Columbus on NPR: Everyone Else Outsources, So Why Can't The Arts?

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clipped from www.npr.org In Columbus, Ohio, a number of arts groups are doing what American businesses started doing a long time ago: outsourcing. The recession hit nonprofits hard, and now these organizations have no choice but to become more efficient. So they're handing over the "back office" to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, or CAPA. CAPA handles their finances, marketing, ticketing and fundraising — basically all the stuff that artists don't really like to do anyway. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra is one of the Ohio arts organizations that has turned to CAPA -- the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts -- for help with finances and fundraising.

Artistically, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra has a very good reputation, but financially it's been a mess for some time. The recession nearly killed the orchestra altogether.

"It was a matter of running out of cash," says Roland Valliere, president of the Columbus Symphony.

Valliere says the symphony took drastic measures to save the orchestra: pay cuts, fewer concerts and layoffs. But the layoffs left the symphony with such a small administrative staff, that Valliere says it was nearly impossible to get everything done.

"It was like having the shortstop covering second and third base and expecting to win the World Series," Valliere says. "It wasn't gonna happen."

So Valliere went to Bill Conner, president of CAPA, an arts management organization. Conner says that he and Valliere arranged for CAPA to take over the symphony's back office support — which freed up $750,000 in the budget.

In the last year and a half, CAPA has made similar arrangements with five other cultural organizations — either handling their back offices or managing them outright. That's in addition to the four theaters CAPA owns.

CAPA now has 73 employees, and because it's bigger than most individual non-profit arts groups, it's able to attract more experienced professionals, Conner says. Having access to experienced marketing and development professionals matters a lot to Steven Anderson, artistic director of the Phoenix Children's Theater in Columbus — one of CAPA's clients.

Advertising and promotions manager Terence Womble is one of those CAPA professionals. Rather than all these art groups having their own PR directors, Womble says: "I just work like a slave and do it all."

When Womble buys advertising space, he gets a better rate because he's buying in bulk. "We're sort of the Sam's Club of arts advertising and marketing," he explains.

"CAPA has some outstanding clients," says Russell Willis Taylor, president and CEO of the nonprofit National Arts Strategies. "They wouldn't be using CAPA's services if they weren't good."

Taylor says she likes the idea of CAPA, but she believes arts groups that rely on their services need to be careful about giving up key relationships.

"If you outsource not just ticket sales but also communicating with your audience, what's the opportunity cost of that?" Taylor asks.

People who work in the arts in Columbus joke that "CAPA's taking over." The local newspaper recently ran a cartoon of a man with the word CAPA on his suit. On his back he's holding up a heavy load: an orchestra, an opera company, a theater company and ... a botanical garden.

BonoPIZZA Returns to the Short North Next Week

clipped from www.columbusunderground.com BonoPIZZA will be making a return to the Short North neighborhood next week as they start serving up their popular pizzas from the kitchen at the Short North Tavern, located at 674 N. High Street. Every Monday and Tuesday evening throughout June, Bill Yerkes will be cooking up your favorite pies from 5pm to 11pm both for dine-in and take-out service. If the demand is high enough in the new location, Bill said that he’d extend the service past June and to other days of the week. “In honor of the Short North’s sexual habits, the Ménage à trois deal will be returning”, added Bill. “Food costs have gone up, so it’s $25 for 3 pizzas, but I still think that’s a good deal.” The existing bonopizza location at 1717 Northwest Boulevard, near the corner of Northwest and Chambers, will remain open for business as well.

U.S. House Vote Spells Demise of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

clipped from www.hrcbackstory.org Moments ago the House of Representatives voted to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” paving the road to the end of the 17 year old law.  This historic action follows a vote for repeal in the Senate Armed Services Committee and is a tremendous step toward finally ending the ban on openly lesbian and gay service members.  It was the first vote ever in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the ban on open service. Said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese: “Lawmakers today stood on the right side of history. This is a historic step to strengthen our armed forces and to restore honor and integrity to those who serve our country so selflessly.”

With successful House passage of the amendment, the final NDAA bill must be passed in both the House and Senate and the two versions reconciled before being sent to the President for his signature. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Penn. was the lead sponsor of the measure in the House and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., championed the amendment in the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier today.

