WITNESS LISTHB 4294Senate Committee ReportEducationMay 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 4294Senate Committee Report HB 4294 Senate Committee Report Education Education May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), 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 Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), 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 Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
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May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), 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 Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), 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 Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), 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
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, 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
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), 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
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Against: Against:
Against:
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
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May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), 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 Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), 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 Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Against: Against: AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), 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
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, 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
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), 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
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Against: Against:
Against:
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
WITNESS LIST
HB 4294
Senate Committee Report
Education
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), 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
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, 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
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), 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
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Against: Against:
Against:
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX
May 19, 2009 - 8:30 AM
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Chief Technology Officer (Texas Computer Education Association and Bryan I.S.D.), Bryan, TX
Carpenter, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Haley, Bill (Delta Education), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Special Education teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent, EANES ISD (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS Association of School Administrators and TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Christman, Karla President- Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas (TCAT and Brazosport ISD), Lake Jackson, TX
Frey, Neal - (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Garner, Donna Retired Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Hewitt, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Education Liaison (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford, TX
WRIGHT, GREGORY M. Leander ISD Textbook Specialist (TCAT ( Textbook Coordinators Assoc. of Texas )), Leander, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Burnett, Tom Vice President (Texas Education Reform Caucus), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (Association of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assn. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assn.), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform /Tx. Assn. of Business), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Matz, Laura Consultant (Learning.com), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Ratliff, Thomas PARENT (MYSELF), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Williams, Paige (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
Against:
AVERY, CLIFF (TEXTBOOK COORDINATORS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
CHRISTMAN, ED (TCAT), LAKE JACKSON, TX