Description
Agenda
Call to order
Public comment
Review and Approval of September Minutes
Executive Director’s Report
- 4 new Commissioners recommended for appointment
- November CIRC mtg rescheduled to Thursday 11/15/18 – (CHRC Conference Rm)
- Tagesech Wabeto’s Outreach update
- “CIRC activities” list provided to City Counsel
New Business
- Discussion about latest changes in immigration rules; including the pending Proposed DHS Rulemaking re: “Inadmissibility of Non-Citizens on Public Charge Grounds” [MLRI+ and PIF handouts)
- Goal setting for CIRC 2019Ongoing
- CCTV “Ask the City” video series – segment on CIRC – pending completion
- CCF’s Legal Defense Fund Grants – revised criteria addressed by proposed grantees; grant awards are pending Committee Review
- College Success Initiative (DHSP Program – Emily Singer) – will connect with Enroot about expanding financial aid info/resources for undocumented students
- Partnering with AGO on UPIL training/outreach – Yarlennys update
- Chair/Co-Chair Election – November Meeting
- CRLS’s ELL Coordinator is working with PAIR to schedule KYR Trainings for Guidance Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists
Future projects
- PSA’s @ CIRC – “Ask the City” video instead?
- ‘Elevator Pitch’ on CIRC for outreach – on hold for Fall
- Jason Weeks – ED Arts Council - discussion about Public Art @ welcoming immigrants
- Outreach at Cambridge cultural events – Caribbean, Greek