Mainly sunny. We are one of the fastest growing districts in the area if not the state. 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,. FILE PHOTO: A sign tells people where to cast their ballots. 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. Why reinvent the wheel. 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. 9:53 AM Apr 21, 2021 CDT Carey Watson Hildebrand will represent Place No. Local school boards dont have much of a say in this. 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. 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. There was a lot of concern over the health precautions that were going to be set in motion for the school year, but ultimately the first semester was a success. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. Those board member positions are occupied by Marty Bartlett and Cody Mueller, respectively.. Elec. Those values, instilled in me from birth, will continue guiding my decision-making if I am elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. Six candidates are vying for Comal ISD single-member districts 6 and 7 in this Mays election. I want to use my skills to help our districts children thrive in an educational environment. How should CISD handle growth within the district? Please download the PDF file. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper). | (Community Impact Newspaper staff), Editor, New Braunfels and San Marcos/Buda/Kyle. Ive always visualized Comal County as the place where I would raise a family. 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. Greetings, Texans. These skills can be acquired by more investment in Career and Technical Training courses at existing high schools or consolidation into schools that specialize in particular career options. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels. Updated The date and location of the next general election of Trustees for the District shall be in the Single-Member Districts as indicated in Board Policy BBB (Local), which may be accessed by clicking this link and inserting policy code BBB.. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the school district and how do you plan to address them? 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I would look at copying other school designs for expansions so we can reduce design and architecture costs. It is not the role of the Board of Trustees to dictate what parents choose for their children regarding masks or COVID vaccines. This is especially true in how we spend our monies. Meet the Teacher, Orientation, & Open House, Lamar University Educational Leadership Program. 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. The last day to register to vote for this election is April 7. Sign up today! With a very dynamic growth rate, Comal ISD is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Code 11.061; Tex. In comparison, Northside School District which has approximately 110,000 students and Northeast ISD which has 60,000 students can easily fit within the boundaries of Comal ISD and have a much denser and diverse tax base to support this higher student number to include businesses. While I acknowledge that each student has different learning style, I do not support charter schools. I am an avid sportsman and wildlife conservationist. 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. Transparency is critical to our constituents whether they have children in the district, or not. Don't knowingly lie about anyone CISD has done a great job keeping the schools open and I hope they remain open through the end of the school year. 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. 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. My goal is to see our district continue being a pacesetter in statewide education. Low 52F. What would be your top priorities if you are elected? Each and every child in our district should be prepared for a productive and fulfilling future. This is a state issue however. Voting and Election Information | Comal County, Texas Home Elections BBM & Early Voting Data May 7, 2022 Election Ballot by Mail and Early Voter Data Data for May 7, 2022 Election **NOTE: If an election entity is not hyperlinked, no data has been reported for that date. 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. KTPD 89.3 FM in Del Rio's broadcast signal is currently down. I know for a fact we are overspending in certain areas of our budget via open record requests. How would you / do you decide whether or not to approve the budget recommended to you by district administration? Another challenge facing Comal ISD is the lack of transparency from board members and accessibility for community members. Incumbent Wes Clark is looking to defend his New Braunfels ISD at-large trustee seat. 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 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. Youth Development Director for Ignite Volleyball Association. Do you think your district treats its teachers, principals and support personnel well? Occupation: I am currently retired, but I do some substitute teaching. This is a challenge. 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. 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. Texas Public Radio. The forefront of our goals as board members should be student success, but success is not only grades and test scores. There was an error processing your request. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. From my perspective Comal does not treat their school employees well. Top priorities for me are transparency in how board decisions are made. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. This says a lot about my passion and determination to help others. Get the latest breaking news from The Herald-Zeitung. As a retired educator, I have a keen understanding of what goes on in the classroom and the issues facing our teachers and administrators. 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. My kids are twelve, six, four, and I recently had another child who is almost seven months now. 