Joel Torres III 6. Also seeking to win one of the at-large trustee seats, which are currently held by Clark and David Heefner, is Matthew D. Sargent. 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. 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. I believe handling growth is going to come down to understanding the data around that growth. Comal ISD is divided into single-member districts and has a seven-member Board of Trustees. [1] Another challenge facing Comal ISD is the lack of transparency from board members and accessibility for community members. Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this Mays election. Local school boards dont have much of a say in this. or anything. There is a trust that comes from our Constitution that the republic works, and that the People will elect in a fair election the only kind we have here in Texas the representative whose values best represents them. 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. Board meetings should be live streamed so that all members of our community have the opportunity to attend and participate. Experience: 6 years as a certified teacher in the State of Texas. Comal ISD incumbent Tim Hennessee received 61% of the vote in his race, despite facing two challengers. Would you like to receive our daily news. The San Antonio Independent School District board elections are among the most hotly contested, with the district's largest teachers union backing a slate of candidates to unseat three incumbents and replace a departing trustee on the seven-member board. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received not postmarked) is April 26. What grade on an A-F scale would you give your districts response to the coronavirus pandemic. 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. Each has . Texas Public Radio. Due to large volume of calls messages left may not be promptly answered. Comal Independent School District, District 4 General Election, 3-year term, 2014; Party Candidate Vote % Votes Nonpartisan : Denise Kern: 61.2%: 386 Nonpartisan : Nancy Pappas Incumbent: 38.8%: 245: Total Votes: 631: Source: Comal Independent School District, "Comal ISD School Board Election Results," May 10, 2014 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. Folks, I dont like the gamesmanship with student testing. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. It should also allow contractors to "sharpen their pencils" on how to rebuild similar buildings based on previous experience. I have lived in New Braunfels 11+ years and have a family of four two of which graduated from Canyon High School. Teachers in some cases are even overworked due to the high demand to meet their high standards. If successful, this issue will become the responsibility of each school district to decide on, potentially in perpetuity. Have my opponents served as a vice principal? Image courtesy of Comal ISD. Heath Pinkerton 21. We need to look at how we plan out future growth by working with local leaders in New Braunfels, Garden Ridge, Canyon Lake and Smithson Valley to insure we meet this growth in a fiscally responsible manner. 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. Details about the VATRE and Bond 2021 can be found on theDistrictswebsite. Proactively address district growth. accounts, the history behind an article. Political agendas and ideals have no place in the classroom. 9:53 AM Apr 21, 2021 CDT 1 CTE Spotlight: Health Science Students Gain Experience, Earn Certifications 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. The base of this triangle is taxpayers who expect our schools to provide a good education for our students in an up to date learning environment who can be the leaders and workers of the future. 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 Enrollment (14-15) 20,327 students. Be a voice for all Comal ISD communities. It should also allow contractors to sharpen their pencils on how to rebuild similar buildings based on previous experience. Nine out of the 10 incumbents on the ballot won reelection. One of the biggest challenges the school district faces is student performance, and I dont mean just performance on state-mandated tests. FILE PHOTO: A sign tells people where to cast their ballots. I plan to keep a students first mindset in all decisions. Why or why not? I have a B.S. Teacher retention and pay is crucial to insuring we have the best teachers for our children. She currently works as a COVID-19 contact tracer. Cheryl . We'd love to hear eyewitness Comal ISD is divided into single-member districts and has a seven-member Board of Trustees. Code 11.061; Tex. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Casey Moeller 13. 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. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The celebration surrounding Damian Lillard's record-breaking performance was short-lived. There was an error processing your request. Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. 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. *Courtney Beach Biasatti: District No. Early voting begins April 25 and ends May 3. 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. Also, Im a Latina this is important because the makeup of our board is not representative of our community. How should Comal ISD handle its ongoing growth? Internet stream is unaffected. Comal ISD Positions 1, 2 and 5all single-member districtswill be up for. Click here to find out what district you are in. Low 52F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear. File Photo | Camille Phillips | Texas Public Radio. In addition, utilizing school design replication would lower design costs, maintenance costs and fixture costs. This could be done by being more proactive in reducing construction costs via replication of construction designs. Do you think your district is doing a good job educating its students? According to a letter sent to residents from Comal ISD. Teaching skills sought by local businesses would be key to providing our taxpayer base with the students they will need in the future. If the School Board approves the updated Hillsborough County District Map, the students of thousands could be affected during the next school year. This tally should include: Understanding of Texas and New Braunfels. Eric joined Community Impact as an editor in July 2021, returning to journalism after several years in the New Braunfels business community. Top priorities for me are transparency in how board decisions are made. Educ. Mainly sunny. Students, parents, and staffed should not have to worry about contracting the virus while going to school. I came into education in my later years through alternative certification pursuing a specialty in career and technical education while getting certified in High School Math and Science, Business Education, Social Studies, Career and Technical Education, and Grades 4-8 Math, Science, Social Studies and Generalist. I plan to push for the development of intentional and conservative budgets that prioritize hiring and compensating existing teachers as well as hiring well-qualified teachers to fill new positions. Their futures rely on the education they receive while attending Comal ISD schools. Election day will be November 8, 2022. 