Ca.rolyn Curti pravided Coxzarnissioners with nine bags of candy and stickers to distribute at
the Parade. Commissioners Ann Keeney, Smith and Venters plan to ride in ih.e pa,zade along
with several of the essay contest winners. Commissioners discussed getting t-shirts with the
Human Rights Conunission to wcar in future parades.
Discussion of Community Forum
Coinirussioners had an extensive discussion on who to invite to the October forum, the
format, how to prornotc, how to involve schoois and other issues. Cozx�rnissioner Smith said
he war�ted speakers who could talk about ways tbe Patriot Act has been used to deal with
other law enforcement issues. He also suggested that we look for information about how ihe
act has affected people who have political cTout, and not necessarily how it affecis
immigrants. Other comnussioners agreed tnat thcy want sorneone who can talk about the
Patriot Act's affect on civil liberties. Cornrnissipners discussed whether it would bc bctter to
have the forum at the Sk.ating Center or in the Council Chambers. They want to know i£ the
forum could be taped if is at the Skating Center.
Commissioner Delmore asked what the follow up from the forurn will be. How does the
Com�lission plan to carry this discussion forward? Commission.e�r Keeney and Delmorc
agreed to work with the local schools to get studenis to atlend the forum and to possibly
develop curricuia ideas.
After continued discussion of speakers, Commissioncrs agreed that they would like to hear
from all sides on the issue. They requested that Carolyn Curti contact both US Attorney Tom
Heffelfingcr and Attorney General Mike Hatch to see iFthey or someone from their staff
could attend thc forum and give a brief talk. Commissioner Venters agrecd to talk with
professars are Hamline University to see if any a,re interested and available to participate in
tk�e farum. Commissioner Smith agreed to contact Susana DeLeon and Chuck Samuelson.
Commissioners agreed to ask Chair Thelma McKenzie to contact a�rea Human Rights
Commissions.
In�vite Roseville Police to Policc-Community Relations Training
Cozxum.issioz�ers asked far a better explanation of tbe Police-Cornmunity Relations `l'raining.
Carolyn Curti explained that the Leagae of Minnesota Hurnan Rigbts Commissions has
developed a community relations training session. They have contacted all chiefs of police
throughout thc state offering ta help conduct huxnan rights training. 'Fhe Lcague has asked
local cornrnissions to fo]lovv up vvith pezsonal letters to their chiefs of poiice. Commissioners
agreed to ask Chair McKenzie to follow up with a letter.
City Code of Nondiscrimination
Carolyn Curti reportcd that someane raised questiox�s about whether the City of Rose�ville
included sexuai orientation among the list of protected classes in the City's Code. C��rti found
fhat Section 204.Q3 of the Code states "....secure for a11 citizens equal opportuni.ty in
employment, housing, public accommodations, public services a�d educarion and full
participation in the affairs of this community by assisring the state depaxtzxient of human rights
in implementing �the Minnesota human rights act, Minnesota siaiutes section 363.01 et
seq.....�,
Section 1207.27 af the Code states "The franchisee sball at aIl times cornpiy �vvith t.�,e
provision of the City of Roseville Code and applicable state and federallaw regarding
nondiscrimination and civil rights. The franchisee, its agcnts, employees, contractors and
subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationai arigin, ancesiry, agc,
sex, religion or disability in connection with its services provided pursuant to this Franchise
Ordinance."
Conunissioners agreed that Section 1207.27 should be changed to reflect all protected classes.
They further agreed that the Code should make reference to the Minnesota Human ltights Act
rather than listing the protectcd ciasscs. This would pre�vent having to ma.ke changes to the
Code ifthe state makes other changes ta the Hurnan Right Act. Comrnissioners dirccted
Carolyn Curti to draft a Request for Counci.l. Action and to send the draft to Commissionezs to
review before it goes to the City Council. Curti indicated the RCA would likely not go to the
Council uniil late J`uly'.
Adj onrnment
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.rxz.
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Human Rights Commission Notes
August 9, 2005
Present: Phillip Crump Steve Smith, Bob Venters
Staff: Caroiyn Curti
The Cozxzrxzission did not have a quorum so thosc present held a.rn informal discussion a%out
upcoming activities.
Fonun on Qctober 11, 2005.
