As a Duncanville School Board Trustee, I greatly appreciate my fellow board members, Superintendent, staff, students, and parents during these unprecedented times. The district, as supported by the Board, accomplished much amid the pandemic. Following are a few achievements I am most proud of:

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A. The Duncanville ISD School Board was named 2021 School Board of the Year for Region 10 and one of five 2021 Texas Honor School Boards! There are 1,000+ school boards in Texas. The Board members work well together and with the Superintendent. This translates into success for students and staff. 

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B. District response during pandemic was quick, student and staff focused with safety in mind. Actions were taken to: ensure students continued to receive lunches while in-person learning was suspended; provide students with access to a computer or printed learning materials; equip buses with wi-fi and park them in key areas for signal access by students; speedily develop and implement a comprehensive Covid-19 Protocol. The Board extended the school year to 180 days (from 178 days) and implemented other measures to help address learning loss.

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C. Prekindergarten was expanded to full day at all 9 elementary campuses. 

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D. Panther Basketball Team won State. The district has many winning performing art,  sports and other extracurricular programs.

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E. The Board approved bonuses for all employees and additional funding for staff development. 

There is still much work left to do.  Therefore, I am running for reelection and want to continue to help the children and youth in my community to receive the best education possible. A good education is one of the pivotal foundations of a rewarding, contributing and great life. Each child must be equipped to live productive lives so they can take care of themselves, their families and reach back and help their communities. 

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Also, I want to make sure parents have the resources and support systems they need to help their child/children be successful. Strengthening the partnership between the parents and the school district with regard to the education of their kids is very important.

 

Because it truly takes a village to educate and care for a child, I am proposing greater involvement by the City of Duncanville, local businesses, non-profits, community groups and others in the mentoring and support of the students in the district. It’s all about working together for the good of our students!