WITNESS LIST
Education
February 1, 2011 10:00 AM
Panel 1: School Organizations
ON:
Ellis, Karen Board of Trustees, Board of Directors (also providing written testimony)
(Richardson ISD, Texas Association of School Boards), TX
Mehl, Cheryl Chair (also providing written testimony) (Council of School Attorneys), TX
Middleton, Dr. Richard Superintendent (Texas Association of School Administrators), TX
Schroder, Rod Superintendent, President (also providing written testimony) (Amarillo
Independent School District, The School Alliance), TX
Smisko, Dr. Ann Associate Commissioner for School Support and Improvement (Texas
Education Agency), TX
Panel 2: School District Leaders
FOR:
Anthony, David Superintendent (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Houston, TX
Bamberg, Wanda Superintendent (Aldine ISD), Houston, TX
Hinojosa, Superetendent, Dr. Michael Superintendent (also providing written testimony)
(Dallas ISD), Dallas, TX
Thompson, David Attorney (Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Williams, Mark President, Board of Trustees (also providing written testimony) (Austin
ISD), Austin, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Rockdale ISD, Texas
Association of Midsize school), Rockdale, TX
ON:
Barnhart, Linda Kay Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Anahuac ISD,
Texas Association of Community Schools), Anahuac, TX
Chambers, H D School Supt. (Stafford Municipal School District), Stafford, TX
Folks, John Supt. (Northside ISD), San Antonio, TX
Hunkapiller, Jerry Superintendent (Millsap ISD, TARS, Equity Center), TX
Killian, Dr. Douglas Superintendent of Schools Hutto ISD (also providing written
testimony) (Hutto I.S.D.), Hutto, TX
Motheral, Mike Superintendent - Sundown ISD (Sundown ISD, Texas Association of
Community Schools), Sundown, TX
Whiteker, Mary Ann Superintendent - Hudson ISD (also providing written testimony)
(Self, Community Schools, Mid-size Rural, South Texas), Lufkin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Adair, Arnold Superintendent (Deer Park ISD), Deer Park, TX
Ahmadian Ed.D., Max Asst. Superintendent (Duncanville ISD), Ducanville, TX
Beck, Wes Superintendent ISD (Shamrock ISD), Shamrock, TX
Bell, Sam Supt (Brenham ISD), Brenham, TX
Blincoe, Dr. Reece Superintendent (Brownwood ISD), Brownwood, TX
Boyd, Bill Superintendent (Kermit ISD), Kermit, TX
Brewer, Will Superintendent (Ballinger ISD), Ballinger, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
February 1, 2011 10:00 AM
Camarillo, Charles Superintendent (Somerville ISD), Somerville, TX
Cooper, Blake Superintendent (Commerce ISD), Commerce, TX
Darilek, Paul Superintendent (Stockdale I.S.D.), Stockdale, TX
Floyd, Dr. Darrell G. Superintendent of Schools (Stephenville ISD and Texas Assoc. of
Mid-Size Schools (TAMS)), Stephenville, TX
Ford, Buck Superintendent Blanco ISD (self/org), Blanco, TX
French, Micheal Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Quinlan ISD),
Quinlan, TX
Garcia, Lorenzo Supt. (El Paso ISD), El Paso, TX
Garcia, Miguel E. Superintendent (San Isidro I.S.D), San Isidro, TX
Giles, Johnny Asst. Supt. (LISD), Lufkin, TX
Goehring, Ronald Superintendent (Round Top - Carmine ISD), Round Top, TX
Goffney, LaTonya McGowen Superintendent (Texas Children), Coldspring, TX
Grigsby, John Asst. Supt - Operations (Joshua ISD), Joshua, TX
Head, Sherry Superintendent (City Center Health Careers), San Antonio, TX
Hughes, Patricia L. President, El paso ISD Board of Trustees (EPISD), El Paso, TX
Kolb, Steve Superintendent (Whitesboro ISD), Whitesboro, TX
Lankford, Jill Superintendent (Midland Academy), Midland, TX
Lehnen, Gary E. Superintendent (Ropes ISD), Ropesville, TX
