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The Senate Committee on Education has jurisdiction over matters relating to education, libraries, and literary or scientific subjects.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2021
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10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Remarks

Friday, January 8, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Committee introductions and discussion of priorities

2:00 PM

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

Continued

  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • David Younce, President, Vermont Superintendents Association
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Donald Tinney, President, Vermont National Education Association
--

Break

  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • Mark Anarumo, President, Norwich University
  • Peter Eden, President, Landmark College
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
  • Laura Walker, President, Bennington College
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Break

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Friday, January 15, 2021
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Education Financing

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
--

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Update on Broadband Expansion and Access

  • Purvis Clay, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Public Service Department
  • Robert Fish, Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

1:00 PM

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
1:45 PM

Select Committee on the Future of Public Higher Education in Vermont

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Member, Select Committee on the Future of Public Higher Education in Vermont
  • Joyce Judy, Chair, Select Committee on the Future of Public Higher Education in Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Brian Prescott, Vice President, The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Select Committee on the Future of Public Higher Education in Vermont

  • Helen Mango, Professor, Castleton University
  • David McGough, Professor, Northern Vermont UNiversity - Johnson
  • Linda Olson, Vice President for Higher Education, Vermont State Colleges Faculty Federation
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Education Financing

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
--

Break

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

Public Tuition for religious schools--dual enrollment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor of Bill
2:00 PM

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
  • Martha Deiss, Proficiency Based Learning Global Citizenship Coordinator, Agency of Education
2:45 PM

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

  • Jody Fried, Director, Snelling Center for Government, Vermont Leadership Institute
  • Mark Snelling, President, Snelling Center for Government
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

  • Scott Sargrad, Vice President, K-12 Education, Center for American Progress
4:15 PM

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

  • Meira Levinson, Professor of Education, Harvard University
Friday, January 22, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
2:00 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor
--

Pupil Weighting

  • Bruce Baker, Professor, Rutgers University
  • Tammy Kolbe, Associate Professor, Leadership and Development Sciences, University of Vermont
3:30 PM

Break

3:40 PM

Pupil Weighting

Committee discussion

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2022 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

15 mins after Governor's Budget Address

Governor's Budget Address Discussion

Joint meeting with House Education

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Introduction of bill by sponsor and witness testimony

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Erin Maguire, Member, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor of Bill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to the reconstitution of the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees and the development of a restructuring plan and tuition program for the Vermont State Colleges

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor of Bill
--

S.29 - An act relating to the creation of the VSC tuition-free scholarship program for Vermont residents

Introduction of bill by sponsor, walk-through of bill by legislative counsel, and committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Bill
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation 101

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Friday, January 29, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.27 - An act relating to facilitating cultural liaisons

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor of Bill
--

S.32 - An act relating to school wellness and feminine hygiene products

Introduction of bill by sponsor and walk-through by legislative counsel

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Bill
2:00 PM

Literacy Discussion

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Juliet Halladay, Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Vermont
  • Susan Neuman, Professor, New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Act 1: An act relating to ethnic and social equity studies standards for public schools

  • Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Mark Hage, Vice Chair, Ethnic Studies and Social Equity Working Group
2:00 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

KICKED OUT! report

  • Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
--

Break

3:00 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • Marilyn Mahusky, Staff Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
3:30 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Christa Yagjian, Member, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Childcare Proposal

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
--

Church and State Issues Related to Schools

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:15 PM

Church and State Issues Related to Schools

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
3:30 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Walk-through of draft request

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Governor's Childcare Proposal

  • Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
--

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

  • Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent of Schools, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Donald Tinney, President, Vermont National Education Association
Friday, February 5, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.27 - An act relating to facilitating cultural liaisons

  • Jessie Baker, City Manager, Winooski, Vermont
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Eric Maguire, Director, Equity & Inclusion, Essex Westford School District
--

Introductions and discussion of COVID-related Education needs

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Drew Gradinger, Director, Kindle Farm School
  • Drew Gradinger, Director, Kindle Farm School
  • Mill Moore, Executive Director, Vermont Independent Schools Association
  • Mill Moore, Executive Director, Vermont Independent Schools Association
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Neil Odell, President, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Bob Thibault, President, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Donald Tinney, President, Vermont National Education Association
  • David Younce, President, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

Committee discussion

3:45 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Post-Secondary Education Opportunities

Testimony and committee discussion

  • Carolyn Weir, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, The Vermont Community Foundation
2:00 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
--

