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.�►�lasCibee Inc ton <br /> and Diversity Committee <br /> 16 Great Neck Road Worth <br /> 94ashpee, Massachusetts 02649 <br /> Ms. Stevenson did communicate with the Human Rights Club at the school, she hasn't <br /> received an answer yet. The Human Rights Club sent a male and female to the Select <br /> Board in support of Women's History Month. She would like to ask for a student registered <br /> voter to stand up in support, or students to hand out flyers. <br /> Ms. DeBoer does not have a problem with a student standing in support. She is unsure of <br /> the legalities in handing out documents. <br /> Mr. Kupferman knows Town Meeting allows the handing out of flyers. He is wondering if <br /> you need to be a registered voter to speak. He wrote in the column that this is important for <br /> our future leaders. Having young women or students from the school system speaking to <br /> issues would be powerful. He plans on speaking briefly. <br /> Ms. DeBoer said there is a section of non-voters, it is a public meeting, you just can't vote. <br /> Ms. Stevenson noted it takes people in power to initiate change and acceptance. She <br /> thought it was very significant to have a boy and a girl represent. Mr. Kupferman then <br /> raised it to the Town Manager, whose response was that he never thought about it before. <br /> Chairwoman is not criticizing, it's just a reality. People in power don't always think about the <br /> needs, because it was just not brought to their attention. She was impressed that it went to <br /> the Select Board, there was discussion, and then two men on that Board stood in support. <br /> There is the need for a gender neutral term. It was more encouraging to see the men who <br /> stood in support. As the Chair of this Committee she could speak, but she feels if a man <br /> stands up on behalf, it's supporting women even more. <br /> Mr. Klein stated you only have to be a resident to vote at the Town Meeting, you don't have <br /> to be a registered voter. Also, you are able to hand stuff out at Town Meeting. <br /> Mr. Kupferman asked Ms. DeBoer, in her capacity as Superintendent, does she have an <br /> opinion or would she be able to speak? <br /> Ms. DeBoer generally only speaks on school issues, but she does like the idea of the male <br /> and female student, particularly if they are of voting age. She agrees, it should be changed, <br /> and doesn't have an issue speaking on it. <br /> 3. Proposed Immigration Project <br /> Madam Chair thanked Ms. DeBoer for helping organize this. Currently, they are looking into <br /> all the possibilities of where this project could be displayed. <br /> 4 <br />