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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 REVISED 1) Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jill Bergquist at 8:05pm. 2) Roll Call Members present: Issac Afwerke , Jill Bergquist, Brenda Boily-Salmanpour, Eric Egli, Thelma McKenzie, Alexis Orosz, and Mary Vidas. Members Absent: Mike Hermes, Susan Oliphant. Others Present: Johanna Allayne Ronnei, Partners in Human Rights Education and Erin, teacher at Roseville Middle School Others Absent: Debbie Zamow, Staff Liaison. 3) Partners in Human Rights Education Presentation, Johanna Allayne Ronnei The program is an opportunity to have teachers and volunteers work in classrooms regarding human rights. It is a program of Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights and has received funding from the University of Minnesota. Approximately 220 volunteers in 75 classrooms have been trained to teach kindergarten through grade 12. Although there is no set curriculum, it is does use the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and fits the graduation standards. Volunteers can enhance the curriculum by being an expert in a certain area and/or as a modeling opportunity to see adults working together. Human Rights Commissions in greater Minnesota have been using the program and recruiting teachers and volunteers. Seven hours of training are provided for new people interested in the program. The Roseville Commission could sponsor a training session by purchasing the $15 training manual. Handouts are attached. 4) Approval of Minutes Topic will be discussed at next meeting. 5) Bias Complaint Oliphant contacted the claimant numerous times before receiving a response. Because the claim was not filed within the Roseville Commission's deadline of seven months, Oliphant assisted the claimant by forwarding her claim to the State Department of Human Rights within the one-year statute of limitations.