The 30-day window for candidates to file for a place on the May 1st ballot closed Friday at 5 PM, and I am excited to announce no challengers in Place 6. Thank you to all who have offered support over the past months as Melanie, our daughters, and I prepared for my re-election campaign. I am humbled, and it is an honor to be able to continue to serve the residents of the Frisco Independent School District for another term.
Over the days ahead, in collaboration with my colleagues on the board of trustees, it is my desire that we continue to focus resources on recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, we will move closer to the time when we can redouble our efforts in the core mission of pursuing academic excellence, expanded student opportunity, recruitment and retention of highly effective educators, and support of the whole child.
To accomplish these goals, we must continue working in partnership with lawmakers – urging them to prioritize our Texas independent school districts. Traditional public schools educate over 90% of school-age children in the United States, and Frisco ISD sets an example for others to follow. Lawmakers, especially those who represent Collin and Denton counties, should use districts like Frisco as an example of what works – rewarding their successes and allowing them to more freely adopt innovative practices.
As we move forward, I pledge to keep telling our story, sharing our successes and our struggles with the community, and fighting for our children and the families of Frisco ISD.
Thank you for your support.