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Building New and Strengthening Existing Partnersl�ips with Community and Businesses Larry Voeller reported that a letter was sent to the hotels in Roseville, offering the Commissians interest and willingness to meet wifili them to discuss human rights issues. The letter asked hotels to contact the Commission, but we have not heard from any. Commissioners asked Carolyn Curti to follaw up with Dino LoBaido, Roseville Visitors Association Director, to see if there was any discussion about the letter. Thelma McKenzie and Larry Voeller will discuss whether to send additional letters and fo whom. Proclamations Carolyn Curti explained to the Commission that she writes several proclamations each year to cornrnernorate special months i.e. Black History Month, Women's History Month, Martin Luther King Day. She asked Commissioners for help in providing background information artd additional cornrnemorative months. Cornmissioncrs requested that the proclamations be posted on the Human Rights Web page. Roseville Area Schools Comprehensive Diversity Plan Karen Vnuk reported that the Diversity Committee is considering a multi-cultural day and/or speakers for students and teachers. They are also looking for assistance in cultural training. Specific goals that they want to work on are training for district employees to effectively cornmunicate with families and the community and attracting and retaining diverse families and teachers. Two issues are that peoplc of color are not getting hired and if they do, they do not stay. Commissioners discussed ways to help welcotne new teachers and ta encourage them to stay in the community. Commissioners asked Karen to invite RAS Diversity Coordinator Johanna Eager to the May meeting to brainstorm ideas. Carolyn Curti will put together a iist of City resources, including RosevilZe's New Resident Packet and information about low interest home loans available through City programs. Miscellaneous Theltzaa McKenzie reminded Commissioners of the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions annual meeting on S�ptember 19, 20a3. She would like to present Roseville Arca Schaols EMID plan. Martha Hardesty moved and Howard Wagner seconded that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.