Confirmed Speakers
• Attorney General Mike Hatch
• Mike Ward, Terrorism Coordinator, US Department of Justicc
• Mary Jane Momson, Professor of Law, Hamline Universiiy
Steve Smith will check with Suzann DeLeon and Chuck Samuelson to see if they will
participate.
Carolyn Curti will work on a postcard and news release that we will send out closer to thc
date.
Next month's mccting will bc at 8:01 p.rn. on Septeznber 13. It is election night, and i.he City
cannot hold any rneetings until after th.e polls close. Carolyn Curti will be worki.ng at the
election so w.ill. not at�end the September Human Rights Commission meeting.
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Human Rights Commission Notes
September 13, 2005
No formal minutes were taken at the meeting.
Comrnissioners discussEd plan� for the October 11, 2005 Patriot Act Forum.
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Human Righis Commission Notes
October 11, 20U5
The Roseville Human Rights Connmission hosted a Patriot Act Forum on Ociober 11.
Speakers at the Fonun included:
• Mikc Ward, Terrorism Coordinator, US Deparhncnt of Justice
• Mary Jane Morrison, Professor of Law, Hamlix�e University
• Rev. Gra.nt Abbott, Executive Director, Greater St. Paul Area Council o� Churches
• Chuck Samueison, Executive Director, ACLU of Minnesota
Human Rights Commissioner Steve Sinith was the m.aderaior. About 30-40 people attended
the forum.
Mid October
November 14
Novembez l6
By December 5
December 13
2005-2006 Essav Contest Timeline
Question and contest rules delivered to teachers to be distributed to
6�', 7`h and 8�` gradc siudents.
Deadline for schools to subnait essays to the City o�Roseville.
Coxnmissioners will collect the essays November 14, 2005.
Equal number of essays dclivered to Commissioners' homes.
Commissioners subznit nanaes/nuxnbers of the top 4 essays to
Carolyn Curti
Comrnissioners receive the top 28 essays for evaluation.
By January 6 Cammissioners submiit the scores for all af the top essays. Staff
will tabulate essay scores and Cornrnissioners select r�vinners and
honorable mentions.
Late January
Mid February
March 31
Early April
Winners anno�nced
Wuuxers honored at City Council meeting followed by a recepiion
Deadline for submitting wiruiing essay to League of Minnesota
Human Rights Commissions
League of Minnesota Human Rights Coinnlissions representatives
meet to determine wiruving essay for statewide contest
Early May Reception to honor statewide winners and participants
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Numarr Righfs' 22nd annua!
conference features a keynote
address by Gerald Reynolds,
Chairman of the U. S.
Commission on Civi! Rights,
with a plenary address by
Christopher Bel1, one of the
architects of fhe Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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7:30 - 8:1 A Rcgistratian/�ontinental hreakfast
8;00 - 8a�0 Gall to Gonference
8:10 - 8:ZQ Welcome hy Commissianer Velma Korbel
8:20 - 8:40 Enfertainment
8:40 - 9:10 Plenary speaker: Christopher Be[i
9:10 - 9:20 Break
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9;20 -10:20 Breakout Sessian #1
10:20 -10:30 Break
]0:30 -11:30 Breakout Session #2
11:30 -12:3Q Lunch
Greetings hy Governar Tim Pawlenty
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: 12:30 - 1:15 Comm�morating the 54th annivers�ry of,�
the Minnesota Ruman Rights Ast
1:15 -1:45 Keynote speaker: Gerald Reyr�olds,
Chairpersop of the U.S. Camm�ssion on
CiuiE Rights
1:45 - 2:00 Break
� 2:00 - 3:OD 6reakout Sessian #3
� 3:00 - 3:10 Break
: 3:10 - 4:10 Breakout Session #4
Conference schedule rs subject to change. Gheck our web site af
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Preszdent George W. Bush designated Gerald A_
Reynolds to serve as Chairman o� the U.S. Commzssion
on Civil Rigk�ts on December 6, 2004. Reynolds serves
as Assistant General Counsel at
Great Plains Energy, Inc.
(GPE), an .integrated electric
uti�ity: A.s Assistant General
Counsel, Reymolds provides
strategic advice to GPE
executives and xnanages tlae
day-to-day operations of the
company's law department.
