WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Adams, Shay Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Lovejoy ISD),
Allen, TX
Blindau, Jo Ann Superintendent (Hallittsville ISD), Schulenburg, TX
Carroll, Cody Superintendent (Krum ISD), Krum, TX
Ciavaglia, Mark E. (Self), Texas City, TX
Dear, Rich Superintendent (Godley ISD), Fort Worth, TX
Easterling, Bobby Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Kim NED CISD),
Buffalo Gap, TX
Flores, Alex Superintendent (Palacios ISD), Palacios, TX
Ford, Buck Superintendent of schools (Blanco ISD), Blanco, TX
Gonzalez, Beto D. Superintendent (Webb CISD), Bruni, TX
Hill, Johnny W. Assist. Superintendent-Finance/CFO (Lake Travis ISD), Austin, TX
Lewis, Micah Superintendent (Grand Saline ISD), Grand Saline, TX
Marshal, Amy Board member (Webb CISD), Bruni, TX
Paymale, Dave Superintendent (Goliad ISD), Goliad, TX
Warren, Ryder Superintendent (Northwest ISD), Justin, TX
Williams, Doug Superintendent (Sunnyvale ISD & Texas School Coalition), Sunnyvale,
TX
AGAINST:
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Sanderson, Josh Deputy Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
ON:
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executiev Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Callaway, Wade Principal (Gruver ISD), Gruver, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Collum, Jeff Superintendent (Hallsville ISD), Hallsville, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn. of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Rotan, Wayne Superintendent (Glen Rose ISD), Glen Rose, TX
Shanley, David Superintendent (Johnson City ISD), Dripping Springs, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Struck, Maria Liza Blanco ISD Board of Trustees (Blanco ISD Board of Trustees), Blanco,
TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Cavazos-Reyna, C. LeRoy Vice President of Government Affairs (San Antonio Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Hinojosa, David (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Puente, Jaime Doctoral Student (Texas Graduate Student Disability), Houston, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Hambrick, J. Glenn Superintendent of schools (Carthage ISD), Carthage, TX
Hebert, Bryan (School Taxpayer Relief Coalition), Austin, TX
Tate, Devin Becville ISD Supt. (Beckville ISD), Beckville, TX
AGAINST:
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
ON:
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dempsey, Rachel Strategic Communications Manager (also providing written testimony)
(Families Empowered), Pearland, TX
Dunn, David Board member/alumni, parent (Uplift Education), Dallas, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Gonzales-Neal, Wendy Parent advocate (Self), Tomball, TX
Gore, Rex Citizen/board member public charters (Self), Austin, TX
Mann, Dawn Board member/parent (Uplift Education), Dallas, TX
Matlock, Neal Charter School Board Member (Odyssey Academy), League City, TX
Perez, Priscilla Parent (Anne Frank Inspire Academy), San Antonio, TX
Ray, David Executive Director (St. Anthony School), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central TX), Austin, TX
Boone, Marcus Parent, citizen (NYOS), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Aspires), Austin, TX
Domaschk, Emily Mama & Texan (NYOS & my boys), Elgin, TX
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
Gomez, Addie Exec. Director (Texans for Quality Public Charter Schools), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Larson, Mark CEO (KIPP San Antonio Public Schools), San Antonio, TX
List, Amanda (Texas League of Community Charter Schools), Austin, TX
Painaik, Umesh D. (NYOS Charter School), Austin, TX
Rickey, Richard N. CEO (Orenda Education), Georgetown, TX
Sage, Thomas Partner (Texas Charter Schools Association), Houston, TX
Savener, Tiffany Parent (NYOS Charter School), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
De Leon, Marty (Texas Urban Council), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Hinojosa, David (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Sconzo, Guy Executive Director (Fast Growth School Coalition), Kingwood, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Conger, Eddi Supt. International Leadership of Texas (N/A), Rockwall, TX
FOR:
Baker, John School Superintendent Seymour ISD (Sermour ISD), Seymour, TX
Robertson Jr., Berhl Superintendent (Lubbock ISD), Lubbock, TX
Scurlock, Steve Executive Vice President (Independent Bankers Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Cowan, Julie Trustee (Self; Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Hogg, Bowie Board member (TASB/Arlington ISD), Arlington, TX
Waldrip, Mike Superintendent of Schools (Coppell ISD), Coppell, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professionals), Austin, TX
Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, Public Policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Sconzo, Guy Executive Director (Fast Growth School Coalition), Kingwood, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self; Eanes Advocates), Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (CPPP), Austin, TX
FOR:
Boese, Jessica Communications (Organization-Meridian School), Georgetown, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter School Association), Austin, TX
Painaik, Umesh Parent (NYOS Charter School), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Thomas Former SBOE member (Self), Austin, TX
Rickey, Richard Chief Executive Officer (Orenda Education), Georgetown, TX
Sage, Thomas Partner (Texas Charter Schools Association), Houston, TX
Taylor, James CFO (ResponsiveEd), Lewisville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
Timmins, Holland Chief Investment Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Boone, Marcus Citizen, parent (NYOS), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Aspires), Austin, TX
Domaschk, Emily Mama & Texan (NYOS & my boys), Elgin, TX
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
Gomez, Addie Exec. Director (Texans for Quality Public Charter Schools), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Gore, Rex Citizen/Charter board member (Self), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Texas League of Community Charter Schools), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
De Leon, Marty (Texas Urban Council), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (CPPP), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Caldwell, Deborah Director, Gov't Relations (North East Independent School District), San
