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Nichole Bentley*
Experience:
Two-term master trustee, board officer, 17 years volunteering, CEF, CGA, booster clubs, PTOs, iLead, MBA
Occupation:
Coach and consultant
Candidate Website:
https://www.bentley4cisd.com
Why are you running for office?
I believe I will continue to add real value to the district with the challenges public education is currently facing. I am a strategic thinker, problem solver, calculated risk taker, and I have a strong desire to help Coppell ISD remain a destination district. I am running to continue serving …
What are the biggest challenges facing the district?
The current budget constraints and future finances, the legislature and legislative mandates, staff retention, along with student readiness and academic growth are the most important issues that our district faces.
If elected, what would be your top priorities?
In addition to the budget and the outcomes associated with that process, there are other issues that are important to me. I look forward to there being a long-term, strategic vision for CISD that enables us to remain a destination district. The board’s updated HB3 goals related to reading and …
What are some new ideas or programs you would like CISD to explore?
Instead of new programs, I would like to see more opportunities for the continuity of programs in our district. For instance, we provide IB at the elementary and high school levels, but not at middle school, so I would like to see us expand into middle school. Similarly, we have …
Eneida Padro
Experience:
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Why are you running for office?
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What are the biggest challenges facing the district?
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If elected, what would be your top priorities?
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What are some new ideas or programs you would like CISD to explore?
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