**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 10, 2023
A joint meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 and House Committee on
Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Education was scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2023, at 5:30
p.m., in the Mumford High School 17525 Wyoming Ave. Detroit, MI 48221.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh and Albert, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to excuse absent members from
the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis was excused from the meeting.
Senator Theis participated in the meeting via Zoom.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 6, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding teacher recruitment and retention
Luis Solano, Deputy Superintendent Detroit Public Schools Community District
Deyna People, Chris Spencer, Brian Peck, and Jerry Lawrence, Teach For America
Kathi Martin, Marcus Walton, Jason Posey, and Robin Jennings, American Federation of Teachers
Hezekiah Smith, Shantineth Lowe, Perriel Pace, Kaylee Walker, and Arlyssa Heard, 482 Forward
Dr. Tim Wood, former VP of Grand Valley State University
Chisteen Christiansen, parent
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt,
supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adjourn the committee at 7:29 p.m.Without objection, the committee was
adjourned.
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