Antonio, TX
Camacho, Priscilla D. VP of Education/Workforce Development (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co-Ex. Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Freeman, Ray Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (CPPP), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central TX), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Caldwell, Deborah Director, Gov't. Relations (North East Independent School District),
San Antonio, TX
Camacho, Priscilla D. VP of Education/Workforce Development (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co-Ex. Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Freeman, Ray Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec. Director (TX Assoc. Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Martinez Schaefer, Virginia SVP Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, Public Policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec. Director (TX Assoc. Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Hogg, Bowie Board member (TASB/Arlington ISD), Arlington, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Oser, George Former Chairman HISD (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston,
TX
Villanueva, Chandra CPPP (CPPP), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central TX), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Espey, Jennifer Mom-parent volunteer (Parents for Full & Fair Funding of TX Public
Schools), Houston, TX
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
Freeman, Ray Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Hubbard, John Lobbyist (Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, Public Policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Bailey, Daniel School Board President (Slocum Independent School District), Grapeland,
TX
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Round Rock, TX
Bassett, Steve CFO (Fort Bend ISD), Missouri City, TX
Baum, Jeff CFO (Lubbock ISD), Lubbock, TX
Becker, Julee Superintendent (Slaton ISD), Ransom, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co-Ex. Director (also providing written testimony) (South Texas
Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Freeman, Ray Executive Director, Equity Center (also providing written testimony)
(Equity Center), Austin, TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec. Director (TX Assoc. Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Jaklich, Robert Superintendent of schools (Equity Center-1000 plus school districts),
Victoria, TX
Martin, Art CFO Slaton ISD (Slaton ISD), Slaton, TX
McNeil, Dr. Jesse J. President McNeil Foundation and member Texas Latino Education
Coalition (also providing written testimony) (Texas Latino Education Coalition), Cypress,
TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Post, Steve Superintendent (Tulia ISD), Tulia, TX
Robertson, Staci Assistant Superintendent (Stamford ISD), Stamford, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)), San Antonio, TX
Smith, Kendall Superintendent (Spurger ISD), Spurger, TX
Swanson, Steve (Self; 20 year volunteer in Texas education), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (CPPP), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Raymundo P. Superintendent (La Feria ISD), Harlingen, TX
Winn, Jeanette Superintendent (Karnes City ISD), Karnes City, TX
AGAINST:
Fair, Jessica Parent, gifted advocate, gifted teacher (also providing written testimony) (My
children, gifted students of Texas), McKinney, TX
James, Sabrina (Gifted students), Round Rock, TX
McAllister, Christopher (Self), Katy, TX
Mefford, Kate (Self), McKinney, TX
ON:
Doss, Sheri President Elect (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association
of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David National Director of Policy (FDRA), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cavazos, C. LeRoy Vice President of Government Relations (San Antonio Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Espey, Jennifer Parent/advisory committee (Parent for Full & Fair Funding of TX Public
Schools), Houston, TX
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Hubbard, John Lobbyist (Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD), Austin, TX
McCormack, Don O. Concerned parent (Parents for Full Fair Funding), Houston, TX
Puente, Jaime Doctoral student (Texas Graduate Student Diversity), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
McNulty, Jeaneane Elem. campus rep. to school district's, talented and gifted parent (Self;
Advisory Counsel), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self; Eanes Advocates), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
ON:
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, Public Policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Sconzo, Guy Executive Director (Fast Growth School Coalition), Kingwood, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Hammons, Colette Parent (Self; Gifted students, AP & IB students), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Guido, Nancy Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (North
East Independent School District), San Antonio, TX
Haag, John Disabled Individual (Self), San Antonio, TX
Haag, Terri Parent and guardian of autistic son (Self), San Antonio, TX
Litzinger, Amy Policy specialsit, self advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Easter Seals), Austin, TX
Peltier, Cynthia Director of Sp. Ed (TCASE), Webster, TX
Reed, Julie Director of Special Education (Pasadena ISD), Deer Park, TX
Tresl, Laurie Special Education Coordinator (Waco ISD), West, TX
ON:
Mitchell, Vickie J. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Montgomery, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations (TASB), Austin, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter School Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Shanley, David Superintedent (Johnson City ISD), Dripping Springs, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lilly, Janna Director Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Policy specialist, parent care-giver (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chavez, Jesus H. Co-Ex. Dir. (South TX Associates), Round Rock, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Associations), Austin,
TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy & Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX