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?
1. Ensure a high-quality education that promotes student readiness and accessibility [for] 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, explore alternative revenue options, and transparency and accountability in allocating funds. 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.
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. Public education provided opportunities to gain extensive experience in the public, private and military sectors. Managing successful multimillion 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.
Mingyuan “Michael” Wei Occupation & experience: toxicologist, WCAD board of directors, VP of RRISD PTA council, RRISD leadership training (class of 2024) www.drweiforrrisd.com Jim Steele Occupation & experience: retired from IT program management, tech leadership private/public sectors, multimillion dollar budgets, combat veteran, 24-year WilCo resident www.steele4students.com
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