I do not know my opponents, but you have educated yourself and have decided, based our experience and education, whether we are the people for the job and you will vote for the best person accordingly. Comal Independent School District elections 2015 bond package See also: What was at stake in the 2015 Comal Independent School District election? Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The Boards primary functions are goal setting, approving the budget and policymaking. How should CISD handle growth within the district? Shedefeated Drastata Saturday with just under 59% of the vote. Comal ISD has a seven-member Board of Trustees. 5. Trustee (vote for 3) Amy Rogers 43. The goal of these lawsuits is to nullify Governor Abbotts Executive Order GA-36 on mask mandates in schools and give that power to school boards throughout the state. I would recommend all of you make a tally of things that you want to see in your school board member, judge us according by your list, and vote accordingly. In 2016, I accepted a position at a startup within Rackspace and, once again, came home to the Hill Country this time, forever. Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 1, 2, and 5. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. From my perspective Comal does not treat their school employees well. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Comal Independent School District Superintendent Andrew Kim will be leaving the district after 10 years. This will lower maintenance and supply costs. This is a state issue however. One of the first things we need to do is have conversations and work closely with city leaders to learn about new developments being approved so we can make growth projections and plan accordingly. Enrollment (14-15) 20,327 students. The Board's primary functions are goal setting, approving the budget and policymaking. VisitVotetexas.govfor more information on how to register. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. We'd love to hear eyewitness Why or why not? Manage growth within the district by being as fiscally responsible as the Comal ISD Board should be. NEW BRAUNFELSIn a resounding 7-0 vote, the Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution supporting area residents and communities, echoing their concerns about the proposed Vulcan quarry, and directing the school administration to file for a contested case hearing. please consider making your gift of support today. Low 52F. Voters, in turn, approved the measure. As an educated, experienced trustee, I can help effect this change. I am a full-time student at St. Phillips College. These two separate elections will address the district's enrollment growth and teacher compensation. March 14, 2012 Candidates for the Comal ISD School Board including Stephen Smith (District 1), David Drastata (District 2) and Amy Freund (District 5) are all unopposed for the May 12. Heath Pinkerton 21. Don't Threaten. After graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia Lauren was a freelance journalist and worked as a college English teacher in China. Updated Hes returning to the board after resigning to join the Alamo Colleges Board in 2019. Withitspassage, teachers and staff would receive a 3 percent pay increase this year with auxiliarypersonnelreceivinga$1.50 hourly pay increase. School board candidates must be registered voters, reside in the district they are filing for and must have resided within the school district for at least six months. Keep it Clean. Updated 3:16 PM Apr 25, 2022 CDT, Learn more about the candidates for districts 6 and 7 for the Comal ISD board of trustees. Use the 'Report' link on What experience do you have making financial decisions? 7. I have worked in these fields for companies such as Texas Instruments, M&M/MARS-Wrigley, Russell Stover Candies, and John B. Sanfilippo & Sons/Fisher Nuts. One of the school boards primary responsibilities is to approve a budget. We publish election results following each election. The biggest challenge facing Comal ISD is low teacher pay. May 6, 2017. I am guided by my own motives and the wisdom of like-minded others who have the singular goal of graduating children ready for the challenges they will meet in the future. Tex. Finally, high-quality teacher retention and recruitment is a significant challenge, and we must seek creative solutions to funding increases. We have lived in Garden Ridge for over 10 years. This is a challenge. I would have polled the constituents in my district- all staff, parents and student input would be considered before casting my vote. Share with Us. We also need to make sure that before we continue to let people outside of the district register students here, we have sufficient staffing, especially for our students who are [in special education], [English language learners] and on 504 plans. All are for three-year terms. The other three members of her slate, Judit Vega, Luke Amphlett and Yasmn Parra Codina, received 40 to 45% of the vote in their races. 1, Did not respond. Creating accountability to our parents, students and staff where it might be lacking now through open communication. 5:11 PM Feb 2, 2021 CST, Applications for election to the school boards will be accepted until Feb. 12. We must continually perform needs assessments across the district to ensure equity and excellence are maintained in existing facilities while also planning for expansion with new facilities. Current board president and UTSA education professor Carol Harle easily won reelection in District 6, and incumbent Karen Freeman received the majority of the vote, even with a crowded field of three challengers. Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 1, 2, and 5. I am a teacher first in all things, and have taught students here in my own district for years I am known by parents and current/graduated students from Smithson Valley, Davenport, and Pieper High Schools. I would look at copying other school designs for expansions so we can reduce design and architecture costs. Proposition A will also fundcampusreinvestmentandinfrastructure projectsas well asthe purchase ofcampus safety and security,busesand land. Would you like to receive our daily news. . For New Braunfels ISD, there are two at large trustee seats and one for District 1 up for grabs, while Comal ISD is looking to fill trustee positions for District 6 and 7. There are ways to responsibly manage growth that allows for the tradition of excellence and student success to continue in our district. And though COVID is thought of as being to blame, math scores for students across all grade levels K-12 have dropped from 50% in 2019 to 35% in 2021, and similarly in other disciplines. The Texas Secretary of State's elections department is also an excellent resource for election/candidacy questions and can be reached at (512) 463-5650 or http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/index.shtml Submit application to: Comal ISD, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, US Why do you want to serve on the school board? 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. There was an error processing your request. If you value our commitment to the highest standards of responsible journalism and are able to do so, please consider making your gift of support today. Do you think your district treats its teachers, principals and support personnel well? I am willing to collaborate and solve the challenges or stand in respectful opposition when I believe something is not in the best interest of the families of Comal County. Also, Im a Latina this is important because the makeup of our board is not representative of our community. I will not waiver in my commitment to keep a students-first mindset. Internet stream is unaffected. Teachers in some cases are even overworked due to the high demand to meet their high standards. Ballotpedia provides in-depth coverage of school board elections in America's largest school districts by enrollment. We also need to continue the strategic use of portables so that we build schools at the right size at the right time, all while having a conservative and mindful approach about using taxpayer supported bonds. Comal ISD Board of Trustees Calls May Bond Election The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a bond package that will accommodate continued enrollment growth as well as address items such as campus safety and security, student technology, and expansions and improvements at existing campuses during a meeting on Feb. 15. Of adjoining school districts bordering Comal ISD, our teachers are number six in terms of compensation. The Comal Independent School District board of trustees is gearing up for a bond election and a tax rate increase election in November. Harlandale ISD residents reelected both incumbents on the ballot in their first election since the Texas Education Agency put them under the oversight of a conservator. Two of seven seats on the Comal Independent School District board of trustees were up for by-district general election on May 6, 2017. Sorensen was part of aslate of candidates backed by the teachers union, student groups and progressive organizations running against board incumbents and former city councilwoman Leticia Ozuna. I do not like the latest unofficial grades for our school district and how our students are not meeting basic educational standards set for the [State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness], and in Math and Science. What could it be doing better? File Photo | Camille Phillips | Texas Public Radio. How would you / do you decide whether or not to approve the budget recommended to you by district administration? KTPD 89.3 FM in Del Rio's broadcast signal is currently down. Those values, instilled in me from birth, will continue guiding my decision-making if I am elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. Early voting begins April 25 and ends May 3. FILE PHOTO: A sign tells people where to cast their ballots. I feel a very personal and serious responsibility for all children in our growing district and the quality education they receive. | Their futures rely on the education they receive while attending Comal ISD schools. A new exhibit reconsiders its complicated history, Rosie Castro confirmed as temporary council member for San Antonios District 7, Former SAPD officer who shot Erik Cantu Jr. receives criminal trial start date in June. | CISD has done a great job keeping the schools open and I hope they remain open through the end of the school year. Low 52F. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism To the registered voters of the Comal Independent School District, Texas: (A los votantes registrados del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Comal, Texas:) Notice is hereby given that the vote centers listed below will be open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2021, for voting in a general election in single-member districts 1 and 2 to elect Questions regarding elections can be directed to Melanie Allen at (763)689-6202 or mallen@c-ischools.org. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. at 5:30 p.m., a drawing will take place in the Board Room at the Comal ISD Support Services Building, located at 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130, for the purpose of determining the order in which the names of candidates for the Board of Trustees shall appear on the official ballot for the May 6, 2023, trustee election. You have permission to edit this article. I plan to keep a students first mindset in all decisions. How should Comal ISD handle its ongoing growth? Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this Mays election. High 82F. Student grades are not improving, and the loss of teachers is making it worse. What are their needs? The seats of District 1 incumbent Stephen Smith, District 2 incumbent David Drastata and District 5 incumbent Amy Freund were up for election, in addition to a special election for the District 6 seat held by Marty Bartlett. One of the biggest challenges the school district faces is student performance, and I dont mean just performance on state-mandated tests. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, There was a lot of concern over the health precautions that were going to be set in motion for the school year, but ultimately the first semester was a success. School Board District 6. School board terms are four years long. I taught one year at an Alternative Charter School in Schertz to middle school students and high school students. Prior to CI, Eric freelanced for multiple publications and was a reporter for the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung. Where are our new students coming from? After graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia Lauren was a freelance journalist and worked as a college English teacher in China. While there are teachers and staff that they commend, they seem to want to silence some or refuse to hold others accountable for their actions resulting in distrust. There was no 72 hour notice as it was required by the state and there were no experts present at that meeting to present the actual facts and statistics to the board. I was born and raised in Comal County and attended Smithson Valley High School where I played football and was a member of the track & field team throughout my high school years. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. We've already got a shortfall of budget around special education. Click here to find out what district you are in. Seats representing District 1 and 2 on the City Council are up for grabs, as incumbents Shane Hines and Justin Meadows did not file for reelection. I am aware of the importance of replication of equipment in our school system to include school designs. A- opening schools in August was beneficial to the kids AND offering virtual learning as an option. Preliminary election results for three open seats on the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD school board show voters chose experience with one exception. Teacher retention and pay is crucial to insuring we have the best teachers for our children. Even though she was the only member of the slate to win election, Sorensen said narrow margins in the other races show a lot of people are behind them. I believe I have a unique set of skills which will allow me to do that. Top priorities for me are transparency in how board decisions are made. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received not postmarked) is April 26. These two separate elections will consist of a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election(VATRE), which will address teacher and staff compensationand new teaching positions,and a Bond Election, which will address continued District growth. Elections - District - Comal Independent School District Elections Notice of deadline to file an application for a place on the ballot Notice of Deadline to File It appears you don't have a PDF plugin for this browser. May 1, 2021 Election Results: Comal ISD The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather. Proposition C, at$20,397,672, will fundstadium capacityexpansion projects at both Canyon Lake and Davenport High Schools. Why or why not? Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for three members of the Board of Trustees for Comal Independent School District. The Comal ISD board of trustees had a busy night Monday, but after some public comments on the district's mask policy the meeting largely focused on the district's tax rate and bond elections. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 3 and 5. Five school board member positions in New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD will be up for election May 2. Have my opponents served as a vice principal? Also . If elected, I intend to understand and communicate to constituents the districts efforts to close those gaps. Comal ISD paid for the construction of Davenport High School through a bond approved by voters in 2017. Sargent, who was the District 4 trustee from 2017 to 2020 for the New Braunfels ISD school board, is running again this time for at-large trustee after being defeated by John Tucker by 251 votes during the 2020 election for the District 4 seat. Two incumbents and five challengers competed for three trustee seats on the Southwest ISD board. Comal ISD Trustees Adopt Tax Rate, Approve Separate Elections to Address Compensation, Growth Stephanie Johnson August 17, 2021 Comal ISD's 2017 $263.5 million school-bond package included $94 million for the construction of two middle schools and $21.3 million for technology. For more information about the Comal County Elections, click here. Current New Braunfels ISD District 1 trustee Keith D. Smith will face off against Morgan Lindsey Armitage, who will appear as Morgan Renaud on the ballot, for the seat. Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. While I feel that the other three candidates in the Comal ISD District 7 Trustee race have skills sets that are good and well meaning, I believe I possess the skill sets that encompass the broad picture of the Comal ISD. Comal ISD incumbent Tim Hennessee received 61% of the vote in his race, despite facing two challengers. Why? She currently works as a COVID-19 contact tracer. Ensure our budgets do not contain wasteful spending and insure we are meeting the needs for the education of our children as best we can. I think the biggest challenges are the erosion of discipline in schools, current progressive ideology that is tainting the purpose of education, the philosophy and approach to student performance and learning in school, and STAAR test results. Copyright 2021 Comal County Republican Party Paid for by the Comal County Republican Party. No board, no person, no institution is perfect. As a retired educator, I have a keen understanding of what goes on in the classroom and the issues facing our teachers and administrators. Based on the recommendations of the Comal Forward committee, Comal ISD Board of Trustees on Feb. 15 approved an order calling for a $634,659,847 bond election to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 to address the needs of the district. Each and every child in our district should be prepared for a productive and fulfilling future. My passion and motivation to make a difference are my girls and their education. Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this May's election. Error! After graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia Lauren was a freelance journalist and worked as a college English teacher in China. This would include being proactive in seeking out land to buy for future construction. My time as a teacher has been rewarding, exciting, and, at times, mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. During those three years of college, I cared for my four-year-old, married my husband, Ryan, and had two more children. In the race to fill the District 7 trustee seat for the Comal ISD school board, currently held by Cody Mueller, are David Krawczynski, Kaila Stovall, Orlando Joseph Dona, Jr., who will appear as Orlando OJ Dona on the ballot, and Stephen (Steve) Gallets. Eric joined Community Impact as an editor in July 2021, returning to journalism after several years in the New Braunfels business community. In addition, utilizing school design replication would lower design costs, maintenance costs and fixture costs. While the district must manage the predicted exponential growth occurring in our area, the community should be aware of, and participate in, the efforts to maintain high-quality educational opportunities for our growing student population. Zapata was disqualified from the race due to residency issues. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. I have been involved in the acquisition and approval of major capital projects while working for major corporations such as M&M/MARS-Wrigley. If successful, this issue will become the responsibility of each school district to decide on, potentially in perpetuity. The District 5 seat, left open for the first time in 31 years after longtime trustee Katie Reed decided not to run for reelection, also attracted four candidates. I believe in hard work and integrity demanded it of my own children and students and will demand it of this board if you elect me. Experience: 6 years as a certified teacher in the State of Texas. Success! Sorensen said she wants parents and students to have more of a say in their schools, and to bring more transparency to the budgeting process. In June, this Board approved a resolution that would ensure that revenue generated by the VATRE, both this year and in future years,isdedicated solely to fund teacher and staff compensation, as well as new teacher positions, says Comal ISD Board President Jason York. To be elected to a school board, an individual must be a qualified voter: 18 years of age or older, a U.S citizen, a Texas resident, a registered voter, not determined to be totally or partially mentally incapacitated by an appropriate court, and not finally convicted of a felony. Board members should be willing to talk with their constituents and work with them to ensure every voice is heard and taken into account when making decisions. TPR was founded by and is supported by our community. Also seeking to win one of the at-large trustee seats, which are currently held by Clark and David Heefner, is Matthew D. Sargent. Teaching skills sought by local businesses would be key to providing our taxpayer base with the students they will need in the future. By Lauren Canterberry However, we need to ensure that there is equity throughout our schools. Comal County Isd District Map - Comal County Isd District Map - Locating a map of your county's district may be difficult. Local school boards dont have much of a say in this. So, I plan to look at our current spending and see where we can make changes. I would decide on whether or not to approve a budget by seeing and listening to my districts needs. Sitting in a quiet room for 4 hours straight with only a lunch break is not an efficient way to ensure our students are retaining information. (Courtesy Adobe Stock). Increasing teacher pay to keep teachers in Comal ISD would be a step in the right direction. I am a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served as a cyber officer, operations planner and strategist, systems analyst, and served our country at the Pentagon and in a combat environment after 9-11. I would like to see teachers, teach and not have to focus on the standardized testing regulations. Lillard set franchise and career marks with 71 points tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131 -114 victory over the Houston Apartment Therapy flipped into Apartment Therapy We have difficult decisions ahead in the district that will challenge the resolve of the Trustees. By. Note: Names are listed in order of appearance on the ballot according to the city clerks' office. The idea of approaching grade level level, for example, is touted as the mark for schools to achieve comfort. Dont be bamboozled! I want to be your trustee because corrections are needed on this board. I have a B.S. Being sure our children are at the forefront of all decisions made by the school district is my top priority, and I will continue to advocate for the conservative family values that are important to many living in Comal County. Brittany Soto: District No. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper). While I was recruited to play football for McKendree College in Illinois, a knee injury ended my football career. Mainly sunny. A top priority would be implementation of programs,. Texas called me back home and I transferred to Texas Tech University, where I majored in Wildlife Management. What is your stance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests? These will be held outside of our regular board meetings. But I believe transparency and accountability lead to trust throughout an organization, and no matter how an organization is currently run, there are always improvements that can be made in transparency and accountability. I do volunteer charity work for the Garden Ridge Lions Club as the club Vice President. I would love the opportunity to work with teachers and parents across the district to promote the well-being of our students. Northside board policy is to declare whoever wins the most votes the winner, so there wont be a runoff. Board meetings should be live streamed so that all members of our community have the opportunity to attend and participate. Six candidates have filed for two Comal ISD trustee positions, five seek two city council spots, and six vie for three seats on the New Braunfels ISD board. We need to keep expanding our programs to keep up with our rapidly growing district. Those board member positions are occupied by Marty Bartlett and Cody Mueller, respectively.. Be Nice. While I acknowledge that each student has different learning style, I do not support charter schools. As a Board, we are committed to ensuring that our teachers, staff and auxiliary employees are compensated fairly for the work they do on behalf of our students.. Occupation: I am currently retired, but I do some substitute teaching. Elec. Lastly, it is no secret that there are divisive political agendas threatening to infiltrate our schools a place where these differences should be set aside. racist or sexually-oriented language. Have they mentored students in the National Honor Society or won awards for Robotics at the Texas State Level with their kiddos? I graduated from San Antonio College in 2015 with my Associates Degree, and then I went on to graduate from Texas State University in 2017 with my Bachelors Degree in English and 7th-12th teaching certificate. If Harlandales board policy required candidates to win a majority of the vote, trustees would have had to either call a special election or appoint someone to represent District 3. The housing policy coordinator was endorsed by former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julin Castro, and the Northside chapter of the American Federation of Teachers. Code 11.061; Tex. Signup today! Would you like to receive our daily news. Would you like to receive our daily news? We need to work with state legislators to keep more tax dollars in our school district and increase teacher compensation to reflect current costs of living and inflation. School discipline at some schools are lax and district policy is not always enforced. Those board member positions are occupied by Marty Bartlett and Cody Mueller, respectively. I am married to my wife Beverly for 36 years. This will have a domino effect on our community if we do not address this before the coming school year. According to a letter sent to residents from Comal ISD. One big challenge I have mentioned previously is to manage the phenomenal growth that Comal County has been experiencing the last 5 years. A keen eye must be kept on how our tax monies are being spent. M-F 10-2. Every child is different and learns differently so grouping them under 1 umbrella doesn't really give a clear picture of academic success and failure. In addition, utilizing school design replication would lower design costs, maintenance costs and fixture costs. Conservative family values are my moral fiber and have guided me throughout my life. Meet the Teacher, Orientation, & Open House, Lamar University Educational Leadership Program. Why reinvent the wheel. CTE Spotlight: Health Science Students Gain Experience, Earn Certifications Be Truthful. Hello, my name is Kaila Stovall. Details about the VATRE and Bond 2021 can be found on theDistrictswebsite. I believe handling growth is going to come down to understanding the data around that growth. (Community Impact Newspaper staff). Good communications between schools and parents is sometimes not there, and teachers and staff are leaving because of a lack of trust or for other unknown reasons because our Central Office doesnt have a process to analyze why. I also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston and transitioned to VP of Operations for an oilfield service company in College Station. It is imperative the Board of Trustees be comprised of people who are ready to set aside personal political ideologies and collaborate in a way that, together, advocates for what is in the best interest of our students. Clay Page will be the new trustee representing Place No. We will continue to lose teachers, and we will start to see students leave this district. Internet stream is unaffected. This concept of approaching means your student is likely to succeed in the next grade level. How likely is not at all stated for you! This can be accomplished by replicating school designs which should lower design and construction costs, lowering maintenance parts and fixture costs, and allowing contractors to look at previous issues and correcting those in lower price bids.
Tarleton State Football Coaching Staff,
Captain Redlegs Terrell,
Tinos Tasty Italian Police Raid,
Frisco Roughriders Lazy River Tickets,
Does Snapchat Notify When You Look At Astrology Compatibility,
Articles C