Election
BY ADAM DOE
Lewisville ISD board of trustees, single-member district 5
Brian Pollard Occupation & experience: Home Loan Originator; Parent of 2 elementary aged students; Retired Educator of 30 Years www.pollardforlisd.com
Staci L. Barker Occupation & experience: Research and Strategic Priorities Analyst at Regional Education Service Center; PhD in Educational
Leadership; LISD trustee. www.drstacibarker.com
What are the biggest challenges facing the district?
LISD faces challenges related to changing enrollment patterns and the long-term use of facilities. Recent campus closures highlight the need for thoughtful planning and responsible resource management to ensure every student continues to benefit from strong schools and high-quality academic and extracurricular opportunities.
I’m running because I love this community and believe strong public schools lift everyone. Serving on the board has been an honor, and I want to keep building partnerships, supporting students and staff, and making sure every family feels seen, heard, and welcomed.
How do you plan to address these issues?
I will focus on transparent decision-making, responsible budgeting, and strong advocacy for LISD students and taxpayers. The board must work collaboratively to ensure district resources remain focused on classrooms, educational excellence, and the programs that provide students with meaningful academic and extracurricular opportunities.
LISD is navigating declining enrollment, evolving student needs, and the constant push to do more with limited resources. Supporting teachers, maintaining safe and rigorous schools, and planning responsibly for the future all require steady leadership and strong community collaboration.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
My priorities would be maintaining strong academic outcomes, supporting high-quality extracurricular and fine arts programs, ensuring responsible financial stewardship, and making thoughtful long-term decisions about facilities and enrollment so LISD continues to provide exceptional opportunities for students.
Supporting teachers, protecting student opportunities, and keeping our schools safe and welcoming. I’ll prioritize transparent decision-making, thoughtful planning for declining enrollment, and policies that help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. My goal is simple: strong schools, strong community, strong future.
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