They will be joined by Daniel Carrillo. Currently I am an English Language Arts and Reading high school teacher working with 9th-12th grade students who are working towards earning English credits so they can stay on track to graduate with their peers. Each has . 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. Experience: 6 years as a certified teacher in the State of Texas. | 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. It should also allow contractors to "sharpen their pencils" on how to rebuild similar buildings based on previous experience. Code 11.061; Tex. 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. Hes returning to the board after resigning to join the Alamo Colleges Board in 2019. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Comal Independent School District Superintendent Andrew Kim will be leaving the district after 10 years. Transparency is critical to our constituents whether they have children in the district, or not. With the end of the month-long candidate-filing period for the May 7 elections last week, the slate of hopefuls for seats on area school boards and the New Braunfels City Council is set. Zapata was disqualified from the race due to residency issues. 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. 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. 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 will not waiver in my commitment to keep a students-first mindset. I am no progressive I am a Christian and am for family values, a quality education for all students, hard work, academic integrity, teacher-enforced discipline supported by administration, and the entire district answerable to you, the voter. Voters, in turn, approved the measure. As for being an educator for 6 years, I have seen what works and what did not work in these other school districts. Why or why not? By Eric Weilbacher, Lauren Canterberry 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. Career Training is an important by product of our educational system. 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. I feel as if this prevents students from having a good learning environment and reaching their full potential. Ballotpedia provides in-depth coverage of school board elections in America's largest school districts by enrollment. 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. Currently, COMAL ISD comprises over 40% minorities in our student body; yet, representation on the school board does not reflect this. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. I also want to serve because I want ALL students to feel safe in our classrooms and hallways across the district. Proposition C, at$20,397,672, will fundstadium capacityexpansion projects at both Canyon Lake and Davenport High Schools. Voting and Election Information | Comal County, Texas Home Elections BBM & Early Voting Data May 7, 2022 Election Ballot by Mail and Early Voter Data Data for May 7, 2022 Election **NOTE: If an election entity is not hyperlinked, no data has been reported for that date. It now has approximately 30,000 students. Texas A&M University System bans diversity statements from job applications, Movies romanticized the Alamo. Success! 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. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. While I acknowledge that each student has different learning style, I do not support charter schools. In District 4, incumbent Denise Kern was unopposed in her re-election bid. Questions regarding elections can be directed to Melanie Allen at (763)689-6202 or mallen@c-ischools.org. 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. This says a lot about my passion and determination to help others. As a retired educator, I have a keen understanding of what goes on in the classroom and the issues facing our teachers and administrators. 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. 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. 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. What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing, Attorney General Merrick Garland attends war crimes conference in Ukraine, A mother fights for accountability after her daughter died during ROTC training, Barnes & Noble is staging its biggest expansion in more than a decade. The statistics show that masks work in helping slow the spread of Covid. Student grades are not improving, and the loss of teachers is making it worse. I challenge voters to look at the most recent grade report on their local school and not be horrified. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. One of the things that sets me apart from my opponents is that Im currently a teacher and still working with students every day. It is our responsibility to use money wisely, and the wisest thing we can do is pay our teachers more, but not only our teachers, we also need to pay our support staff more. Early voting will take place Oct. 18-29. May 6, 2017. 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. 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. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. This tally should include: Understanding of Texas and New Braunfels. It is no secret that Comal ISD is growing at an unprecedented rate, and how well we handle additional student enrollment is crucial. My passion and motivation to make a difference are my girls and their education. Updated 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. Camille Phillips can be reached at camille@tpr.org, on Instagram at camille.m.phillips and on Twitter at @cmpcamille. 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. 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. Teaching skills sought by local businesses would be key to providing our taxpayer base with the students they will need in the future. 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. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this Mays election. Most charter schools follow strict guidelines to for their test scores and are very selective of their students. 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. Note: Names are listed in order of appearance on the ballot according to the city clerks' office. VisitVotetexas.govfor more information on how to register. My goal is not to raise taxes. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. Click here to find out what district you are in. We do not need to do deficit budgeting. We must continue to study the projected growth in the district so we can make strategic decisions regarding when and where to purchase land. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. However, downtown residents and residents of the Monte Vista, King William and Lavaca neighborhoods opted for new representation in the San Antonio Independent School District. This would enable us to locate our schools within satisfactory distances for parents to send their children. 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 also plan to live stream board meetings and allow community members to speak and listen in, so that their voices are part of the conversation. If approved by voters, the Maintenance and Operations tax rate for 2021 would be 94 cents compared to 2020s tax rate of 92 cents. We are one of the fastest growing districts in the area if not the state.