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Education Committee Meeting

September 16, 2002

Present:

Ross Richardson, Chairman

Michael Sullivan, Vice Chairman

Yolanda Johnson-Gess

Amy Hockett

John Misenheimer

Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman

Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Absent:

Tattie Bos

Cameron Blake Holtz

Bruce Schulman

Ms. Richardson called the meeting to order and thanked all the members who were present.

MR. SULLIVAN MADE AND MR. MISENHEIMER SECONDED A MOTION APPROVING THE MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST MEETING OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Good Samaritan Marker Ceremony

Ms. Richardson stated that she had talked with B. J. Waymer of the Carolina Panthers. She also suggested that a date and time should be selected. The Committee considered several options. The consensus was that Ms. Richardson will check with the Panthers about an appropriate date in October.

Charlotte Cotton Mills Event Sponsored by Historic Charlotte

Dr. Morrill reported that Tattie Bos had spoken with him on the telephone today and that she was interested in having an informational display at the event. She said that Amy Hockett would be assisting Tattie with this project.

Informational Sessions With Local Governing Boards

Mike Sullivan reported that he and Ms. Richardson were assembling the names of public officials in order to establish community relations. He also reported about possible assistance with the payment of the costs associated with the relocation of the Grier-Rea House. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager, is putting some numbers together. This information could be also useful for future projects.

Palmer Fire School Publicity

It was agreed that when a contract for purchase is approved by the HLC Ms. Hockett will be contacting the buyer about publicity potentials.

Rural Hill Schoolhouse

Mr. Misenheimer reported that he had talked with Allen Brooks, who anticipates that the Auxiliary Building will not be completed until April or May of next year. Mr. Misenheimer had also attempted to make contact with Becky Finger, Social Studies Coordinator for the Public Schools. When he makes contact, Mr. Misenheimer will arrange a meeting with HLC staff and selected members of the Committee.

African American Survey

Ms. Richardson stated that a chairperson is still needed to oversee this project. Ms. Johnson-Gess said that she would serve as chairperson.

 

National Historic Preservation Week

Ms. Richardson stated that the Committee will focus on this at a later meeting.

New Business

Mike Sullivan stated that he would invite Marc Silverman, who has a lot of interest in historic preservation, to a future meeting.

Mike Sullivan stated that it would be interesting to have a Holiday Party for the Commission. The Committee discussed the idea, and it was determined that Mike Sullivan would consider what might be appropriate.

 

Old Business

Mr. Misenheimer reminded the Commission that the Declaration of Independence Ceremony will begin at the Charlotte Museum of History on September 25th. Ms. Richardson stated that she would contact the Museum.

The Committee established its next meeting date on November 7th at 6:00PM.

The meeting adjourned at 6:16PM.