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high school so was surprised by the nature of the incident. Ms. Farren inquired whether the School <br /> Board or School Committee should be invited to attend an Affirmative Action Committee and suggest <br /> sponsoring a"Diversity Day." <br /> Ms. Farren described a program at Quashnet, "No Dissing Day,"where 6"'grade students worked on <br /> creating,a diversity poster. Students also worked with guidance counselors. One of the teachers had <br /> meetings where the students could openly discuss issues such as bullying. Ms. Murphy has seen a <br /> tremendous amount of bullying at the summer camp. <br /> Committee Chair: <br /> The Committee will need to begin thinking about selecting a new Chairperson for the Affirmative <br /> Action Committee. Ms. Farren will add this to the next month's agenda. <br /> Meeting Times: <br /> The Committee has traditionally met on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The Committee was in <br /> agreement that the 4 Ih Tuesday would work well. The next meeting will be at 5:30 on Tuesday, <br /> October 28. <br /> New Committee Members: <br /> Ms. Wray has a friend who is a teacher and resident of Mashpee, and may be interested in joining the <br /> Committee. Ms. Farren indicated that anyone interested in joining the Committee should send a letter <br /> of interest and/or resume to the Board of Selectmen in order to be appointed. The next meeting of the <br /> Board of Selectmen will be September 22. <br /> Upcoming E,vent: <br /> Ms. Farren will contact the ADL regarding participation in the Mashpee High School Senior Project <br /> Exposition, since the event occurs before the next scheduled meeting. Three Committee members will <br /> be available to participate in the event. <br /> Grant Writing: <br /> Ms. Wray offered to help with the grant proposal since she has some experience with grants at WHOL <br /> Ms. Farren agreed that it's a good idea to start thinking now about the type of grant and project in <br /> preparation for next year. A"Guide"has been requested from the ADL,but Ms. Farren does have a <br /> proposal request which she will forward to Ms. Wray. <br /> MEETING ADJOURNMENT: <br /> Motion made by Ms.Wray to close the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Motion seconded by Ms.Brown. <br /> All voted unanimously. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> 'J�nnnfer M ,,ford <br /> Board Secretary <br /> 3 <br />