MINUTES OF THE
SENATE EDUCATION CONFIRMATION COMMITTEE
Monday, June 8, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. • 450 State Capitol


Members Present:
Sen. Ann Millner, Chair
Sen. Heidi Balderree
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. John D. Johnson
Sen. Michael K. McKell
Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe

Members Absent:
Sen. Chris H. Wilson

Staff Present:
Micah Ann Wixom, Policy Analyst
Amy Hawkes, Administrative Assistant

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Millner called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m.
1.Committee Business
MOTION:Sen. Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3.
Yeas - 4Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Johnson
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. C. Wilson
2.Review the Proposed Appointment of Adam Gerlach as a member of the State Charter School Board
Adam Gerlach introduced himself, discussed his background and qualifications, and responded to questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Adam Gerlach as a member of the State Charter School Board.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Johnson
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. C. Wilson
3.Review the Proposed Appointment of Brandon Johnson as a member of the State Charter School Board
Brandon Johnson introduced himself, discussed his background and qualifications, and responded to questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Brandon Johnson as a member of the State Charter School Board.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Johnson
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. C. Wilson
4.Review the Proposed Appointment of Mickelle Bos as a member of the State Charter School Board
Mickelle Bos introduced herself, discussed her background and qualifications, and responded to questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Mickelle Bos as a member of the State Charter School Board.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2.
Yeas - 5Nays- 0Abs- 2
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Johnson
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. C. Wilson
5.Other Items/Adjourn
MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2.
Yeas - 5Nays- 0Abs- 2
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Johnson
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. C. Wilson
Chair Millner adjourned the meeting at 11:44 a.m.