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Roseville Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement <br /> Commission <br /> Agenda Item <br /> DATE: June 20, 2018 ITEM: 7c <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss 2018-19 Essay Contest <br /> Background <br /> In the past, the Human Rights Commission sponsored an Essay Contest for middle school <br /> students. A brief outline of the process is included below. In order to get the information to <br /> teachers in a timely manner, it is important that the Commission decide on and select a <br /> question to be used in this contest. A list of previous questions has been provided for reference <br /> and is attached. <br /> Process: <br /> 1. Commission selects a question for the essay contest <br /> 2. Staff establishes a timeline that allows <br /> a)Time to get essays to the teachers; <br /> b) Time for staff to collect and copy essays; <br /> c) Time for commissioners to review essays. <br /> 3. Prepare a packet that is sent to principals of the public and private schools in the <br /> Roseville Area School District. It includes the essay question, deadline to complete <br /> essay, contest rules, and entry form. This is sent as close to the beginning of the school <br /> year as possible (end of August). <br /> 4. Submit an article about the essay contest to the local media. Post at City Hall and put on <br /> the website. <br /> 5. Once essays are collected, they are numbered and copied, removing any information <br /> identifying the student. Essays are divided among commissioners, and are rated based <br /> on a rubric. Winners are chosen. <br /> 6. Letters are sent to winning students, principals and teachers. Students and families are <br /> invited to the City Council meeting and brief reception. <br /> 7. Winning essays are posted on the website. <br /> Attachments: A: Past Essay Questions&Comments from Teachers <br /> 1 <br />