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October 16, 2013 <br />Item 6.c <br />Essay Contest <br />October 9, 2013 <br />The following e-mail was transmitted to me and Carolyn by Kris Doneen shortly after she <br />received it in late August. <br />It is transmitted to you for your information. I have high - lighted two questions which you may <br />wish to consider. <br />At our October 16th Commission meeting Carolyn Curti will also need two commissioners to <br />volunteer to read all essays and mutually select those they feel merit consideration of the full <br />Commission. <br />Gary G <br />From: "JEFFREY BIBEAU" <JEFFREY.BIBEAU(aisd623.org> <br />Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 3:15:36 PM <br />Subject: RE: Invitation for Feedback on Rubric: Human Rights Essay Contest <br />Hello Kristin, <br />I just met with the Social Studies Department and we are planning to continue to participate in the <br />Human Rights work. <br />We understand that the question and essay itself is driven by the League of Minnesota Human Rights <br />Commissions. Would it work if the essay still followed the League's guidelines but internally to <br />Roseville there were some sort of recognition for other entries: Art or poster /project also Individual <br />and Group entries. There weren't need to be cash prize as students would likely feel honored just <br />being acknowledged for other areas of "smartness' . <br />We also, every year, have some students who have some type of exceptional circumstance that <br />prevents them from meeting the essay pick -up deadline. Since the essays aren't all judged at the <br />same time, could there be some flexibility for special circumstances of "late" entries? Evidently this <br />has impacted a handful of students every year. <br />On this end, to increase awareness of Human Rights and also increase writing skills, we are <br />partnering up with the English dept for construction of the essay (SocSt teaches content/ English <br />teaches 5 paragraph essay). If the contest were opened up to projects we would also attempt to <br />partner up with the art department. <br />We appreciate you energy and patience in working with us to make the process work for all parties. <br />Lastly, do you know when we can expect to get this year's question? <br />Thanx, <br />Jeff <br />