Priorities
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Commit to improving achievement outcomes for all students
Establish ongoing status reports from the Supt and admin on what’s working and what is not
Focus on understanding the student experience and achievement in school board meetings
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Require administration and Superintendent to develop a staff culture remediation plan rooted in staff culture survey
Establish policies that allow the district to increase base compensation.
Collaborate with Superintendent and administration to design a research-based recruitment and retention strategy.
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Slow student enrollment declines by conducting regular parent surveys.
Streamline and simplify parent and family communication, focusing on student achievement and experience.
Prioritize student safety and well-being.
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Establish staffing levels that are aligned with student enrollment at the campus and program level.
Collaborate with Superintendent and administration to analyze the impact programs have on student learning
Explore the possibility of capital improvements
About robert
Robert Carreon has two-decades of experience in education as a classroom teacher and non-profit executive. He is a 20-year resident of McAllen and the proud parent of two McAllen ISD students.
His professional career began as a classroom teacher and during that time he fell in love with the Valley and dedicated his life to ensuring all of our students in the Rio Grande Valley have the opportunities to grow and learn that match their aspirations for the future.
Since teaching, his work has focused on building coalitions across multiple constituencies at the local, regional and state level - all in service of high quality educational opportunities for children. He has worked with colleagues across Texas to build and execute on public engagement efforts in service of improving public education - working with school boards, local elected officials and state elected officials. Further, he has experience monitoring and influencing state policy governing teacher certification, and supporting colleagues and others in the space to understand the intricacies of school funding, teacher pipelines, assessment and accountability and school innovation.
In his spare time, he volunteers as a member of the Steering Board of Leadership McAllen, and was a member of Leadership McAllen Class XXIX, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the International Museum of Arts and Sciences. Further, he serves on the Leadership Advisory Council of the UTRGV Department of Organization and School Leadership and the McAllen ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).
“Your commitment to ensuring that decisions made at the board level serve the best interests of both students and staff further demonstrates your suitability for this role. Your dedication, experience, and vision make you the best choice for the McAllen ISD School Board.”
