Edward Price — Cited as making the point that external advisors exist and may not be employees.
Edward Price — Addressed as part of the panel discussion on reporting requirements.
Edward Price — Thanked during the discussion of whether the hazing reporting process aligns with Title IX.
Edward Price — Acknowledged in the discussion of reporting requirements.
Edward Price — Introduced the next recommendation regarding annual training for faculty and staff.
Edward Price — The recommendation for annual hazing prevention training for faculty and staff is attributed to Dr. Smith.
Edward Price — Recognized to offer a suggestion about narrowing the scope of faculty and staff training.
Edward Price — Addressed in a suggestion to narrow the scope of faculty and staff training.
Edward Price — Raises concern that broad training for all faculty and staff may be too expansive.
Edward Price — Continues the argument for narrowing the scope of training to employees with relevant student contact.
Edward Price — Recognized to ask who will provide the training content.
Beth Mizell — Her question about whether hazing is included in mandatory reporting is being clarified.
Caleb Kleinpeter — Moved the recommendation.
Laurie Schlegel — Representative LaFleur seconded the motion, then spoke in support of the training recommendations and asked that the specific recommendation be amended to require annual training for conduct panel members. After the amendment discussion, she seconded the motion as amended.
Laurie Schlegel — Representative LaFleur expressed opposition to the amendment as it relates to organizational amnesty, saying it should be addressed through legislation instead. She then followed up by asking whether the amendment was still necessary in light of the commissioner's statement, indicating she would reconsider her objection if it was no longer needed.
Laurie Schlegel — Thanks the Wilson family and says their presence keeps the task force accountable.
Andrew Murr — The committee discussed a recommendation that Dr. Jones felt was too broad. After Dr. Moore’s earlier question about outside influence on D9 organizations, Vice Chair Boudreau moved the amended recommendation and Dr. Jones objected, explaining that it should be narrowed to focus on employees who interact with students. The chair and Vice Chair Bujo responded to the objection, and Dr. Jones then proposed an amendment to replace 'all' with 'appropriate,' which was adopted without objection. The discussion concluded as the committee moved on to the next recommendation on amnesty policy and compliance/reporting.
Debbie Villio — Named as the second on the motion to adopt the recommendation.
Debbie Villio — Vice Chair Boudreau seconded the motion to adopt, and the chair then noted the board was clear and asked whether there was any discussion on the motion.
Trey — Added support for the amnesty provisions and described a first instance of an organization trusting the process.
Julie Ralph — With the AG's office, she reportedly explained the different evidentiary standards used in hazing cases.
Patrick Connick — Vice Chair Boudreau is recognized, speaks in support of the recommendation and references prior legislative action, has his points echoed by the speaker, and is later noted as seconding the motion.
Dixon McMakin — Representative Dixon McMakin is discussed as the sponsor of a bill who had already spoken with the committee and expressed interest in further discussion. The remarks note that he has strong feelings about the issue and that communication will continue, including in relation to the Attorney General's office.
Dixon McMakin — The speaker says Jason Hughes called him to ask him to be part of the task force. This may refer to Chair Hughes, but no exact member ID can be confirmed from the transcript alone.
Mrs. Wilson — The speaker returns to Mrs. Wilson while reviewing Southern University's website reporting format.
Mrs. Wilson — The speaker addresses Mrs. Wilson directly, promising to continue the effort and bring meaningful change.
Regina Barrow — Senator Barrow is referenced as part of the power-based violence reporting discussion.
Samuel Jenkins — The discussion centers on clarifying the recommendation’s language about hazing prevention training and related penalties. Dr. Jones raises concern that the phrase about noncompliance could be read broadly and asks whether the institution’s duty is to provide training or to ensure student/advisor compliance. Dr. Smith explains that the requirement concerns the institution’s provision of training, and the group then compares this recommendation to existing law, including whether the State Bond Commission consequence applies only to failure to report incidents rather than to training compliance. The conversation continues with references to prior law and legislators involved, and Dr. Reed and others seek to determine whether the task force intends to mirror current law or expand accountability tied to training.
Pat Moore — Is thanked and recognized after speaking about hazing as a power dynamic and a learned cycle.
Cruz Cassert — Named by the chair as the public commenter from Nicholls State University.
Cruz Cassard — Cruz Cassard, the student body president at Nicholls State University, introduces himself and says that he and others have been following the task force’s work, which he finds inspiring. He also thanks colleagues including President Moore and President Williams for their efforts.
Dr. Michelle Crusoe — Identified as the student government advisor and a strong advocate for Title IX and hazing prevention.
Jimmy Harris — Representative Jason Hughes is recognized in a farewell and transition moment: speakers note that this is his final meeting, congratulate him on being sworn in Monday as a New Orleans City Council member, emphasize that he is not leaving the work but moving to a new seat while continuing to do exceptional work, and briefly reference prior discussions with him about how to handle the task force work respectfully and inclusively.
Stephanie Hilferty — Referenced as having started the discussion with the speaker to keep the issue from becoming a political football.
Stephanie Hilferty — Praised as committed and effective, with the speaker saying he will be a big loss for the legislature.
Stephanie Hilferty — Credited with prioritizing the task force and insisting on the right people being on the committee.
Stephanie Hilferty — Praised for working on behalf of the people of the state and for taking this issue seriously.
Stephanie Hilferty — Credited with leadership that kept the report from being shelved.
Stephanie Hilferty — One of the students thanked by the speaker.
Daryl Walters — Thanked by the speaker before concluding remarks.
Wilson family — The speaker thanks the Wilson family, praises them for their courage in enduring a nightmare no family should have to live through, and then yields to them for final comments.
Max Groover — Referenced as part of a warning against repeating past tragedies.
Caleb Wilson — Caleb Wilson is referenced as part of a broader warning about avoiding another tragedy like his and Max Groover's, with the speaker emphasizing that no family should have to endure such a nightmare and calling for meaningful change to prevent it from happening again.
Wilson family member — Describes the ongoing difficulty of the journey and urges the group to avoid politics interfering with progress.
Mr. Wilson — The speaker is thanked directly before the meeting is closed.
Edward Price — Called the roll or was identified as present.
Edward Price — Senator Price seconds the motion.
Larry Selders — Called the roll or was identified as present.