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Teacher and community member urges support for superintendent, invites rally for school funding

Richardson ISD Board of Trustees · August 6, 2026
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Summary

At public comment Ewan Blackman praised Superintendent Tabitha Bridal and invited the public to join a planned rally in Austin to press for increased school funding, citing recent state revenue and teacher pay allocations as context.

During the public‑comment period, Ewan Blackman, who identified himself as a teacher, praised Superintendent Tabitha Bridal’s leadership and urged community members to participate in a planned rally in Austin to advocate for additional state education funding.

Blackman referenced state budget figures and recent teacher-pay allocations and described the superintendent as a "bridge builder, a community engager" who supports staff and families. He encouraged colleagues and residents to join a proposed April 2, 2027 rally in Austin to press for better funding, noting that while some state dollars were allocated to teacher pay, work remains to ensure adequate resources for schools.