{"id":411,"date":"2021-04-22T17:40:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T17:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annehalseyforschoolboard.com\/?p=411"},"modified":"2021-04-22T17:40:49","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T17:40:49","slug":"re-elect-anne-halsey-for-smcisd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.annehalseyforschoolboard.com\/?p=411","title":{"rendered":"Re-Elect Anne Halsey for SMCISD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s been my great honor to serve ALL of the students of San Marcos CISD as an at-large trustee and I am proud of the improvements we have made in the district over the past six years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have served with integrity and transparency and I am seeking re-election in order to build on the advances we have made, especially in student outcomes and success. I am the mother of 3 SMCISD students, I am actively engaged in the schools and the community, and I bring a common-sense voice of care and experience to the board. In addition to my service on the board, I served as Chair of the Commission on Children and Youth for 2 years, wherein I co-founded the SMTX Mental Health Coalition. I also serve on the Early Childhood Coalition and on the San Marcos Education Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my collaborative leadership over the past few years, the district has reduced property taxes by more than 15 cents per dollar; safely reopened our schools during the pandemic; decreased class sizes; significantly increased pay and benefits for all employees; paid down our debt early; and increased the general fund balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have also improved mental health services; started new fine arts and career tech programs; provided high-quality, full day preschool; built state-of-the-art classrooms and athletic facilities; and started a range of new academic programs, including dual language and early college high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I understand that it takes all of us working together to ensure our community schools are strong and meeting the needs of all of our children and families. I am proud to have the trust of parents, and the endorsement of teachers and local small business owners, and I respectfully ask for your vote on May 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n