US Vote Smart

Submitted by dennis tibbs on 2019-04-02 04:08:57

Pros

Proven fiscal and social conservative, strongly promoting limited and efficient government.
Informed on state and local issues of profligate spending and debt.
Will not support any increase in staffing of the administration without first addressing the student and teacher educational needs, without raising taxes.
Will not be a rubber stamp for the Superintendent, insisting the Superintendent answers to the School Board, and not the other way around as is the case in Conroe ISD.
Promises to have direct contact with the schools, with or without permission with the Superintendent.
Quick learner. Has good upside potential.
Experienced in elections, defeating an established incumbent for Republican Precinct Chairman.
Governs the Republican Party as a member of the Steering Committee.
Is concerned about the district's lack of a balanced budget, as well as the over-emphasis on IB (International Baccalaureate).
Proponent of Zero-based budgeting.
Favors improving skills programs to parity with academic programs.

Cons

No prior experience on a School Board, so is an unknown in this respect.
Hasn't done much research. Not as well informed as he should be.
Relies too much on what others say.
Answers too often by shooting from the hip.
No experience or training with budgets, yet most questionnaire answers are about finances.
Doesn't seem to want schools to take a stand on social issues.
Said he's asked for Bond info (9:45 mark of video) though it's online.