Break

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Bryn Geffert, Dean of Libraries, University of Vermont
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Bruce Post, Chair, Board of Libraries
  • Janette Shaffer, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • Carlen Finn, Senior Policy Advisor, Voices for Vermont's Children
--

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Review of latest draft and testimony

  • Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent of Schools, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Blanche Podhajski, President, Stern Center for Language and Learning
  • Laurie Quinn, Incoming President, Stern Center for Language and Learning
Friday, February 12, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Post-Secondary Education Opportunities

  • Adelaide Abbott, Student, Community College of Vermont
  • Nick Carrera, Student, Community College of Vermont
  • Joyce Judy, Chair, Select Committee on the Future of Public Higher Education in Vermont
  • Katie Mobley, Dean of Enrollment and Community Relations, Community College of Vermont
  • Anna Oblak, Student, Community College of Vermont
--

Break

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

COVID-19 Education-related Needs

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 AM

Break

2:50 PM

Afterschool and Summer Learning

  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
3:30 AM

Break

--

Afterschool and Summer Learning

  • David Woolpy, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

--

Caucus of the Whole

Update on the State's vaccination efforts

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
15 min after Caucus of the Whole

S.75 - An act relating to screening students for dyslexia

Introduction of bill by sponsor, walk-through by Legislative Counsel, and testimony

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dorinne Dorfman, Member, New Hampshire International Dyslexia Association
  • Brenda Peters, President, New Hampshire International Dyslexia Association
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini, Sponsor
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Election of UVM Trustees, Sergeant at Arms and the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Walk-through of latest draft and testimony

  • Gwen Carmolli, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Colchester School District
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kathleen Flinn, Teacher, Williamstown Elementary School
  • Marjorie Lipson, Professor Emeritus, University of Vermont
  • Teresa White, Teacher, Williamstown Elementary School
3:15 PM

Break

--

COVID-19 Education-related Needs

  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Deputy Director, Vermont Department  of Health
Friday, February 19, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S. - An act relating to ensuring that public tuition is not used to support religious instruction or worship or the propagation of religious views

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bor Yang, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
2:40 PM

Break

2:55 PM

COVID-19 Education-related Needs

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
--

Vermont Educator Professional Standards

  • Patrick Halladay, Division Director for Education Quality, Agency of Education
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting

Joint meeting with Senate Finance

  • Victoria Capitani, Chair, Dover Select Board
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Alex Yin, Member, Winooski District School Board
--

Break

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  • Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Deputy Director, Vermont Department  of Health
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

  • Katie Ballard, Parent and Special Education Parent Advocate, VT Coalition For Disability Rights
  • Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent of Schools, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.32 - An act relating to school wellness and feminine hygiene products

  • Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Mill Moore, Executive Director, Vermont Independent Schools Association
--

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Review of latest draft

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

10 min after Floor

S.26 - An act relating to the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont and the Department of Libraries

Committee discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

S.32 - An act relating to school wellness and feminine hygiene products

Committee discussion

  • Abeer Al Zubaidy
2:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, Trustees of the UVM and State Agricultural Collegel

Joint Assembly

10 min after Joint Assembly

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Review of latest draft

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

S.26 - An act relating to the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont and the Department of Libraries

  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.26 - An act relating to the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont and the Department of Libraries

  • Kevin Unrath, Librarian, Pierson Library, Shelburne
--

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Vote on S.26, S.27 and S.32 as incorporated into 21-0929

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Tommy Walz, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
2:30 PM

Break

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, Trustees of the UVM and State Agricultural College

Joint Assembly

1:30 PM

H.81 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

  • Bridget Burkhardt, Chair, South Burlington School Board
  • Joseph McNeil, Chief Negotiator, Employer Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits
  • Laura Soares, Former President, Vermont Education Health Initiative
2:15 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Introduction by bill sponsors and walk-through by legislative counsel

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
3:20 AM

Break

3:30 PM

H.81 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Joseph McNeil, Chief Negotiator, Employer Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits
  • Neil Odell, President, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jim Salsgiver, Chair, Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union Board
  • Laura Soares, Former President, Vermont Education Health Initiative
--

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Walk-through of latest draft

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Committee discussion of strike-all amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Break

3:45 AM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Walk-through of amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Kurn Hattin School

  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

  • Faye Mack, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Vermont FEED Project Director, Vermont Farm to School Network
--

