Mr. Garcia responded that there is no assurance a survey would be returned, which happens with any survey. Jack Kearney, Designated Public Lobbyist, Scottsdale, stated he is not speaking for or against the bill. This process is used across the country in public administration and in the business world. Chairman Schottel added he is going to amend the bill, and asked Mr. Garcia to explain the reasoning. Mr. Garcia explained that it is currently a representative sample.
Randon sample means that the sample is a chosen area but demographics are taken into consideration.
As the bill is currently written, as long as you have enough people, it does not make any difference which people are sampled. School districts need to ensure every parent has the opportunity to participate and the district cannot hand select which people they are going to survey. Vice Chairman Horne moved that S.B. 1337 do pass. The motion carried. Vice Chairman Horne moved that S.B. 1337 as amended do pass.