Three candidates will be vying for the Place 7 trustee position at Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD on Nov. 4.
What you need to know
The election will be contested between incumbent Belinda Evans, Ciera Wilkerson and Jeffrey Kerlick.
Evans was elected in November 2021 after winning against Tony J. Lehman. She replaced outgoing board President Amy Driesbach, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Before you go
Learn more about each candidate ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Early voting begins Oct. 20 and will end Oct. 31.
Candidates were asked to answer the questions provided in 50 words or fewer and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
Ciera Wilkerson
Occupation & Experience:
Special education inclusion teacher, case manager, SCUCISD alum and former teacher, campus leadership, volunteer
Candidate Website:
https://www.facebook.com/people/ciera-wilkerson-for-scuc-board-of-trustees/61580182223882
What will you focus on if elected?
If elected, I’ll focus on student achievement, trusted communication, fiscal responsibility, safe welcoming schools, and partnerships with families, teachers and our military community. I’ll champion clear goals, transparent data and listening sessions so every voice has a seat at the table and decisions reflect our community’s values.
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
I’m a Steele High alum, former SCUCISD teacher and current special education case manager. I bridge classrooms and boardrooms, translating data into practical action. My leadership experience, community roots, and relationship-driven approach help me build consensus, communicate clearly and keep students first while stewarding taxpayer dollars responsibly.
What do you see as the greatest challenge for SCUCISD?
Rebuilding trust and a shared understanding of student achievement is our greatest challenge. Families, staff and residents need clear, consistent information about results, goals and what works. As we grow, balancing academic support, school safety and fiscal discipline requires transparent communication and collaborative planning across Schertz, Cibolo and Universal City.
What is something you want district residents to know about you?
I’m a hometown graduate who believes everyone deserves a seat at the table. I listen first, lead with empathy and communicate plainly. I’ll show up in classrooms, neighborhoods and meetings, to learn and serve. My decisions will reflect our community’s values: students first, safe schools, strong academics and responsible stewardship.
Belinda Evans
Occupation & Experience:
SCUCISD trustee Place 7, retired teacher with relevant experience/training, mentor for various age groups
Candidate Website:
https://www.facebook.com/belindaevansforeducation
Contact Information:
[email protected]
What will you continue to focus on if reelected?
School safety and security, rich academic programming for our students, student increases in academic performance/growth, competitive pay and growth opportunities for our teachers and staff, fiscal responsibility within our district’s budget, programs (CTE) to help students connect what they learn to real-world careers
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
Perspectives of teacher, parent, mother, grandmother/great grandmother that enable meeting students’ needs effectively. Having served four years as a school board trustee, I bring depth of knowledge, experience, and educational background to the position. Service on CTE Advisory, Legislative Advocacy Committee, and High-Quality Instructional Materials Committees.
What do you see as the greatest challenge for SCUCISD?
Not having revenue other districts possess to spend on student learning, lack of revenue makes it difficult to maintain competitive salaries/benefits for employees, having one of the lowest per student spending revenues and per student spending in the area, not having the funding to begin new programs other districts offer
What is something you want district residents to know about you?
Completing a graduate certificate in Distance Learning/Technology to gain knowledge toward supporting innovative programs. With 4 children, 7 grandchildren, & 3 great-grandchildren (one grandchild/one great-grandchild attend SCUC presently), I ran to give back, to make sure every voice is heard & every student is supported so that SCUC stays strong!
Jeffrey Kerlick
Occupation & Experience:
Community relations representative for GVEC, SCUC Advisory Committee, SCUC CTE Advisory Committee, FFA Booster, Scouting America Leader, Lions Club
Candidate Website:
https://www.facebook.com/people/jeff-kerlick-for-scuc-isd-school-board-place-7/61579805198874
Contact Information:
830-263-4353
What will you focus on if elected?
Supporting teachers with the tools they need to inspire learning, promoting transparency and accountability within the district, ensuring safe, well-maintained schools for all students, preparing students for success in academics, careers and life
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
I am a parent of children in the district that would like to bring a renewed perspective to the district. I would like to help enhance the learning paths and programs and help create new opportunities for our future community leaders.
What do you see as the greatest challenge for SCUCISD?
With change comes reluctancy, it might be challenging to take the first steps to changing a program that has run the same way for so long.
What is something you want district residents to know about you?
I’m running because I care deeply about the future of our children and the strength of our community. Together, we can continue building on the values of excellence, integrity and opportunity in SCUCISD.
