HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-15 PACKET 04.P.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 5/15/2013 . .
PREPARED BY Administration Ryan Schroeder
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider designating May 18, 2013 as Standing Strong Day in the City of Cottage Grove.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution designating May 18 as Standing Strong Day.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-XX
DESIGNATING MAY 18, 2013 AS STANDING STRONG DAY IN COTTAGE
GROVE
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Department of Education
students and staff learn and work best in schools that are safe, disciplined and
caring, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes 121A.0695 each School
Board in the State of Minnesota is required to adopt policy prohibiting intimidation
and bullying of any student, and
WHEREAS, according to research the most successful bullying prevention
strategies or programs are school-wide and comprehensive with education of
students and adults about the dynamics of bullying as a key element, and
WHEREAS, in the fall of 2013 8th grade students at Oltman and Cottage
Grove Middle Schools will attend a one day Courage Retreat during which the
students will learn to find their own courage to be themselves, to make positive
choices, and to stand up to bullying, and
WHEREAS, the first annual Standing Strong 5K Run/Walk which is a co-
operative endeavor of the Cottage Grove Lions, Oltman, and Cottage Grove
Middle Schools, and other sponsors, will generate proceeds towards anti-bullying
programs at these schools, and
WHEREAS, the run/walk is held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 commencing
at 9AM at Kingston Park in Cottage Grove;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that May 18, 2013 is
hereby designated as Standing Strong day within the City of Cottage Grove
Passed this 15th day of May, 2013.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk