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Texas funding hasn't kept pace with costs, and the state's investment came with strings. My rule is simple: protect what happens in front of students first. We moved 10 special education positions from central office back to campuses, and we kept instructional coaches, GT specialists, and extracurriculars intact. On revenue, we focus on what we control: 96% attendance, our highest since the pandemic, plus grants, CTE partnerships, and 450+ industry certifications that bring CCMR dollars. We built our fund balance and used federal funds first, including moving armed security costs to a grant, saving about $500,000 in the General Fund. If hard choices come, I'll start with what is farthest from the classroom.
Declining enrollment strains our budget because Texas funds on attendance while fixed costs stay the same. I'm working with Representative Paul Dyson to strengthen the Allotment for Basic Costs from HB 2, which covers utilities, transportation, and insurance. Funding on enrollment instead of attendance would also significantly add to our budget, since our doors are open for every enrolled student. Locally, out of district transfers are adding students, and we hope to open them to more campuses next year. Our new CTE center offers automotive, cosmetology, and advanced welding pathways that earn CCMR funding. We have cut no programs and closed no schools, and with Terafab, I'm confident we may even see growth.
Our district is following state law by displaying the Ten Commandments in our classrooms. My responsibility as a trustee is to follow the law, respect every family, and keep our focus on educating every child. I am a Christian, and my faith guides how I live and lead my family, but at the board table I represent families of many faiths and none. Every family in CSISD should feel welcome and have the same opportunities. I take the separation of church and state seriously, and no child should feel singled out because of what their family believes. Where the law leaves room locally, I will use it to protect that welcome. For example, we relied on donated posters rather than district dollars. On Bluebonnet, the state made it optional, and we do not use it. We rely on our teachers to tell us which resources they prefer, because they use those materials every day and see what works for their students. Our new math curriculum such an example.
My first priority would be protecting classroom instruction. Before cutting anything that directly impacts students, I would closely review all non-instructional expenses for duplication, inefficiency, or waste.
On the revenue side, I would focus on maximizing every available state allotment and grant opportunity while also improving student retention and enrollment.
Every dollar should have a clear purpose and measurable impact on students, ensuring they have the opportunities and support needed for the best possible outcomes.
Declining enrollment affects both funding and how efficiently we use staff, facilities, and programs. We need to better understand why families are choosing options outside CSISD and address the factors we can control.
My focus would be on retaining current students, attracting families back, strengthening the educational experience, and clearly communicating the opportunities CSISD provides.
At the same time, our budget, staffing, and facilities must reflect actual enrollment while protecting classroom instruction and opportunities that support the best possible outcomes for students.
I believe public schools should respect the constitutional rights and religious beliefs of every student and family. Religious texts can have legitimate historical and literary relevance in an academic setting, but instruction should remain educational rather than devotional.
Bluebonnet Learning is optional, so I would carefully review the curriculum, its academic value, and community input before supporting its adoption. Regarding Senate Bill 10, school boards are responsible for following state law as well as any applicable court rulings. My focus would be ensuring CSISD remains welcoming to all students while keeping classroom instruction centered on education.
