Janie Ward-Engelking — The chair noted she had a previous commitment and would attend as she could.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Described as a longtime teacher and a great resource for the committee.
Carrie Semmelroth — The chair invited Carrie Semmelroth to begin introductions, and she introduced herself as the senator from District 17 (the Boise area), noting her background in education.
Dave Lent — Opening of the Senate Education meeting in which Dave Lent is addressed as Mr. Chairman, then identifies himself as Senator Lent from Idaho Falls, District 33.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Tammy Nichols from District 10 introduced herself and noted her experience on education, then participated in the page introductions by welcoming Deacon Davis and Chase Van Epps and asking brief personal questions about their inspiration and a unique fact or talent.
James Woodward — James Woodward introduces himself, clarifying his name and stating that he represents the northern two counties, Bonner and Boundary.
Kevin Cook — Introduced himself as Senator Kevin Cook from Idaho Falls and said he relies on teachers and educators.
Kevin Cook — Asked Deacon Davis a question about his biggest surprise after a week and two days in the Senate.
Kevin Cook — Asked a follow-up question about karaoke.
Kevin Cook — Followed up by referencing Mud Lake.
Kevin Cook — Moved to send RS 3266 C1 to be printed.
Kevin Cook — His motion is seconded and adopted.
Cindy Carlson — Introduced herself as being from District 7 and described her education background.
Cindy Carlson — Asked Deacon Davis about his plans after graduation.
Cindy Carlson — Asked about post-graduation plans and said she would ask again later.
Van Burtenshaw — Introduced himself as being from southeast Idaho and said this is his second year on the Education Committee.
Christy Zito — Introduced herself as the legislator from District 8 and described her education background.
Deacon Davis — Deacon Davis introduced himself as a senior from Meridian serving as a committee page. In response to questions, he said he has been surprised by how little time the Senate spends on the floor so far. He also shared that he plans to serve a mission for his church and then attend BYU-Idaho to study cybersecurity, and noted that his brother previously served as a page, which helped inspire him to do it. The chair then thanked him and welcomed him.
Chase Van Epps — Chase Van Epps introduced himself as a page from Mud Lake, Idaho, sharing that serving as a page had been on his bucket list. He added that he sings opera, participates in Business Professionals of America, plans to attend BYU-Hawaii, and loves music, noting that his grandmother was an opera singer. The exchange then shifted to comments about Mud Lake as a beautiful, supportive community that has helped him, followed by praise from the committee for his talent, maturity, and opera-like voice, with thanks for his presence at the Capitol.
Mud Lake page Chase Van Epps — The speaker asks the page to share something about Mud Lake.