FISDWatch School Board Candidate Endorsements 2008
With the school board elections coming up on May 10th FBW has decided to take a position in the forthcoming races. Based on voting records, issues and campaign disclosure statements.
Candidate Summary:
Laurie Caldwell (Missouri City) is currently serving and is seeking re-election to the FBISD school board. She is a small business owner and has worked throughout her last term to reform the board operations.
Stan Magee (Sugar Land) is a former educator and is currently a seated board member. He has maintained his independence on the board in several votes including the all important one involving taxpayer/voter inclusion on key administrative committees, voting against the rest of the boards efforts to reduce access by the public. Mr. Magee has worked to bring about reform and over-sight during his tenure.
Rodrigo Carreon (Fresno/Arcola) is a community activist that has worked tirelessly to monitor and upgrade school accountability in the bonds and strongly supports the concept of single member school districts. He has served on the 2007 bond committee and is a frequent contributor at BOT meetings.
Other related issues during this campaign season include the strong possibility of more special interest candidates being elected to the board. In one potential scenario, if two of the candidates are successful, one subdivision could end up with 3 seated board members over-seeing the taxes, bond distribution and administrative over-sight. This possible outcome places greater emphasis on the need for SMD.
Early voting begins April 28th and runs through May 6th, with election day May 10th. Please get out and vote in your municipal and school board races. . .
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Half-Empty Blog Supports Carreon!
"I am therefore a little perplexed at their endorsement of Menendez. Rodrigo Carreon, who opposes Menendez in this open seat that is being vacated by Cynthia Knox, did make it to the forum, as he did when he served on the Board’s bond committee meetings, as he does in nearly every regular school board meeting, as he does in every other kind of meeting in and around the county.
I tend to lean toward Carreon. He may be all over the map when he makes a case, but we all know where his heart is. . .
>This just in from Half-empty regarding the recent FBEF endorsements. We agree 100% with your assessment! Good luck Mr. Carreon!
Source:
http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2008/04/committee-on-political-education.html#links
I tend to lean toward Carreon. He may be all over the map when he makes a case, but we all know where his heart is. . .
>This just in from Half-empty regarding the recent FBEF endorsements. We agree 100% with your assessment! Good luck Mr. Carreon!
Source:
http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2008/04/committee-on-political-education.html#links
Important Dates
April 28 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM
April 28 - Early voting begins for the May 10 Trustee Election (and area municipal elections)
May 5 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 6 - Last day to vote early for the May 10 Trustee Election (and area municipal elections)
May 9 - Student Holiday - Campus Staff Development Day
May 10 - Trustee Election Day (and area municipal elections)
FBISDWatch is endorsing Stan Magee, Laurie Caldwell and Rodrigo Carreon in the school board races and Greyling Poats, Noel Pinnock and Kevin Tunstall in the Missouri City council races.
Visit http://mcelectioninformation.blogspot.com for more on the elections. . .
April 28 - Early voting begins for the May 10 Trustee Election (and area municipal elections)
May 5 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 6 - Last day to vote early for the May 10 Trustee Election (and area municipal elections)
May 9 - Student Holiday - Campus Staff Development Day
May 10 - Trustee Election Day (and area municipal elections)
FBISDWatch is endorsing Stan Magee, Laurie Caldwell and Rodrigo Carreon in the school board races and Greyling Poats, Noel Pinnock and Kevin Tunstall in the Missouri City council races.
Visit http://mcelectioninformation.blogspot.com for more on the elections. . .
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Magee Says He Is Still In The BOT Race!
Magee Says He Is Still In School Board Race
by John Pape, FortBendNow
Fort Bend ISD Trustee Stan Magee following his Monday night announcement that he was not “actively seeking re-election” to his Position 1 seat. In a Tuesday interview with Fort Bend Now, Magee stressed that his announcement does not mean is no longer an active candidate, and is looking forward to continuing to serve on the school board.
On the heels of his statement at Monday night’s Fort Bend ISD board meeting that he was not “actively seeking” re-election to his Position 1 seat, Trustee Stan Magee clarified his announcement today, saying he was still an active candidate for re-election.
Magee said he had made a decision that new personal commitments in his life and commitments to his family needed to take precedence over candidate forums and debates, and that was what he meant when he said he was not “actively seeking the Position 1 re-election.” He also said that voters know where he stands on issues and how strong his commitment is to the staff and students in Fort Bend ISD schools.
“The voters know who I am and what I stand for,” Magee said Tuesday afternoon. “They understand that, as far as I’m concerned, the whole school district revolves around the students and the teachers.” . . .(get the full story at: http://www.fortbendnow.com/pages/full_story?article-Magee-Says-He-Is-Still-In-School-Board-Race%20=&page_label=home&id=57987-Magee-Says-He-Is-Still-In-School-Board-Race&widget=push&instance=home_news_lead_story&open=&)
by John Pape, FortBendNow
Fort Bend ISD Trustee Stan Magee following his Monday night announcement that he was not “actively seeking re-election” to his Position 1 seat. In a Tuesday interview with Fort Bend Now, Magee stressed that his announcement does not mean is no longer an active candidate, and is looking forward to continuing to serve on the school board.