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:40 PM

Break

2:45 PM

COVID Recovery

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
3:30 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Walk-through of strike-all amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Committee discussion and vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Rick Pembroke, Chief Financial Officer, Springfield School District
  • Jesse Roy, Assistant Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
3:45 PM

Break

4:00 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.81 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Senator Hardy's proposed amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Amendment
--

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Agency of Education proposed amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Kurn Hattin School Update

Joint meeting with Senate Committees on Judiciary and on Health and welfare. Meeting live streamed

  • Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Stephen Harrison, Executive Director, Kurn Hattin School
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
10:35 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Kurn Hattin School Update

Testimony continued

12:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

H.81 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

  • Suzanne Dirmaier, UniServ Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Julie Filiberti, Paraeducator, Fairfax, Vermont
--

H.81 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

Committee discussion

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

30 min after Floor

Vermont State Colleges update

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
2:35 PM

Break

2:50 PM

Governor's Institutes of Vermont

Update

  • Elizabeth Frascoia, Governor's Institute of Vermont
--

H.81 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
3:40 PM

Break

Friday, March 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:55 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

  • Gabrielle Malina, Lobbyist, Vermont Independent Schools Association
--

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Campion amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Vote on Campion amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Vote on Campion amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
2:30 PM

Break

2:55 AM

COVID Relief Funding

  • Breanna Parker, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Introduction and walk-through of bill

  • Rep. John Arrison, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Lawrence Cupoli, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

School Ventilation/Air Quality

  • Jody Lesko, Director of Programs and Implementation, Efficiency Vermont
  • Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
  • Martha Deiss, Proficiency Based Learning Global Citizenship Coordinator, Agency of Education
  • Maia George, Student, Harwood Union High School
  • Matt Henchen, Teacher, Harwood Union High School
  • Maya Hynes, Student, Harwood Union High School
  • Uma Laker, Student, Harwood Union High School
  • Anne Mook, Former State Representative
  • Merry Smith, Student, Harwood Union High School
Friday, March 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Meetings Canceled

All meeting for Senate Education have been canceled due to power outage.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

COVID Relief Funding

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
--

S.17 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics course for high school graduation

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

State Board of Education

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee
3:00 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Cassandra Ryan, Director of Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

COVID Relief Funding

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID 19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Education
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Career and Technical Education Funding

  • Brian Emerson, Director, Riverbend Career & Technical Center
  • Scott Farr, Superintendent, Director, River Valley Technical Center School District
  • Jason Gingold, Director, Burlington Technical Center
  • Dana Peterson, Superintendent and Director, Hannaford Career Center
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

Immediately following Joint Assembly

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association, o/b/o VSA, VPA and VSBA
--

S.75 - An act relating to screening students for dyslexia

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Mary Lundeen, President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Kate McCawley, K-5 Literacy Coach, Essex-Westford School District
  • Jackie Tolman, Director of Learning and Instructional Impact, Essex Westford School District
4:00 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 2, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Introduction and discussion of COVID-related education needs

  • Thomas Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
2:00 PM

Lead, Radon, and PCBs in Schools

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Standardized Testing During the COVID19 Pandemic

Update

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Wendy Geller, Data and Research Director, Agency of Education
  • Amanda Gorham, State Assessment Director, Agency of Education
--

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

  • Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
1:40 PM

COVID Relief Funding

  • Lorraine Sterritt, President, St. Michael's College
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
2:10 AM

Break

2:15 PM

Agency of Education H.315 Literacy and Education-Related Funding

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
2:55 AM

Break

3:15 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Walk-through of House changes

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Testimony and discussion of H.426 and the State Board of Education

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

Break

2:50 PM

Career and Technical Education Funding

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
--

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Committee discussion

3:25 PM

Break

4:00 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Governor's Appointments

Agency of Education

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
--

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Doug Racine, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
3:40 PM

Break

3:50 PM

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation - 802 Opportunities Proposal

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Friday, April 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Appointments

State Board of Education

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, Social Equity Caucus
--

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Proposed amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Break

3:25 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Committee discussion continued

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Decision points

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.134 - An act relating to the Vermont State Colleges

Introduction of bill by sponsors, walk-through by legislative counsel, and witness testimony

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
--

Governor's Appointments

Secretary of Agency of Education vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

State Board of Education

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-sponsor of Bill, Social Equity Caucus
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Co-Chair, Social Equity Caucus
--

Governor's Appointments

State Board of Education

  • Lyle Jepson, Rutland, Vermont
  • Tom Lovett, Waterford, Vermont
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Friday, April 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

