*Tim Hennessee: District No. This would include being proactive in seeking out land to buy for future construction. Signup today! Success! Also, Im a Latina this is important because the makeup of our board is not representative of our community. Details about the VATRE and Bond 2021 can be found on theDistrictswebsite. In addition, utilizing school design replication would lower design costs, maintenance costs and fixture costs. If successful, this issue will become the responsibility of each school district to decide on, potentially in perpetuity. We must continue to study the projected growth in the district so we can make strategic decisions regarding when and where to purchase land. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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. Did not respond. accounts, the history behind an article. There are ways to responsibly manage growth that allows for the tradition of excellence and student success to continue in our district. Yes, there are pockets of goodness in individual teachers and teams across the district, but for the most part this is dismal and must change. [1] Comal ISD paid for the construction of Davenport High School through a bond approved by voters in 2017. I am a full-time student at St. Phillips College. 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. This tally should include: Understanding of Texas and New Braunfels. May 1, 2021 Election Results: Comal ISD The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather. Voters in Bexar County's wealthiest school district overwhelmingly approved a tax rate election Tuesday night, but voters in three other Bexar County school districts rejected their districts' requests for bond funding. I am an active member of the community, serving as the chairman of an advisory commission for the city of Garden Ridge over the past four years and coaching sports teams for my children. 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. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. Comal ISD candidate, 19, is one year out of high school and running for We will continue to lose teachers, and we will start to see students leave this district. 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. Why? (Community Impact Newspaper staff), Editor, New Braunfels and San Marcos/Buda/Kyle. Ill focus on the latter. I have over 13 years of experience making financial decisions. Comal ISD superintendent resigns, cites personal reasons - KSAT Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear. Top priorities for me are transparency in how board decisions are made. 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. 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. For best results call during our business hours 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. They will be joined by Daniel Carrillo. I served in the Army Corps of Engineers with the 25th Infantry Division. 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. I have started youth sport organizations and had to create and approve budgets from year to year. Proposition D, at $34,540,000 will fund student and teacherinstructional technologyand network infrastructure projects. Comal ISD, District 7: The trustee candidates speak. Sitting in a quiet room for 4 hours straight with only a lunch break is not an efficient way to ensure our students are retaining information. 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. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for three members of the Board of Trustees for Comal Independent School District. Zapata was disqualified from the race due to residency issues. Ive always visualized Comal County as the place where I would raise a family. I would decide on whether or not to approve a budget by seeing and listening to my districts needs. 44 candidates vying for 22 school board seats in May election 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. Each 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 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. I want to be your trustee because corrections are needed on this board. May 1, 2021 Election Results: Comal ISD - KSAT 5. My passion and motivation to make a difference are my girls and their education. We need to keep expanding our programs to keep up with our rapidly growing district. 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. I will also expand teacher inputs into district decision-making and create a teacher task force for addressing student discipline, social media and teacher pay. Those board member positions are occupied by Marty Bartlett and Cody Mueller, respectively. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism NEW BRAUNFELSIn a resounding 7-0 vote, the Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution supporting area residents and communities, echoing their concerns about the proposed Vulcan quarry, and directing the school administration to file for a contested case hearing. Meet the Teacher, Orientation, & Open House, Lamar University Educational Leadership Program. 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. However, lifting the mask mandate that was set in place to protect students and staff less than 12 hours before the next school day and without consulting experts completely disregards all of those efforts. Click here to find out what district you are in. The idea of approaching grade level level, for example, is touted as the mark for schools to achieve comfort. Dont be bamboozled! Served on the districts Safety Committee? Two of seven seats on the Comal Independent School District board of trustees were up for by-district general election on May 6, 2017. Do you know this means your student scored about a 40% on the test? One of the school boards primary responsibilities is to approve a budget. I would have polled the constituents in my district- all staff, parents and student input would be considered before casting my vote. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. I have worked in these fields for companies such as Texas Instruments, M&M/MARS-Wrigley, Russell Stover Candies, and John B. Sanfilippo & Sons/Fisher Nuts. How should Comal ISD handle its ongoing growth? Current New Braunfels ISD District 1 trustee Keith D. Smith will face off against Morgan Lindsey Armitage, who will appear as Morgan Renaud on the ballot, for the seat. Image courtesy of Comal ISD. 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. All meetings are at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 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. 