On the heels of his statement at Monday night’s Fort Bend ISD board meeting that he was not “actively seeking” re-election to his Position 1 seat, Trustee Stan Magee clarified his announcement today, saying he was still an active candidate for re-election.
Magee said he had made a decision that new personal commitments in his life and commitments to his family needed to take precedence over candidate forums and debates, and that was what he meant when he said he was not “actively seeking the Position 1 re-election.” He also said that voters know where he stands on issues and how strong his commitment is to the staff and students in Fort Bend ISD schools.
“The voters know who I am and what I stand for,” Magee said Tuesday afternoon. “They understand that, as far as I’m concerned, the whole school district revolves around the students and the teachers.” . . .(get the full story at: http://www.fortbendnow.com/pages/full_story?article-Magee-Says-He-Is-Still-In-School-Board-Race%20=&page_label=home&id=57987-Magee-Says-He-Is-Still-In-School-Board-Race&widget=push&instance=home_news_lead_story&open=&)
FBN: Gary Says FBISD Representative Unresponsive To Safety Concerns!
Gary Says FBISD Representative Unresponsive To Safety Concerns
by Jamie Mock, FortBendNow
Concerns about sex offenders and unsafe traveling conditions in the area surrounding Hunters Glen Elementary have prompted Missouri City Councilwoman Cynthia Gary to work towards getting the Fort Bend Independent School District to provide bus transportation to all elementary school students, even those living within two miles of their school.
Gary recently met with FBISD’s Executive Director of Support Services Lee Petros, but said the meeting was unsuccessful, and has now contacted a children’s advocacy organization and State Representative Dora Olivo.
“My concern is that in addition to them being safe on the street, what happens as they are walking to Hunters Glen, they are crossing the little…some people call it a drainage ditch or a bayou. I have witnessed those kids that are playing in there – we are talking kids 5 or 6 years old. They are not cognizant of safety at that age, they are just in there having a good time with each other,” said Gary. “I think that’s very dangerous. Not only that, it has been documented that some of those kids pass between 11 and 15 sex offenders. I don’t deem that as safe at all. When I went to speak with Mr. Petros I was really disappointed. He was so closed minded he had the position that according to the state and FBISD the kids are safe. I said, well how do you define safe, because based on my definition of safety they are not safe.” . . . (get the full story at http://fortbendnow.com/pages/full_story?article-Gary-Says-FBISD-Representative-Unresponsive-To-Safety-Concerns%20=&page_label=home&id=57918-Gary-Says-FBISD-Representative-Unresponsive-To-Safety-Concerns&widget=push&instance=home_news_lead_story&open=&)
by Jamie Mock, FortBendNow
Concerns about sex offenders and unsafe traveling conditions in the area surrounding Hunters Glen Elementary have prompted Missouri City Councilwoman Cynthia Gary to work towards getting the Fort Bend Independent School District to provide bus transportation to all elementary school students, even those living within two miles of their school.
Gary recently met with FBISD’s Executive Director of Support Services Lee Petros, but said the meeting was unsuccessful, and has now contacted a children’s advocacy organization and State Representative Dora Olivo.
“My concern is that in addition to them being safe on the street, what happens as they are walking to Hunters Glen, they are crossing the little…some people call it a drainage ditch or a bayou. I have witnessed those kids that are playing in there – we are talking kids 5 or 6 years old. They are not cognizant of safety at that age, they are just in there having a good time with each other,” said Gary. “I think that’s very dangerous. Not only that, it has been documented that some of those kids pass between 11 and 15 sex offenders. I don’t deem that as safe at all. When I went to speak with Mr. Petros I was really disappointed. He was so closed minded he had the position that according to the state and FBISD the kids are safe. I said, well how do you define safe, because based on my definition of safety they are not safe.” . . . (get the full story at http://fortbendnow.com/pages/full_story?article-Gary-Says-FBISD-Representative-Unresponsive-To-Safety-Concerns%20=&page_label=home&id=57918-Gary-Says-FBISD-Representative-Unresponsive-To-Safety-Concerns&widget=push&instance=home_news_lead_story&open=&)
Magee Claims Not To Be Seriously Running For Office, This Clears The Way For Harris Construction Company Executive Susan Hohnbaum In Pos. 1 Race--
From FBN: Magee Says He Is Not ‘Actively Engaged’ In Re-election To FBISD Board
Saying he was responding to inquiries from the public and media over not taking part in recent school board and campaign events, Fort Bend ISD Trustee Stan Magee announced Monday night that he was not “actively seeking” re-election.