Prior to joining GPE,
Reynalds servec� as a Deputy
l�ssociate Attorncy Gencral in
the U.S. Department of Justicc.
�Te provided legai and strategic
advice to the Associate Attorney
General on matters ranging
from terrorism-related litigation to spent fuel litigation.
Reynolcls also provided oversight for several litigation
components within thc Department's Civi1 Division,
including consumer protection and irxxmigration.
In March of 2002, �'resident George W. Bush
appointed Reynolds to scrve as Assistant Secretary of
Education for. the OfFice for Civil Rights (OCR). With
714 employees, including 200 attorneys, a�ad 12
regional offtces,
With 7i4 Reynolds nraanaged
ernployees, one of the largest
including 200 civil rights law
enforcement
attorneys, and 12 agencies in the
regiona! affises, federal
Reynolds managed governrrxent. Hc
one of the largest advised the
civil r�ghts law Secreta�ty of
Education on all
enforcement Iegal and policy
agenc�es in the matters relating to
federai civil rights laws.
government. While at OCR,
Reynolds oversaw
the revision of civil rights regulations and dirccted
seetlement negotiations of ali complaints having policy
implications.
Reynolds has served as President for the Center for
New Black Lc:adcrship and worked as a legal analyst for
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• �uilding Organizational Cultural Competence
� Creative Soiutions: The Circ�e Process as a Means of Resolving Qiscriminatory Canflicts
• Numan Rights in the Higher Educatian Classroom
• Minnesota qdvocafes far Numa� Rights' Post 9/11 Praject
• Racia! �isparities lnitiative: Reducing AisparitEes in Minnesota's Crimina� Justice Systern
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: Breakou# Session Two :
• Yaur Mus[im Ciie�nt: Advice and Practical Tips for tegal, Law Enforcement, and Social Work
Professionals
• 2005 Employment Discriminati�n law Update
• Age Discrimination and the M[iBA: Implications of Ace Electrical v Internatinnal
Brotherhood of Electrical yNork�rs
• flisparities in Education: Closing the Achievement Gap
• It's Time to Talk: Comm�nity Dialague amang Peaple of Racially-diverse Backgrounds
• Minnesota llream Fund: Addressing lnequities in Education and Employment
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� Breakout Sessian Three �
� African American Men Praject: Empawering African American men and their families
• Federal Indian Law and Sace Relations
• Human Rights Education in Minnesota: A K-1Z LearnEng Experience
• Keynote Question and Answer Sess�on with Gerald Reynolds
• Invisible Segregaiion - Class & Class Bias in America
• Human Rights, Raciaf Prnfiling & Homeland Security [Pari U
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: Breakout Session Four �
• Human Rights, Racial Profiling � Homeland Secarity IPar� IIl
• Accammadation of Ueaf/Hearing-Impaired Persons in Pu6l�c Accammodations and Public
SePVIC�S
• Are Schaols Making the Grade with Regard to the GLBT Staden#s?
• Human Rights Act Game Shaw
• Human and 5exual Trafficking in Minnesota
• Separa#ed Unequaliy: An Examination of Racial Disparities in Minnesota's Pubiic Child
Welfare System
Selected workshops wi11 be available for continuing education credit (Legal, ADR-Ruie
�14, Peace Ofiicers, Education and Socia! Work}.
Workshop tapics are subject to change. Check our web site at www.humanrights.state.mn.us for the
latest infarmation.
Your $15Q Registratiatt Fee includes..,
The complete conference wi#h your chaice af war�shops. conference
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Till Victory is Wan: Cammemorating the 50th Anniversary af the Mirtnesota Human Righ#s Aci
Human Rights Day 2005 Registrat�on Forrn
Yes, I plan to attend the 22r�d Annual Minnesota Human Righ#s �Day Conference on Friday, Dec. 2,
2005 at the Saint Paul RiverCen#re.
Please arint or #v�e
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Gom an /or anization
Address
Suite floor or other address
Citv 5tate Zip
Phane - include.area code
Note: If yau have a disability and need a reasonable accammodation to participate in this conference, or if
you have special dietary requirements, please cantact Denise Romero-Zasada at 651-297-2824. All requests
must be submitted by November 21, 2005.
