May 4, 2024
Election Day
Steve Hilliard, Trustee
North East ISD School Board, SMD 6
Honored to represent the people of Stone Oak since November 2020
Re-Elect
Early Vote April 22-30
Performance as Trustee
In the eyes of many appreciative parents, employees and taxpayers, Trustee Hilliard is demonstrating what school board trustee can be.
"Public school districts are local governments. They have big budgets, lots of employees, specific powers, and a slew of policies and legal requirements. I have 20 years of experience in government operations, dealing in data and facts, and problem-solving. I brought that and my mission-mindset to my board service. At its essence, the mission is to provide the absolute best education possible to the children of NEISD." - Steve
"As an American, that got my attention. As a military veteran, that kept my attention. I knew that important decisions required intense study, wrestling with different viewpoints, considerations of countless factors such as budget, safety, potential risks and rewards, and impacts on everyone involved.
"'Does this proposal further the mission? Is this a want or a need? How will this be funded going forward? What metrics are we going to use to measure success, and when will the board re-evaluate a program or idea to see if it was good? What policies are creating problems? How can we leverage our relationships to ensure the best outcome? Is this in accordance with the Constitution and our laws? What do the parents and/or teachers have to say?'" - Steve
Before Trustee Hilliard won his race in November 2020, the board had not disagreed on a single vote in over 750 consecutive votes and there wasn't much deliberation.
Here are a few more achievements on YOUR behalf by Trustee Steve Hilliard, across his 3.5 years on the North East ISD school board.
STUDIED THE LAW & BEST PRACTICES AND WORKED TO GET INTERNAL AUDIT TO GIVE FINDINGS TO THE WHOLE BOARD VS. JUST THE PRESIDENT AND SUPERINTENDENT
REQUESTED REPORTS, DOCUMENTATION, METRICS, AGENDA ITEMS, STRATEGIC PLAN TO PERFORM INFORMED OVERSIGHT DUTIES
ASKED IN-DEPTH QUESTIONS & GOT IMPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTING EACH MONTH
WORKED HARD TO GET A NEW POLICY AND RESTORE BYLAWS TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO BRING SUNSHINE & FAIRNESS
MET WITH COUNTLESS PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO HEAR THEIR CONCERNS, AND TOOK ACTION TO ENSURE THEIR NEEDS WERE ADDRESSED APPROPRIATELY
ATTENDED AS MANY FUNCTIONS AS POSSIBLE TO CELEBRATE, WELCOME, GET TO KNOW STUDENTS AND STAFF
OBTAINED CHANGES TO THE PARENT/STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCESS TO ADD DUE PROCESS, EVIDENCE, TIMELINES & COMMUNICATION
PUSHED FOR & GOT:
MORE CALENDAR INPUT FROM STAFF/PARENTS,
FIXES TO CODE OF CONDUCT (INCL. BULLYING)
STRATEGIC PLAN,
POLICY REVIEW INITIATED,
IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
GOT ON RECORD: CONCERNS ABOUT LEGAL AGREEMENT ENABLING OUR SCHOOLS TO BE GIVEN OVER TO CITY GOV'T IN UNDER-DEFINED CIRCUMSTANCES
OBTAINED ADMINISTRATION'S
ASSURANCES OF PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTS, DOCUMENTARIES FEATURING STUDENTS
DEFENDED PARENTAL & CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AMIDST INTENSE PRESSURE
ENDURED PERSONAL ATTACKS TO ADVOCATE FOR ALMA-MATERS' TRUSTEE VACANCY TO BE FILLED BY WILL OF THE PEOPLE. OVERCAME AGENDA ISSUES & PRESSED FOR NOV 7TH ELECTION TO ARRIVE AT A TIMELY, WIN-WIN, "OF THE PEOPLE" RESOLUTION
REGULARLY PUSHED FOR BOARD TO CARRY OUT DUTIES WITH CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & PUSHED TO HEAR MORE FROM CAMPUS STAFF
IGNORED WARNINGS TO LEAVE EXPERIENCE & VIEWS AT DOOR
WORKED HARD TO OBTAIN MORE DUE PROCESS & FAIRNESS IN PARENT/STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY
APPOINTED DYNAMIC, QUALIFIED PERSONS TO COMMITTEES, TO EXPAND THE REACH & VARY THE INPUT FROM SMD 6 (STONE OAK AREA) RESIDENTS
BROUGHT DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENT PROCESSES & POLICIES, LEGAL MATTERS, LEADING A GOVERNMENT ENTITY, AND EXECUTIVE DECISION-MAKING
