WITNESS LISTSB 300Senate Committee ReportEducationFebruary 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 300Senate Committee Report SB 300 Senate Committee Report Education Education February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), 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 Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 300Senate Committee Report SB 300 Senate Committee Report SB 300 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), 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 Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), 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 Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Against: Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 300Senate Committee Report SB 300 Senate Committee Report SB 300 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), 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 Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), 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 Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Against: Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST SB 300 Senate Committee Report Education February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), 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 Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Against: Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX February 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX KLUSSMANN, DUNCAN SUPERINTENDENT (also providing written testimony) (SPRING BRANCH ISD / TEXAS SCHOOL ALLIANCE), Houston, TX Moore, Harvin Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX Rue, Karen Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Northwest ISD and Fast Growth School Coalition), Fort Worth, TX Stroud, Barbara School Trustee- Dripping Springs I.S.D. (Self; TASB), Austin, TX AGAINST: Borden, Sandra Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx. Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas-AFT), Austin, TX Robertson, Kate Energy Efficiency Specialist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX Taylor, Dub Director (Comptroller's Office, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)), Austin, TX Terry, Brooke Education Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX Against: Alvarez, Ph.D., Ramon Scientist (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX