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6) Human Rights Excellence Award No nominations have been received at this time. 7) Peer Mediation Programs for Schools Michael Jordan presented a letter that will be sent to John Thein, the new school superintendent. The letter offers the Commission's assistance in building a strong peer mediation program. Thelma McKenzie moved, Janet Henquinet seconded to accept the letter with some changes, most notably to informally invite Mr. Thein to an upcoming meeting to discuss other ways that the Commission can be involved. Motion passed unanimously. 8) Statewide Human Rights Essay Contest Thelma McKenzie suggested that the Commission consider administering the statewide essay contest that the League of MN Human Rights Commissions plans to sponsor. Thelma McKenzie distributed scoring sheets that could be used while grading the essays and asked that all Commissioners consider the ease of using the scoring sheets when deciding if Commission should coordinate this event. It was proposed that the Commission would monitor the event in this way: 1) The Roseville Commission would develop the question and rules for the contest. 2) Each city within the League would distribute the question and rules. 3) Each city will grade their own essays and forward the first place winner to the Roseville Commission. 4) The Roseville Commission will grade the first place winners and award the winner the Statewide award. The Commission will discuss the proposed schedule and vote on it at the next meeting. 9) Other Business/Announcements The Minnesota Hate Crimes Summit was attended by Jill Bergquist and Marcella Houser. Both stated that it was a valuable experience. Court TV had done some filming at the Summit and two shows will be broadcast. One of the shows deals with teen issues and another talks about bias/hate crimes and responses. The shows are expected to be broadcast June 20 and 21. Marcella Houser has agreed to videotape the shows. 10)Adjournment Eric Egli moved, Janet Gordon seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:28. Motion passed unanimously. 11 )Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July14 at 7:00pm in Roseville City Hall.