McDowell, Randy Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations (Canyon ISD),
Canyon, TX
McKinney, Lynn Assistant Superintendent (Aledo ISD), Weatherford, TX
McLaren, Steve Superintendent (Klondike ISD), Lamesa, TX
Miholorich, Marsha Deputy Superintendent (Aledo ISD), Aledo, TX
Miksch, Randy Superintendent (Sweeny ISD), Sweeny, TX
Miller, Charles L. Superintendent (Dimmitt ISD), Dimmitt, TX
Mircovich, Troy Superintendent (Ingleside ISD), Ingleside, TX
Moyer, Karla Superintendent (Florence ISD), Florence, TX
Myers, Steven Asst. Supt. (Webb CISD), Bruni, TX
Nauyokas, Bud Supt. (Community ISD), Nevada, TX
Nightingale, Gary Superintendent (Electra ISD), Electra, TX
Oliver, Joe Superintendent (Wills Point ISD), Wills Point, TX
Page, Sue W. Area Superintendent (Alief ISD), Houston, TX
Parra, José Supt. of schools (Self and Lockhart ISD), Lockhart, TX
Payne, Vicki Superintendent (Caddo Mills ISD), Caddo Mills, TX
Powers, Tim Assistant Supt (Wichita Falls ISD), Wichita Falls, TX
Quinn, Greg Asst. Supt. HR (Alvin ISD 301 E house Alvin TX 77511), Friendswood, TX
Ripple, Joe K. Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Brazosport I.S.D), Lake
Jackson, TX
Rosenbaum, Clay Superintendent (Self), Hondo, TX
Ross, Dr. Sharon Superintendent (Jefferson ISD, Marion County very poor county.),
Jefferson, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
February 1, 2011 10:00 AM
Sanchez, Jesus Supt. of Schools (Eagle Pass I.S.D), Eagle Pass, TX
Sconzo, Guy Superintendent of Schools (Humble ISD), Houston, TX
Seeger, Debbie Director for Strategic Initiatives (Corpus Christi ISD), Corpus Christi, TX
Sheets, Dr. Gene Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Rural Schools (President)), Muleshoe, TX
Tomas, Gina Interim Superintendent (Alief Independent School District), Fulshear, TX
Waddell, Stephen F. Supt. (Birdville ISD), Haltom City, TX
Wall, Leigh Superintendent of Schools (Santa Fe ISD), Santa Fe, TX
Webb, Clay Superintendent (New Waverly ISD), New Waverly, TX
Weis, Kathy Asst. Superintendent, Caddo Mills ISD (Caddo Mills ISD), Greenville, TX
Welch, Philip Superintendent (Orangefield ISD), Bridge City, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent (Eanes ISD), Austin, TX
Wheeley, Bobby Supt (Redwater ISD), Redwater, TX
Williams, Todd Superintendent (Kaufman ISD), Kaufman, TX
Wolfenbarger, Orlie Superintendent of Schools (Comstock ISD), Comstock, TX
York, Toby Superintendent (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District),
Baytown, TX
York, Vicki Asst. Superintendent (Brownsboro ISD), Athens, TX
Against:
Haenisch, Barry Superintendent Pampa ISD (Texas Association of Community Schools),
Pampa, TX
Padgett, Walter Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Schulenburg ISD),
Schulenburg, TX
On:
Brown, Nicholas Superintendent Blum ISD (also providing written testimony) (Blum
ISD, Texas Rural Education Assoc.), Blum, TX
Brundrett, Bob Superintendent of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Texas City
ISD), Texas City, TX
Frailey, Alton Superintendent (Self), Katy, TX
Hopper, James Superintendent (Texas Rural Education Association (TREA) &
Bosqueville ISD), Waco, TX
Howard, Mr. James Board President (also providing written testimony) (San Antonio
ISD), San Antonio, TX
Innis, Diane Superintendent (Covington ISD), Covington, TX
Johnson, Melody Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Ft. Worth ISD), Ft
Worth, TX
Pollan, Judy School Superintendent (Pittsburg ISD), Pittsburg, TX
Randle, Thomas Superintendent (Lamar CISD), Rosenberg, TX
Rue, Karen Superintendent (Northwest ISD), Fort Worth, TX
Schoppe, Allen E. Executive Director for Business (Sweeny ISD), Sweeny, TX
