Conroe ISD Trustee, Position 5 / Conroe ISD Miembro, Posición 5 Choose 1
The Board of Trustees ensures the creation of a vision and goals for the district and evaluates district success, adopts policies that inform district actions, hires a superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer of the district and evaluates the superintendent’s success. Trustees also approve an annual budget consistent with the district’s vision and communicate the district’s vision and success to the community. Term: Four (4) yearsLa mesa directiva garantiza la creación de una visión y metas para el distrito y evalúa el éxito del distrito, adopta políticas que informan las acciones del distrito, contrata a un superintendente para que actúe como director ejecutivo del distrito y evalúa el éxito del superintendente. Los fideicomisarios también aprueban un presupuesto anual consistente con la visión del distrito y comunican la visión y el éxito del distrito a la comunidad. Plazo: Cuatro (4) años
Biographical Information
Campaign Mailing Address
PO Box 3601
Conroe, TX 77305
Conroe, TX 77305
Web Site
http://kristinguardino.com
Background: What would you like people to know about you?
My BBA in Economics, cum laude, Juris Doctorate, and years of experience enable me to tackle difficult, pressing issues confronting CISD. My experience includes investment/securities fraud; child crime victims; high-conflict family/estates; ad litem appt for the elderly; pro-bono & volunteering.
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
My BBA in Economics, Juris Doctorate, and years of experience help me create great solutions that work. I have a calm, kind, solution-focused demeanor shaped by years of experience working with families and children in a vast array of circumstances.
Opportunities: Based on the District's latest improvement plan, what do you see as the greatest opportunities for improvement and how do you see the Board supporting the improvement plan?
A growing population of non-English-speaking families and associated cultural differences; maintenance and improvement of quality instruction; and health needs play a huge role in many areas teachers and staff confront daily. The Board can lead in offering management, direction, and outreach.
Supporting Teachers: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the District's teachers? What actions can the Board take to better support teachers?
Teachers are no longer as supported by student familial involvement at previous levels and are getting burned out professionally. The Board needs to set community goals and standards and publicize them so parents learn and fill expectations responsibly. School is a place for academic achievement.
Challenges: What do you view as the biggest challenge facing the District in the next four years and what actions will you support to meet that challenge?
Population growth, diverse backgrounds, and knowledge of curriculum expectations of students and parents in meeting their duties, obligations, and benefits of a public school education that propel children into good citizens and happy lives - these are the biggest challenges. Lead, kind w/o apology
Future Voters: Assess how the District prepares students to participate in their country’s democracy and describe what the Board can do to support efforts.
Civics must be for every student, beginning with the pledge of allegiance - w/o apology. The Board, administration and teachers must lead as adult professionals, focus on academics w/firm, clear expectations, create an environment of safe/good, w/o social experimentation on children & trust grows.
Biographical Information
Campaign Mailing Address
1180 clonmore court
Conroe, TX 77304
Conroe, TX 77304
Web Site
http://Joshwebbforcisd.com
Background: What would you like people to know about you?
Cisd graduate. Texas A&M graduate. 3 children to attend cisd. Small business owner with a finance and leadership background.
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
I am a product of CISD and dad to Conroe ISD students- I love this community and will do anything possible to help it thrive. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of community partnership + am familiar with the challenges recent inflation + economic challenges have brought.
Opportunities: Based on the District's latest improvement plan, what do you see as the greatest opportunities for improvement and how do you see the Board supporting the improvement plan?
Improving student outcomes + closing the gap is critical. The district needs a laser sharp focus on how we can improve education for all students in CISD. I will be hyper focused on these areas + how we can support our students and not be distracted by superficial topics that don’t impact outcomes.
Supporting Teachers: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the District's teachers? What actions can the Board take to better support teachers?
Educators are the heart of this district. Finding ways to financially support them when the state is not approving increases, is a top need. We need to make sure they have adequate planning time + resources to do their job in a safe environment. We cannot continue to ask them to do more with less.
Challenges: What do you view as the biggest challenge facing the District in the next four years and what actions will you support to meet that challenge?
Without question, funding shortages are the biggest challenge. We need to maintain outstanding student outcomes, student safety and teacher retention without funding increases from the state.
I bring decades of experience in navigating + finding solutions to problems with limited resources.
Future Voters: Assess how the District prepares students to participate in their country’s democracy and describe what the Board can do to support efforts.
I believe the district does a nice job of promoting student involvement and promote civic engagement, but it should always be a focus. Finding ways to expose them directly to local politics and helping them hone their ability to navigate the “noise” that can be overwhelming in the political arena.
Biographical Information
Web Site
http://www.lindsay4cisd.com
Background: What would you like people to know about you?
I’m a third generation Texan who has devoted my life to serving God, country, family, and community. I’m a conservative Christian, wife, and mother who will fight to protect and help our children. I am well-qualified as a former CIA analyst, financial auditor, diplomat, and now small business owner.
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
As a former CIA analyst and diplomat, I’m well-versed in analyzing complex problems and working with various stakeholders to craft robust policies. As a former financial auditor and small business owner, I will ensure fiscal responsibility of taxpayer dollars. I will reflect our community’s values.
Opportunities: Based on the District's latest improvement plan, what do you see as the greatest opportunities for improvement and how do you see the Board supporting the improvement plan?
42% of CISD 3rd graders are not at grade level for reading, according to the STAAR’s 2024 combined RLA results. This is a pivotal age where students transition to reading to learn. We must acknowledge this problem, focus on the science of reading, and set up an early intervention plan with parents.
Supporting Teachers: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the District's teachers? What actions can the Board take to better support teachers?
CISD teachers are leaving the profession at greater rates than before COVID due to salary issues, heavy workloads, and student discipline problems. More funding should be prioritized for teaching positions over administration and facilities. Violent kids should be removed from the classroom.
Challenges: What do you view as the biggest challenge facing the District in the next four years and what actions will you support to meet that challenge?
Student learning outcomes are declining as parents’ voices are being marginalized, teachers are leaving, and exponential student growth is straining already stretched resources. We must be proactive in preparing for growth while also maintaining a laser focus on the basics to ensure academic success
Future Voters: Assess how the District prepares students to participate in their country’s democracy and describe what the Board can do to support efforts.
It is important for school districts to teach students about our government systems and how policies are formulated and enacted. Schools should teach critical thinking and the importance of being an engaged citizen and voter. However, schools should be strictly non-partisan in their teaching.