WITNESS LIST
HB 2
SENATE COMMITTEE REPORT
Education Committee
April 7, 2005 - 8:30A
FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Bally, Chrispin (Teachers of the State of Texas),
Kingwood, TX
Brown, Stephanie Elementary school teacher (Self),
Crosby, TX
Debo, Eileen K. Elementary School Teacher (Self),
Houston, TX
Fohn, Shannon Staff Attorney (Texas Businesses for
Educational Excellence), Austin, TX
King, Jennifer Teacher/Parent (Self), Humble, TX
Phelps, Sarah S. Student (Self), Conroe, TX
Rogers, Donna Teacher/Parent (Self), Humble, TX
Schneider, Rick Superintendent (Pasadena ISD)
Weekley, Dick (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Noble, Shannon Legislative Counsel (Texas Counseling
Association), Austin, TX
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Acosta, Sandra President (TABE), Houston, TX
Barnes, Susan Associate Commissioner for Standards &
Programs (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Beck, John Dean, College of Education, Texas State
U-San Marcos (Texas Ass'n of Colleges for
Teacher Education), San Marcos, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development
and Advocacy (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Gregg, Brock Director of Gov. Relations (Association
of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Hardin, Joyce Executive Secretary (Texas Assn. of
Colleges for Teacher Education), Dripping
Springs, TX
Hartman, Eric Legislative Director (Texas Federation
of Teachers), Austin, TX
Iglehart, Randall State President (Association of
Texas Professional Educators), San Antonio,
TX
Kelly, Jack Legislative Specialist (Texas State
Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Leyden, Tom Director of Middle Level School Services
(Texas Association of Secondary School
Principals), Austin, TX
Nelson, Jim Superintendent (Self), Lantana, TX
Winkler, Sarah Trustee (Tex. Association of School
Boards (TASB) & Alief ISD), Austin, TX
Wisnoski, Joe Deputy Associate Commissioner (Texas
Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
April 12, 2005 - 8:30A
FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Feinberg, Michael Co-Founder (KIPP Academy & TX
Charter Coalition), Houston, TX
Halpin, Richard Founder CEO (American Youth Works),
Austin, TX
Jerkins, Joseph T. (Self), Austin, TX
Kress, Sandy (Self), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Philip (Self), Dallas, TX
Power, Robert President/CEO (Sundown Ranch, love
(Ranch Academy Gen Counsel)), Irving, TX
AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Lopez, Robert Superintendent/Principal (George I
Sanchez/Association for the Advancement of
Mexican Americans), Houston, TX
Mickelson, Steve Principal (Eagle Academy), Austin,
TX
Perez, Ph.D., Susan Principal (Cedar Crest School),
Temple, TX
Wimberley, Alan Superintendent (Eagle Academies of
Texas), Denton, TX
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Batson, Amanda CEO, ADB Partners (Self), Austin, TX
Boardman, Rick CEO & Principal (Ranch Academy),
Canton, TX
Evans, Tom Superintendent (Azleway Charter School),
Tyler, TX
Flores, Jeff Director, School Operations Planning &
Accountability (National Council of La Raza
(NCLR)), San Antonio, TX
Gregg, Brock Gov. Relations Director (ATPE), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay Staff Attorney (Texas Classroom
Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Hartman, Eric Legislative Director (Texas Federation
of Teachers), Austin, TX
Hebert, Bryan Legislative Counsel (Texas Legislative
Council), Austin, TX
Kelly, Jack Legislative Specialist (Texas State
Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Lannen, Virginia CEO (Pegasus School), Dallas, TX
Lopez, Mike Deputy Superintendent, Board President
ACE (John H. Wood Jr. Charter, Association of
Charter Educators), San Antonio, TX
Perry, Mary Director, Division of Charter Schools
(TEA), Austin, TX
Rohde, Margaret Deputy Director (Harris County
Juvenile Probation Department), Houston, TX
Smith, Carol Ann Audit Manager (Texas State
Auditor's Office), Austin, TX
Trotter, Clayton General Counsel (Self), Blanco, TX
Watson, Forrest E. Chairman/CEO (Alliance for Sound
Education Policy), Austin, TX
Weinberg, Tracy Interim Executive Director (Texas
Association for the Gifted & Talented),
Austin, TX
Winkler, Sarah Secretary, Alief ISD Trustee (Texas
Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Wynne, Judith Ed. Administrator/Principal (John H.
