Minutes of the SHARE Advisory Committee of the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees

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1 Minutes of the SHARE Advisory Committee of the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees August 24, Opening Items 1.01 Call to Order The meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:45 p.m. at the WCSD Administrative Building, 425 E. 9 th Street, Reno, Nevada Roll Call Chair Victoria Lokke and Members Claudia Bessette, Amanda Buell, Tiffany Hoffman, Nikki Kleine, Dariah Scott, Bella Sloane were present. Members Sharon Ing and Ashley Sonderfan were absent. Russell Hunter, WCSD staff liaison, was also present Public Comment There was no public comment at this time Action to Adopt the Agenda On motion by Nikki Kleine, second by Claudia Bessette, the SHARE Advisory Committee approved the agenda as presented (Yea: Victoria Lokke, Claudia Bessette, Amanda Buell, Tiffany Hoffman, Nikki Kleine, Dariah Scott, and Bella Sloane). Final Resolution: Motion Carries Discussion, Presentation and Action Items 2.01 Approval of minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated August 10, Nikki Kleine requested clarification of section 2.04 of the minutes to reflect her comments as Movie talks about going out with lots of people after previous messages about staying with one person. and bruising is not only sign of abuse and abuse may not be seen. On motion by Claudia Bessette, second by Amanda Buell, the SHARE Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated August 10, 2016, with the requested revisions. (Yea: Victoria Lokke, Claudia Bessette, Amanda Buell, Tiffany Hoffman, Nikki Kleine, Dariah Scott, and Bella Sloane). Final Resolution: Motion Carries 7-0 1

2 2.02 Approval of minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated June 8, 2016 Nikki Kleine requested amendment to include her comment to 2.03 This is the first introduction to the LGBTQ community and to have it focus on HIV/AIDS gives negative first impression to students during the meeting. M On motion by Nikki Kleine, second by Claudia Bessette, the SHARE Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated June 8, 2016, with the requested revision. (Yea: Victoria Lokke, Claudia Bessette, Amanda Buell, Tiffany Hoffman, Nikki Kleine, Dariah Scott, and Bella Sloane). Final Resolution: Motion Carries Approval of Minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated April 6, 2016 On motion by Nikki Kleine, second by Dariah Scott, the SHARE Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated April 6, (Yea: Victoria Lokke, Claudia Bessette, Amanda Buell, Tiffany Hoffman, Nikki Kleine, Dariah Scott, and Bella Sloane). Final Resolution: Motion Carries Approval of Minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated April 27, 2016 On motion by Nikki Kleine, second by Ananda Buell, the SHARE Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee dated April 27, (Yea: Victoria Lokke, Claudia Bessette, Amanda Buell, Tiffany Hoffman, Nikki Kleine, Dariah Scott, and Bella Sloane). Final Resolution: Motion Carries Presentation and Discussion related to orientation and overview of current 8 th grade SHARE video titled, Sexually Transmitted Infections: What You Should Know The Committee viewed the current 8 th grade SHARE video entitled, Sexually Transmitted Infections: What You Should Know. The video is designed to presents the facts and symptoms of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the pressure teens experience to have sex, and the social and emotional fallouts of those actions. The committee discussed the positives of the video, to include: use of the term sexually transmitted infection rather than sexually transmitted disease; that symptoms are not always seen; differentiated between HIV and AIDS; and it depicted teens being mature and discussing the issues, having open discussions with partners, and respecting consent. Concerns with the video were also discussed to include: the mention of only latex condoms because of allergy concerns; the heterosexual focus of the video; the negative 2

3 stigma associated with AIDS; that abstinence is the major focus versus safe sex practices; the need for more medically accurate information about Herpes; and the impact of infections on individuals and infants. It was added that the previously viewed 6 th grade Bill Nye video also differentiates between HIV and AIDS Brooke Maylath, Transgender Alliance Group, commented that the overarching theme of the video was fearmongering, fear of STIs, fear of intimacy, fear of dying of AIDS, and that the focus should be on staying healthy and healthy activities Presentation and Discussion related to orientation and overview of current 8 th grade SHARE video titled, Teen Contraception The Committee viewed the current 8 th grade SHARE video entitled, Teen Contraception. The video is designed to dispel common myths about contraception and describes the full range of contraception options available, including abstinence. The committee discussed the positives of the video, to include: discussion about responsibility being with both sexes; and a lot of focus on female contraceptives thus empowering females. Concerns with the video were also discussed to include: lack of discussion on IUD, Plan B and more current forms of birth control; needs accurate and inclusive representations of anatomy; and does not address the fact condoms can be obtained free from health clinics versus buying them. Brooke Walker, Community Health Alliance, provided clarification on LARC (Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives) Presentation and Discussion related to orientation and overview of current 9 th Grade SHARE video titled, Contraceptive Choices The Committee viewed the current 8 th grade SHARE video entitled, Contraceptive Choices. The video is designed to cover the range of birth control methods available today, including abstinence. The committee discussed the positives of the video, to include: the video was the most accurate of the videos the committee has viewed; it was straightforward and covered a wide range of options; included a discussion of polyurethane condoms and reinforced that condoms are the only STI protection; and provided a summary of options at the end. Concerns with the video were also discussed to include: contraception does not apply only to heterosexuals. 3

4 There was additional discussion related to douching as the video discussed it but the subject is not included in the SHARE curriculum. Additionally, it was added that, from a medical standpoint, douching is not considered a health option today. One member suggested that if the video discusses the subject of douching, both the positives and negatives should be introduced. Members of the committee felt the video should be shown earlier than the 9 th grade. Brooke Walker, Community Health Alliance, made comment that the video was too long, and provided some inaccurate and potentially intimidating information. Samantha Fielder, Reno High student, commented that the pregnancy portion of the video is important and that many teens do not understand how pregnancy happens Presentation and Discussion related to orientation and overview of current 9 th grade SHARE video titled, Journey into Life: Human Reproduction 2.09 Presentation and Discussion related to orientation and overview of current 9 th grade SHARE video titled, Open Arms, Open Eyes: Power, Control & Abuse in Teen Relationships 2.10 Presentation and Discussion related to orientation and overview of current 9 th Grade SHARE video titled, Deadly Desires 3. Closing Items 3.01 Announcement of Next Meeting The next meeting of the SHARE Advisory Committee will be held on September 14, 2016, in the District s Administration Building, 425 East 9 th Street, Reno Public Comment There was no public comment at this time Adjourn Meeting 4

5 There being no more business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm. 5