State Board of Education/Agency of Education Rules and Responsibilities

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
--

Appropriations Request

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
2:20 PM

Advance Vermont

Appropriations request

  • Thomas Cheney, Advance Vermont
2:40 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

Break

--

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Senator Perchlik amendment

  • Jody Lesko, Director of Programs and Implementation, Efficiency Vermont
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Amendment Sponsor
  • Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Adjourn for Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
--

Break

2:50 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Possible vote

  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Bruce McIntire, Facilities Director, Williston Schools, Addison Central School District
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Break

3:35 PM

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Andrew LaBarge, Teacher, Molly Stark School
  • Anna Maier, Research Analyst and Policy Advisor, Learning Policy Institute
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

Governor's Appointments

State Board of Education

  • Kathy Lavoie, Appointee, Swanton, Vermont
--

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Alicia Hanrahan, Education Programs Manager, Agency of Education
  • Meg Porcella, Assistant Director, Student Support Services Division, Agency of Education
3:15 AM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Governor's Appointments

State Board of Education

  • Angelita Pena, Appointee, Bristol, Vermont
--

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Dr. Chuck Myers, Executive Director, Northeastern Family Institute, VT
  • David Rettew, Medical Director, Children and Family Division, Department of Mental Health
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:20 PM

Break

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Federal Rules

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Austin Reid, Education Committee Director, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Break

2:55 AM

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

Review and committee discussion of latest draft

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

H.449 - An act relating to the membership and duties of the Vermont Pension Investment Commission and the creation of the Pension Benefits, Design, and Funding Task Force

Overview

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Perchlik Amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Deborah Lisi-Baker, Director, Duals Project
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:05 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Governor's Appointment

State Board of Education

  • Jennifer Samuelson, Manchester Center, Vermont
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Vote

Friday, April 30, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Carlen Finn, Senior Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
--

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
--

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • John Downes, Director, UVM Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education
  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Paul Gambill, Executive Director, Community Engagement Lab
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

Continued

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, VPA, VSA, VSBA
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
1:40 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, VPA, VSA, VSBA
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
3:00 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, VPA, VSA, VSBA
3:10 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

Walk-through and mark-up

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Break

2:20 PM

S. - An act relating to ensuring that public tuition is not used to support religious instruction or worship or the propagation of religious views

Issues of Church and State

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:25 PM

Break

3:40 PM

Issues of Church and State

Continued

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 7, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
--

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

Vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Vote

--

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michelle Baker, Director of Finance & Operations, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Amanda Garces, Chair, Ethnic Studies and Social Equity Working Group, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:35 PM

Break

1:45 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Walk-through and committee discussion of House Ways and Means Amendment

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Reporter of Amendment, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Committee discussion

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.152 - An act relating to education property tax

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Chair, Senate Finance
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tammy Kolbe, Associate Professor, Leadership and Development Sciences, University of Vermont
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Vice Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, May 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Vote on amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
--

H.152 - An act relating to education property tax

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

Testing for PCBs in Schools

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Patricia Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:30 PM

Small Schools Grants

  • Breanna Parker, Legislative Fiscal Data Analyst , Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Committee discussion and vote

  • Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education
--

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Testing for PCBs in Schools

Testimony and vote on possible amendment

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:45 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

Vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:45 AM

Governor's Appointments

Committee discussion

Thursday, May 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

9:45 AM

Governor's Appointments

Confirmation of Governor's Board of Libraries appointee

Friday, May 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, August 13, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

ESSR funding update

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Update on Schools are Doing with Covid Challenges

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
10:15 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, Vermont Principals' Association
3:00 PM

15 Minute Break

3:15 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

  • Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent of Schools, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeanne Collins, Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, , Vermont Superintendents Association
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

3:00 PM

Committee Introductions

Committee assistant, legislative counsel, committee members

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Committee Organization and Priorities

4:00 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

Continued from January 4, 2022

Thursday, January 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Finance
The meeting will be livestreamed here https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-finance

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Co-Chair
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Co-Chair
3:00 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

Update on system for communicating with schools regarding COVID-19

  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Friday, January 7, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Church and State Issues Related to Schools

Review

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

Response to updated COVID-19 protocols, Vermont National Education Association follow-up, mental health in schools, etc.

  • Kate Abbott, Student Support Services Director, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
  • Laura Boudreau, Assistant Superintendent, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
  • Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Patrick Pennock, Principal, Hardwick Elementary School
3:30 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

Follow-up on system for communicating with schools, updated COVID-19 protocols, etc.

