PLEASE NOTE: Due to a District Holiday on the 23rd, the reports must be faxed at 210-228-3128 or emailed at this address tmendoza1@saisd.net No Later Than 5:00pm. } Lake Travis ISD would consistently rank high in academic performance, keeping most parents pretty happy. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; margin: 0px 10px; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { I do my homework.. Alamo Heights ISD School Board of Trustees candidate Jane Hughes answers a question during a candidate forum at Alamo Heights Junior School Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. vertical-align: middle; padding-left: 16px; Louie G. Luna, the only viable candidate for Harlandales District 3, won election by just 16 votes. Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 5 months. Vasquez said the district needs to regain the lost ground by making parents, staff and students understand that its safe to return. letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-weight: 100; For information about early voting and election day sites, visit the Bexar County Election website. } No one will get the last two years back. Kibler also agreed that there should be a private restroom for any student uncomfortable with using public restrooms for any reason, but she said that transgender children using campus restrooms is not necessarily a problem. Hughes has a large following over 14,000 people on Twitter, where she often posts and shares content opposing mask and vaccine mandates, COVID-19 vaccines for children, and the way the pandemic response has rolled out in the U.S. But since the pandemic began, parents in Lake Travis and statewide have been at odds over mask mandates and the closing of schools to prevent COVID-19 exposure. Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. Get more election results on our homepage and Vote 2022 . He said the group made recommendations to the board and looked into things like the schools dyslexia program to ensure that teachers are aware of all tools available to help students. font-size: 1.25em; On March 8, Texas Blue Action, a liberal organization geared toward mobilizing voters, announced the formation of Safe Schools for Texas, an organization that will endorse school board candidates in the upcoming May elections. Parents demonstrate in front of the Frisco Independent School District building demanding a mask mandate for the district and improved sanitation and air conditions for students in Frisco on Sept. 10, 2021. By Bennett Brinkman -. .results_row td:first-child { font-weight: bold; The task of K-12 academic education is arduous enough without the siphoning of time to promote sociopolitical agendas. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { We want to believe that what were seeing on the other side is so absurd, that it wouldnt be successful, she said. Alamo Heights ISD School Board of Trustees candidate Elise Kibler, center, answers a question as Brian Hamilton, left, and Jane Hughes, right, wait for their turn during a candidate forum at Alamo Heights Junior School Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Early voting begins Monday and ends May 3, and voters will go to the polls May 7. E.W. Its time for restoring childhood in our schools and the joy of teaching for our teachers. Why are we operating at a deficit, and why have we not exhausted every possibility to reduce the tax rate while not impacting the operating revenue when $33M of our tax dollars are lost? In his first re-election bid, Alamo Heights school board Place 2 trustee Brian C. Hamilton has two opponents local doctors Elise Kibler and Jane Lindell Hughes, whose stances clash. We love San Antonio, just like you. Pre-pandemic and [before] the new focus on cultural issues, I would say our school board was pretty quiet, Archer said. Some terminology may differ by district depending on whether trustees are running for at-large places or single-member districts. On Dec. 3, Gov. Before 2020, the biggest issue grabbing parents attention was the occasional personnel matter. But those subtle differences have become more pronounced and voters can now easily identify who is a Republican and who is a Democrat. Im glad that we are paying attention to school boards, but I fear that it is the wrong kind of attention or for the wrong reasons, Deen said. Support for TPR's Education News Desk comes from H-E-B Helping Here. } Place 6 incumbent Lisa Krenger is the only incumbent seeking another term, and she is running unopposed. As the COVID-19 pandemic tore through the country, Southwest ISD saw a drop in enrollment this year and in the 2020-2021 school year. Board Vice President Karen B. Freeman, the District 7 trustee who has served since 2005, also kept her seat with about 52% of the vote. Ballotpedia features 395,443 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Alamo Heights ISD School Board of Trustees candidate Jane Hughes answers a question during a candidate forum at Alamo Heights Junior School Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. width: 35px !important; font-size: 12px; Perhaps rather than an Equity Training, AHISD could have focused on academic remediation measures for all students while continuing forward progress. Place 1 trustee David D. Hornberger is running unopposed. top: 2px; Alamo Heights Independent School District has cancelled its school board elections after a candidate in the only contested race withdrew his name from the ballot Tuesday morning. Children have paid a tragic price during the pandemic academically, psychologically, and socially with school closures, remote learning, mask mandates, and various other measures that have been demonstrably ineffective from the public health standpoint. Elected two terms to Northside School District Trustee until we moved to Olmos Park. School districts dont have to hold an election if there are no contested seats. } The growth here really dominated what we were able to do with the funds our patrons approved. Leconas online presence is limited, and he had not established any sort of campaign page prior to winning election by default. Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune The foundation raises money to provide funding for teachers salaries, according to its website. 2022-04-23 - By Megan Rodriguez. letter-spacing: .04em; Elected to the Board of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons. overflow: hidden; That hasnt stopped some Republicans from labeling anything that is for diversity or inclusivity as critical race theory. Brett Beach-Kimball, an executive at a family-owned manufacturing company, is no longer challenging incumbent Bonnie Giddens for the place 5 seat. The Port of San Francisco and the city skyline at night as seen from the Treasure Island. Trying to raise that kind of money for a school board race is unusual, said Rebecca Deen, a political science professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. . He was one of two trustees to vote against removing the mask mandate. line-height: 1.5em; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Alamo Heights voters will be make their pick during the May 7 election. margin-bottom:16px; Lisa Krenger (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { 3 candidates vying for seat on Alamo Heights school board. } z-index:1; We need to really focus back on the actual education and take a lot of the political rhetoric and drama that surrounds the classrooms way down, Archer said. } Through the three grandchildren have I been involved in Alamo Heights sports and academics. .inner_percentage.Democratic { } Greg Abbotthas called pornographic books specifically books on sex or gender identity are making their way into school district libraries. He said he wanted to look for ways to assist students who might not be performing as well academically because of the pandemic and to find avenues for the board, educators and administration to more efficiently communicate with parents. Repairing pandemics damage is priority for Southwest ISD board candidates, Former S.A. developer avoids prison in fraud case, CPS Energy sells circular Villita Assembly Building. With the passage of a historic bond proposal last month in OKCPS, totaling nearly $1 billion, Lecona and the other school board members will oversee the numerous construction projects included in the proposal over the coming years. Sam Owens, Staff Photographer / San Antonio Express-News. In July, Glenn Youngkin, the Republican nominee for governor of . Early voting for the May 1 election runs from April 19-27. Challengers Stefanie Salinas had 358 and Raul Leonidas Nuques had 85. padding-bottom: 8px; Price is the former president of the Norman PTA and has a background in public relations. And were trying to make good on that promise in this way, Woods said. By. But Woods said this proposal is mostly about giving more opportunities for students in older schools to succeed. Attracting and retaining strong teachers with higher pay is a large part of Kiblers campaign. } The district served 4,824 students during the 2015-2016 school year.[1]. Alamo Heights ISD School Board of Trustees candidates Brian Hamilton, from left, Elise Kibler and Jane Hughes answer questions during a candidate forum at Alamo Heights Junior School Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. It's easy to unsubscribe if we're not a good fit for you. .election_results_text { Juan Lecona, 44, won election by default. Find a complete list of them here. color: #fff; Hamilton Heights School Board, Jackson Township. Rafael Diaz, who was appointed to replace Macias, won the District 7 seat, which represents all of Judson. Heres what their priorities would be if elected. The demonstration was organized by Unified Parents of Frisco, formed in response to the pandemic and its consequences on their childrens lives and education. These are the principles upon which I will base any deliberations and votes should I be elected to serve on the