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�$ _for the special $120 per person Ta61e/Group rate. (Register eigF�t peaple or mare at the
same time, and receive this special discount and a table reserved in your organization's name. Must
register by I�ov. 21, 2UOS.)
Name of organizat�an (for tahle sign)
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(list agency and staff attending in MAPS payment!)
Mail this arder form with your check, made payable to the Minnesata Departmeot of Human Rights, or your
P.O. to: Minnesota Deparfinent of Human Rights, Attn: Conference 2005, Sibtey Square at Mears Park,
490 �. 5th Street, Suite 700, St Paui, MN 551D1. Registraiion fee can be refunded if registration is cancelled before
the November 21 registraiion deadline; no refunds thereafter.
Yoa may aisa regisier online if paying by elecironic transfer. Visit aur web site at www.humanrights:state.mn.us
far an online nrder form and more conference informatinn.
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Codc: G17, Org. No: 274fl, Appropriatians: SEM, Revenue Source Cade: 870Q, ar AGPS: Vendor # 200U35981-DQ.
Flease state attendee's name on payment.
Conference to be held Friday, December 2, 20D5 at Saint Paul RiverCentre,175 West Kellogg Baulevard, Saint
Paul, MN, 55iQ2.
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIUN
AGENDA
December 13, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Roseville City Hall
2660 Civic Center Drive
I. Approve Minutes of November 2005
II. Elect Human Rights Commission Chair
ZII. Discuss Essay Contest Judging (receive top essays for review)
N. Discuss Ways to Use What Commission Learned From Essays
V. Report on Deparhnent of Human Rights Annual Conference
VI. Other Business
V�I. .4dj ournment
Be a part of the picfure...get involved wifh yaur Cify... Volunfeer.�
For more information, sfop by City Hal1 or call Carolyn af 851-792-7026, or check our
website at wivw.cit�sofroseville.cam.
Volunteering, a Great Way to Get Iravolved!
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Human Rights Comm�ssion Minutes
November 8, 2005
Present: Theirna McKenzie, Janct Delmore, Scott Higbee and Bob Venters
Absent: Phillip Crump, Ann Kcnney and Steve Srnith
Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to orde;r at S:O1 p.na.
Commissianer Bob Venters moved and Commissioner Scott Higbee seconded approval of the
June minutes. Motion prevailed.
Commissioners dascussed whether the Co�a�zn�ission meets in December or if volunteering at
the senior holiday party was in place of the meeting.
Discussion of Patriot Act
Commissioners thought it was a good discussion but wished more people would have
attended. They were glad thafi i�e high school students attended. Commissioners suggested if
we were to sponsor another forum have fewer speakers and a clearer focus — for example how
does the act affect our daily lives. Commissioners thought it would be better to have the
meeting in the library
Essay Contest
Commissioners reviewed the timeline. They discussed whether there was additional follow up
from last year after former Commissioner Karen Vnuk complied information from the essays.
Did someone mcet with the Roseville Superintendent -or was the follow up when Larry
worked wzth a high school teacher on conflict management`?
What type of follow up do we want to explore for this year is a question for discussion at next
meeting.
E�ect Human Rights Commission Chair
Pastponed to the December ncieeiit�g.
Other business
Minnesota Deparl�nent of Human Rights Conference is in early December. Commissioners
discussed who was interested in attending. Chair Mc�enzie and Commissioner Venters
expressed interest in attending.
The Commission will iry to work with the Roseville Police with the goal to form a partnership
with them.
Chair McKenzie said she wouid contact the Chaska Police Chief to gather information on
how the Human Rights Commission could begin the process of sponsoring a"listening
circle."
Commissioners suggested that the Police Chief ineet with twa Cornmissioners to explain
procedures. Commissioner Venters suggested this would be an opportunity for the Police to
educate Commissioners.
Coznmissioners discussed how old Human Rights Cornmission is. Do we have a 20 or 25 year
celebration co�ning up? If so this could be an opportunity for an open house and a way to
educate the public on what our Coinmission does.
Meeting adjourned a�t 9:OQ.
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Human Rights Commission
Meeting Schedule 2006
• January 10
• February 14
• March 14
• April 11
• May 9
• June 13
o{Commissioners participate in the Rose Parade on June 26)
• July - No Meeting
• August 8
• September 12 at 8:01 p.m.
• 4ctober 10
• November 14
• December 12