Erie Community College Virtual Hearing to be Held
Debate continues via Zoom on June 10 and 11
Over a two day period, a public hearing will be held regarding the proposed community college in Erie County. In lieu of a traditional public hearing, guests are encouraged to tune in via Zoom technology, to adequately follow social distancing guidelines.
On Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, Erie County and Empower Erie will be arguing against the Northerm Pennsylvania Regional College and PA State Senator Joe Scarnati.
Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper will be joined by Director of Administration Gary N. Lee, and the Erie County Community College Committee, in addition to Empower Erie.
"We continue to fight for equity in Erie County," Dahlkemper said in a statement. "The COVID-19 pandemic has further revealed the inequity here locally and highlights the longstanding need for attainable and affordable community college education. Enough is enough. Give Erie County residents what they deserve so our community can thrive and be competitive in the global marketplace."
For more information, and to offer your view on the proposed community college, contact the State Board of Education here.
Here is the schedule and Zoom information as per the PA State Board of Education:
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Webinar: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/99353653022
Webinar Password: 490311
Telephone: 877-369-0926 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 993 5365 3022
Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Webinar: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92245405820
Webinar Password: 545453
Telephone: 877-369-0926 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 922 4540 5820
June 10, 2020
1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. - Call to Order
1:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. - Evidentiary Submissions of the Parties (testimony and written submissions): Presentations by Erie County and Empower Erie
3:10 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. - Evidentiary Submissions of the Parties (testimony and written submissions): Presentations by the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Sen. Joseph Scarnati, III
June 11, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. - Call to Order
9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. - Cross-examination by the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Sen. Joseph Scarnati, III
9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. - Cross-examination by Erie County and Empower Erie
10:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. - Closing Statement by the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Sen. Joseph Scarnati, III
10:15 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. - Closing Statement by Erie County and Empower Erie
10:20 a.m. - Questions and deliberations by State Board Members
Followed immediately - Action Item: Erie County Community College Plan
Followed immediately - Adjournment
