Election
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
KEY : *Incumbent
McKinney ISD board of trustees, Place 2
What are the biggest challenges McKinney ISD is facing?
Why are you running for school board? McKinney ISD school board to prioritize student success, safety and scal responsibility. I stand for conservative values, academic excellence and integrity. Our schools should foster a strong education while ensuring kids can simply be kids, free to enjoy childhood.
McKinney ISD faces two major challenges: a projected $21.9M [shortfall] for 2024-25 due to rising costs and stagnant funding, requiring urgent action. Additionally, student safety concerns, including a recent reported assault on a special needs student, highlight the need for improved safety protocols and responsiveness.
Deborah Klosky Occupation & experience: CPA. A CPA brings nancial expertise, budgeting skills, and community insight to support school board... deborahkloskyformisd@gmail.com
I want to be an advocate for our students, teachers and administrators. Whether choosing to attend college, jump into a career, or serve in the military I want to make sure our academics and programming will launch every student post-MISD into the next chapter of their life with success.
School vouchers, shift in population and escalating home prices are a few of the biggest challenges for MISD in the immediate future.
Kenneth Ussery Occupation & experience: REMAX Realtor / Life Coach. MISD school board trustee, MISD Strategic Planning team, MISD Long Range... www.kennethusserymisdplace2.com
McKinney ISD board of trustees, Place 3
What are the biggest challenges McKinney ISD is facing?
Why are you running for school board?
We are currently underperforming on the state test and our [Northwest Evaluation Association] growth measurement exam shows that we haven’t grown students in the last two years. We need to change this with new leadership at the top.
Failing the KPI’s of student growth, $22 million de cit, we are demoting people but not addressing the salaries and poor performance of our executive team.
Chad Green* Occupation & experience: Data, testing, assessment, technology. Current school board member, 20 years in research and assessment 214-208-3752
Education is a powerful gift we give our children. I want both top-tier teachers and learning in our classrooms. I care about e cient stewardship and safety. My 20 years in public education is not just an indication of experience but an indicator of my passion and heart for young people.
Maintaining a safe, high quality educational system in an environment of insu cient state funding. Assessing the impact of potential private school state funding legislation on MISD students and sta . Reevaluate existing school facilities in light of increasing enrollment north of US 380 and decreasing enrollment south of US 380.
Corey Homer Occupation & experience: Commercial real estate sales agent www.homerformisd.com
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MCKINNEY EDITION
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