BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
Comal ISD District, Place 7
KEY: *Incumbent
Orlando OJ Dona Jr. Occupation & experience: College Adjunct Professor, teacher, private business owner. Comal ISD, retired teacher, certi ed Texas teacher and principal, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel 830-730-8666
David Krawczynski* Occupation & experience: business owner. Three years as SMD 7, Comal ISD board of trustees representative
Parent-Teacher-Administration communications, especially when it comes to area of discipline and improving student achievement in school; ensure every student has the ability to engage in something extracurricular—sports, music, clubs, etc. What are your top 3 priorities that you would like to achieve if elected?
1. Accountability and execution of 5-year plan; 2. Strengthening scal responsibility; 3. Enhancing community trust
CISD has the largest-growing population in the country; building and manning appropriate learning facilities given this growth is a top priority. Transparency in operations seems to be a common problem in school districts; CISD is no exception. What challenges do you think the district is currently facing, and what is your plan to address those?
As a school board member seeking re-election, my focus remains on ensuring that Comal ISD stays on course with our ve-year plan while maintaining diligent oversight. Our district faces three primary challenges: sustained growth, budget management, and student performance. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning, transparency, and a commitment to…
I would seek community involvement and sponsorship; cut positions in district o ces; review and eliminate positions within district schools that do not provide direct value to student learning. In the event of budget constraints, what are potential solutions you would advocate for to balance the budget?
Comal ISD, like many districts across Texas, faces signi cant budget constraints in the coming years. While we have one of the lowest e ective tax rates in the state and remain committed to scal conservatism, we must be proactive in nding solutions to maintain high-quality education while balancing the budget responsibly...
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