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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_0121_CSW_PacketDarcie Yukimura Chair Regina Carvalho Vice Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller Secretary Kathy Crowell Treasurer Members: Deena Fontana Moraes Erika Valente Sierra Hampton-Eng HSCSW Representative.` Ex-officio Member COUNTY OF KAUA`I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Tuesday, January 21, 2020 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B 4444 Rice Street, Lihu`e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Open Session Minutes of December 18, 2019 BUSINESS CSW 2019-11 Post evaluation on the Human Trafficking Awareness Forum held Thursday, January 9, 2020, 5:00 p.m. in the Mo'ikeha meeting room 2A/2B. [6/19/19, 7/17/19, 8/21/19, 9/18/19, 10/21/19, 11/19/19, 12/18/19] A. Discuss and share outcome of forum and assess attendance, purpose and effectiveness. B. Review evaluation results. C. Discuss other related matters. CSW 2019-19 Discussion and decision on the draft letter to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women requesting financial assistance for 2020 event expenditures. [ 12/ 18/ 19] A. Review Budget 2020 spreadsheet An Equal Opportunity Employer CSW 2019-20 Discussion and decision on the submission of a testimony letter for the 2020 Legislative session. [Deferred 12/18/ 19] A. Review draft copy of the 2020 Legislative Priorities B. Ms. Crowell to share her proposed support of SB 1038 Relating to Human Trafficking, SB 1039 Relating to Prostitution and SB 1040 Relating to Sex Trafficking. CSW 2020-01 Discussion and possible action on Women's History Month, date, time, and location to be determined. Theme: "Valiant Women of the Vote." A. Ms. Carvalho to review event outline. CSW 2020-02 Discussion and decision making on Human Trafficking Next Steps. (On- going) A. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to share updates. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 5:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to fiawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Committee may, when deemed necessary, hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. cc: TBD, Deputy County Attorney/Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing; 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and 3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only. 2 1 P a g e Committee on the Status of Women — January 21, 2020 4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of the testifier; and While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimony to: Committee on the Status of Women Attn: Sandra Muragin C'o Office of Boards & Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, HI 96766 Email: smuragin@kauai.gov Phone: 241-4919 Fax: 241-5127 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Anela Segreti at (808) 241-4917 or ase 7reti a kauai. Jov as soon as possible. Request made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. 3 1 P a g e Committee on the Status of Women - January 21, 2020 Ll UFbft; .4 1 V COUNTY OF KAUAI larka 1414J 9-0 Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date I December 18, 2019 Location Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 5:09 p.m. End of Meeting: 6:32 p.m. Present Chair Darcie Yukimura. Vice Chair Patricia Wistinghausen. Secretary Edith Ignacio-Neumiller. Member: Regina Carvalho (arrived 5: 07 p.m.). Office of Boards and Commissions: Administrator Ellen Ching and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin. Excused Treasurer Kathy Crowell, Member Deena Fontana Moraes, Member Erika Valente and Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Commissioner Sierra Hampton-Eng. Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Before the start of the meeting the committee received copies of Secretary Ignacio- Neumiller's Human Trafficking next steps cost estimates and draft letter dated 12/19/19 to Ms. Khara Jabola-Carolus regarding funding for 2020 NACW annual membership and registration fees. They also received a draft testimony letter from Treasurer Crowell for the 2020 Legislative session. Call To Order Chair Yukimura called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. with four members present Senator Brian Schatz student intern Kasiah Vercelli, was in the audience and invited by constituting a quorum. Chair Yukimura to introduce herself. Ms. Vercelli was a senior at Kapa`a High School and passionate about women issues. She served on the young feminist leaders committee last year for the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women. She's always been passionate about civil rights and gender equality, which were central to her core values and involved with the state PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) and other advocacy groups. She was currently working on a senior project that involved gender equity and the effects of lighting access for children in third world countries and its impact on education. Chair Yukimura asked for her recommendation on an issue that this committee could assist with that would benefit her community. Ms. Vercelli replied that better access to comprehensive sex education for women, especially in the public school sector. She personally experienced high school sex education classes that lacked discussion on queer Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION women, pregnancy prevention, and although contraceptives were covered it was not in depth. She