Election
BY EMILY LINCKE
*INCUMBENT
Montgomery ISD board of trustees, Position 4
What is the biggest issue MISD is currently facing, and how would you address it?
What is your top priority if elected?
I want to continue the momentum that MISD has with our local legislators to help understand the formula the state uses for funding, each district throughout the status is funded di erently. We need more consistency, so we know how to budget more e ectively.
Education is at a crossroads at the state and federal level, both systemically and philosophically. We need to continue to advocate for our teachers as well as keeping our students and faculty insulated from liberal viewpoints and beliefs. Montgomery is a conservative community and I intend to maintain those beliefs.
Trey Kirby* Occupation: commercial real estate advisor Relevant experience: served three consecutive terms from on the MISD board of trustees 832-524-5676 Paul E. Cameron IV Occupation: pilot Relevant experience: BS in construction science, minor in business administration; master’s in homeland security; Air Force o cer 979-574-5071
Teacher hiring/retention. The availability of teachers has dwindled since COVID[-19] and in order for Montgomery ISD to attract and hire the best quali ed teachers, we need to pay equal or more than our surrounding school districts. Starting teachers should be paid top dollar and current teachers deserve a raise.
School funding. I would ensure that there are no frivolous expenditures within MISD’s limited budget. If there are, I would identify and eliminate those unnecessary costs in order to direct money towards our student’s education and extracurricular activities as well as teacher’s salaries.
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