On the Issues

Cultivate Student Maturity and Academic Success

Expand early childhood education and tutoring for struggling students.
Champion rigorous academic standards in a supportive environment.
Uphold robust Gifted and Talented and Academy programs.
Upgrade civics instruction and equip students with skills in civil discourse.
Monitor the use of technology in the classroom to ensure it is aiding (and not detracting from) students' well-being and achievement.

Strengthen College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR)

In 2024, only 60% of our graduates met Texas Education Association's CCMR criteria, we must do better.
Upgrade and promote workforce training programs with students achieving industry recognized certifications.
Ensure students have access to meaningful guidance on college, career and military opportunities – including information on scholarships.

Support and Invest in Quality Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Prioritize competitive financial compensation, opportunities for professional development, and positive school cultures/work environments.
Support teachers when discipline problems arise.
Ensure all voices are considered as FBISD develops policies to reduce teacher turnover.
Encourage innovation and foster professional collaboration, enabling teachers to share effective strategies and build rapport across the District.

Partner with Parents

Create better means of receiving parent feedback to determine how FBISD can improve special education programs with realistic, tailored benchmarks.
Facilitate parents’ ability to stay abreast of what their children are learning, so they can better support their educational progress.
Monitor the use of technology in the classroom to ensure it is aiding (and not detracting from) students' well-being and achievement.

Ensure a Positive Learning Environment in Safe Schools

Ensure we protect students and teachers from violence, bullying and harassment.
Inspire and reinforce good character, while empowering teachers and administrators to address problematic behaviors that hinder learning.

Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency

FBISD may be facing somewhere between $16-24 million shortfall and financial transparency is essential.
Prioritize spending to our teachers, paraprofessionals and their classrooms.

Defend Neighborhood Schools

Build public trust in the decision-making process.
Students' proximity to their assigned schools should remain a top priority.