| 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 |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 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 - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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. |