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. Teachers in some cases are even overworked due to the high demand to meet their high standards. As a recent student of Comal ISD, I was taught to look at and believe the math and the science. Questions regarding elections can be directed to Melanie Allen at (763)689-6202 or mallen@c-ischools.org. Comal ISD Board of Trustees meetings are conducted in the Board Room of the Support Services Building, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 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. Why or why not? Career Training is an important by product of our educational system. Maintain the ongoing academic and extracurricular success of our students. These acquired skills give me a key understanding of educational requirements and issues, personnel and disciplinary issues, construction, capacity planning, maintenance and finances as well as the caring and compassion needed to understand and address any issues facing the Comal ISD School Board. 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. I believe handling growth is going to come down to understanding the data around that growth. Two incumbents and five challengers competed for three trustee seats on the Southwest ISD board. I graduated from San Antonio College in 2015 with my Associates Degree, and then I went on to graduate from Texas State University in 2017 with my Bachelors Degree in English and 7th-12th teaching certificate. Board of Trustees Agendas & Minutes Board Policies Elections Meeting Schedule Meeting Video Single Member Districts Past Board Elections School discipline at some schools are lax and district policy is not always enforced. 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. Manage growth within the district by being as fiscally responsible as the Comal ISD Board should be. 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. Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. We will continue to lose teachers, and we will start to see students leave this district. Camille Phillips can be reached at camille@tpr.org, on Instagram at camille.m.phillips and on Twitter at @cmpcamille. I know for a fact we are overspending in certain areas of our budget via open record requests. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. Their futures rely on the education they receive while attending Comal ISD schools. Due to large volume of calls messages left may not be promptly answered. Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 1, 2, and 5. VOTER GUIDE: New Braunfels City Council, school board - impact This will have a domino effect on our community if we do not address this before the coming school year. Four seats on the Comal Independent School District Board of Trustees were up for general election on May 9, 2015. We publish election results following each election. We are one of the fastest growing districts in the area if not the state. Brittany Soto: District No. He was one of two trustees to vote against removing the mask mandate. According to a letter sent to residents from Comal ISD. CISD has done a great job keeping the schools open and I hope they remain open through the end of the school year. Every Monday evening you'll get caught up with the top stories from the last week. The last day to register to vote for this election is April 7. Where are our new students coming from? As a retired educator, I have a keen understanding of what goes on in the classroom and the issues facing our teachers and administrators. Signup today! Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear. Ballotpedia provides in-depth coverage of school board elections in America's largest school districts by enrollment. 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. Election day will be November 8, 2022. My goal is not to raise taxes. Comal Independent School District elections (2016) - Ballotpedia A top priority would be implementation of programs,. FILE PHOTO: A vote sign sits on the curb at the Comal County Senior Center voting location Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in New Braunfels. 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. I would have voted to keep the mask mandate. I have lived in New Braunfels 11+ years and have a family of four two of which graduated from Canyon High School. I would like to see teachers, teach and not have to focus on the standardized testing regulations. 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. 1, Did not respond. 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. School board candidates must be registered voters, reside in the district they are filing for and must have resided within the school district for at least six months. Low 52F. Heath Pinkerton 21. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. The biggest challenge facing Comal ISD is low teacher pay. Being a teacher has always been my dream job, so Im thankful I am able to continue down this path. Comal ISD Trustees Adopt Tax Rate, Approve Separate Elections to Comal Independent School District Board of Trustees, District 2 We have a daughter Carolyn who is a Pharmacist in Austin. Educ. Also . Irma Iris Duran de Rodriguez came close to coming out on top, with 31% of the votes. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Comal Independent School District Superintendent Andrew Kim will be leaving the district after 10 years. TPR was founded by and is supported by our community. Conservative family values are my moral fiber and have guided me throughout my life. As one of the board members correctly pointed out, there's no way that Comal ISD will ever close the gap between what we can offer and the private sector, but we're paying the higher price regardless, which is taking us over budget. Because I have children in the district, I am 100% invested in what is best for students. Transparency is critical to our constituents whether they have children in the district, or not. If the School Board approves the updated Hillsborough County District Map, the students of thousands could be affected during the next school year. One of the things that sets me apart from my opponents is that Im currently a teacher and still working with students every day. Christopher Willis and Fabian Castillo Dealva are seeking the District 2 seat. By Lauren Canterberry She is a school board candidate in Comal ISD for the District 1 seat. Texas A&M University System bans diversity statements from job applications, Movies romanticized the Alamo. Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 3 and 5. I think it shows our message has resonated with the community, and people are ready for change, Sorensen said. The Comal Board of Trustees approved a bond package worth $147.4 million at its February 2015 meeting, that was put to voters on the May 9, 2015, ballot. | Revenue generated by the VATREcould fund compensation increasesofup tothree percent annually over the next three to four years. Most charter schools follow strict guidelines to for their test scores and are very selective of their students. I taught for 5 years in Northside ISD as an engineering instructor at one of their magnet schools Construction Careers Academy located next to Earl Warren High School. I taught one year at an Alternative Charter School in Schertz to middle school students and high school students. Why do you want to serve on the school board? Experience: 6 years as a certified teacher in the State of Texas. I want your vote as the trustee for our district because I am greatly concerned about the reasons why good teachers and staff are leaving our district, some after only three or four months in the classroom; why bus routes are being canceled; why teachers get yearly pay cuts because any increase they get is less than the rise of inflation, pay cuts, and the failing grades! Voters can be certain that I have no employment history with the district, no conflicts of interest, and I am not a radical activist who wants to change the fundamentals of our education system.