to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2019.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 0122 and SB 0202 before the committee: SB 0122 (Sen. Horn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1249 (MCL 380.1249), as amended by 2018 PA 235. SB 0202 (Sen. Horn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1249b (MCL 380.1249b), as added by 2015 PA 173. Senator Horn testified in support of SB 0122 and SB 0202. Questions and discussion followed. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project, testified with no position of SB 0122 and SB 0202. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in support of SB 0122 and SB 0202. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Gutman, representing the Michigan Education Trust Midwest, testified in opposition of SB 0122 and SB 0202. The following people submitted a card in neutral of SB 0122 and SB 0202, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0122, but did not wish to speak: Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0122 and SB 0202, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Administrators Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Rusty Merchant, representing the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts.