Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 244
Relating to: allowing a school board president to fill certain vacancies on a school board of a common, union high, or unified school district.
By Senator Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Weatherston, E. Brooks and Murphy.
September 02, 2015 Referred to Committee on Education
September 08, 2015 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Nass, C. Larson, Risser and Bewley.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Vukmir.
Appearances For
· John Forester - School Administrators Alliance
· Senator Van Wanggaard - 21st District
· Representative Tom Weatherston - 62nd District
Appearances Against
· Doug Mering - Baraboo School Board
Appearances for Information Only
· Dan Rossmiller - Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
September 29, 2015 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Vukmir, Nass, C. Larson, Risser and Bewley.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Vukmir, seconded by Senator Nass that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Vukmir and Nass.
Noes: (3) Senators C. Larson, Risser and Bewley.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 3
Moved by Senator Vukmir, seconded by Senator Nass that Senate Bill 244 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Vukmir and Nass.
Noes: (3) Senators C. Larson, Risser and Bewley.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 3
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Jenna Zantow
Committee Clerk