12 candidates vie for NBISD, CISD board of trustees positions - impact 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. Comal Independent School District elections (2015) - Ballotpedia KTPD 89.3 FM in Del Rio's broadcast signal is currently down. My kids are twelve, six, four, and I recently had another child who is almost seven months now. High 82F. We have a daughter Carolyn who is a Pharmacist in Austin. Comal ISD school board election cancelled - mySA The forefront of our goals as board members should be student success, but success is not only grades and test scores. You have permission to edit this article. The San Antonio Independent School District board elections are among the most hotly contested, with the district's largest teachers union backing a slate of candidates to unseat three incumbents and replace a departing trustee on the seven-member board. 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. Comal ISD board of trustees District 1 - impact Mask mandates are still being litigated in the Texas Court of Appeals by 19 Independent School Districts. Cheryl . Ensure our budgets do not contain wasteful spending and insure we are meeting the needs for the education of our children as best we can. | I have experience in Engineering, Cost Accounting, Production Planning and Plant Operations Management. Internet stream is unaffected. Carey Watson Hildebrand will represent Place No. 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,. If the state wants to administer and test to collect data to evaluate the public school system, I have no problem with that. Early voting begins April 25 and ends May 3. Currently, COMAL ISD comprises over 40% minorities in our student body; yet, representation on the school board does not reflect this. School discipline at some schools are lax and district policy is not always enforced. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. 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. 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. One of the things that sets me apart from my opponents is that Im currently a teacher and still working with students every day. I taught one year at an Alternative Charter School in Schertz to middle school students and high school students. Sign up today! One of the biggest challenges the school district faces is student performance, and I dont mean just performance on state-mandated tests. Businesses and taxpayers are the end customers for our educational product we put out into the marketplace once students graduate. Shedefeated Drastata Saturday with just under 59% of the vote. This says a lot about my passion and determination to help others. As for being an educator for 6 years, I have seen what works and what did not work in these other school districts. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. Being a teacher has always been my dream job, so Im thankful I am able to continue down this path. In District 4, incumbent Denise Kern was unopposed in her re-election bid. 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. By Eric Weilbacher, Lauren Canterberry What grade on an A-F scale would you give your districts response to the coronavirus pandemic. How should CISD handle growth within the district? Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. I challenge voters to look at the most recent grade report on their local school and not be horrified. Hello, my name is Kaila Stovall. This could be done by being more proactive in reducing construction costs via replication of construction designs. | VOTER GUIDE: New Braunfels City Council, school board - impact We publish election results following each election. I will not waiver in my commitment to keep a students-first mindset. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the school district and how do you plan to address them? 3:37 PM Feb 22, 2022 CST, Three New Braunfels ISD positions and two Comal ISD positions will appear on the ballot May 7. 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. School Board District 6. 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. I am involved in and understand the community, and I have based my campaign on the collective opinions and objectives of family stakeholders in the district. I am an avid sportsman and wildlife conservationist. Five school board member positions in New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD will be up for election May 2. Zeke Mendoza, who died shortly after Texas winter storm, was also on the ballot for District 3. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The early years of my post-graduate career were spent in the outdoor industry, beginning with the famed YO Ranch and, soon after, a luxury wing-shooting lodge in Kentucky. For the past two years, theComal ISDBoard has beenworking witha group of community members representing all areas of the districttodevelop abondpackage that allows the district to continue to addressnearly6,000new students who are projected to enroll in Comal ISD over the next five years. Internet stream is unaffected. 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. 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 Teacher retention and pay is crucial to insuring we have the best teachers for our children. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. For New Braunfels ISD, there are two at large trustee seats and one for District 1 up for grabs, while Comal ISD is looking to fill trustee positions for District 6 and 7. Updated City council hopefuls must have resided in their respective districts at least six months prior to filing, have resided in the city at least 12 months prior to the election date, and in no way be currently indebted to the city. Questions regarding elections can be directed to Melanie Allen at (763)689-6202 or mallen@c-ischools.org. at 5:30 p.m., a drawing will take place in the Board Room at the Comal ISD Support Services Building, located at 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130, for the purpose of determining the order in which the names of candidates for the Board of Trustees shall appear on the official ballot for the May 6, 2023, trustee election. 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. If you are not an incumbent, would you have voted to rescind the mask mandate? Don't Threaten. 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. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. This allows me to have a completely neutral view of Comal ISD as I do not have any favorites in terms of schools, teachers, and administrators nor do I have any negative views either. San Antonios largest school district, Northside ISD, had three competitive races on the ballot. 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. We need to be very proactive in locating where new housing developments are going up and how to serve the educational needs of our fast growing district. 