Open Meeting Law

I had the opportunity to participate in the Minnesota School Board Association's "Lunch and Learn" session today. The topic today was "Minnesota's Open Meeting Law". I am sharing the handout, with permission, that was shared with Board Members across the state who participated. If you have questions, please email me with a contact number, and I will be happy to call you and answer any questions you may have.
Minnesota Open Meeting Law

Hate Crime Rally Tonight!

Many of you in the community are already aware of a horrific hate crime that occured in Brooklyn Park. Our District is comprised of 8 municipalities, of which Brooklyn Park is one of the largest. This hate crime was allegedly committed based on race as you will see in the included links below. Our challenge is great. When these attitudes prevail in our community, they are filtered into our schools through beliefs and attitudes.
Please join me tonight in supporting this rally. Let your voice be clear that we will not allow this sort of hate to continue anywhwere in our community, state or nation.



The information below is taken from Carol Woehrer's organized rally page on Facebook. I am copying her information here for those who do not have access to Facebook:

Rally Against Racist Attitudes
"Celebrating Diversity in Brooklyn Park and the Twin Cities"
Date: Tonight, October 1, 2009
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Zanewood Community Center, Harkopf Park, 73rd Ave N and Zane Ave
City: Brooklyn Park, MN
Map
Bring a sign and a candle (but not required)
Multicultural Music by "Heart in the City"
Opening and Closing Prayers by Brooklyn Park Pastors

Addressing the Rally will be:
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
Brooklyn Park Chief or Police Michael Davis
State Senator Linda Scheid
State Representative Mike Nelson
Brooklyn Center Mayor Tim Wilson

(If the rain persists, the meeting will take place in the Zane Community Center/71st and Zane)

Click on the following for:
Star Tribune Article
Kare 11 News
WCCO Channel 4 News