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| | 1. | | Call to Order
Minutes note: The meeting was called to order at 5:49 PM
The meeting was convened at 5:49 PM | | | |
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| | 2. | | Roll Call
Minutes note: Mr. Lawrence joined the meeting at 6:11 PM | | | |
Roll call
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| | 3. | | Presentations
Minutes note: - Dena Radtke, Manager of School Social Work and Transition Services for the Department of Specialized Services
Ms. Radtke was not present. Ms. Krieger provided handouts relating to MPS mental health supports that had be provided at a previous meeting.
- Jenny Nichols and LaKesha Knighten, Act NOW, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Ms. Nichols presented on ActNow which is a program through Children's Hospital of Wisconsin offering online resources for bullying prevention education for K-8 students. The program is available throughout the state. There are also bilingual online resources for parents regarding bullying. She added an addtional online program offered is Take 5ive - Mindfullness regarding social-emotional learning.
- Linda Lee, Director of Generations Against Bullying
Ms. Lee gave an overview of the Generations Against Bullying peer ambassador program and turning bystanders in to upstanders. She added that the program has strong community involvement. She stated Carroll University and UW-Whitewater will be conducting research on the effectiveness of the program. She added that students are preparing to go to Madison in January to lobby the Assembly for anti-bullying laws. | | | |
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| | 4. | | Direction from MPS relating to the Task Force
Minutes note: Mr. Lawrence explained the process of working with MPS to change policies. He stated that MPS is working on keeping the same rules/guidelines throughout the district. Ms. Racks stated it would be beneficial to understand what is currently happening in MPS and how the Task Force can enhance what is already being done. Ms. Tucker asked about compliance/accountability measures in MPS. Ms. Krieger stated there is implementation data reviewed regarding the Second Step program. | | | |
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| | 5. | | Discussion of Partnership Opportunities between the City and MPS
Minutes note: This item was held to be discussed at a future meeting. | | | |
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| | 6. | | Discussion of Principal Survey
Minutes note: Mr. Lawrence explained the process of working with MPS to retrieve data and survey students and staff. This item was held to the next meeting for further discussion. | | | |
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| | 7. | | Discussion of Specific Ideas and Types of Action to Achieve Goals, Awareness, and Preventative Actions
Minutes note: This item was held to be discussed at a future meeting. | | | |
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| | 8. | | Discussion of Future Meeting Items
Minutes note: Tony Snell from the Equal Rights Commission stated he would like to explore a possible partnership between the Task Force and the ERC. | | | |
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| | 9. | | Set Next Meeting Dates
Minutes note: No future dates were discussed. | | | |
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| | 10. | | Adjournment
Minutes note: The meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant | | | |
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