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. Yes- as a mother of 3 I am very impressed with the current curriculum, Yes- I believe they feel supported by the district. person will not be tolerated. Folks, I dont like the gamesmanship with student testing. 3:16 PM Apr 25, 2022 CDT, Learn more about the candidates for districts 6 and 7 for the Comal ISD board of trustees. Comal ISD is very reliant on homeowners to provide growth funding. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. We don't have the staff to meet currently enrolled needs, so this has to be addressed and continually assessed if we're ever going to have a hope of breaking out of the cycle of hiring contractors that take us over budget. Because I have children in the district, I am 100% invested in what is best for students. 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. These two separate elections will address the district's enrollment growth and teacher compensation. Clay Page will be the new trustee representing Place No. 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. Proposition B, at $61,487,803, willfunda variety ofathletic programenhancementprojects at Canyon,Canyon Lake, Smithson Valley High and Mountain Valley Middle. Clark joins Megan Louise Willis, who will appear as Megan Stratemann-Willis on the ballot, and James Randall Lenard, who will appear on the ballot as Randy Lenard for one of two seats. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. 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. What would be your top priorities if you are elected? Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 1, 2, and 5. Former Judson trustee Jose Macias Jr. will once again represent Judsons District 4. Amanda Jones and Amber Bracegirdle are vying for the District 6 position, and David Krawczynski, Kaila Stovall,. Q&A: Get to know who is running for the Comal ISD board of trustees Teachers in some cases are even overworked due to the high demand to meet their high standards. I also want to serve because I want ALL students to feel safe in our classrooms and hallways across the district. I want to participate in the process to fix it as your trustee. Local school boards dont have much of a say in this. Each has . School Board Elections: Comal ISD | TPR The requirements for being a Trustee on the Board of Trustees for the District may be found at Board Policy BBA (Legal), which may be accessed by clicking this linkand inserting policy code BBA.. Elections - District - Comal Independent School District Early voting will take place Oct. 18-29. Meet the Teacher, Orientation, & Open House, Lamar University Educational Leadership Program. 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. Comal ISD voters will weigh $527 million bond at polls in November At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. Before this, I worked at Ed White Middle School in NEISD for four years. Board of Trustees Agendas & Minutes Board Policies Elections Meeting Schedule Meeting Video Single Member Districts Past Board Elections I am a parent with a long-term vested interest in the district. Four seats on the Comal Independent School District Board of Trustees were up for general election on May 9, 2015. 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.. I plan to keep a students first mindset in all decisions. In following years, the tax rate is projected to lower back to 92 cents in 2022 and 91 cents in 2023 due to rising property appraisal values. 1 of 2. 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. Proactively address district growth. I am a teacher first in all things, and have taught students here in my own district for years I am known by parents and current/graduated students from Smithson Valley, Davenport, and Pieper High Schools. I would like to see teachers, teach and not have to focus on the standardized testing regulations. It now has approximately 30,000 students. Comal ISD has a seven-member Board of Trustees. Casey Moeller 13. Big Country elections: 3 of 4 school bond proposals defeated Election day will be November 8, 2022. There is a trust that comes from our Constitution that the republic works, and that the People will elect in a fair election the only kind we have here in Texas the representative whose values best represents them. Voters in Bexar and Guadalupe Counties re-elected Place 4 trustee Edward Finley and chose retired teacher Belinda Evans to represent Place 7. We are working to restore the radio signal. Be Proactive. I think it shows our message has resonated with the community, and people are ready for change, Sorensen said. 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. Low 52F. We need to fix these things. I do volunteer charity work for the Garden Ridge Lions Club as the club Vice President. We need to work with state legislators to keep more tax dollars in our school district and increase teacher compensation to reflect current costs of living and inflation. Sign up today! Voters in the San Antonio area will also vote in municipal and school board elections. 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. It is not the role of the Board of Trustees to dictate what parents choose for their children regarding masks or COVID vaccines. Have my opponents served as a vice principal? 1 Teachers and support staff are responsible for student success they spend time with our students every day of the school year, and they should be making a wage that matches the work they put in each and every day. It should also allow contractors to sharpen their pencils on how to rebuild similar buildings based on previous experience. Oak Creek and Freiheit Elementary Schools, and a new middle school to relieve Canyon Middle School. 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. She currently works as a COVID-19 contact tracer. Elec. By Lauren Canterberry 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. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for three members of the Board of Trustees for Comal Independent School District. Youth Development Director for Ignite Volleyball Association. Board Members - District - Comal Independent School District Why or why not? School Board Election - Plano Independent School District For TPR's full Voter Guide, click here. May 7 Election results: School, College Districts - KSAT 5:11 PM Feb 2, 2021 CST Amanda Jones and. Where are our new students coming from? In addition, utilizing school design replication would lower design costs, maintenance costs and fixture costs. Comal Independent School District Board of Trustees, District 3 Success! 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. There was an error processing your request. PDF COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels