Leander Independent School District, Board of Trustees, Place 1
School Board Trustees are elected to represent residents of the school district. Together, the Board hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the budget, oversees district spending, sets the property tax rate, and sets policies for the district. The Board may also call bond or tax rate elections.
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Serenity Coats
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Gerald Prater (deceased)
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Qualifications: What specific training and experience prepared you for this position?
Teachers: How would you attract, retain, and cultivate effective and highly-qualified teachers?
Facilities: How would you deal with the challenge of adjusting the number of facilities (whether by closures or by new construction) to match changing enrollment and financial constraints?
Students: What are your top priorities for improving student outcomes?
Budget: Given current financial shortfalls, what ideas do you have to balance the budget while protecting student learning?
I am an Accredited Financial Counselor® with a BBA in Operations Management and a MS in School Counseling. I have two decades of experience in educational, military family, and community advocacy.
I'll advocate for manageable workloads and adequate state funding to support competitive pay. I would like to explore partnerships with universities and veteran and military spouse educator programs, since military families bring valuable experience and flexibility to the classroom. I would also support an initiative that helps paraprofessionals and LISD graduates become certified teachers.
I would rely on data driven enrollment projections, the long-range plan, and community feedback to plan proactively for uneven growth across the district. This would include promoting the district’s open transfer policy, exploring repurposing underused space, and engaging community partners to help generate revenue for the district.
My priorities are expanding early intervention services; ensuring equitable access to rigorous coursework like AP, dual credit, and Gifted and Talented programs; and strengthening postsecondary readiness through career exploration, CTE, and financial education. I would also focus on family engagement and attendance, since students learn best when supported both at school and at home.
I will promote policies that improve attendance and enrollment, since both impact student outcomes and funding. I will advocate with legislators to secure adequate state funding and support spending that directly benefits students and teachers. I will prioritize operational and fiscal efficiency and balanced campus utilization, while keeping the community updated on budget cuts and savings.
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