EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Katy ISD & Lamar CISD
HIGHLIGHTS KATY ISD Alejandro Avedano, a parent and volunteer
15 candidates file for May school board elections KATY ISD & LAMAR CISD In May, both Katy ISD and Lamar CISD will hold elections for three positions each. Candidates submitted applications for seats on both school boards. Filing forms had to be submitted by prospective candidates by Feb. 17 to be considered for the races. BY ASIA ARMOUR Both Lamar CISD and Katy ISD will hold elections for three positions each on their boards of trustees. Across the positions, 15 candidates are running. BID FOR SEATS *INDICATES INCUMBENT
in Katy ISD, has been chosen to lead the 2023 Community Bond Advisory Committee. The 150-member
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committee will assess budgets and campus capital needs for a potential November schools bond, per a Feb. 27 news release from the district. Avedano—who is an engineer by trade—has lived in Katy for eight years and has two children enrolled in KISD high schools, per the release. He often volunteers for fundraising activities at his kids’ school. Avedano said in the release he wants to ensure every child receives the best education possible and families understand how district resources are utilized. The first CBAC meeting will be held March 29. Katy ISD board of trustees meets March 27 at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy. Meetings are livestreamed at www.katyisd.org. MEETINGS WE COVER
LAMAR CISD CANDIDATES
POSITION 4 Morgan Calhoun Erica Brettell Cicely Taylor POSITION 5 Mary Ellen Cuzela Greg Schulte* Shana Peterson
DISTRICT 7 Suzanne Box Alex Hunt* KATY ISD CANDIDATES POSITION 3 Amy Thieme Bruce Bradford Shawn Miller
DISTRICT 4 Jacci Hotzel Craig LeTulle DISTRICT 5 Brian Moore Jon Welch*
SOURCES: KATY ISD, LAMAR CISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
as board president—will face candidate Suzanne Box. Meanwhile, Williams serves as board vice president and did not file for re-election. Candidates Jacci Hotzel and Craig LeTulle will face off for her seat. April 6 is the deadline for voter registration, with early voting to begin April 24 and end May 2. Voting locations for LCISD will be determined by the Fort Bend County Elections Office, and KISD’s are located on the district’s election website.
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