Board. color: #6db24f; Friday, April 23. More by Brooke Crum. What is the one phrase you want people to think of when they see your name on the ballot? font-size: 16px; State legislature | background-color: #dac113; Some PACs like Southlake Familiesin North Texas have said critical race theory is being taught in schools. Some terminology may differ by district depending on whether trustees are running for at-large places or single-member districts. On Tuesday, November 8th, voters will go head to the polls to vote on candidates for Federal, State, and County representative positions. Strong storms ahead of cold front to bring severe weather risk, Viral TikTok video shows loose part on S.A. rodeo Ferris wheel, Texas Vista Medical Center to close after 40 years, Jacob's Well in Hill Country closed 'for foreseeable future', Second person, Abilene Schnieder, arrested in fatal dog attack, Dogs in fatal mauling linked to previous S.A. attacks, Heights Business Incubator, a program in which Alamo Heights high schoolers create their own businesses for the chance at real funding, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills nix May 7 general election vote, Former S.A. developer avoids prison in fraud case, CPS Energy sells circular Villita Assembly Building. margin: 8px auto; } padding-bottom: 0px; Four candidates have filed to fill her seat: retired NISD administrator Sharon Chumley, educator Jakub Kosiba, retired NISD principal Corinne Saldaa, and Irma Iris Duran de Rodriguez, senior housing policy coordinator for the City of San Antonio. Please contact AHISD at 210-824-2483 for the most accurate, up-to-date information as . Ballotpedia invites school board candidates to participate in its annual survey. background: #4c4c4c; One of her goals, she says, is to take politics out of the schools but knows that issues such as mask mandates and CRT have become political. Shedefeated Drastata Saturday with just under 59% of the vote. left: 0px; In February 2020, the TEA placed Harlandale ISD under the authority of a conservator who can override board decisions, finding after an investigation that trustees failed to monitor the districts finances and violated the Texas Open Meetings Act. Why are you focused only on political wedge issues and not issues actually facing our schools? she said. Contribution Cycle: July 1, 2022 to May 6, 2023. | And while school boards have been contentious and combative, Stephanie Knight, dean of the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University, said these conservative groups will use language that is appealing to all types of voters, not just the ones yelling at school boards. We need to understand that when a transgender youth is using a restroom, theres no exposure to genitals at all, she said. Annette Price also filed to run on Monday. Woods said that amount would be borrowed and paid back over time. 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. 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. There are three seats up for election in Lake Travis in May, and the PAC has endorsed candidates that stand against mask and vaccine mandates and school closures. In Precinct 2, incumbent . Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Cities | background-color: grey; Academic Integrity/Extracurricular Code Guidelines, Policies & Reporting Bullying and Mistreatment, Right At School (Before/After School Care), ClassLink (Eduphoria & Employee Access Center), School Board Trustee Elections General Information, School board elections are held on the first Saturday of May every year, There are 7 trustees that serve on staggered terms for 3 years. A bond issue is a very similar thing. On ExpressNews.com: 3 candidates vying for seat on Alamo Heights school board. background-color: #6db24f; background-color: #003388; Alamo Heights ISD School Board of Trustees candidate Brian Hamilton answers a question during a candidate forum at Alamo Heights Junior School Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The first dealt with continuing to pay Los Angeles teachers who refused to return to schools late in the epidemic, holding students and parents hostage with superfluous demands unrelated to safety or education. } .results_row.winner { Just last September, Lake Travis ISD made headlines when a parent furiously confronted their school board about the book Out of Darkness, a novel set in East Texas in the days before the 1937 natural gas explosion at New London School, one of the worst disasters in U.S. history. .results_row td { .inner_percentage.Republican { Hamilton said thats not acceptable, and he stressed that teacher salaries would be a high priority for him if re-elected. Diaz is married to Texas State Board of Education member Marisa Perez-Diaz and was endorsed by Julin Castro. Pre-pandemic there wasnt much interest in spending Wednesday evenings at a Lake Travis ISD school board meeting or much close attention paid to how members voted. 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