Volunteer with Education Connection, DEIC, CEIC at Rancho Sienna, PTOs, Long Range Planning Committee, and Legacy Ranch Booster Club all in LHISD. Girl Scout Adult Volunteer since 2009. Good listener
I believe culture and community play a key role in this as well as a competitive pay scale. Developing and maintaining a working environment and structure that is supportive of teachers is key as well as listening to them for their needs and wants. Having a competitive pay structure is absolutely important. These educators are shaping and nurturing our future leaders.
Every student in LHISD should be empowered to go out from LHISD in their next chapter as a Champion for themselves. Ensuring that LHISD has multiple avenues for students to achieve their goals and outcomes they have set is imperative. Visiting other ISDs and searching for resources and working with the community and higher education partners is key to bringing these opportunities to our students.
I believe LHISD does a good job of this now. LHISD has policies and procedures currently in place to address these issues and concerns. What I can do if an issue is brought to me, is bring it to the attention of the Superintendent for him to address with the proper departments to see what if anything needs to be changed for the betterment of staff and students.
When facing a budget shortfall, I believe trying to keep and maintain what you have that is working for the District is important and focusing on how to keep that within budget. Safety is a top priority for all LHISD stakeholders as well as making sure all LHISD children are able to complete high school and pursue their career path of choice and function as independent young adults.
I’ve worked in a school district for 32 years Sr. Admin. Asst. to the principal, was a union president for 15 years.I worked with administrators and board members in budgeting, negotiating pay, etc.
strategic long-term systems approach, not just hiring well but building a professional environment where great educators thrive. partner with universities and alternative certificate programs, have residency internships, use structured interview processes focusing on instructional skill not just credentials.
The most important thing we can do to improve student outcome is to ensure every child has an effective teacher in every classroom. That means support supporting our educators with strong curriculum, meaningful professional development, and the time and tools they need to succeed.
Student safety must be proactive, layered, and non-negotiable. Of course we should have rigorous hiring and vetting which I believe Liberty Hill does very well. You need to have continuous ongoing safety training for all. ongoing monitoring and supervising to make sure our children are safe at school.
I believe a strong board should focus on minimizing harm to students learning while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Direct student impact should be the first thing that is protected. reducing the administrative and non-instructional cost first, freeze hiring, pause non-critical projects, and then maybe look at certain vendors to see if we can negotiate or renegotiate better prices.
I have been involved in my children's LHISD by participating in PTAs and bond committees. I have run for the board of trustees before and understand the duties and responsibilities.
I would prioritize retaining and developing highly qualified teachers by increasing their salaries, empowering them as educators, and fostering a cohesive team of teachers and mentors to support their success.
My main priority for improving student outcomes is ensuring that our students learn to be productive citizens. Ensure our students are competent enough to achieve their life goals and dreams, such as getting accepted to a college or university, joining the military, or enrolling in a technical school.
To ensure all employees are properly vetted, trained, and monitored to ensure student safety, our policies and procedures must be implemented and followed. In addition, the LHISD Human Resources department, principals, and staff must be competent and understand state laws and regulations. Conduct annual inspections and compliance training for all staff and maintain a liability tracking system.
Fiscal responsibility is a major issue in Texas public school districts, as numerous outside groups seek to divert public school funds to private schools through voucher programs. The top priority is ensuring all funds are allocated properly by maintaining a competent finance team that forecasts potential shortfalls. In addition, ensure the public is educated & informed about the district's need.