Senate Committee Takes Historic Step to End “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

clipped from www.hrcbackstory.org Moments ago we received word that the Senate Armed Services Committee voted 16-12 to repeal the failed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law.  This historic action is the first time Congress has ever taken a vote to repeal the ban on openly lesbian and gay service members in its nearly 17 year history. Said HRC President Joe Solmonese: “The importance of this vote cannot be overstated – this is the beginning of the end of a shameful ban on open service by lesbian and gay troops that has weakened our national security. The stars are aligning to finally restore honor and integrity to those who serve our country so selflessly.”

The language of the amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act – which is supported by President Obama and military leadership – allows Congress to vote now to repeal the current DADT law with actual repeal occurring after completion of the Pentagon Working Group study due December 1, 2010 and upon certification. Rep. Patrick Murphy will offer identical language as an amendment to the defense bill on the floor of the House by tomorrow morning.

It’s not the last step, added Joe:

“Americans recognize that on the battlefield, it does not matter whether service members are gay or straight; what matters is that they get the job done. Those who wish to preserve discrimination in our military will continue to fight this progress but we will be there every step of the way to ensure that qualified men and women are allowed to serve their country, regardless of sexual orientation.”

The Legacy Fund Announces First LGBT Scholarships

For Immediate Release:

May 26, 2010

www.thelegacyfund.org

Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation

Announces The Inaugural Recipients of the Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship

COLUMBUS -- The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation announced today the first five recipients of the Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship. The scholarship was created through a generous bequest to The Legacy Fund and is a tribute to the life and legacy of Howard Short and Burdette Augusbuger.

The fund was established to benefit gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students pursuing a post-secondary education at a Central Ohio college or university or Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. The scholarship is dedicated to students who have contributed to the GLBT community through strong personal character, leadership and service.

The advisory board of The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation approved to award five scholarships of $2,000 each for the 2010-2011 academic year.

The 2010 Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship recipients include:

Matthew Arnold, a resident of Columbus attending Ohio Dominican University;

Kayden Z. Healy, a resident of Columbus attending The Ohio State University;

Shreeya Keryn Mathew, a resident of Dublin planning to attend The Ohio State University;

Edgardo Medina, a resident of Columbus attending The Ohio State University; and

Vianca Yohn, a resident of Westerville attending Otterbein College.

“The Legacy Fund is honored to have been entrusted with this gift that will help inspire the next generation of GLBT leadership in central Ohio,” said Scot Dewhirst, The Legacy Fund Scholarship Committee Chair. “The generosity of Howard and Burdette will have a lasting legacy on each of the five inaugural recipients.”

The 2010 recipients were recognized at The Legacy Fund Honors event on May 25 at The Columbus Foundation honoring Lynn Greer. The inaugural five scholarships of the Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship were funded in part by a $5000 gift made by the Gill Foundation to honor Lynn Greer and her pursuit of equality and devotion to the Central Ohio GLBT and allied communities.

About Howard T. Short and Burdette Augusburger

The fund was established by the estate of Howard T. Short and Burdette Augusburger to benefit gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students pursuing post-secondary education at a Central Ohio college or university or Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. This scholarship constitutes one of the largest gifts bequeathed to The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation and will make studying at a central Ohio institution of higher education a financial reality for many GLBT students.

Howard Short and Burdette Augsburger were a couple for 38 years living their lives quietly in the Central Ohio community. Both served in the armed forces. Burdette was a graphic artist, retired from Nationwide Insurance and Howard’s life was devoted to education, after graduating from Wilmington College and working for 40 years as a teacher for rural school districts, and later for the Ohio Department of Education.

Howard Short died in 2005, and Burdette suddenly passed away in 2008 at the age of 74. Prior to his death Burdette contacted The Columbus Foundation to meet to talk about his commitment to education and leaving something behind. He soon prepared his will, leaving the bulk of the combined estates to The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation.

Their estate created the first scholarship fund of The Legacy Fund - leaving their legacy for generations to come.

About The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation

The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation enriches the gay community by linking gifts to today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams. The Legacy Fund is one of just a handful of permanent funds across the country which specifically addresses the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Community. Make your legacy a part of our future.

For more information about the Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation and the Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship program, visit www.thelegacyfund.org.

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Tonight: A One-Of-A-Kind Concert In Goodale Park

clipped from www.columbusunderground.com On Wednesday evening at 7:00, Goodale Park’s Shelter House will be filled with the fiery, inventive sounds of new music (also referred to as “art music” and “contemporary classical music”). The purpose of this free hour-long performance is to introduce the public to a lesser-known musical genre that thrives on uniqueness and experimentation. In other words, this isn’t music you hear every day.

