Election
BY PARKS KUGLE
KEY: *Incumbent
North East ISD board of trustees, District 3
Diane Sciba Villarreal* Occupation & experience: Commercial and Residential foundation repair
Mike Adam Wulcyzn Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Why are you running for office?
Why are you running for office?
To fight for our teachers, children, parents, and community voice.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
If elected, what would be your top 3 priorities?
If elected, what would be your top 3 priorities? Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
1. Continue to fight for the rights of our community. 2. Continue to vote to reduce our debt load 3. Continue to fight to protect the rights of our parents.
If elected, how will you balance student and parent input with district and state policy? I will continue to fight for what our parents have asked us to do. I will not be bullied into submission.
If elected, how will you balance student and parent input with district and state policy?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
North East ISD board of trustees, District 7
Cheryl Ettinger Occupation & experience: REALTOR, contractor, small business owner, longtime San Antonio community volunteer. cheriforneisd7.com
Caprice Garcia Occupation & experience: Stay-at-home parent; NEISD Substitute Employee www.capriceforneisd7.com
Why are you running for office?
Why are you running for office?
I’m running because I care deeply about this community and the future of our students. As a contractor and REALTOR, I work with families every day who are building their lives here. Strong schools are essential to strong communities. I believe our school board should be guided by truth, logic …
To make a positive contribution. To ensure families are heard, educators are supported, and students-regardless of background-have access to tools needed to succeed. Every child deserves a quality education, preparing them for a bright future. Schools are the heart of our community and board decisions shape opportunities our students receive.
If elected, what would be your top 3 priorities?
If elected, what would be your top 3 priorities?
If elected, how will you balance student and parent input with district and state policy? 1. Keep classrooms focused on learning. Students come to school to gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future. 2. Fiscal responsibility and transparency. With a major bond program approved and a budget deficit emerging, responsible oversight and clear communication with taxpayers are essential. 3. Stronger communication with ... Listening comes first. Parents and students experience school decisions daily, and their voices deserve to be heard. At the same time, school boards must operate within state law and district policy. My approach is to gather input from parents, teachers, students, and administrators, review the facts carefully, and make balanced …
If elected, how will you balance student and parent input with district and state policy? Advocate for public education to ensure the state fully funds public schools. Work with students, parents, and staff to build pathways that ensure educational success is achievable. Work to ensure students and teachers have a safe and secure environment in which to work, learn and grow. I believe the best decisions are made by listening to others. It is important to have an open line of communication with families and students, to ensure board actions positively impact the community in which it serves. This can be achieved in public forums, surveys and participation options in Skyward.
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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