Teachers’ insurance plans are terrible; teachers can’t afford to pay their copays, and it’s having a serious impact in the classroom. I will fight for better teacher insurance contracts because our teachers deserve to be well cared for.
I’m also committed to continuing the fight for a livable wage for all our educators and paraprofessionals across the district.
I understand that there are many paths to success. I want every option to be available to our students. We have programs we’re not using to support students who choose to attend trade school, enlist in the military, or attend a two-year college. I will create pathways that allow all our students to flourish, regardless of where life may lead them.
Where is your money going? If you look at the Katy ISD budget, millions of dollars are being spent on vague categories with no breakdown, like “Instruction.” We have no problem spending money on our children’s future; our problem is the lack of transparency and accountability. If you have no idea how your money is being spent, then solving issues and holding the right people accountable becomes impossible. I will work with the district’s Chief Financial Officer to create more comprehensive and digestible budget plans.
Did you know about the Miller Career & Technology Center? Did you know that many students are not using existing resources due to a lack of knowledge or transportation? I’m going to expand and promote student extracurricular education so that our students become better prepared to tackle an increasingly globalized and complex world.
Listening to you.
Parental involvement should be at the forefront of our educational systems, and that’s why I’ve created a plan for district-wide town halls and monthly newsletters from trustees so you can hold us accountable.
Our district is just unwalkable, and that’s unacceptable. There’s just no reason why our kids should have to fear being run over because of the lack of safe sidewalks and crosswalks. I will work with county officials across the district to create uniform, safe, and walkable streets.
The Texas Legislature is overstepping and interfering with your kids’ education. From book banning to anti-LGBTQ legislation, the legislature wants to tell you how to raise your kids. I vow to stand up to the legislature and preserve the educational rights of our students. Our students are smart; let them learn on their own terms.
I’m dedicated to fighting for student and teacher voices. I will implement a quarterly semester survey that asks teachers and students what the district could improve on. Too many trustees in the past have focused on the wrong things; it’s time for change. I want to be on the ground.
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About Jesus Nieto
Jesus Nieto has always been a strong advocate for education and safety. Coming from a family of teachers, he understands that providing a proper education is more than just throwing money at the problem. A school district needs a strong advocate and someone who understands that schools and teachers need a community that starts with proper support in the household.
Nieto’s tireless activism in the greater Houston and Katy areas proves that he’s the right person for the job. Jesus has always been a dedicated leader, from his advocacy against Texas Senate Bill 10 and Texas Senate Bill 12, which would’ve weakened our public education system, to his time as a Young Invincibles member advocating for public schools and civic education: Jesus is a principled and courageous leader.
Jesus comes from a working-class background. As a union member, he understands the everyday lives of average families in Katy, and he vows to use that knowledge to empower all families in Katy ISD. Jesus’ philosophy is that a rising tide lifts all boats. This isn’t about money, but it’s about holding your leaders accountable. Unlike other members in the past, when Jesus gets elected, he’s going to fight for the issues that you care about: community and parent involvement, proper teacher compensation, allowing teachers to teach, and an unrelenting focus on student success and outcomes.