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The ACLU is working with the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance to create a Safe Schools Initiative for Champaign and Urbana middle and high schools. The purpose of the initiative is to engage teachers, administrators and students in creating a safe school environment for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning.<BR>
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We had a great first meeting in December and are planning to hold a public forum some time this spring. You are invited to attend the next Safe Schools planning meeting to work on plans for the forum and outreach:<BR>
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Tuesday, January 27<BR>
5:30 p.m.<BR>
Unitarian Universalist Church<BR>
309 W. Green Street<BR>
Urbana <BR>
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Questions? Write to <A href="mailto:estherpatt@hotmail.com">estherpatt@hotmail.com</A> or call me at 217-344-8394<BR>
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Esther Patt<BR>
ACLU Chapter President<RTE_TEXT></RTE_TEXT><BR><br /><hr />Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. <a href='http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009' target='_new'>Check it out.</a></body>
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