said it was really important that teens become aware of their own bodies and comfortable with progressing to adulthood. Chair Yukimura thanked her and extended assistance with her efforts and leadership development. Approval of A. Open Session Minutes of November 19, 2019 Ms. Carvalho moved to approve Minutes the Open Session minutes of November 19, 2019, as circulated. Secretary Ignacio- Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Treasurer's A. 2019-2020 Fiscal Budget Report 1. Treasurer Crowell to report on the 2nd quarter fiscal budget. Administrator Ellen Ching stated that Treasurer Kathy Crowell was not able to attend the meeting due to an injury and she was asked to report in her absence. She disclosed that Sandra Muragin kept the statistics and she was just relaying the information based on what was provided in their packets. The fiscal budget remaining balance of $562.73 had a use it or lose it date by June 30, 2020 and it could be allocated for the Human Trafficking Forum and Women's History Month. These were the two events that fell between January and June. Ms. Carvalho moved to receive The committee did not have any further questions or concerns on the 2nd quarter report the 2nd quarter 2019-2020 updated 11/20/19. fiscal budget report updated November 20, 2019, as circulated. Vice Chair Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. B. State Grant M15001 — Hawai`i State Commission on the Status of Women Grant to support on -going advocacy and work towards equality for women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive change through education, collaboration and program development. 1. Treasurer Crowell to report on the 2nd quarter state grant budget. Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Ching said the state grant remaining balance of $1,131.88 did not have an expiration date and the only stipulation was that the funds could not be used to purchase food items. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller reminded the committee that Commissioner Hampton-Eng shared that Sweden's Ambassador to end sex trafficking was scheduled to be on Oahu in March 2020 to train law enforcements and they may want to consider sponsoring a trip over to Kauai to conduct an on -island training. Due to the lengthy conversation on budget questions, Chair Yukimura requested to spend time after the Treasurer's Report, to allocate budget requests to fulfill the various events the committee wanted to support this year and draft a letter to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women for their financial support. The committee did not have any further questions or concerns on the 2nd quarter Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller report updated 3/21/19. moved to receive the 2nd quarter state grant budget report updated March 21, 2019, as circulated. Vice Chair Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. C. Logo Items Inventory Vice Chair Wistinghausen 1. Treasurer Crowell to report on the 2nd quarter inventory balance. moved to receive the 2nd quarter logo items inventory Ms. Ching reported remaining logo items of purple coin purses, note pads and pens. report, as circulated. Secretary The committee did not have any questions on the 2nd quarter inventory report. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Chair Yukimura directed the committee to use this time to discuss financial requirements needed to produce the Human Trafficking Forum and Women's History month events that were scheduled before the June 30, 2019 fiscal budget deadline. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller referred to her Human Trafficking Next Steps cost estimates and they discussed the following; 1. Possible installation of Human Trafficking (HT) stickers in restroom stalls at the Lihu`e Airport, Princeville Airport, Airplane carriers and public schools. Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 2. Search for other organizations to partner with for assistance with manpower and financial backing. 3. Invite Chief Todd Raybuck for an update on any HT enforcement, incident calls or anything related to HT that could be shared. 4. Partner with "Respect Campaign" that was based on Oahu and targets safe dating. Stickers are placed in restrooms located at restaurants, bars, colleges and night clubs. 5. Budget $400 travel funds for next year•, two interisland guest speakers. Ms. Carvalho said the only expense for Women History month would be advertisement and refreshments. She requested $850 from the state grant budget to pay for print and radio advertisement and $200 for refreshments. She was reminded of the event outline due date of Wednesday, January 15. Next, the committee decided to earmark a $10,000 grant request from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women to cover event costs that would be discussed in CSW 2019-19 B. They assigned budget amounts for the following events; 1. Human Trafficking Forum 2020 - $900 ($75 refreshments and $825 follow-up) 2. Women's History month 2020 - $2,500 ($800 print/radio advertisement, $200 refreshments, audio/visual $500 and venue/program $1,000). 3. National Association of Commissions for Women 2020 — $1,200 a. $1000 registration and membership fees, $200 goody bag b. $7,000 (travel funds for two committee members to attend the conference — allocated to the Boards and Commissions budget) 4. Career Day 2020 - $2,500 (partnership, fresh flower lei's and logo items) 5. Breast Cancer Awareness month 2020 - $100 6. Human Trafficking Event 2021 - $2,500 ($700 travel cost, $500 audio/visual, $200 refreshments, $300 venue, $800 advertisement) 7. Logo Items — price nylon logo bags The projected costs totaled $9,700, the commission agreed to ask for a $10,000 grant. Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Carvalho moved to approve Administrator Ellen Ching draft and submit a letter to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women to request a $10,000 grant that includes 2020 and past event activities and authorize Ms. Ching to present the letter to the County Council for their approval first before it's submitted to the HSCSW. Vice Chair Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Business CSW 2019-06 The Voices of Women in America Survey project. f4/17/19, 5/15/19. 6/19/19, 7/17/19, 8/21/19, 9/18/19, 10/21/19, 11/19/191 A. Review and report on the updated survey count. B. Discuss other related matters. Ms. Ching congratulated the committee on reaching its targeted goal of sending out 5,000 survey requests. She said this should assure a valid survey sample. CSW 2019-11 Finalize details on the Human Trafficking Awareness Forum scheduled Thursday, January 9, 2020, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Mo'ikeha meeting room 2A/2B. [6/19/19, 7/17/19, 8/21/19, 9/18/19, 10/21/19, 11/19/19] A. Update from Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller and Chair Yukimura. B. Discuss possible travel stipend. C. Finalize details, timelines, and responsibilities. D. Discuss refreshment particulars. E. Discuss other related matters. The committee discussed and agreed on the following; Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 1. Print copies of the questions. 2. 3x5 cards for audience to write questions. 3. Print survey on colored paper and collect at the end. 4. Move orange wall and setup sign -in table. 5. Everyone assist with clean-up after the event. 6. Refreshment table set-up by back wall. 7. Invite Police Commission members. CSW 2019-14 Finalize 2020 calendar of events. [9/18/19, 10/21/19, 11/19/19] A. Review final list of 2020 events. a. _Review and possible approval of event budget. b. Determine the date of event. B. Discuss other related matters. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve the following 2020 calendar of events; Human Trafficking Awareness Forum, Women's History Month, Career Day-MCBL Girl's Summit, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Human Trafficking Next Steps. Vice Chair Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Ms. Carvalho moved to approve the 2020 overall budget as discussed earlier. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Carvalho withdrew her motion and Secretary Ignacio- Neumiller withdrew her second. Ms. Carvalho moved to defer the approval of the 2020 overall budget to the next scheduled meeting. Secretary Ignacio- Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. CSW 2019-19 Discussion and decision making on the possible submission of a letter to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women for financial assistance. A. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller to share revised letter for financial assistance that includes the annual National Association of Commissions for Women membership fee and registration fees to attend its 50th annual conference in Loudon County, Virginia, July 2020. B. Discussion on the draft letter for financial assistance for 2020 event expenditures. C. Discuss other related matters. This was discussed earlier in the agenda. CSW 2019-20 Discussion and decision making on the possible submission of testimonv letters for the 2020 Legislature session. A. Review the Hawaii Women's Coalition Package list of bills they plan to present at the Legislature session. Vice Chair Wistinghausen moved to accept and keep the intent of the testimony letter drafted by Kathy Crowell and update any changes to the bill numbers. Secretary Ignacio- Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Committee on Status of Women Open Session December 18, 2019 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION The committee agreed to place this on the next agenda for discussion and requested to re are Ms. Crowell's letter for their signature. CSW 2019-21 Review and possible approval of the 2020 meeting schedule. Ms. Ching apologized to Vice Chair Wistinghausen for the change in the meeting dates to Tuesday from Wednesday. Vice Chair Wistinghausen said she was unable to commit to Tuesday meeting's and announced her resignation. She said this was her last meeting. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve the 2020 meeting schedule, as circulated. Ms. Carvalho seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Announcements 1. Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 5:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building Meeting Room 2A/2B. Adjournment They discussed the idea of incorporating student representatives into the meetings in order to gain insight and have a broader knowledge of concerns and issues in that age group. Vice Chair Wistinghausen shared that they introduced a youth version of the status of women group at the NACW conference. Ms. Ching replied that members must be a resident voter. They ended the conversation without making any commitments or further discussion. With no objections, Chair Yukimura adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Submitted by: Sandra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk () Approved as circulated. () Approved with amendments. See meeting minutes. Reviewed and Approved by: Darcie Yukimura, Chair The Human Trafficking Forum Part 11 Evaluation = January 99 2020 Attendance status: 85 Attended 71 Audience 6 Presenter (Dominique, Khara, Jessica, Todd, Stefani, Justin) 5 CSW (Darcie, Edie, Regina, Deena, Sierra) 3 B&C (Ellen, Anela, Sandra) 45 Evaluations 1. What is the name of your agency/organization? Child Family Services: 2 Hale `Opio Kauai, Inc.: 4 YWCA: 2 Kauai Underground Artists KUGA: 1 Kauai Economic Opportunity KEO: 1 Kauai Community College: 3 County of Kauai: 4 Department of Health Child & Adolescent Mental Health: 2 Department of Education: 2 Medical: 1 US Dept of Homeland Security TSA: 2 Audience: 5 ZONTA Club of Hanalei: 2 Swim Kauai Aquatics: 1 Realtor: 1 Kauai Police Commission: 1 CSOW: 1 Retired: 2 Blank: 6 2. What is your title and./or position? 3. Have you ever attended formal training or workshops on trafficking? Yes 16 No 29 c�w auw-n Nl?i 4. Overall, how would you rate this forum? Presenters were excellent (1 blank) Material relevant to my line of work (4 blanks) Objectives of the training were clearly defined (2 blanks) Strongly Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Agree 2 5 37 2 5 10 24 2 1 1 3 I 12 1 26 5. 1 would recommend this forum to others in my field. Yes 44 No 0 (1 blank) 6. Do you think you are more likely to recognize a victim of trafficking now more than before you attended this forum? Yes 34 No 3 Don't Know 6 Other 2 7. Do you feel that you now have the knowledge to appropriately assist a victim of trafficking once identified and direct them to available resources? Yes 30 j No 4 Don't Know 8 1 (3 blanks) 8. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest) how would you rate your knowledge of trafficking after this forum? 4-. . 1 -T 7 1 8 J 9 10 None 1 7 8 11 10 1 5 9. Are you interested in having the Committee on the Status of Women or Ho'ola Na Pua contact you for further forums or training for your employees? Yes 33 No 6 (6 blanks) 10.Select the method of training you prefer: In -Person training of your employees 23 Online training of your employees 2 (6-both in person & online) (14 blanks) 1 I. How did you hear about this forum? Check all that apply. a. Newspaper: 9 b. Social Media: 13 c. Email: 12 d. Word of Mouth: 13 e. Other: 7 12.Please share other comments or thoughts in regards to the forum below: • Thank you for doing this • 3 little girls and wanted to know what they're up against in Hawaii. All have internet access. • I" time in 40 years I say this big problem addressed • Such a wealth of info shared -wanted to hear more -so interesting -and I'm so aware now of what's happening w our kids in Hawaii. Would love to help in any way • Diverse perspectives well represented on the panel. • Training of police, school and metal health workers to recognize and understand sex trafficking and sex trafficking victims on Kauai is very important but given the small level of actual victims, addressing mental illness, housing, prevention & reference three youth programs, and reducing domestic violence is where we need to focus. Small sampling for Kauai makes it questionable in terms drawing statistical conclusions. • We are not from Kauai but it made me more aware of sex trafficking very well done. • This is so important. Thank you so much. Kauai needs this. • Excellent community attendance. Great panel. Would love to learn/engage more. • Thank you! • Thank you for sharing eye opener. • Let's beat this problem! It was nice to see so many here. • Thank you for your time & for all you do! It was very informative. • Mahalo. Not enough space, seats. Maybe a larger space next time. • Very educational. This is a big problem in sports. • Fantastic. Thank you. • Should have had Ho'ike live stream for other businesses & overall community. • Outstanding forum and presenters. • Shocking data. Great presenters. • Thank you! Great job to those on front lines. Would love to know more about being involved. • I am glad for the great turn out. (24 blanks no comments) Kauai County Committee on Status of Women Actual Career Day - 10.20 Food costs $75.00 Sponsorship Follow up actions $825.00 Total $900.00 Women's History Month Event - 3.20 Advertising $800.00 Food $200.00 Audio/Visual $500.00 Venue/Program $1,000.00 Total $2,500.00 NAWC Conference - July 22-24 Estimated Registration and Membership Fees $1,000.00 Travel and Accomodations $6,000.00 Logo Items $200.00 Total $ 7,200.00 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Estimated Advertisement $100.00 Total $100.00 $0.00 Total Actual IrEg 01.21 Travel Costs Audio/Visual Food Venue Advertising $0.00 Total Actual Committee Costs Professional Development $50/member $0.00 Total Actual TOTALS County of Kauai HSCSW $0.00 Total Budget 2020 Estimated Actual $16,000.00 $0.00 _ EsUrnated $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Estimated $ 700.00 $500.00 $200.00 $300.00 $800.00 $2,500.00 Estimated $ 300.00 $300.00 Estimated $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $16,000.00 Actual ~ $0.00 Actual $0.00 Actual $ 0.00 Actual $0.00 Status of Women 2020 Legislative Priorities The following are broad legislative priorities that serve as guidelines for the Committee on the Status of Women and staff to follow in determining legislative measures to respond to during the upcoming 2020 legislative session and identifying possible legislative actions. 1. Measures (bills and resolutions) or Acti or additional funding) that will provide-C SUPPORTS to women, girls and their=. Federal and State dollars (medical) _ - waiver, education, child care 2. Measures (bills and resoluti would decrease or cut servi 3. Measures (bills and%Wlul changing current laws;=tray responsibilities, etc.) thatW girls and_their=families.- 4. Measures_(bills ar%resolul IMPROVE the_ser. ces del aavocac `Y _chai --- 5. Measures (bill. - or SUPPORT t and th -tate funding;-increa For Approval at: rre (Budget requests for new ECT SERVICES and ilies, and will maximize ployment, Medicaid DID ons.) or Actions (Budget requests) that ces=t worsen, girls and their families. ons) or Actions (Budget restrictions, f_e_r of agency functions and )uld-have negative outcomes for women, or Actions that would SUPPORT or System, but may not be direct visions, individual choice, self - Fs). id resolutions) or Actions that would STRENGTHEN Kauai County Committee on the Status of Women nmission on the Status of Women (increase in in funding sources etc.) ow a01a-a,0 k. OF COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Darcievukimura a OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chair THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I ra �Pf Regina Carvalho Of? Vice Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller Secretary Kathy Crowell January 21, 2020 Treasurer Deena Fontana Moracs Member Erika Valente Member RE: Testimony in Support of SB 1038, Relating to Human Trafficking Siena Hampton-Eng SB1039, Relating to Prostitution Hawaii State Commission on the SB 1040, Relating to Sex Trafficking Status of women, Kauai Representative The Kaua'i County Committee on the Status of Women is a countywide committee which develops and promotes education, interactive opportunities on issues relating to women and girls, prevention of domestic violence, and health and wellness awareness. SB 1038 requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to establish a statewide training program on the state human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel. SB 1039 permits persons convicted of certain prostitution offenses to file a motion to vacate the conviction if the defendant is not convicted of another offense under the penal code within three years of the prostitution offense. SB 1040 requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to maintain a database on sex trafficking. Requires reports to the Legislature. According to a recent study conducted by the Sex Trafficking Intervention & Research Department at Arizona State University, in partnership with our Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii has one of the worst demand problems in the United States, and a large number of buyers are on its military bases. This system of prostitution and sex trafficking has sexualized and exploited poor, Native, and vulnerable women who are within the lower social power in Hawaii. The Committee on the Status of Women is especially concerned for runaway youth, Native Hawaiian, immigrant and LGBTQ persons, who are at an elevated risk of the predictive factors for prostitution and sex trafficking. Thank you for your time and consideration on this important matter. Your support on these bills would be greatly appreciated. www.kauai.gov/kccsw 09W 0,0 " -,�D 6?. 4444 Rice Street Suite 150 • Lihu'e, Hawaii 96766 • (808) 241-4919 (b) • (808) 241-5127 (1) ' An Equal Opportunity Employer Women's History Month — 2020 Theme: Valiant Women of the Vote Our 2020 theme celebrates the women who have, fought for woman 's right to vote in the United States. In recognition of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, we will honor women from the original strffi•age movement as well as 20th and 21st century women who have continued the struggle (fighting against poll tares, literacy tests, voter roll purges, and other more contemporary forms of voter suppression) to ensure voting rights, for all. CATEGORY: Lead LEADER: Regina Carvalho EVENT DATE: February to March 2020 EVENT TIME: n/a EVENT PLACE: n/a Event Particulars: 1. High School Essay Contest for Seniors a. One page, 12 pt font, single space, 1" margins b. Second page contact information, name, address, phone, email 2. Four First Place Winners: a. Kapa`a High School b. Kaua`i High School c. Waimea High School d. Island School and Charter Schools Judge Panel (5): a. Sierra Hampton-Eng b. Carolyn Larson c. Deena Fontana Moraes d. e. 4. Timeline: a. February 3-7 announce essay contest - Press Release b. February 18-21 reminder essay contest --- Press Release c. Essays received by email. Select deadline date and time d. March 2-6 Judges review and select winners e. March 17 at a CSW meeting invite winners to present prize and press release 5. Prize: a. 4 @ cash prize (pending approval) b. 4 @ graduation cap' gown (pending approval) c. 4 @ project grad fee (pending approval) 6. Essay particulars: a. b. C. d. e. 7. ow a020- o I A. List of High Schools on Kauai Public High Schools • Kapaa High School - (9-12) Kapaa • Kauai High School - (9-12) Lihue • Waimea High School - (9-12) Waimea Charter Schools • Alaka`i O Kaua`i PCS — (K-8) Kahili Mountain Park • Kanuikapono PCS - (K-12) Anahola • K.awaikini NCPCS - (K-12) Lihue • Ke Kula Niihau Kekaha PCS - (K-12) Kekaha • Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha PCS - (K-12) Kekaha Private Schools • Island School - (Pre K-12) Lihue • Kahili Adventist School - (K-12) Lawai • Kauai Christian Academy - (Pre K-12) Kilauea • Olelo Christian Academy - (K-12) Lihue