Catcher Baden — Catcher Baden was called to testify and introduced himself as the Director of Legislative Affairs with the Governor’s Office. He explained that he was there to present on the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board, noted the unusual nature of a Governor’s Office representative speaking on the continuation of a board or agency, and said he would give a brief but thorough presentation before taking questions.
Kathy — The speaker appears to be addressed as Kathy at the end of the Auditor General presentation, though the full name is not clear in this section.
Mike Kernbach — Director of school safety at the Arizona Department of Education; he introduced his background in the Phoenix Police Department and executive leadership experience.
Auditor General Perry — Kernbach thanked the Auditor General for professionalism and collaboration.
Mr. Coe — Kernbach thanked Mr. Coe and referenced his formal presentation.
Mr. Curtinbach — A committee member is addressed by name when questions are invited.
Dr. Jenny Walker — Identified as the director who divided staff responsibilities alphabetically to improve monitoring.
Dr. Kathy Johnson — Dr. Kathy Johnson is identified as the training director and a former juvenile probation officer who is well positioned to provide the required training. Her and her team are also responsible for ongoing training, with a goal of starting training in July for funded positions.
Demi McCalow — Introduced herself as president of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and thanked the committee and staff.
Kathleen Geppinger — Kathleen Geppinger is identified as an Arizona commissioner and the president emeritus of Midwestern University.
Todd Haney — Listed as an Arizona commissioner and president of Eastern Arizona College.
Chad Samson — Listed as an Arizona commissioner and executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, present at the meeting.
Ms. Nisha Mikalao — The witness concluded her remarks and offered to answer questions; her name was clarified by the chair.
Cassie Deco — Introduced herself as being with the Arizona Auditor General and began the school safety program audit presentation.