Election
BY BRITTANY ANDERSON
*INCUMBENT
Eanes ISD board of trustees, Place 4
Why are you running for this position?
What are your major areas of concern for the district?
I have worked hard to help Eanes ISD reach its current position as the No. 1 K-12 school district in the U.S. There are still things that I would like to accomplish as a trustee to maintain the level of excellence that the Eanes ISD community appreciates and expects.
School finance. The state has collected billions of dollars of school taxes that have not been released to school districts. Meanwhile, inflation has driven up the cost of education by 19% over the last five years. We need to lobby the Legislature to distribute the education taxes we’ve paid.
James Spradley* Occupation: Senior Project Manager Relevant experience: Eanes ISD parent; school board trustee/ president; corporate finance; project management; school volunteer www.jamesforeanes.com
Questionnaire responses did not follow guidelines.
Questionnaire responses did not follow guidelines.
Robert Morrow Occupation: Questionnaire
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Eanes ISD board of trustees, Place 5
Why are you running for this position?
What are your major areas of concern for the district?
I’m a nurse with an oath to advocate and strive for the health and safety of all. I have been a busy volunteer, district employee, [committee] board member, [committee] board president and equity advocate for over a decade. I extended my reach by joining the Westlake Chamber of Commerce.
Safety and mental health practices should always be developing. The official swearing in of the police force and car arrival will add layers of needed security. More community programs around seatbelts & student work/life balance. State mandated tax compression lowered taxes but unfortunately lowered investment income around $1 million.
Kelly Marwill Occupation: Legal Nurse Consultant Relevant experience: former EISD school nurse; parent of middle schoolers; extensive committee board member/president experience www.kelly4eanes.com Aaron Silva Occupation: CEO of Paladin fs, LLC Relevant experience: 25+ year entrepreneur & CEO; expert negotiator and financial industry visionary; husband and father www.silva4eanes.com Catherine Walker Occupation: EVP, Chief Financial & Risk Officer Relevant experience: CFO; budgets $800M+; Government Financial Officers Association www.catherinewalkerforeanes.com
Eanes is one of the best school districts in the nation, but I want to take Eanes to the next level of excellence by working to build community trust; reward great teachers; forge partnerships with parents; achieve excellence in the classroom; and keep an entrepreneur’s eye on the budget.
Community trust in the board, teacher retention, alarming financial practices, the “success failure,” and the lack of an Eanes dad or CEO-level business experience on the board. We must address these issues and bring these perspectives to the board to preserve the great legacy of Eanes ISD.
I’m a mother of children in EISD middle and elementary schools. All three receive special education services. We’re a Spanish Immersion family, acknowledging its imperfections. I possess the financial acumen, executive experience, and discernment to support the board, administration and families through financial decisions crucial for the district’s long-term well-being.
Long term financial stability and sustainability; public education funding challenges are real but not insurmountable. Spanish Immersion attracted us to Eanes, yet it hasn’t met expectations. It has potential as a revenue source but mustn’t burden finances. Early screening for learning disabilities is essential; improvement is necessary despite good intentions.
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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