Megan Rodriguez covers Alamo Heights, Olmos Park and Terrell Hills for the Express-News. 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. margin: 0; ), Cockfighting fight turns back time at Oklahoma Capitol, The awkward family affair of Gov. } Higginbotham also points out that the PAC is not interested in the issues such as student overcrowding and a bond measurethat would fund a second high school in the district. Find a complete list of them here. Scroll within the result embeds to see all races. San Antonios largest school district, Northside ISD, had three competitive races on the ballot. Christian Alvarado, a Lake Travis ISD parent and one of the PACs founders, said in a Facebook poston Feb. 3 that parents should be making choices for their kids and that he does not believe in the modern progressivism that claims my kids are oppressed because they are Hispanic.. } .non_result_row { Texas Republicans are attacking truth in the classroom with book bans and censorship campaigns. The group did not touch on CRT; it essentially aimed to establish a framework that could address a wide variety of issues, including helping eliminate any unlawful discrimination in the school system that could be affecting students. background-color: grey; display: table; The Alamo II Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 1 . A crafted American flag lies on a chair at Colonies North Elementary of Northside ISD. width: 90%; Heres what you need to know. .race_header { Public policy. She said she hopes an adjustment could be made in the tax structure to address that issue. These screenshots were shared by my opponent, without any context, in an attempt to misrepresent my stances on public education. And were trying to make good on that promise in this way, Woods said. In reviewing most recent academic ratings for our Alamo Heights schools, a continued decline is noted in ratings from US News and World Report and others. width: 100%; By. height: 56px; Its time to roll up our sleeves and address glaring problems in our AHISD so we can begin the process of finding workable, effective solutions. Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. Vasquez and Sudolcan teamed up this year to run as a slate, saying that they wanted to maintain stability on the board. .results_table_container { } File Photo | Camille Phillips | Texas Public Radio. Counties | This is a carousel. Irma Iris Duran de Rodriguez came close to coming out on top, with 31% of the votes. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts. Hughes campaign responded with an email saying that she supports teachers and responsible funding for public schools, and that her tweets were taken out of context. position: absolute; And this really goes beyond transgender. He has two children in the district. 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Voters reelected two long-time Southwest ISD trustees, Sylvester Vasquez Jr., the boards president, and Ida Sudolcan, the vice president. If school board races continue to become more and more partisan, Deen said it will derail what school boards are about, which is to work for the community and not for a political stance. In a forum last month, candidates were asked how they would direct the district to handle transgender students use of campus bathrooms and locker rooms, a question that arose after one of the districts campuses made a temporary change in the way students used the restrooms. color: #0645ad; Owner of San Antonio bar Moses Rose's launches GoFundMe to cover court costs as talks stall, San Antonio gourmet hot dog spot The Dogfather quietly opens second location. A San Antonio woman who brought her two children along as she smuggled more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine to the Alamo City has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. In Harlandale ISD, incumbents also won in the contested District 2 and 4 seats. What's at issue in Alamo Heights ISD vote? State legislature | The district website also shows that the school ranks eighth for starting salary and sixth for average salary among Bexar County school districts. He received 120 votes. The second, again, concerned a national conversation about schools run by teachers unions in cities such as Chicago and Baltimore, where budgets are huge but results dismal, her email to supporters said of the April tweet. The proposed bond would pay for upgrading more than 20 existing Northside ISD schools, some of which are decades old. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Retired principal Corrine Saldaa narrowly won election with 33% of the vote. I have called over 100 games . We need to understand that when a transgender youth is using a restroom, theres no exposure to genitals at all, she said. Kibler was drawn to run because she wanted teachers to have a spokesperson on the board who would advocate for higher pay and because she wanted the school to work to optimize federal dollars to better support lower income and academically challenged youth. Brayden Hunt, 26, announced his candidacy for the seat in a Facebook video Monday. Hughes said that teacher salaries would be a high budget priority for her, but she also expressed concern with the amount of money that the school gives back to the state through Robin Hood. Served two years as a mentor for the AHISD High School Incubator Program. On the ballot were the city's bond package, two state propositions on property taxes, school board seats and suburban city council elections. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Texas ranch that's half the size of Rhode Island still S.A. developer buys hotel property near Market Square, UTSA, Buc-ees planning new travel centers in Wisconsin, Florida, Four-year-old girl killed in mobile home fire near Lytle ID'd, Man hit, killed walking across West Side street identified, Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled his home. Live Honorably Act Humbly Model Dignity Carey Watson Hildebrand defeated Travis Wiltshire in the general election for Alamo Heights Independent School District school board Place 7 on May 1, 2021. On ExpressNews.com: Alamo Heights ISD asks voters to approve tax rate change. Comal ISD, located primarily in Comal County, also had an election to watch. JANE'S FOUR PILLARS | MEET JANE | E-BLASTS | LINKS OF INTEREST, I believe I have experience and skills to add to the AHISD Board, especially in better reflecting the expectations of the community and improving transparency and collaboration.. We want to bring in candidates that understand the CRT [rhetoric] is bullshit, and that its a talking point by Republicans.. Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | 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. Maintaining fiscal responsibility would be a top focus for Hamilton if re-elected. This information is provided for general guidance, as of January 2022. text-align: center; He also wants to find ways to help students who arent performing as well academically due to the pandemic, and he wants to look for ways that educators, administration and the board can more efficiently communicate with parents. The Associated Press. Why are you focused only on political wedge issues and not issues actually facing our schools? she said. Vasquez said the district needs to regain the lost ground by making parents, staff and students understand that its safe to return. Early voting for the May 1 election runs from April 19-27. } School districts | color: #6db24f; 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. Judging from the documents I have shared I do not believe we are heading in that direction. Hughes decision to throw her hat in the ring came after she heard about teachers undergoing equity training at the school, which she was concerned had ties to critical race theory. The current board member in the seat, Cindy Nashert, is the boards president, but she declined to seek reelection. Disclosure: Facebook, Politico, Southern Methodist University and University of Texas - Arlington have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . On ExpressNews.com: 3 candidates vying for seat on Alamo Heights school board. In District 7, former San Antonio Mayor Ed Garza, the incumbent, faces Yasmn Parra Codina, an administrative assistant at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Juan Lecona, 44, won election by default. Pre-pandemic and [before] the new focus on cultural issues, I would say our school board was pretty quiet, Archer said. But before voters decide the proposed bonds fate, Woods wanted to clear up misconceptions about some of the language on the ballot, especially when it comes to the tax rate. font-size: 12px; 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. Find Race Results. 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. Shedefeated Drastata Saturday with just under 59% of the vote. 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. Alamo Heights ISD. font-style: italic; Three of the four races for Harlandale ISDs seven-member board initially were contested, but District 3 incumbent Esequiel Zeke Mendoza died in February and another District 3 candidate, Lillian Zapata, was deemed ineligible to run because her voter registration had lapsed. I think being a physician is very helpful in recognizing and spotting risk versus benefit, whether its academics, whether its a public health issue, Hughes said as she described what makes her stand out as a candidate. Commentary; Sponsored; In Memoriam . Kini Vaughn also filed to run for the office Wednesday afternoon. Engineer Travis Wiltshire faces Carey Watson Hildebrand, a volunteer and substitute teacher, for Place 7. 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. Last fall, current Board President David Drastata called the coronavirus the China virus in an athletic booster letter, a term criticized for contributing to anti-Asian rhetoric. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans and engages with them about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Toward that end, Hamilton said, one of the first steps came when voters approved a tax rate in November that allows $1.4 million to go to teacher salaries and other educational programs. They will be joined by Daniel Carrillo. Get more election results on our homepage and Vote 2022 page. Enrollment:10,227Pay per student:$19.26, Enrollment:10,881Pay per student:$18.84, Enrollment:14,831Pay per student:$14.16, Enrollment:15,497Pay per student:$13.69, Enrollment:13,891Pay per student:$16.76, Enrollment:106,145Pay per student:$2.99. 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. } We want to bring in candidates that arent gonna support book bans, Hansen said. Kibler, 46, is a pediatrician at Communicare on the West Side of San Antonio . A San Antonio woman who brought her two children along as she smuggled more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine to the Alamo City has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. .race_header.republican { Thats a separate entity. 5. Her account also links to the website for American Doctors 4 Truth, which Hughes co-founded. 2023 Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. display: block; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Place 6 incumbent Lisa Krenger is the only incumbent seeking another term, and she is running unopposed. Replacing flooring thats become problematic, repaving and drainage.. Browns occupation is unclear. } Early voting begins Monday, April 25. In reviewing most recent academic ratings for our Alamo Heights schools, a continued decline is noted in ratings from US News and World Report and others. overflow-y: hidden; Drastata and four other board candidates voted to remove the districts mask mandate in March without surveying parents or giving them time to make alternative plans. He said late Saturday that the election results show voters recognize what the work of our Equity Council truly is and were rebuking this rhetoric around critical race theory, which were not doing.. The email also criticized Kibler for remaining silent on the issue. Nuques and Salinas, who also ran last year, called for change, better communication between the board and the community, inclusive elections and a potential switch from at large positions to seats that would represent single-member districts. Bud Ward, 56, previously ran for the seat in 2018, garnering 98 votes to Farleys 230. He had 2,664 votes in unofficial returns, more than the combined total of his two challengers, Dr. Jane Lindell Hughes, an ophthalmic surgeon, who had 1,622, and Dr. Elise Kibler, a pediatrician, who had 252. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez, What's on my ballot? Frank Alfaro, assistant superintendent for administrative services, has said that neither the equity training nor the Equity Council had any ties to critical race theory. What we want to emphasize is there will be no tax rate increase as a result of a potential passage of this bond. } max-width: 600px; Support for TPR's Education News Desk comes from H-E-B Helping Here. The Board meeting agenda lists policies, programs, and issues concerning the district upon which the Board votes. position: relative; What we do control is that tax rate, and we can promise it will not increase as a result of this proposal, Woods said. Incumbents Flo Bernal and James Sullivan, Jr. retained their seats. Across the state, a handful of political action committees have formed to fuel the campaigns of more conservative candidates who promise to keep critical race theoryout of schools and potential future pandemic-related restrictions like school closures and mask mandates at bay. width: 35px !important; Hamilton thanked those who voted for him and said the results showed the communitys endorsement of the district administration and its hard work. Early voting for the May 1 election runs from April 19-27. } And he said that the Equity Council was a group of more than 70 students, staff, parents and community members. ; the Alamo II Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 1 be no rate. 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