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Eanes ISD Board of Trustees, Place 3

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    Swasti Apte
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    Diane Hern
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    Clint Sever
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Biographical Information

Qualifications: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Teachers: How would you attract, retain, and cultivate effective and highly-qualified teachers?

Students: What are your top priorities for improving student outcomes?

School Safety: What steps will you take to ensure all employees are properly vetted, trained, and monitored to ensure student safety?

Budget: What would you prioritize when the District faces budget shortfalls?

As a healthcare strategic planner, I have found hundreds of millions of dollars for large systems. I am a collaborative problem-solver and Eanes parent committed to data-driven,transparent governance.
EISD turnover is 2x the national average because we pay 5k less than neighbors. I will prioritize competitive, market-rate salaries. We must stop the exodus of veteran teachers by funding them first. Great schools start with experienced educators who feel valued and supported. I will fund this by auditing central admin and protecting safe, manageable class sizes for our educators.
Given our slide in national rankings, we need proactive planning to restore rigorous academics. My top priority is reinstating critical pathways like IPC science and accelerated math. I will also fight for safe, manageable class sizes and protected Special Education funding so that every student can thrive. I will treat student voice and outcomes as the core of every board decision I make.
Student safety requires more than background checks. I support robust vetting of all employees and contractors, regular training on student protection and reporting, clear protocols for responding to concerns, and transparent communication with families. We must hold ourselves accountable and end the culture of protecting reputations over student safety.
We cannot cut our way to excellence. When facing shortfalls, I will push for an audit of administrative overhead and prioritize creative revenue generation that stays 100% in district over new taxes. We’ll protect competitive teacher pay, academic programs, and Special Education. I will champion long-term fiscal health by ending deficit spending and protecting our programs from short-sighted cuts
Campaign Website http://www.diane4eanes.com
Mother of 3 and a proven community leader with degrees in engineering, business, and public policy. Elected to the Eanes Board in ‘23, I bring analytical rigor and a steady, collaborative approach.
Eanes attracts and retains highly-qualified educators when we pair respect with a culture of excellence. We must support teachers with competitive pay, manageable workloads, strong district and campus leadership, and meaningful professional growth. Partnerships with universities and alternative pathways strengthen our pipeline, while listening to teacher voices ensures they stay and thrive.
Our priority is academic excellence for every student, supported by rich fine arts, athletics, and extracurriculars that define Eanes. As technology rapidly advances, we must take care to protect the fundamentals of deep learning and the development of critical thinking skills. We must also ensure that the needs of each individual student are met to support growth for all learners.
Student safety begins with rigorous background checks, continuous staff training, and clear reporting protocols. We must reinforce a culture where concerns are reported and addressed immediately and transparently. Eanes must advocate for smart, fully-funded legislation so districts are not forced to choose between safety and classroom resources.
During shortfalls, we must protect what matters most: classroom instruction and outstanding staff. We must pursue operational efficiencies without eroding student experience, strengthen partnerships and local support, and advocate strongly for fair state funding. Eanes families deserve transparency, fiscal discipline, and a relentless focus on student success.
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