Experimental/Development Programs $1,125, 000 minus the $375,000, then add the amount to USDB for growth. The motion passed unanimously. Sens. Hillyard, and Reps. Bourdeaux, and Frandsen absent at the time of voting.

     Sen. Stephenson, spoke in favor of the motion with an understanding that the committee would later identify where some of the funds for Experimental/Development be used.

     MOTION: Rep. Lockhart moved to adopt $129,257,200 to the State Office of Education budget as recommended by the Analyst, $2,000,000 of the amount to be one time funds for Strategic Planning which has already been identified and voted upon.
    The motion passed unanimously. Sens. Hillyard and Rep. Frandsen absent at the time of voting.
    
     MOTION: Rep. Buffmire moved to place on the adequacy list for the USOE, the amount of $220,000 for Early Childhood Ready to Learn Program. The motion passed unanimously. Sens. Hillyard and Rep. Frandsen absent at the time of voting.

     MOTION: Rep. Way moved to adopt the Analyst's recommendations for Strategic Planning, Internal Service Fund, and Office of the Superintendent - Indirect Cost Pool. The motion passed unanimously. Sens. Hillyard and Rep. Frandsen absent at the time of voting.

    MOTION: Rep. Gladwell moved to adopt the Analyst's recommendations for base budget of $47,400 for USDB Support Services. The motion passed unanimously. Sens. Hillyard and Rep. Frandsen absent at the time of voting.

     MOTION: Rep. Rowan moved to adopt the Analyst's recommendations for Public Education Child Nutrition of $97,661,500. The motion passed unanimously. Sens. Hillyard and Rep. Frandsen absent at the time of voting.

     7. Budget Hearings

    a. Science & Fine Arts

    Gary Ricks, Fiscal Analyst, introduced the Science and Fine Arts Budget. The Analyst is recommending the base budget funding of $2,193,700 for FY2000.     The Science and the Arts Program provides funding to several fine arts and science organizations, i.e The Utah Symphony, Ballet West, The Utah Opera, Children's Dance Theatre, Repertory Dance Theatre and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company.


    Con Rowley, Analyst Governor's Office, commented that the Fiscal Analyst's recommendation and the Governor's recommendations were the same base budget.

    Carol Goodsen, Fine Arts Specialist, introduced presenters, who provide opportunities for students and teachers in the schools through the out-reach program. Richard Cox, Hansen Planetarium; Kory Katceanes, Asst. Conductor, Utah Symphony; Opera Co., apprentices. Cindy Kanell, Principal Twin Peaks Elementary School, explained the importance of the Fine Arts Programs in the schools and the benefit it is to the students.
    
    c. Utah State Office of Rehabilitation

    Gary Ricks, presented the USOR Budget. The Analyst recommends $420,000 of ongoing funding to pay for the annual bond payments for a new facility jointly occupied by The Division of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Utah State Library. If additional funding become available, the Analyst recommends that $519,000 of ongoing funding be provided to meet the needs of significant growth in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. A study to consolidate the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation with the Dept. of Workforce Services has begun and the committee's study is expected to be completed during the summer of 1999. The analyst called attention of the committee to the fact that the USOR is heavily funded by the federal government. Rehabilitation Services administers two programs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living and the Analyst recommends the base budget funding of $32,221,600 and the compensation package increase when it is established. The analyst recommends the base budget funding of $6,877,300 for Disability Determination Services and for Services to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing the Analyst recommends $1,425,800. The Analyst's recommendation for Services to the Visually Handicapped is $4,010,000 including the ongoing funding increase of $420,000 for the annual bond payment.

    Con Rowley, Governor's Office Analyst, recommended the amount of $408,400 for the DSBVI bond payment compared to the Fiscal Analyst's recommended amount of $420,000. The recommendation for Vocational Rehabilitation growth from the Governor's office is $519,000 compared to the Fiscal Analyst's amount. Mr. Rowley discussed the consolidation of the USOR with the Dept. of Workforce Services and identified the possibility of problems that may occur.

    Blaine Peterson, State Dir. USOR, expressed his desire to provide services and meet the needs of the disabled people in the State of Utah by preparing eligible individuals for employment and increased independent living. Von Madsen, employer of the disabled, told of the return of the investments from the state that are made on behalf of disabled employees. Bill Gibson, Dir. DSBVI, told of the need for additional councilors in

Southern Utah and of the large caseload that each councilor must carry. Diane Russell, Coordinator, USOR Independent Living Program spoke of the impact that independent living has on the lives of disabled. Residents living in the Independent Living Centers told of their positive experience living in the facilities and the difference it had made in their lives. There has been an increase of 214% in five years 1992-1998.

     Presentation Item - Sylvan Learning Centers

    Mr. Carter, Regional V.P, Sylvan, showed a slide presentation on the benefits of the Sylvan concept for increasing educational benefits to students. Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. began in 1979 as a net-work of after-school learning centers. In 1993, the company took its educational program into the public schools. The program is guaranteed to achieve results that can be measured. This service is funded in a variety of ways including ,Title I dollars, special education funds, state grants and local school funds. Mr. Carter stated Sylvan can make a difference by giving special attention where help is needed the most.

     MOTION: Rep. Valentine moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously    .

    The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

    The minutes were reported by Shirley Smith, Secretary




Sen. Howard Stephenson Rep. Nora Stephens
Committee Co-Chair Committee Co-Chair