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1) Suggestion made by Ms. Hai that we need to weave equality, for all, into every decision the town makes, similarly to how we do that with environmentally friendly decisions. Everything the town does is looked at through a lens of what helps the environment the most. We need to look at everything the town does looking through the lens of equality and accessibility for all. 2) Should have anti-bias and/or bystander/upstander training for all employees, elected officials and those who serve on committees. These are the leaders of the town and must show by example how to behave in non-discriminatory ways. 3) Should have joint HRC meetings with the Board of Selectmen. 4) Determine what resources are available to serve the Lexington population that we aren't tapping into right now. These groups should also come together to bond and see where they can help each other to help the community better. If we want funding for training the more specific we can be about what we want the more likely the selectmen are to agree to the funding. Ms. Brodner will create a request for anti-bias and/or bystander/upstander training to be voted on by the HRC in June. Discussion about newly formed Diversity Advisory Task Force (DATF). In initial discussions of the DATF it was thought to have it under the auspices of the HRC but ended up being chaired by the Superintendent and the Town Manager. It was recently determined by the co-chairs that no member from the HRC would even be allowed on the committee in hopes that new volunteers not already involved with a committee would be encouraged to apply. Ms. Overton updated us on the DATF —they have met three times and have so far discussed organizational issues. She is hopeful they will begin discussing issues around diversity in the next meeting or two. Meeting ended at 10:15 AM. Next meeting: Friday, June 1, 2018 at 8:00 am. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE•LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420