The Working Group on Student Protections from Harassment and Discrimination, created per Act 29 of 2023 Section 5a, studies and gives recommendations for how to address harassment and discrimination experienced by students. The Working Group will cease to exist on February 1, 2024.
Working Group Members: Heather Bouchey, AOE, Secretary of Education; Amanda Garces, Vermont Human Rights Commission (HRC), Director of Policy, Education and Outreach; Sarah Robinson, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, Deputy Director; Rebecca McBroom, Vermont-NEA, General Counsel; Heather Lynn, Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA), Attorney; Jay Nichols, Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA), Executive Director; Chelsea Myers, Vermont Superintendents Association (VSA), Associate Executive Director; V Pearson, Director of Organizing, Outright VT, Executive Director; Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity; Lynn Stanley-Currier, Vermont Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Executive Director; Cammie Naylor, Vermont Legal Aid (VLA); Henri Sparks, Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention Advisory Council (HHB), Chair.
Working Group on Student Protections from Harassment and Discrimination in Schools - Report to the General Assembly - January 2024
Meetings
January 23, 2024, 4-6:00 p.m.
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Agenda
Draft Meeting Minutes: January 23, 2024
January 16, 2024, 12-2:00 p.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: January 16, 2024
Approved Meeting Minutes: January 16, 2024
January 9, 2024, 5-6:00 p.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: January 9, 2024
January 8, 2024, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: January 8, 2024
December 18, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: December 18, 2023
December 4, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m. (CANCELLED - NO QUORUM)
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Act 29 Presentation - J. Nichols, Vermont Principals' Association - Feedback from School Leaders
November 20, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: November 20, 2023
November 6, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: November 6, 2023
October 23, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: October 23, 2023
October 2, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: October 2, 2023
CANCELLED: September 25, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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September 11, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Agenda
Draft Meeting Minutes: September 11, 2023
Video Links to Testimonies
Presentation on Severe or Pervasive Standard in Harassment - Garces/Robinson
August 28, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: August 28, 2023
August 14, 2023, 9-11:00 a.m.
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Draft Meeting Minutes: August 14. 2023
July 12, 2023 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
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Conference ID: 617 159 405#