Nov 1, 2021Testimony on Bill 24–66, the Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2021 (October 12, 2021)Thank you to the members of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, and Committee of the Whole for allowing me time to testify on Bill 24–66, the Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2021. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am proud to represent Ward 6 on…3 min read3 min read
Oct 26, 2021Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole at the Public Hearing on Bill 24–080, DC State Education Agency Independence Amendment Act of 2021 and Bill 24–101, Office of the State Superintendent of Education Independence Amendment Act of 2021 (October 26, 2021)Thank you, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Committee of the Whole for the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent the children, families and schools of Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. When I campaigned for…Dc Sboe3 min readDc Sboe3 min read
Sep 21, 2021Testimony to the Committee of the Whole — September 21, 2021 Hearing on School ReopeningThank you Chairman Mendelson and Members of the Committee of the Whole for this opportunity to provide testimony. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. You will hear many specific requests from members of the public who…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Jun 4, 2021Testimony to the Committee of the Whole — June 3, 2021 Education Budget HearingThank you Chairman Mendelson and Members of the Committee of the Whole for this opportunity to provide testimony. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. There is a great deal to like about the Mayor’s FY22 Budget…Dc Council3 min readDc Council3 min read
May 26, 2021Testimony: DC Council Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery & COW Joint Oversight Hearing (May 26, 2021)Thank you Councilmember Allen, Councilmember Gray and Members of the Special Committee for this opportunity to provide testimony. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. The children who walk into school buildings across the District this fall…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Mar 9, 2021Testimony to DC Council Committee of the Whole Hearing on Agency Performance Oversight (for ALL education agencies, including DME, OSSE, PCSB & DCPS)Thank you Chairman Mendelson and Members of the Committee of the Whole for this opportunity. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. I offer this testimony today as an individual. I am grateful today for the work of the many education agencies charged with supporting our schools and the students and families of the District. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Jan 21, 2021Testimony to DC Council Committee of the Whole Joint Public Roundtable on DCPS School Reopening (January 21, 2021)Thank you Chairman Mendelson and Members of the Committee of the Whole for this opportunity to provide testimony on the re-opening of our schools. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Nov 23, 2020Testimony for DCPS FY22 Community Budget Hearing (November 23, 2020)Thank you, Chancellor Ferebee and the DCPS Budget Team, for the chance to speak this evening. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. A year ago I sat before you in Maury Elementary to testify about resource…School Finance3 min readSchool Finance3 min read
Jul 31, 2020WrittenTestimony on B23–0642, the “African American and Cultural Studies Inclusion Amendment Act of 2020;” and B23–0717, the “Expanding Equitable Access to Great Schools Act of 2020.”Thank you Chairman Mendelson, Councilmember Grosso and Members of the Committee on Education for offering this opportunity to provide testimony. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. I submit this testimony today as an individual. I’d first…Social Studies Education4 min readSocial Studies Education4 min read
Mar 10, 2020Written Testimony on B23–0569, the “District of Columbia Public Schools Family and School Community Fundraising Equity Act of 2019” and B23–0365, the “Critical Risk Rate School Funding Designation Act of 2019.”Thank you Chairman Mendelson, Councilmember Grosso and Members of the Committee on Education for offering this opportunity to provide testimony. My name is Jessica Sutter and I am honored to represent Ward 6 on the DC State Board of Education. …Equity5 min readEquity5 min read
