This is a state issue however. 7. The idea of approaching grade level level, for example, is touted as the mark for schools to achieve comfort. Dont be bamboozled! Comal ISD is very reliant on homeowners to provide growth funding. Currently, COMAL ISD comprises over 40% minorities in our student body; yet, representation on the school board does not reflect this. Nine out of the 10 incumbents on the ballot won reelection. 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. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Meet the Teacher, Orientation, & Open House, Lamar University Educational Leadership Program. Standardized tests should not exist. (Community Impact Newspaper staff). Would you like to receive our daily news. Oak Creek and Freiheit Elementary Schools, and a new middle school to relieve Canyon Middle School. or anything. Think of the Comal ISD school district as a triangle. It now has approximately 30,000 students. KTPD 89.3 FM in Del Rio's broadcast signal is currently down. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. It is no secret that Comal ISD is growing at an unprecedented rate, and how well we handle additional student enrollment is crucial. File Photo | Camille Phillips | Texas Public Radio. Louie G. Luna, the only viable candidate for Harlandales District 3, won election by just 16 votes. 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. Increasing teacher pay to keep teachers in Comal ISD would be a step in the right direction. This would enable us to locate our schools within satisfactory distances for parents to send their children. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. 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 Another challenge facing Comal ISD is the lack of transparency from board members and accessibility for community members. 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. 1, Did not respond. 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. Click here to find out what district you are in. 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. 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. 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. Student success will always be a top priority for discussion in quarterly meetings with community members. Christopher Willis and Fabian Castillo Dealva are seeking the District 2 seat. | I am a full-time student at St. Phillips College. Being a teacher has always been my dream job, so Im thankful I am able to continue down this path. I want to serve on the board because being more involved in the community has not always been easy as a mom and a teacher, so this is my way to get more involved and to help students in a different way. My kids are twelve, six, four, and I recently had another child who is almost seven months now. The Comal Independent School District board of trustees is gearing up for a bond election and a tax rate increase election in November. 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. Hello, my name is Kaila Stovall. racist or sexually-oriented language. I have a BA in Math Education, an MS in Computer Systems from the Air Force Institute of Technology, am teacher-certified in Hawaii and Texas, have certifications from TEA as a math teacher, and am Texas Principal-certified. I would have voted to keep the mask mandate. Proposition A, at $411, 287,320, will fund the construction offournew schools:Elementary #19, which will provide relief for Clear Spring and Freiheit Elementary Schools; Elementary #20, which will provide relief for Garden Ridge and Morningside Elementary;Middle School #8, which will relieve Pieper Ranch Middle School; anda new Hill Country College Preparatory High School. By Eric Weilbacher, Lauren Canterberry Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. Low 52F. How should CISD handle growth in the district? So, I plan to look at our current spending and see where we can make changes. Have my opponents served as a vice principal? 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. New Braunfels police chief finalists announced, Q&A: Meet the candidates running for New Braunfels City Council, From persuasive writing to planting trees, Carl Schurz Elementary students celebrate Earth Day, Q&A's: Meet the candidates running for New Braunfels ISD board of trustees, Comal County surpasses 10K confirmed, probable COVID-19 cases. Because I have children in the district, I am 100% invested in what is best for students. Why do you want to serve on the school board? 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! Comal Independent School District Board of Trustees Calls Two Elections to Address Enrollment Growth and Teacher Pay The Comal ISD Board of Trustees called for two elections to be held Nov. 2. Image courtesy of Comal ISD. Single-Member District 1 incumbent Steve Lechelop, an attorney who has represented the district since 2013, was narrowly defeated by Sarah Sorensen, a former legislative analyst in the New York State Assembly. Looking to replace the District 6 trustee seat for Comal ISD, which is currently occupied by Marty Bartlett, are newcomers Amanda Jones and Amber Bracegirdle. If you are not an incumbent, would you have voted to rescind the mask mandate? Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. Texas A&M University System bans diversity statements from job applications, Movies romanticized the Alamo. School board terms are four years long. Code 11.002. I would have polled the constituents in my district- all staff, parents and student input would be considered before casting my vote. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. The candidate filing period is August 2-16, 2022. degree in Management. We have lived in Garden Ridge for over 10 years. Did not respond. Being a current teacher allows me the ability to understand teachers in the district in a different way. With 16 competitive races spread across six different Bexar County school districts Saturday, familiar names held a lot of sway. After the filing period for the upcoming May election closed Feb. 18, a total of 12 candidates filed for two Comal ISD and three New Braunfels ISD trustee positions. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. My time as a teacher has been rewarding, exciting, and, at times, mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. I have lived in New Braunfels 11+ years and have a family of four two of which graduated from Canyon High School. Ballotpedia provides in-depth coverage of school board elections in America's largest school districts by enrollment. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. 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. Ryan and I made our home New Braunfels seven years ago, and we have loved living here. TPR was founded by and is supported by our community. Be a voice for all Comal ISD communities. By Lauren Canterberry 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. Jason Isbell 5. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. Neither filed for re-election. 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. All are for three-year terms. We have difficult decisions ahead in the district that will challenge the resolve of the Trustees. A keen eye must be kept on how our tax monies are being spent. If successful, this issue will become the responsibility of each school district to decide on, potentially in perpetuity. