Early Voting is April 22-29, Election Day is May 3

To Support These Candidates for SBISD Trustee — Jenifer Hyland for Trustee Position 5; Walker Agnew, Jr. for Trustee Position 6; Caroline H. Bennett for Trustee Position 7 (Incumbent) — And Vote “No” On The $635 Million Bond Program — Early Voting is April 22-29, 2025. Find Your Voting Location Here. Source: SBISD Website Election Day Voting – Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Spring Branch ISD

Spring Branch Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Hedwig Village, Texas, United States in Greater Houston. The district serves portions of western Houston,[1] including most of Spring Branch.[2] It also serves several small municipalities known as the Memorial Villages in its jurisdiction, such as Hedwig Village and Spring Valley Village. A majority of the district lies within Houston city limits.[citation needed][3] The school district’s boundaries

Vote “No” On The Proposed $631.5 Million SBISD Bond Program

The seven-member Spring Branch ISD (SBISD) Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to call a $631.5 million bond election, with four separate propositions, to appear on the May 3, 2025 ballot. Source: SBISD Website This is in NEW DEBT — in addition to already existing debt. This would increase property taxes per year by about $142.50 for a $500,000 home in Spring Branch! The bonds

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Court hearing for teen girls accused of planning pipe bomb at Memorial High School

February 21, 2025, KHOU, by Orko Manna — HOUSTON — A teen girl accused of making threats against Memorial High School will stay in juvenile detention, a juvenile court judge decided after hearing from the girl’s

Stratford junior violently attacked in parking lot of Don Coleman Coliseum after basketball game

At the February 18, 2025 SBISD Board of Trustees meeting, parents described how their son, a Stratford junior, was violently attacked from behind in the parking lot at Don Coleman Coliseum while walking to

Compare SBISD Trustee Candidates On Issues

These are positions found online about the Trustee candidates’ positions on issues. POSITION 5: Jennifer Hyland, Trustee Candidate, Position 5 Jennifer Hyland’s position on SBISD issues can be found on her website:

2 Trustee Candidates testified in the federal lawsuit filed against SBISD and Board Trustees, seeking to change SBISD elections

In September 2024, David Lopez and Patricia Cabrera each testified as witnesses for the plaintiff in the federal lawsuit filed against Spring Branch Independent School District, its Board of Trustees, and others.

3 Trustee Candidates formed a 501(c)(4), to address “short-sightedness” about linguistic and cultural diversity; and to oppose at-large positions

On January 4, 2024, Soma Spring Branch was formed as a Texas Nonprofit Corporation, with David Lopez, Patricia Cabrera and Diana Martinez Alexander as Directors on its board of Directors. The Certificate

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These Trustee Candidates Need Your Support ==>

Jennifer Hyland – Trustee Candidate, Position 5

Jennifer Hyland has deep roots in Spring Branch ISD. Her grandmother worked at Wilchester and

Walker Agnew, Jr. – Trustee Candidate, Position 6

Walker Agnew, Jr. is a passionate advocate for the community, currently seeking election for Position

Caroline H. Bennett – Trustee Candidate, Position 7

My leadership and service to SBISD over the past 30+ years, along with my passion

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$631.5 Million Bond Program

The seven-member Spring Branch ISD (SBISD) Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to call a $631.5 million bond election, with four separate propositions, to appear on the

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Education Savings Accounts Legislation Advances in Texas House of Representatives

April 3, 2025, KHOU, by Daniel Perreault AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, a Texas House

New Legislation Seeks to Ban DEI in Public Schools

March 26, 2025, Education Week, by Sarah Schwartz As President Donald Trump’s administration has set

Court hearing for teen girls accused of planning pipe bomb at Memorial High School

February 21, 2025, KHOU, by Orko Manna — HOUSTON — A teen girl accused of

Stratford junior violently attacked in parking lot of Don Coleman Coliseum after basketball game

At the February 18, 2025 SBISD Board of Trustees meeting, parents described how their son,

Thomas Sowell: How Public Schools Have Become Indoctrination Centers and Woke

Source: Thomas Sowell YouTube Source: Thomas Sowell YouTube About Thomas Sowell Thomas Sowell was born

Spring Branch ISD calls Harris County DA’s response to school threat ‘ludicrous’

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK), By Kevin Ozebek and Sarah Rafique -- Across the Houston region this

How Spring Branch Independent School District High Schools Rank

U.S. News gives it's ranking of the 6 Spring Branch ISD High Schools

Spring Branch ISD’s latest move to tackle tight budget: More out-of-district transfers

By Miranda Dunlap, Houston Landing -- In an uncommon move designed to help close a

Unconscious Reactions Separate Liberals and Conservatives

Psychological insights might tone down the bitter feuding between Democrats and Republicans By Emily Laber-Warren

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March 24, 2025 Board Meeting

SBISD Board Meetings·Spring Branch ISD

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February 18, 2025 Board Meeting

SBISD Board Meetings·Spring Branch ISD

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January 29, 2025 Board Meeting

SBISD Board Meetings·Spring Branch ISD

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Education Savings Accounts Legislation Advances in Texas House of Representatives

April 3, 2025, KHOU, by Daniel Perreault AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, a Texas House committee advanced a pair of bills to create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and to increase state funding for public school districts. Read full KHOU article

New Legislation Seeks to Ban DEI in Public Schools

March 26, 2025, Education Week, by Sarah Schwartz As President Donald Trump’s administration has set out to eradicate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools and universities, a growing number of state legislators have taken up the same cause—introducing bills that would ban school districts from maintaining DEI offices, hiring DEI coordinators, or requiring students or faculty to participate in related trainings. Proposed legislation in at least six states echoes the “divisive concepts” laws that at least 18 states have on the books, which prohibit schools from teaching anything that could be interpreted as “race or sex stereotyping.” But the

U.S. Department of Education Extends Deadline for K-12 Schools to Certify They Have Absolved DEI Programs

April 8, 2025, The Hill, by Lexi Lonas Cochran “The Department of Education extended the deadline for K-12 schools to sign a document certifying they have absolved any diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from their districts. The department is giving state and school leaders a 10-day extension, until April 24, to certify “compliance with their antidiscrimination obligations,” a spokesperson for the department told The Hill.” Link to Full Article

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon addresses discrimination and DEI in public schools and other topics

April 8, 2025, Los Angeles Times, Howard Blume, author “I think discrimination is the bad thing,” McMahon said. “We shouldn’t have discrimination anywhere. … We’re not taking away the rights of anyone to serve the rights of another.” Read full article via: yahoo!news

Trump Signs Executive Order to Begin Process of Closing the Department of Education

March 20, 2025 Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to officially begin the process of closing the Department of Education. After more than four decades and over $3 trillion spent with virtually nothing to show for it, President Trump’s bold plan will return education back where it belongs — with the states. President Trump’s executive action was met with immediate praise: Gov. Greg Abbott: “At the White House right now. Headed to see President @realDonaldTrump return control of education back to the states—where it belongs.” Read full article: White House Article

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