Wood, Jr. Charter School @ Hays Co. Juvenile
Center), San Marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Campbell, Jack Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas
Association of Business), Austin, TX
McIntyre, Colleen President, Board of Directors
(Seashore Learning Center), Corpus Christi,
TX
Swartsfager, Blyth Teacher (Seashore Learning
Center), Corpus Christi, TX
Against Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Gutierrez, Maricela Student (Senior) (Eagle
Academy), Austin, TX
Lewis, J.L. School Superintendent (El Paso School of
Excellence), El Paso, TX
McClure, Leroy CEO/Superintendent (Focus Learning
Academy), Dallas, TX
Salazar, Elizabeth Student (Senior) (Eagle Academy),
Austin, TX
On Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Carmichael, Virginia Senior Managing Auditor (State
Auditor's Office), Austin, TX
Littlejohn, Brett Administrator (Hays County
Juvenile Center), San Marcos, TX
Moak, Lynn Consultant (Texas School Alliance, Texas
Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Suarez, Arturo B. Super. (Positive Solutions Charter
School), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Falks, Heather Teacher Assistant (Eagle Academy of
Austin), Austin, TX
Porras, Telca Karen Executive Director (Association
of Charter Educators), Austin, TX
April 14, 2005 - 8:30A
FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Cox, Deborah Secretary to Director/Fine Arts-Galena
Park ISD (Self), Houston, TX
Craven, Susan Executive Director (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Mecom, Cheryl School Improvement Specialist (Spring
Branch Independent School District), Houston,
TX
Murray-Lawton, Charlotte Prekindergarten Teacher
(Houston Independent School District),
Stafford, TX
Sabo, Jason Vice President for Public Policy (United
Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Figueroa, Luis Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF
(Mexican American Legal Defense and Educ.
Fund)), San Antonio, TX
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Casey, Daniel T. Designated Representative
(Consultant) (Fast Growth School Coalition),
Austin, TX
Colbert, Paul Consultant (Self), Houston, TX
Downing, Clayton Ex. Director (Texas School
Coalition (Property Wealthy)), Flower Mound,
TX
Faissal, Alex (Self), Spring, TX
Floyd, Robert Exec. Director (Texas Music Educators
Assoc. & Texas Coalition for Quality Arts
Education), Austin, TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec. Dir. (Texas Assoc. of Rural
Schools & Tx Assoc Mid-Size Schools), San
Saba, TX
Hartman, Eric Legislative Director (Texas Federation
of Teachers), Austin, TX
Holcombe, Linda Executive Director-Texas Industrial
Vocational Assoc. (Texas Career & Technology
Council (TCTC)), Austin, TX
Jarmon, Chris (Self), Spring, TX
Moak, Lynn (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Mosbacher, Rob Board Member- former Chairman
(Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Pierce, Wayne Executive Director (Equity Center),
Pflugerville, TX
Plummer, Beth Vice President, Board of Trustees
NEISD (TASB, North East ISD), San Antonio, TX
Rogoff, Regina Co-Chair (Austin Interfaith & Texas
Industrial Area Foundation Network of
Organizations), Austin, TX
Romero, Anna Alicia Education Assistant
(Intercultural Development Research
Association), San Antonio, TX
Romero, Jesse Consultant (B.E.A.M./E.N.A.B.L.E.
N.A.B.E.), Austin, TX
Santiago, Gwen Executive Director (Texas Association
of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Schlomach, Byron Chief Economist (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Shattuck, Carol President (Collaborative for
Children), Houston, TX
Woolsey, Wesley J. (Self), Spring, TX
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSHB 2 By Shapiro):
Phillips, Mike Co-Chair COPS/Metro-Leader
(Communities organized for Public Service &
Metro Alliance & Industrial Areas Foundation
Network of Orgs.), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Anderson, David D. (Harcourt), Austin, TX
Benson, III, W.S. President, Benson Publishing
(Self), Austin, TX
Against Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Haynes, James Superintendent (Plains ISD), Plains,
TX
On Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Clark, Catherine Associate Executive Director at
Texas Assn of School Boards (Texas
Association of School Boards/Texas
Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For Committee Substitute (CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Martinez, Louann H. (Assoc. of American Publishers),
Austin, TX
April 25, 2005 - 8:30A
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (NEW CSHB 2 by Shapiro):
Acker Parks, Ursula Manager, Public Education Team
(Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Chandler, Lisa Director, Student Assessment (Texas
Education Agency), Austin, TX
April 28, 2005 - 8:30A
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (NEW CSHB 2 w/Amendments
Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
McGeady, John Budget Analyst (Legislative Budget
Board), Austin, TX
Parks, Ursula Manager, Public Education Team
(Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Wisnoski, Joe Deputy Associate Commissioner (Texas
Education Agency), Austin, TX
April 29, 2005 - Or upon adjournment
ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (NEW CSHB 2 w/Amendments
Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Cloudt, Criss Associate Commissioner (Texas
Education Agency), Austin, TX
Parks, Ursula Manager, Public Education Team
(Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX