What you need to know
Candidate Orlando OJ Dona Jr. is running against Incumbent David Krawczynski—who was elected by voters in May 2022.
A map of District 7 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.
Orlando OJ Dona Jr.
Experience:
College Adjunct Professor, teacher, private business owner
Occupation:
Comal ISD, Retired Teacher, Certified Texas teacher and principal, Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Contact Information:
830-730-8666
What are your top 3 priorities that you would like to achieve if elected?
Parent-Teacher-Administration communications, especially when it comes to area of discipline and improving student achievement in school; ensure every student has the ability to engage in something extracurricular—sports, music, clubs, etc.
What challenges do you think the district is currently facing, and what is your plan to address those?
CISD has the largest-growing population in the country; building and manning appropriate learning facilities given this growth is a top priority. Transparency in operations seems to be a common problem in school districts; CISD is no exception.
In the event of budget constraints, what are potential solutions you would advocate for to balance the budget?
I would seek community involvement and sponsorship; cut positions in district offices; review and eliminate positions within district schools that do not provide direct value to student learning.
David Krawcyznski
Experience:
3 years as SMD 7, Comal ISD Board of Trustees Representative
Occupation:
Business Owner
What are your top 3 priorities that you would like to achieve if elected?
1. Accountability and execution of 5-year plan 2. Strengthening fiscal responsibility 3. Enhancing community trust
What challenges do you think the district is currently facing, and what is your plan to address those?
As a school board member seeking re-election, my focus remains on ensuring that Comal ISD stays on course with our five-year plan while maintaining diligent oversight. Our district faces three primary challenges: sustained growth, budget management, and student performance. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning, transparency, and a commitment to…
In the event of budget constraints, what are potential solutions you would advocate for to balance the budget?
Comal ISD, like many districts across Texas, faces significant budget constraints in the coming years. While we have one of the lowest effective tax rates in the state and remain committed to fiscal conservatism, we must be proactive in finding solutions to maintain high-quality education while balancing the budget responsibly...
