Pearland - Friendswood Edition | October 2024

Election

KEY: *Incumbent

Friendswood ISD board of trustees, Position 3 Rebecca Hillenburg* Occupation & relevant experience: 18 years FISD board trustee, president 10 years, 25-year educator, Friendswood Junior High principal www.drh4fisd.com Debbie Spurr Occupation & relevant experience: educator for 31 years: regular, GT; special education certified; retired FISD teacher; Realtor; children’s author

What changes, if any, would you like to see with the district’s budget?

What are your priorities if elected?

Meeting the needs of all kids through continual evaluation of all programs [and] attaining the goals of the district.

More support from the state, specifically raising the per student allotment.

My priorities if elected are [to] implement an academically effective, rigorous curriculum; enforce safe schools and strict discipline policies; advocate for teachers, teacher autonomy and effective leadership that promotes good morale; effectively use resources to benefit tax dollars; keep Friendswood ISD a sought-after district of distinction.

The changes I would like to see to the district’s budget is to make sure our teachers have competitive salaries and raises each year, ensure that the bond money has been allocated as promised and disbursed fairly and efficiently, and money is budgeted to ensure equity among each school.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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