HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-10 Human Relations Advisory Committee Minutes11/13/02
HRAC MINUTES FOR Oct 10,2002
1. Meeting began at 7:35 PM. Those present were Ed Toland, P6hf
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Kelley, Margaret Soli, Phil Maher, Jim Kiegley and Robert Silva =
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2. Chief Silva reported his experiences and observations coming
from a special meeting in Texas where he gave a talk at a seminar
on violence at youth sporting events. The conference
recommended athletic directors be certified professional managers
and background checks for volunteer coaches be done help to set
boundaries and manage parent participation better. Certification is
not now usually done in this part of the country.
3. Jim Kiegley and Margaret opened discussion concerning how
bullying exist and is being addressed in the Reading schools.
4. The minutes of the previous meeting Sep. 12, 02 were corrected
and approved.
5. The pamphlet for distribution was discussed and a new design is
currently being worked on.
6. A discussion was initiated concerning having guests from
various organized sports in the town come and present current
standards and their views about handling possible violence within
sporting programs. An agenda for an open discussion at one of our
meetings may be planned inviting interested persons and parents of
children in youth sports to attend.
7. Margaret brought
up a discussion of possible implications of some teachers being
discriminated against in the proposed question on the Nov. ballot.
The discussion also considered the impact on students.
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8. Paul Kelley suggested Possible membership in MAHRC, the
Massachusetts Association of Human Rights and Human Relations
- Committees be considered for the Reading HRAC. This will be
researched further.
9. The next meeting was scheduled for Nov 12, 2002.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Submitted by Phil Maher: acting secretary for the meeting.
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