OSU’s New Music Collective and Carpe Diem String Quartet will present a fast-paced selection of new music pieces, including the jazzy post-minimalist Be-In by Evan Ziporyn for String Quartet and Bass Clarinet; a movement from Columbus composer (and jazz drummer) Mark Lomax’s String Quartet; OSU composer Gregory Proctor’s Three Pieces for Violins; Luciano Berio’s explosive Sequenza VIIb for solo soprano saxophone (to be performed by young sax virtuoso Casey Grev); Edwin London’s ethereal Moon Sound Zone for String Ensemble, Eight Voices, and Triangles; and Charles Ives’ classic The Unanswered Question for String Ensemble, Woodwind Quartet, and Solo Trumpet.

A meet and greet with the musicians and free scoops of Jeni’s Ice Cream will follow the concert. Limited free parking is available outside of the Shelter House and metered parking is available along the perimeters of the park. This event is sponsored by the Johnstone Fund for New Music, which supports the creation and performance of new music. Visit johnstonefund.org for more information.

Alexandra Kelley is a featured writer for Columbus Underground and can be reached at alexandra477.com.

New in the Short North..."a little slice of Europe"

clipped from www.dispatch.com On Restaurants A little slice of Europe Plates of bread, cheese, meat paired with wine in owner's vision Tuesday, May 25, 2010 2:52 AM By Denise Trowbridge FOR THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Architect Steve Hurtt, left, helped bring Yusef Riazi's vision to life at Mouton, opening soon in the renovated Ohio Art League building. A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou. Now add artisan cheeses and gourmet cured meats, and you have the core menu offered by Mouton, which is expected to open sometime next week in the former Ohio Art League space at 954 N. High St. Owner Yusef Riazi is betting that Columbus palates will be won over with Mouton's combination of artisan foods paired with light and bright European wines. "It's not tapas or appetizers," Riazi said. "This is a very specific vision that revolves around beautiful breads, cheeses and cured meats.

"Anywhere you go in Europe, this is how people eat," he said. "They sit down with meat, bread, cheese and a carafe of wine."

Some of the meats - which include pancetta, prosciutto, and salami - will come from gourmet producers such as Fra'Mani in Berkeley, Calif., and La Quercia in Norwalk, Iowa. Selections from Niman Ranch of Alameda, Calif., which supplies natural meats to Chipotle, probably will be on the menu as well.

The cheese will come from closer to home.

"There will always be an Ohio cheese on the menu," Riazi said. As for the rest, "I'm drawing a line across Wisconsin, and all of the cheese will come from east of there, all the way over to Vermont. They're doing wonderful cheeses in this area."

The bread will be made by a local baker using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the menu will grow and change in response to customer feedback.

All the meat, bread and cheese combinations will be paired with wine. Riazi, a former wine salesman, is studying for his master sommelier certification. Even the restaurant's name, Mouton, was inspired by the Chateau Mouton Rothschild winery in the Bordeaux region of France.

Like its menu, Mouton will morph from one concept to another throughout the day. When the doors open at 8a.m., Mouton will be a bright, airy coffee shop with simple, straightforward coffee drinks and handmade baked goods. The coffee beans are roasted by Cafe Brioso and served with milk from the Snowville Dairy in Athens.

Throughout the day, while some customers have lunch or dinner in the dining room, others will be able to pop in and out with carryout orders, as most items on the dinner menu will be available "to go."

Then, late at night, the space will turn into a cocktail lounge. Mouton has a full liquor license and is developing a menu of specialty cocktails made with fresh ingredients.

Riazi, who recently turned 33, has dreamed of owning a restaurant for years.

He has worked in the restaurant business since age 18, starting as a dishwasher. He is a former employee of the Refectory, Rigsby's and Northstar Cafe.

"I've worked my way through the business," he said, "and for years I've been putting together in my head what I wanted to do on my own, what I'm passionate about."

When Riazi stumbled on the space at 954 N. High St., everything fell into place - even though the roof had collapsed, and it basically was an empty shell.

"We did a complete gut renovation. It took eight months," he said. "We rebuilt the space using a lot of architectural salvage and gallery-style lighting to recapture the art-gallery vibe."

