Senator Ruben was represented by Ms. Davis. Ms. Dade was also present. The Task Force then heard from its scheduled speakers as listed on the agenda for the meeting.
Materials provided by the speakers are on file for review by interested parties.
The Task Force also viewed videotaped testimony offered by Ms. Steffie Rausch, a UMCP graduate. As agreed upon earlier, the Task Force then closed the record to additional testimony and exhibits. The Chairman asked the Task Force members to offer their views on what process the Task Force should follow to fulfill its mandate. The Task Force members agreed to recess earlier than the anticipate meeting end time, to consider all testimony and evidence received throughout the course of its deliberations, and to reconvene the following morning to discuss possible findings and, if appropriate, recommendations for inclusion in its final report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Copies of all written materials provided to Task Force members are on file with the official Minutes of the meeting.