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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
| Date |
02/22/2018 |
| Attendance |
| Gardner |
X |
| Merrifield |
X |
| Neville T. |
X |
| Todd |
X |
| Zenzinger |
X |
| Priola |
X |
| Hill |
X |
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| Time |
01:43:26 PM to 03:04:58 PM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Hill |
| This Report was prepared by |
Rachel Kurtz-Phelan |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hConf 18-Fort Lewis College — Board Of Trustees For |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate |
| hPresentation from the Colorado Home Building Academy |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hHB18-1048 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hSB18-159 |
Lay Over |
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Conf 18-Fort Lewis College — Board Of Trustees For - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
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01:44:40 PM |
Senator Hill asked Dene Kay Thomas, President
of Fort Lewis College, to come to the table to introduce the appointee
to the Board of Trustees, Ellen Roberts. Copies of the Governor's
appointment letter were distributed to the committee [Attachment A]. President
Thomas spoke about the college. Former Senator Roberts spoke about
her professional background and about why she would like to serve on the
board. Senator Roberts answered questions from the committee.
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01:52:14 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Ellen Roberts to the Fort Lewis College Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Gardner |
Yes |
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Merrifield |
Yes |
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Neville T. |
Yes |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Hill |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Presentation from the Colorado Home Building Academy - Committee Discussion Only
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01:52:42 PM |
Senator Hill invited the presenters from
the Colorado Homebuilding Academy to come to the table to begin their presentation.
Amy Schwartz from Build Strong Education spoke about the history
of the program. Michael Smith, Director of the Colorado Homebuilding
Academy, spoke about the academy's programs. He discussed the need
for removing barriers and creating pathways to the construction industry.
The presenters distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment B]. Mr.
Smith introduced a student from the academy, Jesus Martinez, who spoke
about what he's learned at the academy and how it has been helpful and
impactful.
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01:59:42 PM |
The presenters answered questions from the committee.
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02:05:12 PM |
Robert Hernandez, Business Services Director for the academy, introduced himself and spoke about his role with the program.
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HB18-1048 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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02:10:22 PM |
Senator Coram, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1048 which concerns the expenditure of money from the Hesperus account by the board of trustees of Fort Lewis College.
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02:12:25 PM |
Dene Kay Thomas, President of Fort Lewis College, spoke in support of the bill. She stated the bill provides more flexibility to the college to manage the property that funds the Hesperus account.
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02:13:43 PM |
Bill Ryan, Director of the Colorado State Land Board, spoke in support of the bill. He spoke about the history of the property and fund.
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02:14:47 PM |
The preceding two witnesses answered questions from the committee.
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02:17:11 PM |
Senator Hill closed public testimony. Senator Coram provided closing comments to the bill.
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02:19:31 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 18-1048 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Gardner |
Yes |
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Merrifield |
Yes |
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Neville T. |
Yes |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Hill |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB18-159 - Lay Over
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02:19:38 PM |
Senator Zenzinger, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-159 which concerns permitting a public school to include operation as a community school in its innovation plan. Senator Zenzinger explained several provisions of the bill.
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02:24:40 PM |
Senator Zenzinger answered questions from the committee.
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02:33:33 PM |
Joel Newtown, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill.
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02:35:50 PM |
Rhiannon Wenning, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.
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02:39:13 PM |
Jennifer Montgomery, representing herself as a teacher from a Title I school, spoke in support of the bill.
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02:43:09 PM |
Julia Morrison, representing herself as an elementary school teacher, spoke in support of the bill.
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02:45:19 PM |
Jack Teter, representing Education Reform Now, spoke in support of the bill.
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02:47:09 PM |
Mr. Teter and Senator Zenzinger answered questions from the committee.
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02:51:14 PM |
There were no more witnesses so Senator Hill closed public testimony. Senator Zenzinger continued to answer questions from the committee.
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03:03:10 PM |
Senator Hill laid the bill over for action only to a date to be determined.
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| 03:04:58 PM |
Committee Adjourned |