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.189 - An act relating to the status of Holocaust education in public schools

Introduction by sponsor and walk-through by counsel

  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Geller, Data management and Analysis, Division Director, Agency of Education
  • Maya Sobel, Student, self
  • Debora Steinerman, President and Cofounder, Vermont Holocaust Memorial
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini, Sponsor
2:30 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

Continued committee discussion of updated COVID-19 protocols

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Benjamin Lee, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
3:45 PM

S.75 - An act relating to screening students for dyslexia

Review and Committee Discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

15 min after Floor

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Walk-through

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mill Moore, Executive Director, Vermont Independent Schools Association
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

S.211 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Teaching Careers Study Committee

Introduction and walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Commission Discussion

Friday, January 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

Committee discussion

  • Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
  • Kheya Ganguly, Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development, Department of Mental Health
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Co-Chair, Task Force on the Implementation of the Pupil Weighting Factors Report
  • Lynne Manley, Director of Teaching and Learning, Milton School District
3:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

COVID-19 Committee Discusssion

Update on rapid antigen tests

  • Sen. Brian Campion
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

2:00 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
2:40 PM

5 Minute Break

2:45 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Continued

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Report of the Advisory Council on Literacy

  • Gwen Carmolli, Chair, Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Rollout of New COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Education

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
2:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

Walk-through

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Refugees Residency and In-State Tuition

  • Thomas Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Council of State Governments training

Thursday, January 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

English Language Learners categorical aid program

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Nicole Mace, Finance Manager, Winooski School District
2:50 PM

Refugees Residency and In-State Tuition

  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
3:30 PM

S.249 - An act relating to increasing gradually the mandatory age of school attendance

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka, Sponsor
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 21, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

English Language Learners categorical aid program

  • Deb Coombs, ELL teacher, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
  • Tammy Kolbe, Associate Professor, Leadership and Development Sciences, University of Vermont
  • Alison Notte, Director, Treasurer, The Coalition for Vermont Student Equity
  • Marc Schauber, Executive Director, The Coalition for Vermont Student Equity
2:30 PM

Governor's Budget Address Discussion

Priorities for education

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

S.211 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Teaching Careers Study Committee

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
  • Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • Derek Black, Professor and Ernest F. Hollings Chair in Constitutional Law, University of South Carolina School of Law
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

Culture of athletics in schools

  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
3:30 PM

Break

3:35 PM

S.249 - An act relating to increasing gradually the mandatory age of school attendance

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Out of School Learning

Update on after school programs and summer learning

  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
2:15 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, St. Johnsbury Academy and Burr and Burton Academy
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
3:25 PM

Break

3:40 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

Introduction and walk-through

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Budget Adjustment Update

Regarding education related policy and Career and Technical Education funding

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM

Governor's Budget Address Discussion

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Thomas Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:45 PM

Break

2:55 PM

Governor's Budget Address Discussion

Continued

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
3:30 PM

S.189 - An act relating to the status of Holocaust education in public schools

  • Eliza Doucet, Student - Mount Abraham Union High School
  • Emma Doucet, Student - Mount Abraham Union High School
3:55 PM

Break

4:00 PM

Standardized Testing During the COVID19 Pandemic

Discussion of standardized testing waivers

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Friday, January 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Budget Adjustment

CTE Funding

  • Scott Farr, Director, River Valley Technical Center School District
1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

Discussion of equity in funding formula for English Language Learners

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, Social Equity Caucus
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Co-Chair, Social Equity Caucus
2:00 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee Discussion

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
2:30 PM

Break

2:35 PM

S.249 - An act relating to increasing gradually the mandatory age of school attendance

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

Regarding English Language Learners categorical aid program

  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.189 - An act relating to the status of Holocaust education in public schools

  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
  • Wendy Geller, Data management and Analysis, Division Director, Agency of Education
2:00 PM

S.189 - An act relating to the status of Holocaust education in public schools

  • Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
2:40 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

Regarding English Language Learners categorical aid program and the needs of multilingual learners

  • Kirsten Kollgaard, Director of Multilingual Learner Programs, Winooski School District
  • TP Niroula, Bhutanese Nepali Multilingual Liaison, Winooski School District
3:00 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
3:30 PM

Act 28 - Literacy Discussion

Update on the professional development and implementation around literacy in schools

  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
  • Meg Porcella, Assistant Director, Student Support Services Division, Agency of Education
4:15 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

