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Education Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
8:30 AM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

Minutes

Present: Senator Mary K. Kunesh - Chair, Senator Heather Gustafson - Vice Chair, Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Eric Lucero, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten, Senator Jason Rarick, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Mary K. Kunesh called the meeting to order at 8:35am.

Call to Order


BARR Center Informational Presentation

The following individuals testified on BARR Center Informational Presentation: Angela Jerabek, Drew Mons, Alyson Caylor, Everett Guzman Reyes, Dr. Al Johson, Dr. Jessica Cabak, Allegra Smisek, Joshua Fuchs, Nicole Larson

Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue Informational Presentation

The following individuals testified on Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue Informational Presentation: Cathy Erickson, Bob Indihar, Paul Bourgeois

S.F. 4035: Senator Boldon: Grant application process for the P-TECH program clarification.

Senator Gustafson moved the A2 amendment to S.F. 4035. MOTION PREVAILED Senator Boldon presents S.F. 4035. The following individuals testified on S.F.4035: Dr. Kent Pekel

Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4035, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 4588: Senator Kunesh: Education forecast adjustments authorization and appropriation.

Senator Gustafson assumed Chair duties. Senator Kunesh presented S.F. 4588.

Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 4588, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:53am.


 
                                                                      
Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Chair
                                                                      
Emma Zellmer, Committee Administrator