Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 572, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Education Commission of the States.

Testimony in support of ANN R. BOTTICELLI was submitted by Child and Family Service, Ho'okako'o Corporation, and an individual. Ms. Botticelli's strong interest in education developed from her involvement with the charter school her son attended. She experienced the multiple approaches that contributed to her son's education. Through this experience she was able to understand and participate in the educational process and be a better advocate for her son's education. During this period, she was a board member at Waialae School where she became familiar with the extensive educational process and was able to recognize the teacher's role and curriculum standards.

Your Committee members diligently questioned the nominee regarding her vision and priorities to improve education by facilitating the exchange of information, ideas, experience and innovations among state policy makers and educational leaders. Your Committee believes that the nominee adequately responded to the Committee's inquiries.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.