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<br />Roseville Human Rights Commission <br />Meeting Minutes - January 09, 2007 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />. the need for confidentiality for the students and their participation in the process, and concerns that <br />undue attention may discourage future participation. Commissioner Higbee noted that the teachers <br />were aware of the essay content and would be in a better position to know the students and if <br />concerns were warranted, and the appropriate process. <br /> <br />Chair Delmore volunteered to address Commissioner McGehee's concerns with Carolyn Curti :;md <br />their concerns regarding the one specific essay; as well as determining what happens to the essays <br />following the contest. <br /> <br />Commissioner Venters noted that there may be more students with similar issues, specifically <br />related to the hot-button immigration topic at this time. <br /> <br />Commissioners reiterated their concerns with the essay contest and process; teacher knowledge and <br />expectations of students; HRC feedback to students regarding their essay products submitted; how <br />to craft better questions to get better responses; and the broadness of the topic due to the number of <br />schools involved in the contest throughout the metropolitan area. <br /> <br />Commissioners reviewed the 1 st, 2nd and 3rd place contest winners, and honorable mentions. <br />Discussion on the presentations; recognition of the students and teachers; and gifts were discussed. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Chair Delmore was charged by Commissioners to discuss with staffthe availability ofHRC t-shirts <br />for each winner and teacher, in addition to their gift certificates. <br /> <br />Attendance <br />Commissioner Higbee requested an update from Chair Delmore on her conversations with <br />Commissioner Keeney regarding her lack of attendance at HRC meetings. <br /> <br />Chair Delmore advised that Ms. Keeney apparently traveled frequently and was willing to continue <br />on the HRC or resign at the discretion and for the best benefit of the HRC. <br /> <br />Discussion was held on current Commission vacancies and terms; with Commissioner Higbee <br />volunteering to continue serving (until June?) or until someone was available to replace him. <br /> <br />Commissioner Venters suggested that Commissioners discuss, following the February Essay <br />presentations and during or after the reception, how many applications to the HRC had been <br />received; apparent interest; and options available at that time. <br /> <br />Essay Contest and Presentation <br />Chair Delmore requested Commissioner attendance at February 12, 2007 City Council meeting for <br />the Essay Contest presentations and reception. Commissioners requested staff or Chair Delmore to <br />e-mail reminders to them of the date for their attendance at the City Council meeting. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Commissioners concurred that Chair Delmore advise the public prior to the Essay presentations, of <br />the process and to take the opportunity to enhance public awareness of the HRC; and in an effort to <br />provide encouragement to the students for their efforts and support for their presentations. <br />