WITNESS LISTHB 130Senate Committee ReportEducationMay 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TXMay 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 130Senate Committee Report HB 130 Senate Committee Report Education Education May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TXMay 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
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May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TXMay 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
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May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TXMay 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX ON: ON: Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
HB 130
Senate Committee Report
Education
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
May 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR:
Capello, Mary CEO (TMC), Laredo, TX
Chick, Nancy TX Licensed Child Care Association (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Erben, Andrew President (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX ASSOCIATION of Business), Austin, TX
Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (TX Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TEXAS DIRECTOR (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
ON:
Kellner, Susan President (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Atkinson, Nestor IT Director (Self), Harlingen, TX
Blakey, Jim President - Caho and Caho Benefits (Self), San Antonio, TX
Camargo, Graciela Retired school Administrator (TMC- Board of Directors), Weslaco, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Sr. Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Gomez, Raul G County Commissioner Pct. 2 Zavala County (Zavala County), crystal City, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kowalski, David Director of MIS (NINOS, Inc.), Brownsville, TX
Lippincoft, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martin, Alejandra Executive Director (TX association of School Personnel Administrators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Dallas, TX
SHIELDS, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX
Sneed, Diana Representative- (Texas Head Start Association), Victoria, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
May 21, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR:
Kellner, Susan (Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX