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• MDR: Moving forward with Not In Our Town should be a priority in such a diverse community. NIOS should have been piloted at the high school level, however it seems that LPS wants to continue with different programs at the individual schools. • Select Board Liaison: While No Place For Hate was active there was a separate committee that was responsible of the program, so LHRC has the option of recommending a committee be formed specifically to work on Not In Our Town. Perhaps a presentation from the NIOT organization or someone from a neighboring community with experience in the program would be helpful. 10. Understanding our Town Workgroup Update (Huang, Coats, Interess) • MI: Will be ready to present back to the group in the next few months after looking more at what data is available and what is needed. Some of what the workgroup was looking for has been found, the work is moving forward. • MDR: This sort of demographic data should be easily available, who lives in Lexington and who works in Lexington. It should be easy for anyone to search for this data so that even a person who is not tech savvy can find the answers to questions on demographics. 11. Understanding of Past, Present, and Future Asian American Issues in Lexington • MDR: Meetings with leaders of cultural groups is ongoing. Leaders of groups are asking for clarification on the purpose of the LHRC and how we can be utilized. More outreach is needed in the community, especially with cultural groups that do not hold open meetings. Several new groups are being formed so it's important to keep up with the community. Johnny Cole's Equity presentation had some insights on Asian students (different expectations from teachers, identities are confused, feelings of invisibility). The upcoming LHS PTO presentation of the film "I'm Not Racist... Am I?"has some insights into this phenomenon. 12. Unexpected Items Not Reasonably Advance • CC: Follow Up on the Film"Willie"There is a local contact that for SB to connect with. On the issue of sponsorship, the LHRC Chair can make requests to Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce, contact info will be provided. • MDR: "Willie"producer Bryant McBride was open to working with LHRC to possibly present the film to the community, it touches on many issues that are relevant to the LHRC's goals. Public Comments None Motion to Adjourn: FYH Seconded: MI Meeting Adjourned 9:43 Next Meeting Date and Time March 6th at 8:15 am. LIST OF DOCUMENTS LHRC Chair Report