What you need to know
Candidate Giovianne Washington is running against Incumbent Amanda Jones. Jones was elected by voters in May 2022, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
A map of District 6 can be viewed here.
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For voters, the last day to register to vote in the election is April 3. Voter registration and information can be found on the Texas Secretary of State website. Early voting is scheduled for April 22-29.
Candidates were asked to limit responses to 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers have been edited or cut for style and clarity or to adhere to guidelines.
Giovianne Washington
Experience:
Workforce Development Manager, board member, Bexar Technical Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, eight years
Candidate Website:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Giovianne-Washington-Comal-ISD-SMD-6/61572994397185/?_rdr
Contact Information:
210-915-0880
What are your top three priorities that you would like to achieve if elected?
1. Prioritizing high academic proficiency 2. Ensuring college and career readiness for all students 3. Teacher recruitment and retention
What challenges do you think the district is currently facing, and what is your plan to address those?
Parents, staff and students need to have confidence that their needs, including safety, jobs and education will be met. Texas has allotted a limited amount of money with which to fund public education and with no new funding in sight. The board's role will be to examine expenditures very carefully.
In the event of budget constraints, what are potential solutions you would advocate for to balance the budget?
This past year the Texas Legislature did not provide additional funding for public schools. This means that CISD is looking at significant budget cuts from programs to staffing. I want to ensure that parents in SMD 6 have a say in all cost reductions that CISD will propose.
Amanda Jones
Experience:
2022-current CISD school board trustee, Treasurer
Occupation:
South Texas Territory Manager for a Medical Nutrition Company
Candidate Website:
https://www.re-electjones.com
Contact Information:
210-884-1848
What are your top three priorities that you would like to achieve if elected?
1. Provide opportunities for all in CISD, focusing on all students’ current and future needs. 2. Remain fiscally responsible within the district while committed to our teachers and staff to be competitively compensated. 3. Continue to support safe and effective learning environments for all students, teachers and staff.
What challenges do you think the district is currently facing, and what is your plan to address those?
Public funding: Advocate for public education with similar districts. Work with local and state representatives to understand Comal ISD’s value in our area and challenges relevant to our district needs. Growth: Continue connecting with developers to maximize opportunities while continuing to maintain fiscal responsibility of building/occupying campuses...
In the event of budget constraints, what are potential solutions you would advocate for to balance the budget?
Stay active in the push for public education funding while working with and supporting Dr. Chapman, the Comal ISD team and members of our community to best support students needs to grow greatness.
