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S_ED_2021A 02/25/2021 01:36:39 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/25/2021
Attendance
Bridges X
Buckner X
Kirkmeyer E
Lundeen X
Priola X
Story *
Zenzinger X
Time 01:36:39 PM to 02:12:00 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Zenzinger
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 21-University Of Northern Colorado — Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 21-Colorado School For The Deaf And The Blind Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB21-100 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB21-104 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 21-University Of Northern Colorado — Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:38:06 PM  
President Andy Feinstein,
President of the University of Northern Colorado, introduced the reappointees
to the board of trustees: Dick Monfort and Patricia Barela Rivera.  The
Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment A.  Mr. Monfort
and Ms. Barela Rivera told the committee about their backgrounds and about
why they would like to be reappointed to the board.


01:43:11 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Richard Monfort, Patricia Rivera to the Conf 21-University Of Northern Colorado — Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Excused
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Excused
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 21-Colorado School For The Deaf And The Blind Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:44:14 PM  
Nancy Benham, Superintendent
of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, introduced the appointees
and reappointee to the board of trustees: Michael Merrifield, Meghan Klassen,
and Teresa Raiford.  The Governor's appointment letter can be found
as Attachment B.  The panel took turns telling the committee about
themselves and about why they would like to serve on the board.  


01:50:06 PM
Motion Refer the appointments of Michael Merrifield and Meghan Klassen and the reappointment of Teresa Raiford to the Colorado School For The Deaf And The Blind Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Excused
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-100 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


01:53:54 PM  
Senator Buckner,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-100, which concerns the continuation
of the Council of Higher Education Representatives.  Senator Priola
distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment C).  Committee
discussion ensued.


02:01:07 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Priola
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer Excused
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:03:57 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-100, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Excused
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-104 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:04:36 PM  
Senator Zenzinger,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-104, which concerns the continuation
of the Special Education Fiscal Advisory Committee.  Senator Priola
distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).


02:08:55 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Priola
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer Excused
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:10:55 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-104, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Excused
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:12:00 PM   The committee adjourned.






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