Mouton seats 32 and will be open from 8 a.m. to 10p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

White House Endorses DADT Vote This Week

clipped from www.hrcbackstory.org The ban on open military service by lesbian and gay Americans is on a path to repeal this week with the White House, Pentagon leaders and Congress outlining a process that includes votes in the House and Senate as early as Thursday.  Legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will be considered as amendments to the National Defense Authorization bill – the same vehicle by which the law was enacted 17 years ago.  The Obama administration endorsed the approach today in a letter to Congressional leaders from Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag.

Said HRC President Joe Solmonese:

“We are on the brink of historic action to both strengthen our military and respect the service of lesbian and gay troops. Today’s announcement paves the path to fulfill the President’s call to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ this year and puts us one step closer to removing this stain from the laws of our nation. Without a repeal vote by Congress this year, the Pentagon’s hands are tied and the armed forces will be forced to continue adhering to the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law. A solution has emerged: Congress needs to vote to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ now.”

The proposal would allow Congress to vote to repeal the current DADT law now with implementation to follow upon completion of the Pentagon Working Group study due December 1, 2010. The President, the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs would need to certify that implementation policies and regulations are prepared and that they are consistent with standards for readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting and retention. The plan therefore addresses concerns expressed by the Pentagon that the implementation study process be respected.

The leadership of Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Penn. along with the White House, has been critical to setting the stage for these votes.

HRC: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 Introduced in U.S. Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010
Paul Guequierre

Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 Introduced in U.S. Senate

Measure would prohibit discrimination against public school students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today applauded the Senate introduction of the Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 (SNDA), which would prohibit discrimination against any public school student on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, SNDA prevents discrimination against students because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of a person with whom that student associates or has associated. SNDA was introduced by Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and has 22 co-sponsors. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., introduced a nearly identical version of the Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 4530) in January 2010.

"Every child deserves an equal education free from discrimination, harassment and bullying. Unfortunately, LGBT students have historically been alienated, harassed, and bullied in their schools, with little or no intervention from school personnel. Far too many of these students have underperformed or dropped out in response to the lack of safety and support,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “No student should feel scared when walking into their school and this legislation would require immediate and appropriate action to stop the discrimination that our youth have endured for far too long."

Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity contributes to high dropout rates, absenteeism, adverse health consequences and academic underachievement among LGBT youth. When left unchecked, such discrimination can lead, and has led to, life-threatening violence and suicide.
Federal statutory and/or constitutional protections expressly address discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex and disability, but do not expressly address sexual orientation or gender identity. As a result, students and parents have limited legal recourse to redress for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

“It’s time that we extend the protections of our nations’ civil right laws to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students across the country,” said Sen. Franken. “No student should be subjected to the ridicule and physical violence that LGBT students so often experience in school. It’s time we demanded equal treatment for all of our children under the law.”

SNDA is closely modeled after title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and provides legal recourse to redress such discrimination.

SNDA is has broad support from over 22 civil rights and education organizations, including: The American Association of University Women, American Federation of Teachers, American Civil Liberties Union, American Counseling Association, Family Equality Council, Gay-Straight Alliance Network, GLAD (Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders), GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, NAACP, National Association of School Psychologists, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Center for Lesbian Rights, National Center for Transgender Equality, National Council of La Raza, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund, National Women's Law Center, SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), School Social Work Association of America, and Transgender Law Center.

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

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Veterans Lobby Day Wrap Up From HRC

clipped from www.hrcbackstory.org Tuesday was a historic day in the fight to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” with 350 veterans in Washington to lobby their elected leaders to end the discriminatory law this year. These brave women and men who told their stories first hand to members of Congress are heroes in the repeal movement. Sen. Lieberman addresses veterans on the Senate steps Not only did veterans get to tell their stories to Senators and Representatives, they also reached the American people through media interviews. Here’s some of the coverage: CNN.com: “Vets lobby Congress for repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’“ The Hill: “Veterans to lobby for the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy“ Omaha World Herald: “Neb. vets lobby for ‘don’t ask’ repeal“ Washington Blade: “Congress nears key votes on ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal“ Metro Weekly: “Gay Vets and Top Brass“ Talk Radio News (with video): “Sen. Lieberman Shows Support At Rally To End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’“ Congress.org: “Lobby day focuses on Don’t Ask law“

HRC President Joe Solmonese also published an op-ed piece in Politico laying out the path forward: “Finally ending ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’” and veteran Mike Almy talked about his desire to rejoin the military in his opinion piece in The Hill: “Please let me serve my country, again.”

