Bay Area Edition | April 2026

Election

BY CATHERINE WHITE

Clear Creek ISD, Position 2

KEY: *Incumbent

Jamieson Mackay* Occupation & experience: credit union executive Facebook: Jamieson Mackay for CCISD Trustee

Ernest A. Hallman II Occupation & experience: special education teacher ernestfordistrict2.my.canva.site

What motivated you to run for the board of trustees?

I am motivated to give back to CCISD which has meant so much to my family. My wife is a long-tenured CCISD employee, my daughters beneted from a CCISD education and after serving on multiple district committees over the past 30 years, I feel called to serve as a trustee.

I believe our education system is failing students and I am interested in trying to nd a way to better serve the children to continue providing quality education that promotes higher learning. Our teachers, students and parents deserve more and better. I am interested in promoting positive change.

If elected, what will be your top priorities for the district over the next three years?

My top priorities include addressing declining enrollment, improving academic achievement and ensuring CCISD provides a world-class education that prepares every student to be enrolled, employed or enlisted upon graduation.

My top priorities for the next three years will be improving enrollment, teacher recruitment and retention as well as higher salaries for district employees.

Clear Creek ISD, Position 3

Gabriel F. Gonzales II Occupation & experience: U.S. history teacher and education writer with direct classroom experience supporting diverse learners and preparing ... Facebook: Gabriel F. Gonzales II for CCISD School Board Trustee Postion 3

Arturo Sanchez* Occupation & experience: director of external relations oce, NASA Johnson Space Center www.electarturosanchez.com

What motivated you to run for the board of trustees?

I’m running because CCISD is home. I’m an original Weber kid from the rst Weber Elementary campus before it was rebuilt, and I now teach U.S. history while nishing my master’s. I see daily what students and teachers need and want board decisions shaped by real classroom experience and community ...

I am running for re-election to the board of trustees because I believe in the power of a world class public education. I am prepared to leverage my nine years of board experience and provide thoughtful consideration, recommendations and decision making that best serves all students, employees and our community.

If elected, what will be your top priorities for the district over the next three years?

First, academic excellence with strong literacy, career pathways and interventions so no student falls behind. Second, teacher retention through respect, mentorship and reduced burnout. Third, community trust through transparency and outreach across CCISD neighborhoods. When we support teachers, communicate clearly and invest in students, our district grows stronger together.

My top priorities include advancing the district’s Vision 2030 by preparing all students to achieve at their highest level, fostering a work environment that attracts and retains the best teachers and sta; continuing the board’s commitment to scal responsibility and transparency; and providing excellent programs and pathways that make CCISD …

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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