School Board Election: TexasCHLforum Member Running
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:34 pm
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.
Thanks,
Chas.
Press Release wrote: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