I like to welcome you to todays program and as you know today is pearl harbor day and i would like to take just a moment to recognize those who have served and if there is any veterans or active Duty Service Member please rise and we can acknowledge your service. Thank you very much. [applause] today is a day that marked the transition of america from an isolationist nation to a global superpower and there are a few days in World History like december 7 because of what it meant for the world we live in i today in so many ways. Were very fortunate to be able to honor today with a Wonderful Program on a new book that has just come out and how many of you are members . If you are a member, raise your hand great while, look at that rate thats great. Thank you for your support. It makes these programs possible and because of members and trustees like you that we can do these programs and last year cliff who is a Program Manager put on 58 programs here at the library and i would was very imp
Wuhan province overseas with suspected exposure. From the first evacuees from china to more than 120 passengers from the diamond princess cruise ship, to those who will soon arrive from the grand princess cruise ship, the big dedicated healthcare prices have been hitting on all sorts. So far Lackland Air Force base has been used according to hundred 35 evacuees with hundreds more to arrive in the coming days. I must say they have done a a d job of w managing this rapidly evolving situation, but thats not to say there havent been challenges. Of a few weeks ago i organize a meeting with officials from the city of san antonio including the mayor and two City Council Persons as was the department of health and Human Services and the Defense Department to discuss the ongoing mission, and any concerns that the city might have. Anytime officials at every level of government are working together, whether its in response to a Natural Disaster or Public Health emergency, coordination is the key.
Okay. Good afternoon, everyone. Thinks the Mayors Disability Council public meeting. Friday, february 21st. A reminder to all our guests today to speak slowly into the microphone to assist our captioners and interpreters. The agenda is as follows. Public comment. Initial Public Comment is open to all items not on todays agenda. But within the jurisdiction of the Mayors Disability Council. We welcome the publics participation during Public Comment periods. There will be an opportunity for Public Comment at the beginning and end of the meeting as well as after every item on todays agenda. Each comment is limited to three minutes. To address the council, please complete a speakers card available at the front of the room, or approach the microphone during Public Comment, or call the bridge line at 14155549632. The clerk will handle requests to speak at the appropriate time. Council will respond to inquiries after the meeting to commenters providing their contact information. Cochair report
The subcommittee will come to order. Good morning. Good to see this morning. Welcome to the subcommittee. This is our second Budget Hearing of the year. , we are goingknow to examine the department of education budget request for fiscal year 2021. As i was reviewing the budget materials, this much was clear to me. To privatizeng Public Education. I believe it is the wrong direction for our students and for our country. We need to be moving towards earlying policies like childhood education, that we know helps students succeed. We see this in other countries around the globe. They are not shrinking public support but are expanding it. I will get more into the consequences that you are proposing, but i want to start by examining your privatization philosophy. The false premise on which it is built and the research. , theary to your claim Public Education system, which 90 of our children attend, has witnessed significant progress for all groups of students. Scores haveematics improved for
Of it is your fourth hearing yours with us. Today, as you know, we are going to examine the department of education budget request for fiscal year 2021. As i was reviewing the budget materials, this much was clear to me. You are seeking to privatize Public Education. I believe it is the wrong direction for our students and for our country. We need to be moving towards expanding policies like Early Childhood education, that we know helps students succeed. We see this in other countries around the globe. They are not shrinking public support but are expanding it. I will get more into the consequences that you are proposing, but i want to start by examining your privatization philosophy. The false premise on which it is built and the research. And the research that it ignores. Contrary to your claim, the Public Education system, which 90 of our children attend, has witnessed significant progress for all groups of students. Average mathematics scores have improved for fourthgraders by 14 .