First openly LGBT candidate for Ohio Statehouse to run unopposed in November

Equality Ohio congratulates Nickie Antonio, candidate for State Representative, District 13. Nickie, who is campaigning on issues including education, health care and human services, jobs and cooperative government, won in the primary on May 4th. Today, the Antonio campaign announced that her opponent, Jeremy Caldwell, has dropped out of the race leaving Nickie unopposed.

Nickie Antonio will be the first openly LGBT elected official in the Ohio state legislature. An out lesbian, Nickie has lived in Lakewood with her partner and two daughters for over 25 years.

HRC: Former First Lady Laura Bush Supports Marriage Equality

clipped from www.hrcbackstory.org In an interview Tuesday with CNN’s Larry King, former First Lady Laura Bush indicated that she supports equality in marriage for same-sex couples.  Her husband of course took a radically different view while he was in office, going so far as to call for a discriminatory federal constitutional amendment to ban marriage and other rights for same-sex couples. Mrs. Bush isn’t the first person to break away from a political spouse’s point of view on marriage.  Earlier this year Cindy McCain posed in a photo for Adam Bouska’s NoH8 campaign and other high-profile individuals such as Elizabeth Edwards has joined the marriage equality bandwagon. Categories: Marriage & Relationship

On the one hand, it would have been welcomed to hear from Mrs. Bush before now — particularly when dozens of states were debating and passing constitutional amendment to deny protections to LGBT families. But her support continues to show how equality is not a partisan issue. As we told ABC News: “When the right-wing was using same-sex couples as election year pawns and the president calling for a cynical constitutional amendment to deny people rights, we would have welcomed support from the first lady. Nevertheless, her speaking out for marriage equality shows that more and more Americans realize all families need the same rights and protections.”

11 year old Jenna: I Was Punished For Having 2 Moms

clipped from dailyme.com ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL, N.M. | HAILEY HEINZ | Sat, May 8, 10:08 AM May 8--Jenna Bissell says she sat in her fifth-grade class for hours with a gash on her face, dried blood between her loosened permanent teeth, cut lips and a swollen nose. She had tripped on the playground. But Bissell says her teacher never asked about her injuries or sent her to the nurse. Her parents were never called. And Bissell believes she was treated this way because her parents are lesbians. "I think it started because my moms are gay," Bissell said Friday.

Bissell's parents are preparing to bring a civil rights suit against Rio Rancho Public Schools, where Bissell attended Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. The family has since moved her to another school, where they say she is earning A's and B's and making friends.

Officials at Rio Rancho Public Schools said they could not comment on specifics of the case, but said discriminating against a student because of the makeup of her family would violate district policy.

"We're very diligent about making sure we respect all students," said Tonna Burgos, executive director of Student Services for RRPS.

Shannon Peterson, one of Bissell's mothers, said she called the school after Bissell came home injured on Feb. 26. She said she talked to Bissell's teacher, asking why she hadn't been notified and why the girl went without treatment.

Peterson said she asked, "Is this because she has two moms?" and that the teacher replied with a raised voice that yes, this was the reason and that Peterson should take her children to another school.

District spokeswoman Kim Vesely said any teacher who discriminated against a student would be disciplined. Bissell's former teacher is still teaching and Vesely would not say whether she has been disciplined, citing personnel privacy.

Vesely also said "there are differing versions of what occurred," but declined to give the district's version.

Peterson said there was a pattern of tension between Bissell and her teacher, including over an assignment in which students were asked to write a book about themselves. On one page, they were asked to write about something they did over the summer, and Bissell said she wrote about her parents' wedding in Iowa, where gay marriage is legal.

"She threw out the whole page about where my moms got married and how beautiful it was," Bissell said, referring to the teacher. "She said, 'This is gross, this is horrible, you need to write about something else.'"

Peterson said they kept Bissell in the class until the injury occurred, hoping the situation would improve.

"We try to teach her that there's going to be people like this all through life, and you're going to have to live with it and try to stick it out," Peterson said.

Bissell's family initially sought money from the school district for the girl's medical expenses, but the claim was rejected by the district's liability insurance.

They have now notified the district that they plan to sue for negligence and violation of Bissell's civil rights.

The family's attorney, Chris Foster, said he is preparing a civil complaint that will be filed next week.

"We don't send our kids to school in New Mexico to get hurt and to learn hatred and intolerance," Foster said. He said his suit will aim to show a pattern of harassment.

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