Three candidates are vying for two three-year terms on the Salado ISD Board of Trustees: Jeff Kelley, Darrell Street and write-in candidate Michael Matthews.
Below are the introductions the candidates gave of themselves at the Candidate Forum on April 18. Next week, we will have questions and answers with the candidates.
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Melanie Kirchmeier was re-elected to the Salado ISD Board of Trustees with a large percentage of the vote. Chris Seaton was returned to the board of trustees. Fred Brown and Michael McDougal were re-elected to their second terms on the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen. Dave Williams was also elected to the board of aldermen. Hans Fields lost his bid for a third term on the board of aldermen.
Salado ISD Result Totals
Melanie Kirchmeier 388
Chris Seaton 238
Brad Bolick 162
Michael Matthews 59
Village of Salado Board of Aldermen Totals
Fred Brown 237
Michael McDougal 234
Dave Williams 210
Hans Fields 191
We put the following questions before the candidates for Salado ISD Board of Trustees. Below are their answers:
Question 1: Other than facilities and growth, what is the most critical issue facing the school district? How is the district handling this issue? Is there anything the school district can do better? (200 words)
Question 2: What is the greatest strength about Salado ISD schools? What is its greatest weakness? What can be done to improve the weakness without sacrificing the strength? (200 words)
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We put the following questions before the candidates for Salado ISD Board of Trustees. Below are their answers:
Question 1. Is Salado ISD preparing adequately for the potential growth in enrollment of the next five to 10 years? Is there anything it should be doing differently? (Limit 150 words)
Question 2. How would you rate the condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) of each of these facilities: Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, High School, Athletic Facilities, Arts Facilities, Ag Facilities. What needs to be done? (Limit 150 words)
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Four candidates have filed for two three-year terms on the Salado I.S.D. Board of Trustees: Brad Bolick, Melanie Kirchmeier, Michael Matthews and Chris Seaton. As of presstime, Matthews announced that he is withdrawing from the race. While his name will appear on the ballot, he asks voters to only consider the other three candidates.
This week, Salado Village Voice gave each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to the voters. Those introductions appear below:
[Read more…] about Meet the Salado I.S.D. School Board Candidates
Early voting in the Salado ISD Board of Trustees and Village of Salado Board of Aldermen election began April 27 at the Salado Civic Center.
[Read more…] about Early voting turnout is low in Salado elections