Attending the Democratic House Caucus meeting and have the opportunity to listen to Congressman Owens. He's providing an update of events in Washington, D.C. #USSA
Attended the Envision Utah breakfast this morning. I appreciated hearing from Senator Millner and Representative Moss. #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support HB167: Education Innovation Program Amendments. Thank you Representative Welton for encouraging innovation and creativity in our schools and classrooms. #USSA
"What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise." (Oscar Wilde) #USSA
"Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value." (Albert Einstein) #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support SCR1: Concurrent Resolution Recognizing School Support Staff. Thank you Senator Fillmore for honoring the hard work of the support staff in each LEA. We couldn't agree more. #USSA
"The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same." (Colin R. Davis) #USSA
"Nothing in the world is more common that unsuccessful people with talent." (Anonymous) #USSA
Packed house for JLC this afternoon. Superintendents and board members discussing bills and taking positions. First week of the legislative session and already tracking 50+ education bills. When will we reach 100 bills? This is not sustainable. #USSA
Superintendent Shelley and Board Member Whipple of Wayne SD presenting to the Education Appropriations Committee on the building of their new high school. Superintendent Willis is now presenting on upcoming buildings in Piute SD. #USSA
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be not help at all." (Dale Carnegie) #USSA
The JLC (USBA, USSA, UASBO) supports HB14: School Threat Penalty Amendments. Thank you, Representative Wilcox, for your commitment to school safety. #USSA #PublicSchoolProud
Attending a USBE meeting at the Capitol. Listing to an amazing presentation on full-day kindergarten.
The Joint Legislative Committee (USBA, USSA, UASBO) supports SB52: Educator Salary Amendments. Thank you, Senator Vickers, for your support of public education. #USSA #PublicSchoolProud
"In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it." (Jane Smiley) #USSA
I had the opportunity to meet with Representative Gwynn, Representative Ivory, and Representative Shipp today. I appreciate the willingness of our elected officials to meet during the session.
House Business and Labor Committee are listening to public comment on HB257. This is the last item on the agenda.
HB257 passed out of committee.
Public comment has just started for HB261. The committee has agreed to hear from 30 people.
Representative Hall presenting on HB261: Equal Opportunity Initiative. Former legislator, James Evans, is speaking in support of HB261.
House Education Committee meeting just started. Representative Welton is presenting on HB167: Education Innovation Program Amendments. The changes to the bill present a plan on how to market the program. Bill passed out of committee with a favorable recommendation.