K-12 Subcommittee holds brief organizational meeting, confirms quorum

The K-12 Subcommittee convened for a brief organizational meeting and confirmed a quorum, with members introducing themselves and staff and reviewing meeting procedures, a clerk said.

Members were told that committee rules had been emailed in advance and that the panel will use a new online voting and roll-call system. Katie Robertson, an attorney with the Office of Legal Services, said she will staff the House education committees this year: "I'll be staffing all of the House Education Committees this year." The chair closed the session after members completed roll call and brief introductions and said the group would meet again next Tuesday morning.

The meeting consisted primarily of member introductions, with each person naming the district they represent. Representative Mark White said he represents District 83, covering parts of Shelby County, including Memphis and Germantown. Lee Reeves said he represents District 65 in Williamson County. William Slater said he represents District 35, which includes part of Sumner County and all of Trousdale County. Gino Bolsow said he represents District 61 in Williamson County. Youssef Hakim said his district is in Chattanooga. Sam McKenzie identified his seat as District 15 in Knox County. Mayor Mayberry said he represents District 68 in Montgomery County.

The chair noted the meeting would be short and encouraged members to become familiar with the new technology for roll call and voting. The chair also recognized the clerk, Valentina, and the sergeant at arms, Rubin, for attending. The meeting record shows no formal motions, votes, or substantive policy discussion during the session.

The chair adjourned the meeting and scheduled the next regular meeting for Tuesday morning. There was no additional business on the record.