Trustees are elected to specific positions but represent their entire independent school district and have the following responsibilities mandated by State and Federal laws: select and employ the superintendent, manage public schools, establish operating policies, monitor expenses, adopt and approve a budget, and adopt employment policies. Additionally, they have the authority to set tax rates, levy and collect taxes, buy and sell property, exercise eminent domain, accept donations, charge fees, and call bond elections. Trustees elect their own officers: President or Chair, (Vice president or vice chair), Secretary and Treasurer.
Campaign Phone
4696080798
Occupation
Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, with a minor in Criminal Justice from TCU.
I’m running for re-election because our progress must continue. I’ve strengthened safety, raised academic standards, lowered taxes, and built financial stability — but protecting that success requires steady leadership. As a father, I care deeply about the decisions being made. As a Trustee, I take responsibility for making them wisely.
Student safety and learning must always come first. Schools should follow federal and state law while ensuring campuses remain safe, orderly environments focused on education.
Transparency builds trust. I support clear agendas posted in advance, accessible materials, livestreamed meetings, and meaningful opportunities for public comment. At the same time board meetings must ensure meeting remain productive, respectful, and focused on responsible governance.
Concerns about instructional materials should be addressed through a consistent, transparent review process. I support established policies where parents can formally request a review, and qualified educators and librarians evaluate materials using consistent age-appropriate academic standards.
The most critical issues are declining enrollment trends and lack of adequate state funding. I will continue to focus on smart, data-driven budgeting, right-sizing staff and facilities, and ensuring every dollar supports student learning. By continuing to plan strategically we can maintain program quality, control costs, and keep GCISD strong for all students.
Campaign Phone
(817)382-7240
Occupation
Attorney
J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law; Principal Certification from The University of North Texas. 11 years serving in public education as a campus administrator, teacher and coach. 12 years in private practice as an attorney.
GCISD is at a turning point. We are facing enrollment and financial challenges, and we need to respond with urgency, transparency, and a clear plan to strengthen our schools and develop new, attractive educational programs.
My background spans both education and law, and I have served as a teacher, a coach, and most recently as the Associate Principal at GCISD Collegiate Academy on the TCC Northeast campus.
In Plyler v. Doe, the United States Supreme Court made clear that public education is available to all children, regardless of immigration status, and our schools should remain safe and stable environments where students can focus on learning, not places for immigration enforcement activity.
I support clear, plain-language agendas, timely posting of materials, and easy public access to supporting documents.
At board meetings, we should ensure meaningful public comment and respectful engagement. Beyond board meetings, we need active, transparent committees that encourage and collect input early, along with regular community forums for gathering community input before any major decisions.
We must follow state law and established local policy and have a clear, consistent process for reviewing challenged materials. Concerns should be addressed through a formal review process that includes educators, librarians, and community input, with decisions based on age-appropriateness and educational value.
The goal should be transparency, consistency, and respect for parents, while avoiding ad hoc decisions that remove materials without proper review.
The most critical issues facing GCISD are declining enrollment and the impact on revenue. If we don’t address this directly, it will continue to affect programs, staffing, and long-term stability.
We need a stabilization plan focused on retaining students, attracting new families, and building programs that set us apart. This will include engaging the community through working committees, evaluating campus use and efficiency, and making strategic investments in programs that drive enrollment.
