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Human Rights Club <br /> Ms. Farren announced that Effie Purdy, advisor to the high school's Human Rights Club, has <br /> invited the Affirmative Action Committee to join the club in a joint activity in January. Ms. <br /> Vaughn noted that the activity will occur during the week of January 24 during mid-term week. <br /> Ms. Vaughn reported that mid-terms will occur in the morning and a variety of activities will be <br /> available each day in the afternoon. The program is called Winter Week and is designed to <br /> encourage kids to stay in school. The event is an extension of last year's MILK Breakfast. <br /> Among the ideas that have been discussed include a multi-cultural lunch, a dance and/or an art <br /> and poetry festival. Ms. Farren stated that approximately 20 kids, grades 9-12, are involved in <br /> the group. Ms. Farren has been attending the meetings and the next meeting will take place on <br /> December 1 at 2 p.m. It was recommended that students be invited to attend future Affirmative <br /> Action meetings which Ms. Farren has discussed with Ms. Purdy. <br /> Special Olympics <br /> Ms. Vaughn announced that the Special Olympics has been scheduled for May 20, 2011. Ms. <br /> Farren expressed interest in helping again this year. Ms. Vaughn reported that over 600 people <br /> attended last year's event and that invitations have been sent for this year's event and 15 schools <br /> plan to attend, along with 10 new schools who wish to attend. Ms. Vaughn noted that the seniors <br /> who have been involved with the event will be assisting with the training of juniors, sophomores <br /> and freshmen. Ms. Vaughn reported that 89 student volunteers attended the first organizational <br /> meeting in October. Members of the Peer Leadership Group in the 7th and Stn grade will also be <br /> assisting with the event. Ms. Vaughn encourages the students to each identify a $50 sponsor, <br /> which raised $5000 for last year's event, and students have been very responsive to committing <br /> to raising the fiends through babysitting or gifts from grandparents. More details will be <br /> available in January but the event will again be in memory of Eunice Shriver. <br /> MHS Senior Project Exposition <br /> Ms. Farren discussed with Ms. Purdy the possibility of another student working with the <br /> Committee on a Senior Project, such as the traveling wall and last year's breakfast. Ms. Farren <br /> suggested the possibility of tying in the issue of bullying, which was the topic of the ADL <br /> Conference. Ms. Vaughn confirmed that bullying has become a focus at school. Ms. Farren <br /> noted that a number of high school students attended the ADL Conference, including a group <br /> from Barnstable where"ACT" has replaced Challenge Day. The Barnstable students received <br /> their training from the World of Difference Institute, which had also sponsored last year's <br /> Diversity Calendar. Ms. Vaughn will talk with Ms. Purdy about a senior interested in working <br /> with the Affirmative Action Committee. <br /> Committee members discussed the new culture of bullying, including use of cyber bullying. The <br /> discussion included concerns about phone usage at the school. It was noted that with the new <br /> anti-bullying law in place, kids have become more sensitive to bullying and are being educated <br /> and some are reporting bullying abuses. The Committee discussed the new law and its impact. <br /> Committee members discussed the need to address bullying issues early on. <br /> ADL No Place for Hate Community Conference Update <br /> Ms. Farren stated that 44 different communities were in attendance and Mashpee was recognized <br /> for its efforts. Other communities include administrators, police, personnel and students in their <br /> 2 <br />