School Board Election: TexasCHLforum Member Running

[Charles L. Cotton]

Here is a press release about a school board election in which one of TexasCHLforum members is a candidate. For those in the district, please consider supporting Nathan and asking your friends and family to do likewise.

Thanks,
Chas.

Nathan Deckinga
Candidate for Leander ISD Board of Trustees place 6

Nathan Deckinga believes that a good leader must be a great servant and is asking for your support in the May 10th election for Leander ISD Board of Trustees place 6. He is a devoted husband and loving father. His children, ages 2 and 5, currently attend Good Shepherd preschool and Winkley Elementary School respectively. Nathan has lived in LISD for nearly 10 years, central Texas for 23, and has over 12 years experience in the local computer industry. He is active in his church and is a volunteer with Leander ISD – currently assisting with the RunTex Born 2 Run program at Running Brushy.

Nathan Deckinga recognizes that Leander ISD is undergoing significant changes and growth and that the solutions and style that worked so well 10 years ago might not provide the answers that are needed today. “Leander ISD has a great community of teachers and staff who do everything they can for the students. It is unfortunate that those dealing directly with the students on a daily basis are not more empowered to suggest and effect changes in the district. There is a sense that the board does not listen to its greatest asset, the teachers. I intend to change that by providing a method to anonymously report problems and request changes, but most importantly I promise to act on any information received,� said Nathan.

Fiscal responsibility also plays a role in Nathan’s candidacy. “With Leander ISD growing as rapidly as it is, we must respect the duty as public servants of being good stewards of the money entrusted to us while still providing for the needs of every student.�

Nathan also recognizes that each student is unique and has different learning strengths and opportunities. “Each student deserves the very best that we can give. Everyone needs to be challenged and excited to learn every day at school. The programs currently in place are a great start, but they need to be expanded to provide opportunities for all students. We must provide services and resources where they are needed, instead of providing them where it is easiest.�

“We owe it to our teachers and students to be open and honest with them in all things.�

Nathan Deckinga for Leander ISD place 6.
Academic Excellence.
Administrator Accountability.
http://www.Nathan4LISD.com

[Turfspanker]

I live in the SE edge of this this district. LISD is very large which over the years has faced many growth and policy challenges.
Happy to lend my support and thanks for bringing Nathan to our attention.

TS

[AggieMM]

Ditto, he'll have my support.

Ryan

[Kalrog]

It probably goes without saying... I have my support.

Thanks all! And if anyone (especially who live in LISD) has any comments about the campaign or about my positions please speak up! And if you are willing and able to assist with the campaign in other ways I would most appreciate it. Just talking to other people and directing them to the website would be helpful, but the more the better. I don't want to take over the forum, so I think I would prefer that specific offers go via PM or email. I'm not hard to find these days.

And of course - don't forget to vote on May 10!

[Kalrog]

I have a favor to ask of all the members who live in LISD. Is anyone willing to put a sign in their yard for me? I need to get them ordered so we are still looking at another week away probably, but I want to know if I should get 100 or 250 - I hope I need at least 250. Either way, I could also use some help on the website. I don't want programming or anything, I just want comments. Please head over to my campaign site and provide feedback where you have an opinion. And send me an email through my contact page there to get a sign.

Thanks all!

[Kalrog]

I just got done with the first forum/debate hosted at ACC this evening. It is a lot different on the other side of the podium, let me tell you. I thought it went well and I performed adequately, but I don't know why anyone would want to make a living doing that type of thing.

[Kalrog]

1 Update - 1 request

Update: There is a PTA sponsored debate/forum that is being hosted at Cedar Park Middle School tomorrow night. This is a last minute notification to the candidates as well as a need to get the information out since the publicity on this one is a bit lacking. If you have questions - please bring them and I hope to see you there at 6:30pm.

Request: I have yard signs. Is anyone willing to put one in their yard? Or anyplace else that you think might help? PM/Email me and I will be sure to get them to you.