Commission to distribute self-assessment brochure designed by BOCES after grant-funded printing

Commissioners reported that a self-assessment brochure on personal well-being has been finalized and will be printed after the commission secured a grant to cover publication costs.

Commissioners said students in a BOCES class designed the brochure from a narrative the commission provided and that the final draft had been reviewed and edited by multiple local partners. The meeting record notes the Harriet Tubman Center for Justice and Peace and the NAACP reviewed and approved the materials, and that a local press will handle printing.

Why it matters: The brochure is intended for distribution during outreach and education events to raise awareness of rights and services. Commissioners said large print runs will be available after printing begins and that the commission will distribute copies at community events.

Discussion and context: Commissioners said the design work was done by BOCES students under an instructor, with acknowledgments to the students and editors listed in the final draft. A representative noted the commission received assistance in obtaining a printing grant and that community groups have endorsed the brochure for broader distribution.

Ending: Commissioners said they will circulate printed copies to members and use them in upcoming outreach activities.