School trustees make all final decisions regarding school district priorities, policies, personnel, textbooks, expenditures, and growth management. Trustees adopt a budget which is necessary to maintain and operate the schools, levy taxes to support the budget, and submit bond issues to the citizens of the District to finance construction projects. Trustees serve without pay.The seven members of the Board of Trustees serve overlapping three year terms in single member districts. Whichever candidate receives the most votes wins. There are no runoff elections.Los miembros del consejo de administración toman todas las decisiones finales sobre las prioridades del distrito escolar, sus políticas, personal, libros de texto, gastos y gestión del crecimiento. Adoptan el presupuesto necesario para mantener y operar las escuelas, imponen impuestos para respaldar dicho presupuesto y presentan propuestas de bonos a los ciudadanos del distrito para financiar proyectos de construcción. Los miembros del consejo no reciben remuneración.Los siete miembros del consejo de administración sirven en períodos superpuestos de tres años en distritos uninominales. El candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos gana. No hay segunda vuelta electoral.
Occupation
Retired
Education
Texas A&M, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Austin, TX , Internship with the office of Gov Dolph Brisco
Campaign Phone
469-951-3368
I have been in Irving over 30 years. My daughter graduated from MacArthur, High School. I am a Board Member of the Irving School Bond Committee, I have been active with the Irving District Improvement Committee for 4 years. At this present time I am an active Irving ISD School Board Trustee.
The school board is reviewing the salaries of teachers and principles that meet the requirements of the area we serve. This is reviewed every year. At this time, Irving ISD does not have any budgetary constraints. We are able to maintain the high quality of teachers and staff with the present budget.
At present time, due to the time frame for voucher distribution, we have not experienced substantial decrease of students in the district.
At this present time, the Irving ISD is not experiencing any issues with attendance. We set every student up for success in Irving ISD.
We have policies and procedures in place that support and protect students and staff, and employees from any discrimination.
I want to continue working on building the future for the Irving ISD.
Occupation
Program Manager at Academy 4
Education
Some college
Campaign Phone
214-448-3316
I have dedicated over 10 years to volunteering in Irving Independent School District, where I’ve actively supported students, teachers, and school initiatives. As a parent of a child currently in the district, I bring a personal understanding of the needs and priorities of our families. I have also worked as a substitute teacher and served on campus improvement committees, giving me firsthand insight into classroom and administrative operations. Additionally, my experience managing multi-million-dollar restaurant operations has strengthened my leadership, budgeting, and decision-making skills, qualities I will bring to effective school board service.
Attracting and retaining high-quality teachers starts with building strong relationships and fostering a culture of respect and support. Teachers need to feel valued, heard, and empowered in their classrooms. Part of this is ensuring they have the authority to maintain a safe, productive learning environment, with measures to address ongoing discipline issues.
Within budget constraints, we must prioritize strategic compensation and recognition. This includes rewarding teachers for overall performance, leadership, and impact in the classroom, not solely based standardized test scores.
Our district has not experienced any noticeable changes in enrollment due to the availability of vouchers at this time. If there is an impact in the future, we do not anticipate it being significant. As a Title I district, many of the students who would most benefit from vouchers are likely already enrolled in private schools.
Enrollment in the district has been declining, largely due to broader demographic trends such as smaller family sizes, an aging population remaining in established neighborhoods, and fewer new families moving into the area. This is a challenge being faced by many districts across the country.
Declining enrollment can place pressure on the district’s ability to maintain current programs and services, as funding is often tied to student attendance. It requires thoughtful planning to ensure we continue to deliver a high level of education while responsibly managing resources.
I support a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form. This includes clear, well-communicated anti-discrimination policies and procedures that set firm expectations for behavior across the district.
Equally important is ensuring there are prompt and thorough investigative processes in place. Any report of discrimination should be taken seriously, addressed immediately, and handled with transparency and fairness. By establishing strong policies and consistently enforcing them, we can create a safe, inclusive environment where all students and employees are respected and protected.
Attracting and retaining families and businesses in our community requires strong schools that excel both academically and in extracurricular opportunities. In addition to maintaining high academic standards, we should continue to invest in quality athletic programs that build school pride, student engagement, and community connection.
I also believe we need to prioritize the development of indoor practice facilities so our students can train safely year-round. This would help ensure compliance with UIL guidelines and protect students from practicing in extreme heat or cold.
