Exploring the dynamics of the 2021 ISD 197 school board race where nine candidates are vying for three seats—with recent turnout at an abysmal 5%.

Exploring the dynamics of the 2021 ISD 197 school board race where nine candidates are vying for three seats—with recent turnout at an abysmal 5%.
This sharable chart shows candidate positions and biographical details for all nine candidates contesting the race, plus info on the levy renewal.
We ask school board candidates how they’ll make ISD 197 better and what specific strategies they have.
We ask school board candidates how they’ll engage with fellow school board and community members who may disagree with them.
Here’s a look at Garlough Environmental Magnet School in 1958 and today.
We ask school board candidates what they thought of the high school name change process and what the school board should learn moving forward.