The announcement came during the “Board Members Special Reports” portion of the agenda near the beginning of the school board’s regularly-scheduled meeting. He said that over the past few weeks he had to make “some serious personal changes” in his life and that new demands on his time prevented him from being actively involved in campaigning or district activities.
“I have not been, nor will I be, actively seeking the Position 1 re-election,” Magee said. “I am not actively engaged, not will I be actively engaged, in re-election.” . . . (get the full story at: http://www.fortbendnow.com/pages/full_story?page_label=home&id=57887-Magee-Says-He-Is-Not-‘Actively-Engaged’-In-Re-election-To-FBISD-Board&article-Magee-Says-He-Is-Not-‘Actively-Engaged’-In-Re-election-To-FBISD-Board%20=&widget=push&instance=home_news_lead_story&open=&)
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FBW comment:
This information is sad news coming from a campaign already loaded with "insider" candidates (special interest). Will the current and future board be watching out for the taxpayer, children and families of FBISD? Mr. Magee was one of the few candidates that still voted independently.
Saying he was responding to inquiries from the public and media over not taking part in recent school board and campaign events, Fort Bend ISD Trustee Stan Magee announced Monday night that he was not “actively seeking” re-election.
The announcement came during the “Board Members Special Reports” portion of the agenda near the beginning of the school board’s regularly-scheduled meeting. He said that over the past few weeks he had to make “some serious personal changes” in his life and that new demands on his time prevented him from being actively involved in campaigning or district activities.
“I have not been, nor will I be, actively seeking the Position 1 re-election,” Magee said. “I am not actively engaged, not will I be actively engaged, in re-election.” . . . (get the full story at: http://www.fortbendnow.com/pages/full_story?page_label=home&id=57887-Magee-Says-He-Is-Not-‘Actively-Engaged’-In-Re-election-To-FBISD-Board&article-Magee-Says-He-Is-Not-‘Actively-Engaged’-In-Re-election-To-FBISD-Board%20=&widget=push&instance=home_news_lead_story&open=&)
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FBW comment:
This information is sad news coming from a campaign already loaded with "insider" candidates (special interest). Will the current and future board be watching out for the taxpayer, children and families of FBISD? Mr. Magee was one of the few candidates that still voted independently.
Monday, April 14, 2008
FBISDWatch School Board Candidate Endorsements 2008
FBISDWatch School Board Candidate Endorsements 2008
With the school board elections coming up on May 10th FBW has decided to take a position in the forthcoming races. Based on voting records, issues and campaign disclosure statements.
Candidate Summary:
Laurie Caldwell (Missouri City) is currently serving and is seeking re-election to the FBISD school board. She is a small business owner and has worked throughout her last term to reform the board operations.
Stan Magee (Sugar Land) is a former educator and is currently a seated board member. He has maintained his independence on the board in several votes including the all important one involving taxpayer/voter inclusion on key administrative committees, voting against the rest of the boards efforts to reduce access by the public. Mr. Magee has worked to bring about reform and over-sight during his tenure.
Rodrigo Carreon (Fresno/Arcola) is a community activist that has worked tirelessly to monitor and upgrade school accountability in the bonds and strongly supports the concept of single member school districts. He has served on the 2007 bond committee and is a frequent contributor at BOT meetings.
Other related issues during this campaign season include the strong possibility of more special interest candidates being elected to the board. In one potential scenario, if two of the candidates are successful, one subdivision could end up with 3 seated board members over-seeing the taxes, bond distribution and administrative over-sight. This possible outcome places greater emphasis on the need for SMD.
Early voting begins April 28th and runs through May 6th, with election day May 10th. Please get out and vote in your municipal and school board races. . .
With the school board elections coming up on May 10th FBW has decided to take a position in the forthcoming races. Based on voting records, issues and campaign disclosure statements.
Candidate Summary:
Laurie Caldwell (Missouri City) is currently serving and is seeking re-election to the FBISD school board. She is a small business owner and has worked throughout her last term to reform the board operations.
Stan Magee (Sugar Land) is a former educator and is currently a seated board member. He has maintained his independence on the board in several votes including the all important one involving taxpayer/voter inclusion on key administrative committees, voting against the rest of the boards efforts to reduce access by the public. Mr. Magee has worked to bring about reform and over-sight during his tenure.
Rodrigo Carreon (Fresno/Arcola) is a community activist that has worked tirelessly to monitor and upgrade school accountability in the bonds and strongly supports the concept of single member school districts. He has served on the 2007 bond committee and is a frequent contributor at BOT meetings.
Other related issues during this campaign season include the strong possibility of more special interest candidates being elected to the board. In one potential scenario, if two of the candidates are successful, one subdivision could end up with 3 seated board members over-seeing the taxes, bond distribution and administrative over-sight. This possible outcome places greater emphasis on the need for SMD.
Early voting begins April 28th and runs through May 6th, with election day May 10th. Please get out and vote in your municipal and school board races. . .
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