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. Be Truthful. We need to keep expanding our programs to keep up with our rapidly growing district. 2. Incumbents Flo Bernal and James Sullivan, Jr. retained their seats. We have difficult decisions ahead in the district that will challenge the resolve of the Trustees. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for three members of the Board of Trustees for Comal Independent School District. (Community Impact Newspaper staff), Editor, New Braunfels and San Marcos/Buda/Kyle. There are ways to responsibly manage growth that allows for the tradition of excellence and student success to continue in our district. We are working to restore the radio signal. 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.. I will also expand teacher inputs into district decision-making and create a teacher task force for addressing student discipline, social media and teacher pay. By Lauren Canterberry Of adjoining school districts bordering Comal ISD, our teachers are number six in terms of compensation. One of the school boards primary responsibilities is to approve a budget. I challenge voters to look at the most recent grade report on their local school and not be horrified. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper). I feel a very personal and serious responsibility for all children in our growing district and the quality education they receive. If you are not an incumbent, would you have voted to rescind the mask mandate? What are their needs? Standardized tests should not exist. Yes, there are pockets of goodness in individual teachers and teams across the district, but for the most part this is dismal and must change. Masks are a simple and effective way to help provide that safety. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for two members of the Board of Trustees for New Braunfels Independent School District. Be Nice. 1, Did not respond. High 82F. that is degrading to another person. 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. Alamo Heights ISD had two competitive races without incumbents. Withitspassage, teachers and staff would receive a 3 percent pay increase this year with auxiliarypersonnelreceivinga$1.50 hourly pay increase. Served on the districts Safety Committee? There was no communication with teachers or parents. 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. We are working to restore the radio signal. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. For more information about the Comal County Elections, click here. Comal Independent School District elections 2015 bond package See also: What was at stake in the 2015 Comal Independent School District election? Comal ISD is divided into single-member districts and has a seven-member Board of Trustees. The last day to register to vote for this election is April 7. Comal ISD is a very large land mass. I am involved in and understand the community, and I have based my campaign on the collective opinions and objectives of family stakeholders in the district. Being a current teacher allows me the ability to understand teachers in the district in a different way. While I was recruited to play football for McKendree College in Illinois, a knee injury ended my football career. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. Career Training is an important by product of our educational system. This says a lot about my passion and determination to help others. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. Why reinvent the wheel. Use the 'Report' link on I am Orlando OJ Dona, and with your vote I will be your Trustee for Comal ISD SMD 7 on May 7, 2022. More students came back to in person learning when they saw how effective the precautions were. For best results call during our business hours We don't have the staff to meet currently enrolled needs, so this has to be addressed and continually assessed if we're ever going to have a hope of breaking out of the cycle of hiring contractors that take us over budget. Incumbent Wes Clark is looking to defend his New Braunfels ISD at-large trustee seat. 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. School Board District 6. 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. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. San Antonios largest school district, Northside ISD, had three competitive races on the ballot. We need to fix these things. There was an error processing your request. Diaz is married to Texas State Board of Education member Marisa Perez-Diaz and was endorsed by Julin Castro. You have permission to edit this article. Comal ISD, District 1 Tim Hennessee, Incumbent Brittany Soto Comal ISD, District 2 David Drastata, Incumbent Note: Names are listed in order of appearance on the ballot according to the city clerks' office. Do you know this means your student scored about a 40% on the test? School Board Elections: Comal ISD Texas Public Radio Published April 19, 2021 at 1:20 AM CDT Note: Names are listed in order of appearance on the ballot according to the city clerks' office. I think it shows our message has resonated with the community, and people are ready for change, Sorensen said. I will do everything in my power to support the school district in providing the best teachers, curriculum and facilities needed to prepare our students for what lies ahead. 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. As an educated, experienced trustee, I can help effect this change. Copyright 2021 Comal County Republican Party Paid for by the Comal County Republican Party. 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. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. My kids are twelve, six, four, and I recently had another child who is almost seven months now. 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. 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. A- opening schools in August was beneficial to the kids AND offering virtual learning as an option. 