School board terms are four years long. 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. By Lauren Canterberry Three possibilities exist to consider a new map in the future. 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. 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. degree in Industrial Engineering and a M.S. Don't Threaten. Teacher retention and pay is crucial to insuring we have the best teachers for our children. Would you like to receive our daily news. Mainly sunny. We need to reach out to local or even corporate businesses to see if we could get any donations from them. Sign up today! 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. According to a letter sent to residents from Comal ISD. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for two members of the Board of Trustees for New Braunfels Independent School District. 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. 5:22 PM Apr 7, 2022 CDT Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 3 and 5. Board meetings should be live streamed so that all members of our community have the opportunity to attend and participate. With 16 competitive races spread across six different Bexar County school districts Saturday, familiar names held a lot of sway. 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,. Enrollment (14-15) 20,327 students. School Board District 6. Top priorities for me are transparency in how board decisions are made. What would be your top priorities if you are elected? I believe I have a unique set of skills which will allow me to do that. 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. Brittany Soto, 19, poses in front of Canyon High School in New Braunfels, where she graduated last May. 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. This is a state issue however. Masks are a simple and effective way to help provide that safety. Lastly, Im a mother, a breast-feeding mother, a mother of four, a working-class mother. New Braunfels voters will elect CISD school board members for districts 6 and 7. The pandemic created significant gaps, and they need to be addressed in meaningful ways, so our students go into the next phases of their education prepared. This will have a domino effect on our community if we do not address this before the coming school year. 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. We will continue to lose teachers, and we will start to see students leave this district. Click here to find out what district you are in. Carey Watson Hildebrand will represent Place No. We are one of the fastest growing districts in the area if not the state. 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 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. Before this, I worked at Ed White Middle School in NEISD for four years. 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. I challenge voters to look at the most recent grade report on their local school and not be horrified. 1What is your current or most recent occupation? Success! I have lived in New Braunfels 11+ years and have a family of four two of which graduated from Canyon High School. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. Ryan and I made our home New Braunfels seven years ago, and we have loved living here. 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. Why or why not? Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this Mays election. Comal ISD, District 1 Tim Hennessee, Incumbent Brittany Soto Comal ISD, District 2 David Drastata, Incumbent 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. Those values, instilled in me from birth, will continue guiding my decision-making if I am elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. Also seeking to win one of the at-large trustee seats, which are currently held by Clark and David Heefner, is Matthew D. Sargent. Christopher Willis and Fabian Castillo Dealva are seeking the District 2 seat. Proactively address district growth. (Courtesy Adobe Stock). This allows me to literally Think Outside the Box when looking at solutions to problems facing the community and its educational requirements. Do you think your district treats its teachers, principals and support personnel well? 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. Get the latest breaking news from The Herald-Zeitung. 1 of 2. Each and every child in our district should be prepared for a productive and fulfilling future. Camille Phillips can be reached at camille@tpr.org, on Instagram at camille.m.phillips and on Twitter at @cmpcamille. She is a school board candidate in Comal ISD for the District 1 seat. 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. Former Judson trustee Jose Macias Jr. will once again represent Judsons District 4. What grade on an A-F scale would you give your districts response to the coronavirus pandemic. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. There was no communication with teachers or parents. Occupation: I am currently retired, but I do some substitute teaching. Oak Creek and Freiheit Elementary Schools, and a new middle school to relieve Canyon Middle School. Did not respond. Being a teacher has always been my dream job, so Im thankful I am able to continue down this path. Experience: 6 years as a certified teacher in the State of Texas. Each As a retired educator, I have a keen understanding of what goes on in the classroom and the issues facing our teachers and administrators. 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. Success! 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. As a recent student of Comal ISD, I was taught to look at and believe the math and the science. By Lauren Canterberry We need to fix these things. Neither filed for re-election. 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. Yes- as a mother of 3 I am very impressed with the current curriculum, Yes- I believe they feel supported by the district. 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. If the School Board approves the updated Hillsborough County District Map, the students of thousands could be affected during the next school year. 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. We do not need to do deficit budgeting. Shedefeated Drastata Saturday with just under 59% of the vote. If you are not an incumbent, would you have voted to rescind the mask mandate? 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. 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. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received not postmarked) is April 26. Please download the PDF file. There was an error processing your request. On Tuesday, district administration will go over specific guidelines with the board about what it can and cannot do related to sharing information about the election with the public. 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. I feel a very personal and serious responsibility for all children in our growing district and the quality education they receive. Comal ISD incumbent Tim Hennessee received 61% of the vote in his race, despite facing two challengers. While I acknowledge that each student has different learning style, I do not support charter schools. Questions regarding elections can be directed to Melanie Allen at (763)689-6202 or mallen@c-ischools.org. Don't knowingly lie about anyone 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. I would decide on whether or not to approve a budget by seeing and listening to my districts needs. racist or sexually-oriented language. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. 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. Joel Torres III 6. I would look at copying other school designs for expansions so we can reduce design and architecture costs. I feel compelled to serve on the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, first and foremost, because I have two young daughters and many friends with children in the district. I taught one year at an Alternative Charter School in Schertz to middle school students and high school students. 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. For more information about the Comal County Elections, click here. 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