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Item 7c. <br /> Review ofEssays <br /> Background <br /> The Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission isonce again sponsoring an essay contest for <br /> sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who live in or attend school in the Roseville area.The essay <br /> question was distributed to principals and teachers in August, 2017.The deadline for essay submission <br /> was January 3U, ZU18.This year the question was: <br /> Disparities such os racism, sexism, and ageism-among others—are still occurring <br /> today. Define and discuss one disparity and explain what you think the underlying <br /> cause is. What con be done to address it?Include personal andlor sourced examples. <br /> This year 54 essays were received. Attached is the draft rubric that was updated by Commissioner <br /> Petersen based off ofthe discussion atthe January meeting. <br /> The tentative timeline for the essay contest isbelow. <br /> January 30—February 20 Essays are numbered and scanned. One set is <br /> February 21 HRIEC meeting Essays and rubric are distributed for first round of <br /> April 11 Commission submits scores to staff. Staff <br /> tabulate results. <br /> April 18 HRIEC meeting Commissioners review scores and select top <br /> three essays and three or more essays to receive <br /> honorable mention. <br /> April 19—27 Staff notify winners and their families, teachers, <br /> principals and invite to a city council meeting in <br /> May City Council meeting—TBD Date—prefer early May in order to not conflict <br /> with end of school year activities. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Finalize rubric for ZU18essay question. Develop process for ranking essays. <br /> Attachments <br /> A. Rubric Essay Ranking <br />