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AGENDA - AMENDED
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
Human Rights Commission
7:00 P.M Tuesday, September 10 , 201 3
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of July 9, 2013 HRC Minutes
E. New Business
1. Student Essay Contest Discussion
2. Human Rights in the News - Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Report on
Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (This item is on the
agenda to give the Commissioners an opportunity to announce upcoming
meetings or give a report on meetings or forums that they have attended.)
F. Unfinished Business
None
G. Commissioner Comments / Staff Presentations
H. Visitor Presentations
I. Adjournment
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July 9, 2013
Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
Human Rights Commission
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:07 p.m. by Chairperson Brandt
Commissioner Sarah Deeny took the Oath of Office, administered by Karen Guilfoile, Maplewood
City Clerk.
B. ROLL CALL
Jon Brandt, Chairperson Present
Commissioners
Nathan Danielson, Commissioner Absent
Sarah Deeny. Commissioner Present
Yaya Diatta, Commissioner Present
Maurice Fortin, Commissioner Absent
Jeffrey Kringle, Commissioner Absent
Julie Xiong, Commissioner Present
Staff
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Brandt added to the agenda, under New Business, “Introduction of Sarah Deeny to
the Human Rights Commission”
Commissioner Xiong moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Diatta Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the June 11, 2013 HRC Minutes
Commissioner Diatta moved to approve the June 11, 2013 HRC Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Chairperson Xiong Ayes – Chairperson Brandt
Abstain– Commissioner Deeny
The motion passed
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July 9, 2013
Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes
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E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Introduction of Commissioner Sarah Deeny to the Human Rights Commission– No
Report
Sarah Deeny introduced herself to the Committee and highlighted her reasons of interest in
becoming a member of the Human Rights Commission.
2. Discussion on US Supreme Court Decisions on Civil Rights – No Report
Each Commissioner gave a brief comment on recent Supreme Court Decisions
3. Discussion on the 2013 Student Essay Contest – No Report
Chairperson Brandt proposed his recommended topic for the essay Contest: “It’s easy to see
human rights violations in the past, how do we recognize human rights violations in our own
times?”
An ad hoc committee was established for the essay contest. Commissioner Danielson will chair
the committee, Commissioner Xiong and Diatta will also participate. Once school starts the
commission will move forward with the essay contest.
4. Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports on
Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (This item is on the agenda
to give the Commsisioners an opportunity to announce upcoming meetings or give a
report on meetings or forums that they have attended)
Commissioner Diatta spoke on the human rights violations stemming from the unrest in Egypt.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Cancellation of August 13, 2013 HRC Meeting
Karen Guilfoile announced the cancellation of the August 13, 2013 Human Rights Commission
meeting due to the Municipal Primary Election that day; she encouraged the citizens of
Maplewood to vote. The next Human Rights Commission meeting will be Tuesday, September
10, 2013.
Chairperson Brandt commented on the success of the Gay Pride Festival and Parade in
Minneapolis and the Maplewood Fourth of July celebration.
H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
I. ADJOURNMENT
Julie Xiong moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Deeny Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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AGENDA REPORT
TO: Human Rights Commissioners
FROM: Nate Danielson, Human Rights Commissioner
DATE: September 5, 2013
SUBJECT: Student Essay Contest Discussion
Introduction:
Please refer to the attached documents regarding the 2013 Student Essay Contest: Contest
Official Rules and Contest Official Entry Form, and Essay Contest Flyer.
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Official Entry Form
City of Maplewood Human Rights Commission
Student Essay Contest
Deadline for Submission: 5:00pm, November 29, 2013
To enter the contest, please complete this entry form and attach it to your email when submitting your essay.
Please write your name as it should appear in print:
Student Name______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________ City/Zip__________________________________
Phone Number _______________________ Email Address__________________________________________
School____________________________Grade________Teacher_____________________________________
Please submit your entry by emailing your essay to the address below:
Human Rights Commission Student Essay Contest
Email: karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us
By signing this form (or submitting via email), you acknowledge receipt of the Official Rules and confirm that
you have read and agree to all the terms and conditions of the student essay contest.
_____________________________________________ ________________________
Student Date
_____________________________________________ ________________________
Parent or Legal Guardian Date
Thank you for entering the competition. Good luck! Questions? Please contact Nate Danielson at
nate.danieson.hrc@gmail.com
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Official Rules for the City of Maplewood Human Rights Commission
Independent School District 622 Student Human Rights Essay Contest
1. Who is eligible?
The contest is open to all ISD 622 middle and high school students in grades 6-12 during the 2013-2014 school year.
