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requests. They noted that 14 other communities in the Commonwealth have already passed resolutions similar to the one they are proposing. LHRC members asked if the resolution would make Lexington a "sanctuary town." People Power representatives explained that they would like Lexington to become a "Level Two Sanctuary Town", which means being available to support "Level One Sanctuary Towns", which provide 24-hour physical sanctuary, food, and other assistance to immigrants in need. The LHRC asked People Power to revise the proposed resolution and review the updated document with Police Chief Mark Corr. The contact person for People Power is Catherine Rielly (, ,Irii, ,ll,11y irub!@, Iha, rd.oir ). Any additional LHRC comments on this topic should be directed to Lt. Barry. CONVERSATION ON RACE The annual MLK Day of Service Conversation on Race will take place on January 15, 2018 at Grace Chapel. Ms. Gisolfi and Ms. Roy volunteered to be small group moderators. REPORTS AND UPDATES School: The Lexington Public School System has begun working with HSGE on the RIDES initiative (Reimagining Integration for Diverse and Equitable Schools) as a District. Lexington has identified equity leadership (working with the senior leaders of the district) around deepening understanding, supporting principals and central office staff around the process of developing training for staff, putting into place consistent processes, and potentially looking at some of the data that indicates inequities. Town Manager's Office Update: Nothing to report. Police Update: A report of graffiti at a local school was mentioned, it might be old because it was in a location that is not readily noticed; it is being investigated. School Committee: The School Committee is establishing a search committee to recruit and interview candidates for the position of LPS superintendent, which will become available on July 1, 2018 after the retirement of Dr. Czajkowski. The search committee will include two School Committee members, two town employees, and two LPS parents. Board of Selectmen: Town Meeting starts work on October 16, 2017; the Town expects an override debt exclusion vote to occur on December 4, 2017. INCIDENTS OR REPORTS A complaint is being investigated in which a local business reportedly refused to serve two people because of their race/ethnicity. ADJOURNMENT There being no further issues to come before the LHRC, upon a motion made by Sean Osborne and seconded, it was unanimously: RESOLVED: to adjourn. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420