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LaRessa graduated from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and earned her bachelor's degree in latin american and border studies from Southwestern University.  She is a member of the American YouthWorks and The New Philanthropists nonprofit boards, and a past board member of the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin.

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LaRessa is currently a Governmental Affairs Consultant. She has previously worked as a Constituent Liaison, a Campaign Manager for Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes, a Digital Organizer, and a Legislative assistant. 

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LaRessa Quintana's campaign for school board is her first run for public office. 

As of September 9, 2024, LaRessa Quintana’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to increase community involvement in schools to address low enrollment rates and provide students with necessary support.

Wants to increase community involvement to address low enrollment rates and provide students with necessary support.

Supports increased state funding for schools.

Plans to address the district's budget deficit. 

- Wants to increase community involvement to address low enrollment rates and provide students with necessary support.
- Plans to address the district's budget deficit. 

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Believes in empowering future leaders through community service.

Past board member of the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin, which supports youth development and career readiness.

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LaRessa Quintana

Sarah earned her bachelor's degree in English language and literature from Texas A&M University and her master's degree in education from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. She lives in Dove Springs with her husband and 3 children. 

Sarah is currently a THRIVE Teacher Mentor at the University of Texas at Austin. She has previously worked as a Teacher Support Specialist, Assistant Principal, Behavior Specialist, and Teacher.

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Sarah Ivory's campaign for school board is her first run for public office. 

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Wants to increase funding and staffing to District 2 schools to expand literacy programs and support for students in need.

Supports increasing funding and staffing to expand literacy programs. 

Supports increasing PreK offerings to allow for early reading intervention.

Plans to increase PreK offerings that allow for early reading intervention.

Supports partnering with families to encourage reading at home.

- Supports increasing funding and staffing to expand literacy programs. 
- Plans to increase PreK offerings that allow for early reading intervention.
- Supports partnering with families to encourage reading at home.

Advocates for partnering with community organizations to address dual language needs.

Supports redistributing staff at the district level to support campus special education departments.

Supports increasing planning time and professional development opportunities for special education staff.

Supports increasing collaboration with families to help them understand and participate in the special education process.

- Advocates for partnering with community organizations to address dual language needs.
- Supports redistributing staff at the district level to support campus special education departments.
- Supports increasing planning time and professional development opportunities for special education staff.
- Supports increasing collaboration with families to help them understand and participate in the special education process.

As of September 9, 2024, Sarah Ivory’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports higher staff compensation and plans to help pass the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election.

Wants to partner with local universities and businesses to provide opportunities for staff to develop professionally and increase skill sets.

Plans to partner with local universities and businesses to provide professional development opportunities for staff. 

Advocates for improving work-life balance for staff.

- Supports increasing staff pay. 
- Plans to partner with local universities and businesses to provide professional development opportunities for staff. 
- Advocates for improving work-life balance for staff.

Sarah Ivory

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 

School Board Member, Austin Independent Schools, District 2

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