Soileau, Benny Asst. Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Splendora ISD -
Chapter 21 Coalition), Porter, TX
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February 1, 2011 10:00 AM
Speer, Brenda Superintendent (Bynum ISD), Bynum, TX
Tarleton, Bill Superintendent, Hico ISD (also providing written testimony) (TREA (Texas
Rural Educators Assn.)), Hico, TX
Wilson on behalf of Dr. Alfred Ray, Jennifer CFO on behalf of Superintendent
(Duncanville ISD), Duncanville, TX
Panel 3: Educator Associations
ON:
Gregg, Brock Governmental Relations Director (also providing written testimony)
(Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Hartman, Eric Director of Government Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie F. Director of Legal Services/Governmental Relations (also
providing written testimony) (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kouri, Richard Director of Public Affairs (TSTA), Austin, TX
Public Testimony
ON:
Arnold, Ellen Gov't Affairs Consultant (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Dewey, Andrew Teacher/Executive Vice-president Houston Fed. of Teachers (self/HFT),
Houston, TX
Hamerly, Debbie Elementary Reading Specialist (Self and Education Austin), Austin, TX
Killion - Procida, Belinda Teacher, Lanier HS, Austin ISD Information Technology
Courses (also providing written testimony) (TSTA), Austin, TX
Owen, Martha Partner, Deats Durst Owen and Levy (also providing written testimony)
(Self and Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Zarifis, Ken Co President Education Austin (Education Austin), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Aguirre, Martha Chief Financial Officer (Canutillo ISD), Canutillo, TX
Ballard, Kathy (Carthage ISD), TX
Bradley, Megan CFO (Killeen ISD), Harker Heights, TX
Brigham, Annette R. Exec Dir School Resources (Canutillo ISD), Canutillo, TX
Dodds, Delbert Business Manager (Dalhart ISD), Dalhart, TX
Frauenberger, Kevin Principal (Wortham ISD), Wortham, TX
Gardzina, Margaret Director (Liberty ISD), Liberty, TX
George, Abraham Chief Financial Officer (Sheldon ISD), Houston, TX
Hearne, Callie Asst. Supt. Human Resources (Hurst - Euless - Bedford ISD), Arlington,
TX
Lee, CPA, RTSBA, Margaret Chief Financial Officer (Liberty ISD, Liberty, Tx), Liberty,
TX
Marshall, Don CFO (Pearland ISD), Pearland, TX
Neal, G. W. Assist Supt HR (Nacogdoches ISD), Nacog, TX
Parker, Beth At-Risk/Testing Coordinator (Brownsboro ISD), Brownsboro, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
February 1, 2011 10:00 AM
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Tx Assoc of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Rawlings, Linda Principal, Westlake High School (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Martha Campus Administrator (Aransas Pass ISD), Aransas Pass, TX
Rutledge, Cindy Executive Assistant (Hurst - Euless - Bedford ISD), Bedford, TX
Terry, James Executive Director of Finance and Accounting Services (Self), San Antonio,
TX
Wallace, Tracey Executive Director of Human Resources (Self), Coppell, TX
Whitaker, Lynn Administrator (Union Grove ISD), Longview, TX
Williams, Helen Communications Director (Highland park ISD), Keller, TX
Wright, Richard Principal (Self), Edna, TX
On:
Jordan, Terri Chief of Staff, EPISD (EPISD), El Paso, TX
Kershner, Rick Principal Splendora High School (also providing written testimony)
(Splendora ISD Chapter 21 Coalition), Sealy, TX
Price, Thomas Ch. 21 See Attached (also providing written testimony) (Splendora ISD),
Cleveland, TX
Williams, Holly Director Dept. of Program Evaluation (Self), Austin, TX
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