Election
BY THOMAS LEFFLER
KEY: *Incumbent
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board of trustees, Place 6
SCUCISD board of trustees, Place 7
Q: What is something you want district residents to know about you? I care deeply about this community and believe every student deserves the chance to succeed. I am committed to listening, being transparent and working collaboratively with families, teachers and staff. My service background has taught me discipline and integrity, and I will bring both to serving our schools.
Q: What will you focus on if elected?
Belinda Evans* Occupation: The candidate did not respond. Experience: The candidate did not respond.
Ciera Wilkerson Occupation: The candidate did not respond. Experience: The candidate did not respond.
Jeffrey Kerlick Occupation: Community relations representative for GVEC Experience: SCUC Advisory Committee, SCUC CTE Advisory Committee, FFA Booster, Scouting America Leader, Lions Club
I will focus on supporting teachers with the resources they need, managing taxpayer funds responsibly and improving communication between the district and families. My goal is to strengthen academic excellence while protecting extracurricular programs and student support services, ensuring every child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.
Albert (Al) Ramirez Occupation: Real estate agent Experience: 20 years U.S. Air Force service, JAG Corps Paralegal, 16 years HOA Board Member ... www.albert4scuc.net
Q: What will you focus on if elected?
School safety & security, rich academic programming for our students, student increases in academic performance/growth, competitive pay & growth opportunities for our teachers & staff, fiscal responsibility within our district’s budget, programs (CTE) to help students connect what they learn to real- world careers.
If elected, I’ll focus on student achievement, trusted communication, fiscal responsibility, safe welcoming schools, and partnerships with families, teachers, and our military community. I’ll champion clear goals, transparent data, and listening sessions so every voice has a seat at the table and decisions reflect our community’s values.
Supporting teachers with the tools they need to inspire learning, promoting transparency and accountability within the district, ensuring safe, well-maintained schools for all students, preparing students for success in academics, careers and life
Lead with unity, integrity and professionalism, foster a culture that empowers educators and helps every student thrive, collaborate with parents, students, staff and community leaders to promote continued district improvement, deliver strong financial stewardship and real value for every dollar invested, relentlessly pursue excellence – regain status as a model district
Deeply rooted in SCUCISD: district resident, off and on, 36 years, proud graduate Samuel Clemens HS, former student Rose Garden (Grades 2-5), four sons were educated in SCUCISD (K-12), my wife was an educator in the district for 20 years, mother and father were long-time educators at Samuel Clemens
Bill Paschal Occupation: Retired business manager
Experience: Prior SCUCISD board member, including president, other governance experience (not-for- profits)
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