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Comal Independent School District Superintendent Andrew Kim will be leaving the district after 10 years. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear. Why or why not? Before this, I worked at Ed White Middle School in NEISD for four years. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. degree in Industrial Engineering and a M.S. 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. 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. Ill focus on the latter. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for three members of the Board of Trustees for Comal Independent School District. 3:37 PM Feb 22, 2022 CST Comal ISD paid for the construction of Davenport High School through a bond approved by voters in 2017. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Threats of harming another If elected, I intend to understand and communicate to constituents the districts efforts to close those gaps. Because I understand some of the financial burdens placed on school districts, I will strongly advocate for teachers and taxpayers at the state level to ensure that more of our tax dollars stay in our own fast-growing district. Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this May's 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. Don't knowingly lie about anyone 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 Also seeking to win one of the at-large trustee seats, which are currently held by Clark and David Heefner, is Matthew D. Sargent. What experience do you have making financial decisions? I have started youth sport organizations and had to create and approve budgets from year to year. Five school board member positions in New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD will be up for election May 2. Two of seven seats on the Comal Independent School District board of trustees were up for by-district general election on May 6, 2017. 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. The last day to register to vote for this election is April 7. During those three years of college, I cared for my four-year-old, married my husband, Ryan, and had two more children. 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. In addition, several San Antonio-area school districts are holding bond elections, including: Comal ISD: $500 . 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.. Click here to find out what district you are in. 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. Error! 1 I do believe Comal ISD is doing a good job in educating our students. Voters in the San Antonio area will also vote in municipal and school board elections. Ive always visualized Comal County as the place where I would raise a family. 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. Every Monday evening you'll get caught up with the top stories from the last week. 1 of 2. Success! Elec. 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. Occupation: I am currently retired, but I do some substitute teaching. Cheryl . Three out of every four voters chose current Board President Norma Cavazos over former trustee David Abundis, who resigned during TEAs investigation into the district. 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. | 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. We are working to restore the radio signal. Those board member positions are occupied by Marty Bartlett and Cody Mueller, respectively. 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. I have over 13 years of experience making financial decisions. Code 11.061; Tex. Maintain the ongoing academic and extracurricular success of our students. CTE Spotlight: Health Science Students Gain Experience, Earn Certifications This would include being proactive in seeking out land to buy for future construction. However, we need to ensure that there is equity throughout our schools. 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. Texas Public Radio. 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 volunteer charity work for the Garden Ridge Lions Club as the club Vice President. In District 4, incumbent Denise Kern was unopposed in her re-election bid. There are ways to responsibly manage growth that allows for the tradition of excellence and student success to continue in our district. Trustee (vote for 3) Amy Rogers 43. We need to keep expanding our programs to keep up with our rapidly growing district. Comal ISD has a seven-member Board of Trustees. Both elections will be on Nov. 2 and early voting will be Oct. 18 to 29. 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. that is degrading to another person. I challenge voters to look at the most recent grade report on their local school and not be horrified. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the school district and how do you plan to address them? This skill set will lend itself well to future capital construction projects the Comal ISD will seek out to meet future expected growth. Each has . Masks are a simple and effective way to help provide that safety. This tally should include: Understanding of Texas and New Braunfels. My top priorities include: Looking at our budget and finding where we are overspending so that we can find a way to pay teachers and support staff more; making sure we are being more transparent and accessible to parents, Comal ISD staff and all community members; offering support by listening to Comal ISD staff to find out what things need to change in our schools to ensure student success; and communicating with constituents. 5:11 PM Feb 2, 2021 CST We'd love to hear eyewitness Three possibilities exist to consider a new map in the future. 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. Comal ISD is very reliant on homeowners to provide growth funding. Finally, high-quality teacher retention and recruitment is a significant challenge, and we must seek creative solutions to funding increases. Served on the districts Safety Committee? Brittany Soto, 19, poses in front of Canyon High School in New Braunfels, where she graduated last May. Teaching skills sought by local businesses would be key to providing our taxpayer base with the students they will need in the future. 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. Internet stream is unaffected. Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. How should Comal ISD handle its ongoing growth? Casey Moeller 13. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. 2. We have a daughter Carolyn who is a Pharmacist in Austin. Withitspassage, teachers and staff would receive a 3 percent pay increase this year with auxiliarypersonnelreceivinga$1.50 hourly pay increase. It is important we manage our tax monies prudently. | Manage growth within the district by being as fiscally responsible as the Comal ISD Board should be. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Northside board policy is to declare whoever wins the most votes the winner, so there wont be a runoff. There was an error processing your request. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Click here to find out what district you are in. Incumbent Wes Clark is looking to defend his New Braunfels ISD at-large trustee seat. No board, no person, no institution is perfect. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning.
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