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Town of Lexington, Human Rights Committee Meeting Thursday, January 14, 2021 Virtual 9:OOa.m.-11:02a.m Present: Committee Members: Monami D. Roy (Chair), Tanya Gisolfi (Vice Chair), Fuang Ying Huang, Cleveland Coats, Stephanie Hayes Hsu, Melissa Interess (Town Manager's Office Member/Human Services Department), Scott Bokun (School Department Member) Meeting called to order at 9:04 AM, Quorum was present at 9:04 AM 1. Welcome 2. Update from Dr. Julie Hackett (Dr. H), Dr. Maureen Kavanaugh (Dr. K), Mr. Johnny Cole (JC) on ID�Il .r.si .L E u.it and Inclusion in the Lexin gton Public Schools — This report is the annual update to the LHRC for the purpose of updating key equity work and related data trends. Dr. Hackett opened by saying that this report helps holds ourselves accountable to tangible outcomes we can show the community as an expression of the work we are doing. a. Bullying—In the fall of 2020, the district implemented a new online reporting form which includes a section that clarifies for respondents the difference between typical conflict and that which rises to the level of bullying according to state law. • The definition of bullying see — htt s://male pislatu�eo $ov�lLa:ws/�ieneralLaws�Partl/Title ll/Cha ter7l/Section .............. 370 ........................ • Link to LPS • JC -- online reporting form has been tailored to reflect the traditional "hard copy" forms so that there is consistency across the board. Includes language to clarify guidelines of what is identified as bullying by the state law, what might be a civil rights violation, and so forth. The new form also now gives the option of anonymity and for administrators to maintain a level of confidentiality. • JC -- To date LPS only received 8 responses on the online reporting form. Six of these reached the threshold of bullying as defined by state law. Each was addressed with a focus on restorative practices. No confirmed this year. We have also had more training on bullying and civil rights. And a significant focus on restorative practices. Moving forward we are meeting with admin to refine our discipline data processes. We need more information in order to do the right things. We want to provide better guidance around bullying and what