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. By Lauren Canterberry Updated Board meetings should be live streamed so that all members of our community have the opportunity to attend and participate. 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. We need to reach out to local or even corporate businesses to see if we could get any donations from them. School Board District 1. Withitspassage, teachers and staff would receive a 3 percent pay increase this year with auxiliarypersonnelreceivinga$1.50 hourly pay increase. My goal is not to raise taxes. During those three years of college, I cared for my four-year-old, married my husband, Ryan, and had two more children. Be a voice for all Comal ISD communities. Manage growth within the district by being as fiscally responsible as the Comal ISD Board should be. M-F 10-2. The Comal ISD board of trustees had a busy night Monday, but after some public comments on the district's mask policy the meeting largely focused on the district's tax rate and bond elections. 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. 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. 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. 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 plan to have town hall meetings with anyone in the district who wishes to be heard. As an educated, experienced trustee, I can help effect this change. 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. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. 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. Beginning on April 19, there will be an election for three members of the Board of Trustees for Comal Independent School District. I think the biggest challenges are the erosion of discipline in schools, current progressive ideology that is tainting the purpose of education, the philosophy and approach to student performance and learning in school, and STAAR test results. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. Harlandale ISD residents reelected both incumbents on the ballot in their first election since the Texas Education Agency put them under the oversight of a conservator. That is the equivalent of adding an entire high school to our district every year. Comal ISD is divided into single-member districts and has a seven-member Board of Trustees. I am a full-time student at St. Phillips College. School Board District 6. We have a daughter Carolyn who is a Pharmacist in Austin. A new exhibit reconsiders its complicated history, Rosie Castro confirmed as temporary council member for San Antonios District 7, Former SAPD officer who shot Erik Cantu Jr. receives criminal trial start date in June. This skill set will lend itself well to future capital construction projects the Comal ISD will seek out to meet future expected growth. 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. 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. School discipline at some schools are lax and district policy is not always enforced. 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. (Community Impact Newspaper staff). Have my opponents served as a vice principal? 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. 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. Zeke Mendoza, who died shortly after Texas winter storm, was also on the ballot for District 3. I served in the Army Corps of Engineers with the 25th Infantry Division. I would recommend all of you make a tally of things that you want to see in your school board member, judge us according by your list, and vote accordingly. Oak Creek and Freiheit Elementary Schools, and a new middle school to relieve Canyon Middle School. I want to participate in the process to fix it as your trustee. Comal ISD residents who need to register to vote or need to update their voter registration due to a recent change of address,maydo so untilOct. 4. 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. Have they mentored students in the National Honor Society or won awards for Robotics at the Texas State Level with their kiddos? 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. In 2022, four of the seven board seats are up for election. A top priority would be implementation of programs,. Voters, in turn, approved the measure. Updated I have started youth sport organizations and had to create and approve budgets from year to year. I also plan to live stream board meetings and allow community members to speak and listen in, so that their voices are part of the conversation. 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. Due to large volume of calls messages left may not be promptly answered. It is important we manage our tax monies prudently. Voters in the San Antonio area will also vote in municipal and school board elections. Proposition D, at $34,540,000 will fund student and teacherinstructional technologyand network infrastructure projects. School board terms are four years long. A- opening schools in August was beneficial to the kids AND offering virtual learning as an option. By Eric Weilbacher, Lauren Canterberry Comal ISD paid for the construction of Davenport High School through a bond approved by voters in 2017. Enrollment (14-15) 20,327 students. 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. TPR was founded by and is supported by our community. Currently, COMAL ISD comprises over 40% minorities in our student body; yet, representation on the school board does not reflect this. 5:22 PM Apr 7, 2022 CDT Do you know this means your student scored about a 40% on the test? These two separate elections will address the district's enrollment growth and teacher compensation. In doing so, we will achieve the best quality education. Signup today! Political agendas and ideals have no place in the classroom. Incumbents Flo Bernal and James Sullivan, Jr. retained their seats. TheBoard called for aVATREto generate additional local revenue toprovide teachers and staff with additional compensationand to fund new teaching positions to meet student enrollment growth. I do volunteer charity work for the Garden Ridge Lions Club as the club Vice President. He was one of two trustees to vote against removing the mask mandate. We have difficult decisions ahead in the district that will challenge the resolve of the Trustees. Success! Zapata was disqualified from the race due to residency issues. My time as a teacher has been rewarding, exciting, and, at times, mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. Each 7. 9:53 AM Apr 21, 2021 CDT, Learn more about the candidates for districts 1 and 2 for the Comal ISD board of trustees. Proposition A will also fundcampusreinvestmentandinfrastructure projectsas well asthe purchase ofcampus safety and security,busesand land. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear. I think it shows our message has resonated with the community, and people are ready for change, Sorensen said. I have over 13 years of experience making financial decisions. 3:37 PM Feb 22, 2022 CST I am aware of the importance of replication of equipment in our school system to include school designs. Brittany Soto: District No. 5:11 PM Feb 2, 2021 CST, Applications for election to the school boards will be accepted until Feb. 12. In 2016, I accepted a position at a startup within Rackspace and, once again, came home to the Hill Country this time, forever. View the 2022 School Board Candidates. Before this, I worked at Ed White Middle School in NEISD for four years. 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. Career Training is an important by product of our educational system. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. Two incumbents and five challengers competed for three trustee seats on the Southwest ISD board. 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. * denotes candidates who did not respond to survey requests sent via email and/or phone calls by time of publication. With 16 competitive races spread across six different Bexar County school districts Saturday, familiar names held a lot of sway. Our teachers work hard for our students, and, if I am elected, I plan to take a fiscally conservative approach to increase teacher compensation. Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. degree in Management. 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. Note: Names are listed in order of appearance on the ballot according to the city clerks' office. In District 4, incumbent Denise Kern was unopposed in her re-election bid. 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. Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. Keep it Clean. As for being an educator for 6 years, I have seen what works and what did not work in these other school districts. 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. Diaz is married to Texas State Board of Education member Marisa Perez-Diaz and was endorsed by Julin Castro. If the School Board approves the updated Hillsborough County District Map, the students of thousands could be affected during the next school year. We need to fix these things. 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. Clay Page will be the new trustee representing Place No. Northside board policy is to declare whoever wins the most votes the winner, so there wont be a runoff. One side consists of parents and students, another side consists of teachers and administrators and support staff. Why or why not? You have permission to edit this article. For TPR's full Voter Guide, click here. 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. What would be your top priorities if you are elected? My roots run deep in Comal County and I graduated from Comal ISD. Error! If you are an incumbent, please defend your vote on the decision to rescind the districts mask mandate March 9. Also seeking to win one of the at-large trustee seats, which are currently held by Clark and David Heefner, is Matthew D. Sargent. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Each trustee on the Board is elected separately from the single-member district in which he/she resides. As a recent student of Comal ISD, I was taught to look at and believe the math and the science. Parents are concerned about what is taught in our classrooms that Texas is not immune to the rampant progressive ideology that is being taught in other states and there is no mechanism in place for our district to give them any kind of assurance. Elections will be held for Comal ISD District 1, 2, and 5. Shedefeated Drastata Saturday with just under 59% of the vote. Questions regarding elections can be directed to Melanie Allen at (763)689-6202 or mallen@c-ischools.org. There was an error processing your request. Eric joined Community Impact as an editor in July 2021, returning to journalism after several years in the New Braunfels business community. Teacher retention and pay is crucial to insuring we have the best teachers for our children. Louie G. Luna, the only viable candidate for Harlandales District 3, won election by just 16 votes. 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. Brittany Soto: District No. 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. The Board's primary functions are goal setting, approving the budget and policymaking. 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. Did not respond. I have lived in New Braunfels 11+ years and have a family of four two of which graduated from Canyon High School. 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. Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning. We need to keep expanding our programs to keep up with our rapidly growing district. She currently works as a COVID-19 contact tracer. 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. 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. 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. If elected, I intend to understand and communicate to constituents the districts efforts to close those gaps. In addition, utilizing school design replication would lower design costs, maintenance costs and fixture costs. Yes- as a mother of 3 I am very impressed with the current curriculum, Yes- I believe they feel supported by the district.
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