Election
BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
KEY: *Incumbent
What are your top three priorities that you would like to achieve if elected?
What challenges do you think the district is currently facing, and what is your plan to address those? One of the biggest challenges facing our district is the rapid increase of students categorized as economically disadvantaged. Our strategies must incorporate pathways of support in areas of academic readiness, parent engagement, mentorship, and collaborations with nonprofits.
Judson ISD, District 4
Support educational achievement in Judson ISD without diminishing our ability to provide basic educational services. Address barriers to student success in the classroom by addressing the whole student, ranging from social emotional support to increasing academic resources. Increasing Early College and dual credit programming as well as STEM related programming. Student success. Stronger teacher support leads to better reading and overall academic achievement. 2. Teachers and staff. Providing resources and appreciation supports all staff so they can do their job effectively. 3. Transparency and accountability. I will advocate for clear communication and responsible decisions district wide.
José A. Macias Jr.* Occupation & experience: Served 4 terms as a Judson ISD trustee and as an Alamo College District trustee (2019-2020). Executive director, UNITY37 Coalition www.macias4judson.com Bianca Hulsey Occupation & experience: Advocate, JISD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee founder, district volunteer, former substitute, parent, Retail www.facebook.com/share/19YH6diEhT
Reading gaps affect all subjects; early intervention is crucial. Bullying/discipline has been detected. I will further investigate and build up each campus’ anti-bullying committees. Special populations are growing. I propose a district-wide subcommittee of educators and paras to address classroom needs and will promote SEPAC for greater engagement.
Judson ISD, District 5
If elected to the Judson ISD board, my top priorities are: 1. Supporting teachers by advocating for resources, professional development and competitive compensation 2. Promoting transparency through open communication and accountability to build community trust. 3. Ensuring responsible budget management to prioritize student success while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Our biggest challenges are low test scores, a shrinking budget and declining teacher satisfaction. I will focus on strategic budgeting, supporting teachers, enhancing academic resources and promoting transparency to improve outcomes, restore stability and build trust within our community.
Amanda Poteet Occupation & experience: former HR professional with expertise in people management and conflict resolution, now a dedicated stay-at-home… www.facebook.com/poteet4jisd/
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Arnoldo Salinas* Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
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