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SenateWednesday, February 12, 2025 8:30 AM 

Education Finance


Location: 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh

**This is an informational hearing. No public testimony will be taken. Handouts will be accepted from all members of the public.**

HANDOUTS: Please send electronically in an accessible .pdf format to emma.zellmer@mnsenate.gov by 1 pm on Tuesday, February 11th. All documents must be named as follows: Agenda Topic- Organization or Individual’s Name - Title of Document. Incorrectly named files or late submissions may not be accepted.

***NOTE: Due to the fluid nature of the Legislature, the agenda order is subject to change.***

Agenda:

Call to Order
MDE Universal School Meals Update

a. Daron Korte, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Student Support Services, MDE b. Sami Rajab, Assistant Director of Government Relations, MDE

Farm to School Program Testifiers

a. Laura Cullip, Loon Organics b. Aimee Haag, Farm to School Coordinator, Dassel-Cokato, Litchfield, and Hutchinson School Districts (REMOTE) c. Joan Olson, Prairie Drifter Farm (REMOTE)

School Staff Testimony

a. Stacey Koppen, Director of Nutrition Services, St. Paul Public Schools b. Mandi Jung, Teacher, St. Paul Federation of Educators c. Kristy Scott, Head cook, St. Cloud d. Darcy Stuebe, Director of Nutrition Services, ISD 77 e. Alex Hoselton, High School Social Studies Teacher

Parent, Student, and Organization Testimony

a. Crystal FitzSimmons, Food Research and Action Center b. Dr. Dianna Cutts, HCMC c. Rachel Stoll, Board President, Advocates for Better Health d. Kate Lundquist, Parent, Anoka Hennepin School District e. Sophia Sam, Parent, Leed f. Amber Lightfeather, Parent, Duluth g. Janna Britz, Parent, Litchfield h. Leah Gardner, Hunger-Free School Coalition

Adjournment
Unofficial Minutes

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