WITNESS LISTSB 644Senate Committee ReportEducationMarch 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 644Senate Committee Report SB 644 Senate Committee Report Education Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, 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 Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 644Senate Committee Report SB 644 Senate Committee Report SB 644 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, 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 Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: ON: ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, 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 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 Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, 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 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 Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 644Senate Committee Report SB 644 Senate Committee Report SB 644 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, 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 Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: ON: ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, 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 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 Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, 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 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 Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX WITNESS LIST SB 644 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: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: ON: ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, 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 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 Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, 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 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 Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX March 3, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Graham, Lloyd W. Superintendent (La Porte ISD), La Porte, TX Harris, Paula School Board Trustee Houston Independent School Dist (Texas Association of School Board), Hou, TX Nash, Malcolm Superintendent (Sabine Pass ISD), Sabine Pass, TX ON: Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center), Pflugerville, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (TASA), Austin, TX CASEY, DANIEL T. Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates (FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION), Austin, TX Cleveland, Lynne Superintendent (Galveston ISD), Hitchcock, TX Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School Coalition), Flower Mound, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Ass'n), Austin, TX Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX Johnson, Cheryl E Galveston Co Tax Assessor/Collector (Gal Co. Tax Office), Galveston, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Rogers, Don Exec. Director (Tx Rural Ed. Assn.), Buda, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Swift, Sheryl Chief Deputy of Operations (Galveston County Tax Office), Galveston, TX Providing written testimony: For: Harrison, Jamey Superintendent (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX