BY BROOKE SJOBERG
Round Rock ISD board of trustees, place 7
What will be your top priorities if you are elected?
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
Kids first; smarter spending; safe schools; cutting edge STEM curriculum, occupational life skills, Fine Arts; students reading at grade level by third grade; incentivize/elevate teacher salaries; age-appropriate instructional materials; zero tolerance for bullying/ human trafficking; fund school safety mandates; improve budget transparency; limit new debt.
Public education provided opportunities to gain extensive experience in the public, private and military sectors. Managing successful multi-million- dollar technology contracts, projects and operating budgets, achieved through teamwork and a diverse skill set. As a combat veteran, teamwork is critical to survival and has served me well throughout my career. 1. Data-driven decision making: two decades work experience as a scientist. 2. Relevant experience and connections: serving on multiple boards gave me a deep understanding of board member responsibilities. Through community volunteering, I have built strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. 3. Unwavering commitment to working tirelessly to achieve meaningful changes.
Jim Steele Occupation & experience: Retired from I/T Program Management. Tech Leadership private/public sectors, multimillion-dollar budgets, combat veteran, 24 year WilCo resident www.steele4students.com Dr. Mingyuan “Michael” Wei Occupation & experience: Toxicologist. BoD of WCAD; VP of RRISD PTA Council; RRISD Leadership Training (Class of 2024) www.drweiforrrisd.com
1. Ensure a high-quality education that promotes student readiness and the accessibility to all students, especially special education programs. 2. Prioritize both physical security and emotional well-being in our schools. 3. Secure necessary funding from state and federal sources and explore alternative revenue options and transparency and accountability in allocating funds.
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