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. Updated What is your current or most recent occupation? Don't knowingly lie about anyone 1What is your current or most recent occupation? Internet stream is unaffected. Creating accountability to our parents, students and staff where it might be lacking now through open communication. The biggest challenge facing Comal ISD is low teacher pay. Most charter schools follow strict guidelines to for their test scores and are very selective of their students. Student grades are not improving, and the loss of teachers is making it worse. Student enrollment growth is also a significant challenge for the district, and is projected to increase by 1,200-1,500 students per year for the next four years. So, I plan to look at our current spending and see where we can make changes. My time as a teacher has been rewarding, exciting, and, at times, mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. 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. 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. Updated By Eric Weilbacher, Lauren Canterberry Ive always visualized Comal County as the place where I would raise a family. Error! Keep it Clean. It is not the role of the Board of Trustees to dictate what parents choose for their children regarding masks or COVID vaccines. Early voting will take place Oct. 18-29. Youth Development Director for Ignite Volleyball Association. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Voters in the San Antonio area will also vote in municipal and school board elections. Carey Watson Hildebrand will represent Place No. Amanda Jones and Amber Bracegirdle are vying for the District 6 position, and David Krawczynski, Kaila Stovall,. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. 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. 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! Tex. Maintain the ongoing academic and extracurricular success of our students. 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. We have a daughter Carolyn who is a Pharmacist in Austin. This would enable us to locate our schools within satisfactory distances for parents to send their children. Comal ISD is very reliant on homeowners to provide growth funding. Error! Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. In District 4, incumbent Denise Kern was unopposed in her re-election bid. Two of seven seats on the Comal Independent School District board of trustees were up for by-district general election on May 6, 2017. 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 It is no secret that Comal ISD is growing at an unprecedented rate, and how well we handle additional student enrollment is crucial. I am married to my wife Beverly for 36 years. Comal ISD residents who need to register to vote or need to update their voter registration due to a recent change of address,maydo so untilOct. 4. Those values, instilled in me from birth, will continue guiding my decision-making if I am elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. 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. person will not be tolerated. In addition, several San Antonio-area school districts are holding bond elections, including: Comal ISD: $500 . My passion and motivation to make a difference are my girls and their education. I will not waiver in my commitment to keep a students-first mindset. Updated What would be your top priorities if you are elected? We've already got a shortfall of budget around special education. The forefront of our goals as board members should be student success, but success is not only grades and test scores. As a Trustee, I intend to allow parents to make decisions that are best for their children. Proposition A will also fundcampusreinvestmentandinfrastructure projectsas well asthe purchase ofcampus safety and security,busesand land. I would have polled the constituents in my district- all staff, parents and student input would be considered before casting my vote. School discipline at some schools are lax and district policy is not always enforced. We do not need to do deficit budgeting. If the state wants to administer and test to collect data to evaluate the public school system, I have no problem with that. That means we need to open the doors of our schools and invite our taxpayers to see the facilities and programs that could not be possible without their financial support. I do volunteer charity work for the Garden Ridge Lions Club as the club Vice President. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. May 7 Election results: School, College Districts Northside ISD, North East ISD, ACCD, Alamo Heights ISD, Boerne ISD, Comal ISD, Harlandale ISD, Ingram ISD, Kerrville ISD,. Jason Isbell 5. These will be held outside of our regular board meetings. 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. 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. Mainly sunny. Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this May's election. However, lifting the mask mandate that was set in place to protect students and staff less than 12 hours before the next school day and without consulting experts completely disregards all of those efforts. I stand up for what I believe in, and I am highly motivated to see our schools succeed. I served in the Army Corps of Engineers with the 25th Infantry Division. Greetings, Texans. VisitVotetexas.govfor more information on how to register. Those board member positions are occupied by Marty Bartlett and Cody Mueller, respectively.. In 2022, four of the seven board seats are up for election. Trustee meetings drew packed board rooms this year following a series of controversial actions, motivating those who opposed their decisions to launch a get-out-the-vote campaign. . Occupation: I am currently retired, but I do some substitute teaching. An application of a candidate for a place on the election ballot must be filed with the Districts Board Secretary or the Secretarys designated agent at the Districts Central office location not later than 5:00 p.m. of the 78th day before the date of the election and not earlier than the 30th day before the date of the filing deadline, as per Education Code 11.055. 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. I enjoy hunting, fishing, or traveling when I have the time. Success! Teachers and support staff are responsible for student success they spend time with our students every day of the school year, and they should be making a wage that matches the work they put in each and every day. Why do you want to serve on the school board? Trustee meetings drew packed board rooms this year following a series of controversial actions, motivating those who opposed their decisions to launch a get-out-the-vote campaign.
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