  • Tammy Kolbe, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
2:30 PM

Rollout of New COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools

Update on Rollout

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
3:15 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Mill Moore, Executive Director, Vermont Independent Schools Association
3:45 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
4:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:15 PM

All-Senate Caucus

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:55 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

Committee discussion, weighting factors, and English Language Learners categorical aid program

  • Bill Anton, Superintendent, Windham Central Supervisory Union
  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
  • Stephanie Yu, Deputy Director, Public Assets Institute
Friday, February 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
2:30 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.189 - An act relating to the status of Holocaust education in public schools

Follow-up Recommendations

  • Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
2:00 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Jennifer Samuelson, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation
-

Break

3:00 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

  • Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent of Schools, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Erica McLaughlin, Principal, Randolph Elementary School
  • Amy Minor, Superintendent of Schools, Colchester School District
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
  • Chris Young, Principal, North Country Union High School
-

Break

3:15 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Laurel R. Davis-Delano, Professor of Sociology, self
  • Judy Dow, Executive Director, Gedakina
  • Isabella Lafemina, High School senior, self
  • Jenna Montgomery-Concha, High School senior, self
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

Update

  • Patricia Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
-

Break

3:40 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
3:50 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
4:15 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:35 PM

Rollout of New COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools

On-the-ground update and committee discussion

  • Anna Greaves, School Nurse, Hardwick Elementary School
Friday, February 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

Committee discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

Committee discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:00 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

Committee discussion

  • Lauralee Curavoo, Kindergarten teacher, Barre Town Middle/Elementary School
  • Cynthia Glenn, Math Interventionist, Randolph Union Middle/High School
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

English language learner recommendations

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

Committee discussion and review of language in H.572

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:00 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

Committee Discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

  • Amy Bremel, Chapter Chair, Vermont State Colleges United Professionals
  • Abigail Cohn, Professor of Linguistics, Trustee, Cornell University
  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Eleanor Miller, President, United Academics
  • Linda Olson, Vice President for Higher Education, American Federation of Teachers VT
  • Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
  • Kaitlyn Vitez, Government Relations Officer, American Association of University Professors
-

Break

3:00 PM

Mandatory Vaccinations for Schools

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
4:00 PM

Rights and Democracy Vermont (RADVT) Lobby Day

  • Mia Schultz, Education Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy
  • Cathy Solsaa, Rutland
4:30 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

Discussion of H.572 in relation to S.283

  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

PCB and Lead Testing in Schools

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

S.211 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Teaching Careers Study Committee

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:00 PM

Agency of Education Staffing Needs

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:20 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 18, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

English language learner recommendations

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
-

Break

2:30 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
2:45 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
  • Kaitlin Northey, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood, University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services
3:30 PM

Pupil Weighting Study

English language learner recommendations

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
3:50 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.211 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Teaching Careers Study Committee

Discussion on student loan relief for teachers

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
1:50 PM

Pupil Weighting and English Language Learner

Committee Vote on Recommendation to Senate Committee on Finance

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Walter David "Red Hawk" Brown, Chief, Cheroenhaka Nottoway Indian Tribe
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:15 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
3:25 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:30 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
3:00 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

Discussion of H.572 language and committee discussion

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:10 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:15 PM

S.283 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

S.139 - An act relating to nondiscriminatory school branding

Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion, mark-up, and possible vote

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Friday, February 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

S.197 - An act relating to the Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

Walk-through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

1:45 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
3:15 PM

S.197 - An act relating to the Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

(S.197)

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.211 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Teaching Careers Study Committee

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

New proposal from Senator Perchlik, mark-up, and possible vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
-

Break

2:40 PM

Afterschool Programs

Update

  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
3:00 PM

An act relating to the Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

(S.197)

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

Gubernatorial Appointee Confirmation

  • Gabrielle Lucci, Member, State Board of Education
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:05 PM

S.211 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Teaching Careers Study Committee

Committee discussion

3:15 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

Mark-up and possible vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

Committee discussion

  • Patricia Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
4:00 PM

Gubernatorial Appointee Confirmation

  • Patrick Brown, Member, State Board of Education
4:30 PM

An act relating to the Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

(S.197) Walk-through

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Substitute report; discussion and vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

S.162 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers

Mark-up and possible vote

-

Break

2:45 PM

COVID-19 Update Related to Schools

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

  • S. Alan Ray, Senior Consultant, self
  • Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
2:10 PM

