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Human Rights Commission Minutes February 18, 2015 Page 8 of 9 Youth Commissioner Report a. Summer Youth Book Read Commissioner Bachhuber stated Commissioner Carey and her had met with Youth Commissioner Cederberg. The Committee determined they would like to set a launch date in June and target I Orh and 11 t�' grade students. She had contacted the Teen Librarian and he would be willing to provide space for the discussions. His recommendation was the discussions be for teens only. Youth Commissioner Cederberg would be talking with teachers to see if they would be interested in facilitating discussions, offering questions for discussion, or advice on which books to choose. They Library has also offered to publicize the event. They are expecting to have a book title identified in March. Youth Commissioner Thao stated she had contacted a couple of teachers and she would continue to follow up with them. Staff Report a. Finance Update and Discussion Ms. Collins reviewed the budget and she would update this with the Essay Contest award information once the budget has been determined. She explained there is a small cost included for the civility training to cover refreshments if the Commission decides to provide this. Commissioner Becker suggested including the increase budget amount and the expenditure for the preparation of minutes in order to show a complete picture. Commissioner Slade explained the Mental Health Forum was budgeted for $300 but at this time the expenditures are $100. She stated she would provide a draft letter for Ms. Collins to use to request donations of treats and beverages for this event. b. Other Items Chair Groff stated he had gone to the Community Engagement Commission meeting and they had a representative from the Immigrant Experience. They have offered to come and talk to the HRC as well. Future Agenda Items Commissioner Becker suggested adding discussions regarding the essay contest and generating more interest and participation.