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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/2014 Anti-Bias Task Force of Southold Town Meeting April 21, 2014 Present: Carolyn Peabody, Eleanor Lingo, Jean De Pre, Lorraine, Marjorie Day, Val Shelby, Mike Domenico, Cindy Smith, Leroy Heylinger, Louise Hugs, Susan Dingle The meeting opened with a recognition of the passing of Peter Bell, and discussion about people wanting to remember him through a contribution, by making out check to Town Clerk, earmarking the donation to ABTF. Report from the Schools Southold: Mike Domenico had a meeting with Mr. Ganberg and gave him copies of the Civil Rightts Heroes book. Ganberg said that the building principals are the contact people. Question was raised about whether Southold has reduced/free lunch program. This was noted as a question to ask Mr. Ganberg in a future meeting. Greenport Cindy Smith went to The Board of Education meeting and presented the books to Greenport and Oysterponds. The presentation was well received and documented in the minutes of the meeting. At the meeting the question was raised about a meal charge policy change: Superintendent said no child in the school will be denied lunch even if they owe more than $5, but children can apply for free lunch or reduced lunch program. Mattituck It was remarked that McKenna is retiring, and he was acknowledged as being great friend of ABTF. There was a discussion about proper acknowledgement of his contribution, such as a proclamation from the Town citing his contribution to ABTF and recognizing his advocacy for issues around anti racism. The Motion was made and passed unanimously. Carolyn Peabody offered to speak with Town Supervisor Scott Russell about the Proclamation. New Suffolk Susan Dingle presented the book to teacher, introducing ABTF as aresource and inviting her to contact ABTF if needed. ERASE racism Carolyn Peabody reported on training with BOCES, pointing out that they need 35 people, in order to offer the training and will need 22 people more: Discussion about identifying who to invite to participate, and methods of payment. Training will be offered June 30-July 1 ERASE Racism is professional development, need for those with most impact on the community to take the training. In the past the Police Department sent Commissioner Flatley to the training. Val Shelby spoke about her experience of learning about internalized and institutionalized racism. Discussion about the recent event in Riverhead involving beatings of Hispanics, noting that it's at our front door, it's preventative if there is a change in attitudes. It was noted that following the training there was a change in mission at the Mattituck school, and in the attitude of police. Members agreed that if ABTF members attended that training it would help increase consciousness of this pervasive experience. Several organizations were identified as key, and a plan was formulated to contact them, including North Fork Alliance, Rotary, Churches, Fire Departments, banks, real estate people, Peconic landing. It was decided to hold a meeting of the Su-committee, to meet following this meeting of the Task Force. Picnic Eleanor Lingo reported that the annual picnic will be listed in the paper's vacation booklet, for August 9. Important to get the letter out to merchants. Invitation to volunteer appreciation event April 29th was noted and acknowledged. New business The possibility of another poster contest or performing arts opportunity was mentioned. The Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Susan Dingle