2. Who is sponsoring the contest?
The City of Maplewood Human Rights Commission is sponsoring this event. The mission of the Maplewood Human
Rights Commission is to aid and advocate for equal opportunities for all citizens of Maplewood in housing,
employment, public accommodations, services and education, in addition to continuously working to improve
human rights within the community. You can visit the City of Maplewood website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us.
3. How do I enter?
The contest runs through November 29, 2013 5:00pm. During this period to enter please Submit a copy of your
essay via email to Maplewood City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile at karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us; All entries must be
accompanied by an Official Entry Form and received by 5:00pm, November 29th to be included in the contest. Late
submissions will not be considered.
4. What are the criteria for the essay?
Entries must address only the topic question presented in 500 words or fewer. Only one student is allowed per
submission and the essay must be the work of one individual. Students may reference the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights, US Bill of Rights, the MN Human Rights Act, or any other credible sources, and they should cite
references appropriately. Entries must be the original work of the author.
5. How will winners be selected?
On or after December 1, each essay will go through independent review by members of the Maplewood Human
Rights Commission. Judging will be done based upon: (A) originality of idea, (B) creativity of expression, and (C)
Composition (presentation and grammar). A scoring system will be used to judge each of these three categories by
awarding points from 1 through 10 each for (A) originality of idea and (B) creativity of expression; and 1 through 5
for (C) composition; 1 being weak and 10 or 5 being strong. Minimum points score is three (3) and maximum points
score is twenty-five (25). Individual scores from each commissioner will be totaled for a final score on each essay.
The top three scoring essays from each grade group will be selected and only winners will be notified by December
4th. Award presentations will be made at the December 10 Maplewood Human Rights Commission meeting and
Awards Ceremony starting at 7 pm at Maplewood City Hall.
6. What can I win?
Three winners will be selected to win a first-place cash prize of $50, a second-place cash prize of $25, and a third-
place cash prize of $15 in each grade group. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. The Sponsor reserves the right to
substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
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7. What may potential winners be required to do?
Winners will be invited to an Awards Ceremony on December 10, 2013, along with their parents or guardians,
family, and friends. Winners are encouraged to attend; however, if a potential winner declines to accept the
invitation, the award and prize will be mailed to them. At the Awards Ceremony, winners will be invited to read
their essays in front of a live audience and broadcast on cable television.
8. What other terms should I be aware of?
By participating in the contest, entrants agree to these Official Rules and the determinations of the Sponsor, which
shall be final. In the event the contest or the administration of the contest is impaired in any way for any reason,
including, but not limited to fraud, technicality, or other problems, the Sponsor may, at its sole discretion, either (a)
suspend the contest; or (b) award the prizes from among the eligible entries received. The Sponsor reserves the
right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Failure
by the Sponsor to enforce any provisions of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Sponsor reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.
9. Hold harmless agreement
By participating in the contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor against any claim or cause
of action arising out of participation in the contest or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to (a)
unauthorized intervention; (b) technical errors related to online submissions; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late,
misdirected essays; (e) errors in the administration of the contest or determination of the winners.
10. Waiver
Entrants acknowledge that the submitted written work is the property of the Sponsor and will be on display in a
variety of ways. The use of the work for display or printing will be at the discretion of the Sponsor. Entrants agree
to allow the use of their essay, name, voice, photograph, video, and/or likeness for advertising and/or any other
purpose in any media or format now or hereafter known without further compensation, permission, or notification.
11. How can I find out who won?
If you are a winner, you will be notified by the City of Maplewood Human Rights Commission, or you can tune in to
N.E. Metro Cable Channel 16 on December 10 at 7:00pm CST to watch a live broadcast of the Awards Ceremony.
You can also watch a taped replay of the broadcast via the City of Maplewood website or obtain a list of winners by
contacting the Sponsor or the Maplewood City Hall.
City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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ESSAY CONTEST
Essay Questions:
“Prejudice and stereotypes affect the way we perceive and interact with each other, even
when we don’t realize it. How do stereotypes affect our society and how do they damage hu-
man rights?
Awards
Grades 6-8;1st-3rd prizes will be awarded. In addition the 1st place essay will be entered into
the statewide essay contest.
Grades 9-12;1st –3rd place prizes will be awarded.
Both grade levels will be invited to present their essay at the December 10 Human Right Com-
mission meeting.
Rules
Essays will be judged by the commissioners of the
Human Rights Commission. Originality accounts
for 80% of the score, and presentation and gram-
mar represent 20% of the scores
Contact
Essays can be submitted to:
karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Please title email subject
“HRC Essay Submission”
Questions can be submitted to
nate.danielson.hrc@gmail.com
Submission deadline is November 29
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
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