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Castleberry ISD school board candidates debate facilities, funding and vouchers at forum
Summary
Two candidates for the Castleberry ISD school board, Ariela Martinez and Janice Carroll, discussed a proposed high-school replacement, school funding and vouchers at a candidates forum moderated by Allen Pennington. Both said they oppose vouchers and emphasized supporting the superintendent while the district manages day-to-day operations.
Moderator Allen Pennington opened the Castleberry ISD candidates forum and laid out rules for the event before asking the two candidates to make opening statements. Candidate Ariela Martinez and candidate Janice Carroll each described their professional backgrounds, priorities for student achievement and positions on a pending school bond, district facilities and school vouchers.
The forum centered on three recurring themes: the condition and potential replacement of Castleberry High School, funding pressures on public schools, and the proper role of school board members versus district staff in day-to-day operations. The exchange provided voters with the candidates’ views ahead of early voting and the May 4 election.
Martinez, who said she works with students at multiple levels and…
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