WITNESS LISTSB 401Senate Committee ReportEducationMarch 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 401Senate Committee Report SB 401 Senate Committee Report Education Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, 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 Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 401Senate Committee Report SB 401 Senate Committee Report SB 401 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, 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 Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: ON: ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, 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 Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 401Senate Committee Report SB 401 Senate Committee Report SB 401 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, 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 Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: ON: ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, 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 Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX WITNESS LIST SB 401 Senate Committee Report Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: ON: ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, 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 Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Appel, Larry Supt. of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Dumas ISD and TAMS), Dumas, TX Moore, Ted Superintendent (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX ON: Chambers, H.D. Superintendent (Stafford Municipal School District), Sugarland, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Bryant, Keith Superintendent (Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools and Bullard ISD), Bullard, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Fulkerson, Gina School Board Member (self and Wimberley ISD Board), Wimberley, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec Dir. (TX Assoc Rural Schools), San Saba, TX Herrick, Dr. Mard Superintendent (Dripping Springs ISD), Dripping Springs, TX Maxwell, Traci Founder (Texans for School Finance Reform), Wimberley, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Popinski, Bob Consultant w/ Moak, Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed Assn.), Buda, TX York, Dwain Supt of WISD (Wimberley ISD), Wimberley, TX