BY BRITTANY ANDERSON
Eanes ISD, Place 3
If elected, what will be your top priorities to address district challenges? We must prioritize balancing our budget while not compromising the outstanding educational experience that Eanes parents expect. We must support students and educators, ensuring an inspiring and rewarding classroom experience for all. We need robust community engagement to plan for smart, visionary investment in our facilities across the district. I will prioritize fiscal responsibility, restore vital academic programs, and demand administrative accountability. We must move from reactive crisis management to proactive planning. I will champion policies that protect student learning environments and ensure our district leadership is held accountable for clear, early communication with all Eanes families.
What motivated you to run for this position?
I care deeply about the education of our youth and the future of our community. An engineering, business, and public policy background combined with one term of board experience make me uniquely qualified to be a voice that engages our community and positions Eanes for excellence well into the future.
Diane Hern* Occupation & experience: Community advocate; Eanes Trustee elected 2023; extensive district and community committee/club engagement; mother of three www.diane4eanes.com
I am running because Eanes ISD suffers from a lack of proactive planning, poor communication, and little transparency. Major decisions are made behind closed doors without community input. As a strategic planner, I want to bring proactive problem solving, honest communication, and genuine listening back to our board.
Swasti Apte Occupation & experience: Strategic healthcare planner familiar with finding revenue; Eanes parent
committed to data-driven, transparent governance. www.swastiforeanes.com
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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