Gubernatorial Appointee Confirmation

  • Tammy Kolbe, Ph.D., Member, Vermont State Board of Education
-

Break

2:40 PM

An act relating to the Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

S.197 Drive-by and walk-through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
3:00 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Reporter, House Committee on Education
4:30 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Climate Workforce Development Programs and Costs

S.284 Drive-by

  • Maureen Hebert, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Vermont Technical College
2:00 PM

Homeschoolers and Special Education Services Access

  • Alicia Hanrahan, Education Programs Manager, Agency of Education
  • Jacqui Kelleher, State Director of Special Education, Agency of Education
  • Jen Perry, Special Education Finance Specialist, Agency of Education
-

Break

2:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Introduction and walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
3:45 PM

An act relating to the Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

S.197 straw poll vote

3:50 PM

Gubernatorial Appointees, Confirmation Votes

Gabrielle Lucci, Member, State Board of Education
Patrick Brown, Member, State Board of Education
Tammy Kolbe, Member, State Board of Education

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Legislative Report: Roles and Responsibilities for the Vermont State Board of Education and Agency of Education

Committee discussion

  • Tammy Kolbe, Ph.D., Member, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
2:00 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
-

Break

2:50 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 18, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

Committee discussion with Vermont State Colleges and University of Vermont

  • Frank Cioffi, Member, Board of Trustees, University of Vermont
  • Rep. Lynn Dickinson, Board of Trustees Chair, Vermont State Colleges
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Linda Olson, Vice President for Higher Education, American Federation of Teachers VT
  • Sharon Reich Paulsen, General Counsel, University of Vermont
  • Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
-

Break

3:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Committee discussion

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

Committee discussion

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Cynthia Gardner-Morse, Literacy Tutor, Calais
  • Randi Lowe, Superintendent, Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union
  • Mary Lundeen, President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Jessica Spencer, President Elect, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Rep. Kathryn Webb, House Committee on Education
-

Break

3:10 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Proposal of alternative language

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
3:30 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:10 PM

S.104 - An act relating to the education of military families

Introduction and walk-through

  • Christopher Arnold, Northeast Regional Liaison, Defense-State Liaison Office, DoD, Military Community and Family Policy
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
-

S.105 - An act relating to purple star school programs

Introduction and walk-through

  • Christopher Arnold, Northeast Regional Liaison, Defense-State Liaison Office, DoD, Military Community and Family Policy
  • Christopher Arnold, Northeast Regional Liaison, Defense-State Liaison Office, DoD, Military Community and Family Policy
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Pete LuPiba, Commissioner, Ohio MIC3
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
3:50 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Cynthia Gardner-Morse, Literacy Tutor, Calais
  • Brittany Lovejoy, Educator, Montgomery
  • Meagan Roy, Director of Student Support Services, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
  • Rachel Seelig, Director, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:40 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Act 46 Review

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
4:00 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 25, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

The Adjutant General (TAG) criteria amendment

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:05 PM

Educational Surplus

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Break

3:00 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:50 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

Committee discussion

3:40 PM

Educational Surplus

Committee discussion

3:45 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Katie Ballard, Parent and Special Education Advocate, Essex
  • Sandra Chittenden, Parent and Special Education Parent Advocate, Essex
  • Jamie Crenshaw, Parent and Special Education Parent Advocate, Milton
  • Karen Price, Co-Director of Family Support, Vermont Family Network
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
-

Break

3:50 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Jacqueline Kelleher, State Director of Special Education, Agency of Education
4:15 PM

Legislative Report: Final Report of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

  • Amy Wheeler-Sutton, Subcommittee Chair, Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments
Friday, April 1, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.104 - An act relating to the education of military families

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • David Young, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
-

S.105 - An act relating to purple star school programs

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • David Young, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • David Young, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
2:00 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • David Young, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
2:10 PM

Adult Education and Literacy Funding

  • Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Adult Education and Literacy Network
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:35 PM

Teacher Workforce Shortage

  • Julie Longchamp, Professional Programs Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
3:00 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

Walk-through of new draft

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Patricia Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:20 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:40 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Changes to Modernize Surety Statutes

  • Chris Boyle, Attorney, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
  • Ken Canning, Multi-Line Program Manager, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Teacher Workforce Shortage

