Patrick-Ratliff debate update

Date Posted: 8/09/2013 | Author: Jennifer Mitchell, CAE
Sen. Dan Patrick and SBOE Vice Chairman Thomas Ratilff have agreed to terms for their upcoming debate on CSCOPE and education policy. Here is a joint press release with the details: For Immediate Release For Information Contact: August 9, 2013 Thomas Ratliff (903) 717-1190
JOINT STATEMENT
Patrick & Ratliff Agree to Details for Education Policy Discussion
Senator Dan Patrick and SBOE Vice-Chair Thomas Ratliff agreed to the details for their upcoming education policy discussion. WHERE: UT Tyler Ornelas Activity Center ACCESS: Arrangements are being made to stream the event online. Details to follow. WHEN: August 24th, 6:30 PM FORMAT: Scott Braddock, Quorum Report – moderator Mary Ann Whiteker, Superintendent of Hudson ISD – panelist JoAnn Fleming, Grassroots America - We The People – panelist- Each speaker will have 2 minutes for an opening statement.
- Each panelist will be allowed to ask 4 questions. Questions can be directed towards one speaker or both speakers. The first speaker will get 2 minutes to answer followed by 3 minutes of dialogue in which both speakers and the panelists can participate.
- Each speaker will have 2 minutes for a closing statement.
- Questions will not be taken from the audience
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