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Stafford hosts separate candidate forums for SMSD & City Council children.” He seemed uneasy under the bright lights, and forgot to mention that he has served on the Board since 2008/09 and has lived in Stafford for over 20 years. In closing, he wants to provide a safe, happy, environment, and his only “special interest is what’s best for the children of Stafford.” Stafford City Council The second portion of the candidate forum was for the vacated City Council seat of Felecia Evans-Smith. Of the two running, only Author “A.J.” Honore, was able to attend. Virginia Rosas had “pressing family obligations” and could not participate. During the Q & A section, A.J. Honore successfully handled the rapid fire questions from the panel for over twenty minutes. A.J. Honore: Stafford resident for 28 years. Volunteered on numerous committees such as: City of Stafford Charter Review Commission; Board of Zoning Adjustments; SMSD Facilities
Early voting until May 6 - Fort Bend ISD school board campaign turns up the heat race. She has also had to field questions from voters who have Is the district going to take any heard she is a Democrat and action on this or can anybody contributed to John Kerry's 2008 now get in front of a TV camera presidential campaign. Tassin and say whatever they want says she suspects local Tea Party acting like they are speaking in supporters, who back one of her an official capacity?", read one opponents, of being responsible FBISD Concerns post. for the mudslinging. Tassin Other posters dug into the acknowledges voting for Kerry legalities and stated that Fort in the 2008 Democratic Primary Bend ISD policy prohibits election because she "it was an candidates from speaking on important election year" but says behalf of the district. she has been a conservative her For her part, Tassin posted, entire life. "I did not initiate this news "I've been a lawyer for 18 story nor did I in any way years. I'm not going to be claim to be speaking on intimidated," said Tassin. behalf of the district. I have "But we have party politics served this district and was being injected in a race that is asked a question because I supposed to be bi-partisan". have actually participated on Tassin believes that the planning committees and have rumors about her stem from knowledge". another Kristin Tassin who has Tassin was also recently left Texas ties and liberal leanings. out of a Fort Bend Republican Meanwhile... back at Women's PAC forum despite, FBISD Concerns she says, being the only After a Bruce Albright Republican woman in the (Position 4) supporter posted VOTING, continued from page 1
that Albright was a "highly decorated US Army Vietnam veteran", Kris Allfrey (Position 5) asked Albright to verify his military service. Allfrey then posted a copy of his DD214 form confirming his service in the U.S. Army. So far, Albright has not followed suit. In addition, two community members took to Facebook to make it clear that they had not endorsed Albright in this election as one of his campaign fliers indicated. Even a sitting Fort Bend ISD board member got into the spirit, speculating that the "Q" in Q Iman's name (Position 1) stood for "Quack". "The level of "noise" in this election has reached epic levels," said Position 4 candidate Deron Harrington. "It largely reminds me of "high school and child's play". Early voting continues through May 6. The election will be May 10.
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clout and influence on the school district.” Facilities Master Plan approved The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees did unanimously approve the $448 million Facilities Master Plan which calls for the construction of nine elementary schools and two middle schools over the next five years: 3 in the Aliana area each year after #46 is opened and three every year in Sienna after the Riverstone school opens.
Task Force; and many youth organizations. “As a former Vice-President of Chase Bank, and having worked with over 5 billion dollars of economic development revenue bonds to promote different types of projects, I think there’s a lot I can bring to the table to help the City of Stafford as we look 25 years into the future” and wants to “see the formation of a Stafford Youth Commission.” Virginia Roses: Stafford resident for 32 years. Current SMSD Trustee and Planning & Zoning Committee member. “I am committed to maintaining the zero property tax, to keep Stafford a safe place to live and work, be responsive to community concerns, help create in the future of Stafford, a walkable community, assist in neighborhood beautification efforts and continue to create partnerships for the City and School District.” If Virginia Rosas is elected to Stafford City Council she will not have to resign her SMSM Trustee seat until she is officially sworn in to Council. From there, the school board has 180 days in which to fill that vacated seat either by appointment or special election. Early voting has begun and Saturday, May 10 is the General Election.
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“This will have a terrible effect on APE and consequently on property values in areas zoned to it,” wrote another parent. “Again we have to deal with an issue created by planning permission being issued for new development with no thought as to where the kids of the new families will go to school”. Oakland Overcrowding Plan Plans to lessen overcrowding at Oakland Elementary call for a one year plan which includes opening a fifth-grade satellite campus at Bowie Middle School next year. An assistant principal and current fifth grade teachers will staff the satellite center. Additional teachers will be hired for P.E., art and music. Some of overcrowding at Oakland would have been alleviated with the construction of Elementary School #46 in Aliana which was tentatively scheduled to open in August 2014. But the district opted to postpone construction in June 2013 pending a review of the district’s elementary school
boundaries. In a letter to local media entities, a resident who asked that her name not be used, said not moving ahead with elementary school #46 was a mistake. “Trustees Dave Rosenthal and Jenny Bailey contributed to FBISD elementary school 45 in Aliana being postponed last year. A new study they wanted proves the school is needed even more than a Riverstone school. Many of us are concerned why one area (Riverstone) would have so much
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and community” and says he’s “uniquely qualified to navigate through complex relations effective teacher support between our school district, and community and parent state and federal government.” involvement. In closing, In closing, he pledged to be a he has experience in the strong proponent of “thoughtful educational process of teaching, academic reforms that will administration, policy, and move us toward a 21st century curriculum. “Wants the bar set curriculum and focus on helping high.” our students succeed in a 21st Mike Guerra: Has lived in century economy.” Stafford for 27 years. Was a Lisa Thompson: Is a 20 year prior Trustee 2002-2009; prior Stafford resident. Her 3 kids SSABC President from 20002002; currently on the Education have attended Kindergarten through 12th grade; the last one Foundation Committee. Served graduating this year. SSABC on two bond committees. His President from 2007-2013. prepared closing speech began She wants to “give back and with accusations aimed at the current board. “It’s all about board continue to volunteer” and be a and superintendant relationships, “bridge between the Board and not personal agendas or gain” and the parents in the community.” In closing, she wants to “work said “it would be an honor to sit, adopt and enforce policy with the as a team and keep the focus on educational issues.” new superintendent.” Rodney Butler: Is the Xavier Herrera: Has 3 children incumbent. He has “experience attending Stafford schools. and is dedicated” and says “all Wants SMSD to “Continue to ensure a positive effect for family my commitments are to the STAFFORD, continued from page 1
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