Soñia Galaviz — Moved to approve the minutes from Wednesday, January 28th, 2026.
Soñia Galaviz — Representative So ia Galaviz engages the witness in a continuous Q&A, first asking about a previously referenced compact and then following up with a question about a bill from the prior year intended to streamline services and school access for military families and children in relation to charter schools. The witness responds to both inquiries as part of the same discussion.
Mark Sauter — Sent an email about the minutes and noted that Haley Sweeten was incorrectly listed as the incoming executive director of IHLA.
Spencer Barsey — The chair introduces the witness and attempts to confirm the correct pronunciation of Spencer Barsey’s name, apologizing for possibly mispronouncing it before testimony begins.
Spencer Barsey — Introduces himself as Deputy Superintendent at the Department of Education and the military relations individual, then begins discussing the study and military-family resources.
Spencer Barsey — Explains the 2003 study and how the compact and Purple Star schools support military families.
Spencer Barsey — Describes the frequency of military family moves and the resulting barriers, then explains the purpose of the study.
Spencer Barsey — Being thanked for his presentation and asked to explain the compact.
Dominique — Dominique is identified as the person who will begin the presentation.
Dominique Haig — Dominique Haig introduced herself as the school liaison for Mountain Home Air Force Base and explained that her role is to serve as a bridge between military families, the installation, and Idaho schools and communities. She continued by discussing supports for military-connected students, including the compact and Purple Star schools as resources for military families, and briefly corrected herself while transitioning into the proclamation signing.
Dominique Haig — Responds that the department supports measures helping military-connected students and notes the compact does not cover homeschool or charter schools.
Dr. Spencer Barsey — Dr. Spencer Barsey is introduced as the MC3 State Commissioner and Deputy Superintendent of the Idaho State Department of Education, and it is noted that he will discuss the Speak Study, the Idaho State Department of Education website, and the military identifier.
Dale Hawkins — Chairman Dale Hawkins is addressed during the close of the discussion as the witness answers a question about military compensation and school costs, then the committee finishes with no further questions and thanks the speaker for coming and for the opportunity, with final appreciation directed to Chairman Hawkins and the committee.