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Comal ISD candidate, 19, is one year out of high school and running for a school board seat
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Comal Independent School District has a bone to pick with state legislators, who havenât released COVID-19 funds approved over a month ago.
Three federal stimulus packages passed during the pandemic included more than $19 billion for Texas public schools, but state leaders have yet to distribute most of the money. Local districts say they need it to cover pandemic-related costs.
A recent non-profit study said Comal ISD is awaiting $23.2 million and New Braunfels ISD $14.7 million in the two remaining rounds of federal COVID-19 stimulus money now awaiting a decision by legislative education committees. The Texas Legislature is holding back the money that s supposed to go to school districts â and thatâs not right,â Comal ISD Board President David Drastata said Monday.
Tim Hennessee
Tim and his wife of 19 years, Jennifer, have two children in Comal ISD and are passionate supporters of public education. Tim is actively involved in their childrenâs schools. He frequently volunteers, supporting teachers through reading assistance and mentoring at risk youth. As a pilot, he continues to share his passion with the introduction of a STEM-based aviation program at the local high school.
Why do you want to serve (or continue serving) on the board of trustees?
I have a vested interest in the performance of Comal ISD and the educational services provided to the community. As a current sitting Board Trustee, Iâd like to continue with the progress that we have made throughout the district. This includes implementation of safety and security measures in the district, a strong strategic plan with clear goals for academic achievement and targeting college, career and military readiness. If re-elected, my goals would include managing our growth, maint
Olivia Weisinger, never a particularly political person, found herself outside the Comal Independent School District board meeting in New Braunfels late last month, rallying parents, students and teachers to voice their anger over the school board’s decision to eliminate the district’s mask mandate.
“I’ve never done any of this,” Weisinger said in a quiet voice with a tired edge.
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Before the pandemic, her eldest was happily enrolled in a Comal ISD elementary school, with three younger siblings in line behind him. Now, after a long year at odds with the district over its handling of COVID-19 policies for its 25,000 students, she’s home-schooling her son while filing grievances with the Texas Education Agency, organizing protests and making videos challenging board members’ statements.
I ve never done any of this : A Comal ISD parent reluctantly dives into a school district s battle over masks
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