Some details
The November election will be contested between candidates Albert Ramirez and Bill Paschal.
Ramirez ran for SCUCISD's Place 2 position in November 2023, filing under Alberto Ramirez, but lost to Margaret Carlin, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
One more thing
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.
Albert Ramirez
Occupation & Experience:
Real estate agent, retired U.S. Air Force paralegal/aircraft mechanic; 20 years U.S. Air Force service, 16 years JAG Corps paralegal, HOA board member, Cibolo ...
Candidate Website:
https://www.albert4scuc.net
Contact Information:
210-243-9736
What will you focus on if elected?
I will focus on supporting teachers with the resources they need, managing taxpayer funds responsibly and improving communication between the district and families. My goal is to strengthen academic excellence while protecting extracurricular programs and student support services, ensuring every child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
My wife, an educator and Comal ISD Teacher of the Year, and my two Steele HS sons, both excelling academically, inspire my dedication to education. Combined with 20 years of Air Force service, 16 in the JAG Corps and service on local boards, I am prepared to lead.
What do you see as the greatest challenge for SCUCISD?
The greatest challenge is maintaining strong academic programs and student support in the face of limited funding and possible enrollment declines. The district must balance budgets carefully while protecting classroom quality. Smart planning, transparency and community trust will be essential to meet this challenge without sacrificing student success.
What is something you want district residents to know about you?
I care deeply about this community and believe every student deserves the chance to succeed. I am committed to listening, being transparent and working collaboratively with families, teachers and staff. My service background has taught me discipline and integrity, and I will bring both to serving our schools.
Bill Paschal
Occupation & Experience:
Retired business manager; prior SCUCISD board member, including president, other governance experience (not-for-profits, city stewardship committee)
What will you focus on if elected?
Lead with unity, integrity and professionalism, foster a culture that empowers educators and helps every student thrive, collaborate with parents, students, staff and community leaders to promote continued district improvement, deliver strong financial stewardship and real value for every dollar invested, relentlessly pursue excellence – regain status as a model district
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
Strong record of service and commitment: previously, 12 years on the SCUCISD board of trustees, 4 years president, 4 years vice president, charter member of the Schertz Parkway Tax Increment Finance Zone Board of Governors, other Board experience—including president and treasurer—in several nonprofit organizations
What do you see as the greatest challenge for SCUCISD?
Our challenge is to rediscover a strong sense of excellence as part of our identity. To become a model district once again, we must continue to strengthen academics, boost staff morale and support students, proving through consistent progress in all areas that excellence is being restored and sustained.
What is something you want district residents to know about you?
Deeply rooted in SCUCISD: district resident, off and on, 36 years, proud graduate Samuel Clemens HS, former student Rose Garden (Grades 2-5), four sons were educated in SCUCISD (K-12), my wife was an educator in the district for 20 years, mother and father were long-time educators at Samuel Clemens