  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-

Break

3:00 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM

S.104 - An act relating to the education of military families

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
4:00 PM

ACLU Memo

Committee discussion of Harrison Stark Memo on S.219

  • Harrison Stark, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
Friday, April 8, 2022
Meeting Details
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Jim Brochhausen, Resident of Stowe
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Kim Gleason, Member, State Board of Education
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Leigh Pelletier, Resident of Stowe
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Representing
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Patrick Halladay, Division Director for Education Quality, Agency of Education
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Cheryl Charles, Chair, Westminster School Board
  • Millard Cox, Ripton Community Member
  • Laureen Cox, Ripton Community Member
  • Herb Olson, Member, Starksboro Save Our Schools Committee
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:30 PM

Educator Workforce Development

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

S.248 - An act relating to the governance of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

Committee discussion

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
3:15 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
3:35 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Dianna Ivey, Parent and Teacher, Shaftsbury, VT
  • Jeff Leake, Parent and School Board Member, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District
  • Shannon Newell, Delegate, Vermont Association of School Psychologists
3:50 PM

Vermont Energy Education Program Funding

  • Carmen Skinder Richardson, Student
  • Nial Rele, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Andy Shapiro, Energy  Consultant, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Charles Wanzer, Teacher, Twinfield School
4:30 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

Committee discussion

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
2:10 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
2:35 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
-

Break

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Funding priorities

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Review of House Judiciary Bill H.729

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:00 PM

Review of H.703

Walk-through of section 2 and 3

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
4:20 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Jeanne Albert, Professor of Mathematics (retired), Lincoln Resident
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Attorney, Montpelier Resident
  • Margaret MacLean, Community Member, Peacham
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:00 PM

Review of House Judiciary Bill H.729

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
2:10 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Committee discussion

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Paul Forlenza, Vice Chair, Lincoln Selectboard
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Review of H.703

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Review of H.703

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Committee discussion

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini
2:50 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Committee discussion

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Committee discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Committee discussion

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

4:30 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 PM

Review of H.703

  • Rep. Kathleen James, House Committee on Education
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Committee discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Committee discussion

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:05 PM

Legislative Report: Vermont School Facilities Inventory and Assessment

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:20 PM

Review of H.703

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:10 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:30 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

Senator Perchlik's Amendment

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor of Amendment
4:10 PM

Review of H.703

Committee discussion

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

  • Oliver Olsen, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

Senator Perchlik's Amendment

  • Thomas Borchert, Faculty Senate President, University of Vermont
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ron Lumbra, Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Vermont
  • Helen Mango, Professor, Castleton University
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:50 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:55 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

Committee discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges

Vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

2:35 PM

Review of S.100

  • Rep. Erin Brady, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Philip Jay Hooper, House Committee on Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 29, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

Review of S.100

  • Scott Fay, State President, School Nutrition Association of Vermont
  • Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:55 PM

Review of S.100

Committee discussion

  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
2:25 PM

Review of H.727

Senator Hardy Amendment

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of amendment
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

3:25 PM

Review of S.100

Committee discussion

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:35 PM

Review of S.100

Universal School Meals

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:45 PM

H.727 - An act relating to the exploration, formation, and organization of union school districts and unified union school districts

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Review of S.100

Committee discussion

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Young, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:15 PM

PCB Testing in Schools

  • David Young, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
-

Break

3:35 PM

Review of S.100

Committee discussion

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM

Review of S.283

Walk-through

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

University of Vermont Student Government Association Introductions

  • Maddie Henson, UVM Student Government Association President
  • Sarah Wood, UVM Student Government Association Vice-President
1:40 PM

Review of S.100

Committee discussion

-

Break

2:15 PM

Review of S.283

Committee discussion

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
3:05 PM

Review of S.100

Committee discussion

  • Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:10 PM

Review of S.100

Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:20 PM

Review of S.283

Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.101 - An act relating to the implementation of 2018 Acts and Resolves No. 173 by providing grant funding to build systems-driven, sustainable literacy support for all students with measurable outcomes

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

Senator Pearson's Proposal

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
Monday, May 9, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Safety in Youth Sports

  • Rep. Kate Donnally
  • Barrett Freeman, Student and Varsity Women’s Soccer Team Captain, Lamoille Union High School
  • Heather Hobart, Parent
  • Yusufu Mami , Student Athlete, Winooski High School
  • Ada Moore, Student Athlete, Lamoille Union High School
  • Ghamaril Osman , Student, Winooski High School
  • Sanii Stewart-McIver, Student, Winooski High School
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

Special Education Rules Change

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

TBA

Friday, May 13, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

TBA

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