2022 VOTER GUIDE
COMPILED BY BROOKE SJOBERG
ROUND ROCK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 5
STEFAN BRYANT
CHRISTIE SLAPE
AMY WEIR
Occupation: grants manager Relevant experience:
Occupation: board certi ed professional organizer Relevant experience:
Occupation: grants manager Relevant experience:
educator for 24 years, history teacher, football and basketball coach, special education behavior teacher and 16 years as a middle and high school
2004-2018 numerous PTA positions at Pond Springs Elementary, Deerpark Middle School, McNeil High School and Council of PTAs, including president at Deerpark and McNeil; 2013 Leadership RRISD graduate; served on the past three RRISD Citizen Bond Com- mittees 2014, 2017 and 2018; 2022 Leadership TASB graduate; Currently the Place 5 RRISD board trustee. www.amyweirplace5rrisd.com
former high school Spanish teach- er, parent of four Round Rock ISD students, community and school
assistant principal 512-516-7210 • www.sb4rrisd.com
volunteer, church leader www.christieslape4rrisd.com
What will be your top priorities if you are elected?
I will focus on academic achievement, safety and security, and the budget.
I will prioritize academic excellence for all children in RRISD, protect children with safe and secure schools, and preserve parental rights in all aspects of their children’s education. I will commit to respecting taxpayer dollars with every decision I make as a trustee.
Continue addressing learning loss and advocating for our Title I campuses especially, and for all campuses and student groups to get the individualized funding, resources, and support they need. School nance is an ongoing issue, balancing the budget and paying our sta what they deserve is very important to me.
My years of experience as an hourly and salaried district employee have allowed me to experience all facets of being an educator and given me a clear understanding of what is needed in our schools. What uniquely quali es you for this position?
I know education from the inside out, as both a former public school teacher and a parent of four children with unique edu- cational needs. I actively communicate with the district over community concerns, and I have the determination to solve problems the district currently faces.
The knowledge I have accumulated over the past 4 years on the Board, 2 as President, and my many years of volunteering in RRISD gives me the experience needed to carry out the duties of a Trustee. I was designated a Master Trustee by the Texas Association of School Boards.
ROUND ROCK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 6
TIFFANIE N. HARRISON
I will advocate for physically, socially and emotionally safe schools. I will center the needs of all learners, increase educator compensation and support, and work for equitable facilities across the district. What will be your top priorities if you are elected?
What uniquely quali es you for this position?
Occupation: consultant and investor Relevant experience: Master of Business Administration de- gree from Baylor University, 8.5 years as a technical education marketing teacher in RRISD, RRISD Equity Task Force lead-
I am a product of Round Rock ISD schools and a two-time teacher of the year. I recognize the role of a trustee regarding governance and accountability. I have a policy background and have navigated tumultuous environments while keeping the focus on student outcomes.
er, RRISD Safety & Security Task Force member, RRISD board vice president and former secretary, TASB Legis- lative Advisory Council member, New Leaders Council member, African American Leadership Institute fellow info@ti anie4rrisd.com • www.ti anie4rrisd.com
DON ZIMMERMAN
Occupation: engineer Relevant experience:
I will set goals of passing scores for all third grade students. I will also audit the district for e ciency and eliminate expendi- tures that detract from students’ academic achievement, like the O ce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. I will work to re the superintendent and organize the new board into subcom- mittees of three members each and hire a new superintendent selected by the board of trustees.
I have a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and many decades of successful high-tech work designing and solving complex systems. I am the only candidate running for school board in any place elected twice to o ce, and I have used that experience to pursue extraordinary, measurable accomplishments.
former elected president of Canyon Creek NW Austin MUD 1; former Austin City Council member for District 6
512-577-8842 • www.donzimmerman.com
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
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ROUND ROCK EDITION • OCTOBER 2022
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