Election
BY CHLOE YOUNG
*INCUMBENT
Leander ISD board of trustees, Place 5
Why are you running for this position?
What are your major areas of concern for the district? Ensuring academic access and success for all students in a variety of programs. Collaborating with families to keep every student engaged, challenged and thriving. Attracting and retaining certified, experienced teachers with increased pay, opportunities and managed workloads. Managing reduced resources while student needs grow and remaining compliant with unfunded/underfunded mandates. I’m concerned with the board’s demonstrated complete disregard for parental concerns and desires to protect their children. Also with the loss of focus on academic excellence and fiscal responsibility when spending taxpayer dollars for programs and things that people don’t want.
I want to continue applying my knowledge and experience to improve academic access and outcomes for every student, make the district a more attractive place to work, and ensure operational and fiscal efficiency across programs. I am committed to working toward a stronger, more effective school district for our community.
Sade Fashokun* Occupation & experience: small business owner of an insurance agency, lifelong learner and longtime volunteer in the district www.sadeforlisd.com
I’m a citizen and parent who is concerned that district leadership is violating the constitutional rights of parents and failing to focus on academic excellence. They have adopted a globalist agenda and when we expressed concerns, they’ve attacked and attempted to silence us (a violation of the First Amendment).
Gerald Prater Occupation & experience: retired U.S. Air Force, former corporate internal audit manager, MBA, 17-year active LISD volunteer www.facebook.com/glprater
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