Election
BY CATHERINE WHITE
Alvin ISD board of trustees Position 6
Alvin ISD board of trustees Position 7
How would you prioritize facility planning to accommodate enrollment growth? Facility planning decisions should be data-driven, forward-thinking and community-informed. Enrollment trends should be analyzed to prevent overcrowding; schools should be designed to best support the learning needs of all enrolled students. Transparency is key. When we build, expand or renovate, the community/taxpayers should understand the precise bene ts to students.
What motivated you to run for the board of trustees?
T’Liza M. Kiel Occupation & experience: non- pro t leadership www.tlizaforalvinisd.com
Courtney Morris Occupation & experience: operations manager cmorris10210@hotmail.com
Gabe Garza* Occupation & experience: senior sales executive Facebook: Gabe Garza - Alvin ISD School Board Trustee - Position 7
As the parent of a former Alvin ISD 504-Student, I became very involved in my daughter’s education. My daughter, as well as my experience, leadership, and desire to be involved in the community collectively motivated me to run and help ensure the best education for every Alvin ISD student.
Faynetta “Fay” Burrle Occupation & experience: business owner Facebook: Faynetta ‘Fay’ Burrle for Alvin ISD Board Trustee Position 6
Service has shaped my life-from the military, to over a decade in nonpro t leadership and strategic project management, to being a parent raising children in Alvin ISD. I’m a parent in this district. My spouse works in this district. I see rsthand how decisions impact families, classrooms, and educators… What motivated you to run for the board of trustees?
The district’s transfer policy [and] the di erences in processes and curriculum among di erent elementary school campuses.
I ran to serve. As a husband, father, and community member, I believe strong schools strengthen families, community, and our future. In hospitality, you learn that service and relationships matter, that mindset guides my leadership. I serve with a servant’s heart, grounded in faith, teamwork, and stewardship.
Facility planning must be proactive and data-driven. I’d use enrollment projections, capacity reports and boundary impacts to prioritize needs. First: relieve overcrowding and address safety. Next: design exible spaces that support academics, CTE and ne arts. Every project should include community input and long-term operating cost planning.
I’m running because Alvin ISD shaped my life, and I’m committed to giving back with steady leadership. As a former Alvin ISD teacher, STEM advocate, and community volunteer, I want to keep students rst, support educators, and ensure decisions are transparent, practical, and focused on results.
Fernando Hinojosa Occupation & experience: engineer, education non-pro t leader, volunteer re ghter, Alvin ISD parent www.FernandoForAlvinISD.com
How would you prioritize facility planning to accommodate enrollment growth?
Growth must be proactive and strategic—not reactive. With my background in project management and systems development, I understand phased planning, budget forecasting, and long-term resource allocation. Facility decisions should be driven by enrollment ,data, address overcrowding rst, ensure older campuses are not neglected, align facilities with academic ...
The rst priority is planning for increased enrollment at the elementary level. The elementary level has consistently had the highest level of growth. The planning process should also involve minimizing disruption to students who would need to transfer to newer campuses.
Alvin ISD has been proactive in planning for growth, delivering new campuses responsibly and often under budget. That foundation matters. We must continue using enrollment data, long-range planning and community input to build where growth is occurring, ensuring students have great learning environments while remaining scally responsible.
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