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We’re trying to start a productive conversation about the current state of Eanes Independent School District. Our hope is to find common ground as parents and leaders by discussing the history of EISD, the merits of leadership decisions happening right now, and the change in the district’s stated mission that could hold sway over its future. This conversation is vital because, like all parents, we want our children to grow as individuals, learn in a culture of excellence, and remain safe whi ...
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The promise of an affordable and practical college education has been decaying for years. Many parents are worried about saddling their student or family with tons of debt and low employment opportunities. Eanes should keep the 4-year train going full speed yet add vocational opportunities to the curriculum so students can have an option to leave h…
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I've been signing the front of paychecks since my early 20s. When you are an entrepreneur and CEO, you develop a creative way of thinking and solving financial problems. This is experience and thinking you cannot get from a nurse or career government bureaucrat (my opponents). We need a business leader on the board of trustees that can approach our…
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Yes, we can pay our best teachers $100,000 or more. It starts with a new way of thinking and a strong partnership with Eanes Education Foundation. Measuring excellence will be easy considering the top-talent we already have in the district. We must end 20% attrition by thinking differently about compensating teachers and keeping them here long enou…
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Look around. Westlake is not growing. Young families can't afford $2 million homes. Parents and grandparents aren't moving out either. Our student population is in decline yet we must upgrade our facilities to contemporary standards, for sure. However, do we bring on as much as $1 Billion in bond debt to pay for a school district that is too big fo…
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There are many parents in our community that do not feel seen, heard or included. I intend to change that dynamic and bring people together like I have done over the past 2 years with this podcast. Viewpoints from all sides on all issues. Unafraid to communicate and a natural curiosity in what taxpayers, parents, teachers and students want to share…
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Eanes has officially broken the Texas Public School Finance System (aka "Robinhood") and the implications of a potential "Success Failure" are more probable today than ever before in our history. Join host Aaron Silva as he discusses the major financial issues facing Eanes that every parent should know about and how new leadership on the Board of T…
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Join Host Aaron Silva as he interviews new Police Chief Matt Greer about his career in the Austin PD, anti-terrorism and anti-gang task forces. Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Trimble discusses the challenges in standing up their first ever police force - a response to the tragic events in Uvalde and now ordered by Texas Law. Discover the details o…
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Join host Aaron Silva as he grades the legislative triumphs and shortfalls of Eanes ISD in the 2023 season. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett joins Aaron for an insightful house call to discuss the wins and challenges; school choice, future bonds and the success of the Spanish immersion program and the fate of Valley View Elementary. …
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Enjoy this in-depth interview with board of trustee candidate Chandler Hatchett. Mrs. Hatchett is a Texas native and 100% product of EISD attending elementary, middle and High school, now with her own 2 elementary aged children enrolled. Hear her and Aaron discuss a wide variety of topics including library books, DEI, paying teachers more and reest…
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Join Aaron as he explores and unwraps the 2023 mega-BOND proposal made up of 3 propositions - A, B and C along with the help of Eanes' CFO Chris Scott and Asst. Superintendent Jeremy Trimble. Rising property values have inflated EISD property tax coffers, helping the district to retire the 2019 $80M Bond early - but just as tax relief is in sight t…
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Eanes ISD has been embroiled in a non-stop discussion about parental rights vs. an educator's right to teach what they think is important for students. But what are parents' legal rights over education? Where do the rights of educators in Texas begin and can they ethically or legally assume the role of teaching their morals or political psychosocia…
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The Eanes Education Foundation (EEF) has done incredible things for our children's education for many years. However, their annual $3 million gift has morphed from a "nice to have" to a "need to have" as the EISD board of trustees saddles the district with a $2 million deficit for this school year. What would happen to our quality of education if E…
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WARNING: This episode contains passages read from actual EISD library books. Parental discretion is advised. The debate about pornography In School Library Books may be national but the controversy here is unique only to Eanes. Aaron explores the 3-way tug of war between trustees’ inaction; parents pro-porn and parents anti-porn and frames a strugg…
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Following the Safety and Security Town Hall meeting hosted for parents by EISD in September, Aaron interviews Assistant Superintendents Jeremy Trimble and Molly May as they strengthen physical deterrents and monitor the mental health of our students - but some parents at the meeting feel it may not be enough in the aftermath of the Uvalde tragedy. …
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Join Aaron as he introduces Varsity Football Head Coach Tony Salazar in his first year at the helm following three straight Texas state championships. Coach Salazar discusses how our football program and culture reinforces accountability, responsibility and leadership in Eanes' students ultimately shaping them to be outstanding leaders after they g…
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Join Aaron as he interviews Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jeremy Trimble about the safety status of our children in the wake of the Uvalde tragedy. Dr. Arnett also details his community engagement and communication plans known as "CAFE" - Conversations About Furthering Excellence - that will openly discus…
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For nearly the entirety of this podcast season we have been focusing on what EISD administrators, leaders and parents believe is best for their kiddos - what WE THINK, THEY NEED. Now, hear a perspective from one of the brightest and most accomplished students in our entire school district - the Senior Class President of Westlake High School, Mr. Ma…
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Eanes ISD Board of Trustee Public Square Candidate Forum sponsored by Eanes Parents Unite Podcast held on April 20, 2022 at 7:00PM with challenging candidates Jim Withers, Jay Lamy, David Barrutia at Riverbend Church in Westlake, Texas. Event moderated by Aaron Silva. Not present: Incumbent candidates Ellen Balthazar (ill) and Heather Sheffield (de…
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Meet Jay Lamy a challenger to incumbent Ellen Balthazar for place #7 on the EISD Board of Trustees. Mr. Lamy is a native Texan and has grown up in Westlake. His children attend EISD and he is a successful local businessman who believes he can bring a positive energy and level of fiscal responsibility and creativity to the board that it needs to sol…
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Listen to challenger Jim Withers discuss why he believes that his experience, expertise and creativity will unite the community over what we have in common rather than dwelling on our differences. Mr. Withers challenges incumbent Heather Sheffield for place #6. Jim believes he is a better choice in this election because he will remain hyper-focused…
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Meet David Barrutia as he is challenging incumbent Ellen Balthazar and challenger Jay Lamy for EISD Board of Trustee place #7. Mr. Barrutia is a current substitute teacher at EISD and a leader on the Envision Eanes sub-committee. David has a strong international and domestic background in education. A native of Texas, he wants to bring the communit…
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Hear now from Mrs. Ellen Balthazar an incumbent member of the EISD Board of Trustees defending her place #7 against Jay Lamy and David Barrutia. Mrs. Balthazar has served EISD for 21 years and seeks re-election to continue many of the policies that were previously implemented under her watch that she believes will stem teacher attrition, improve th…
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One of the hottest topics affecting many school districts across the country is a sweeping trend of implementing DEI into the staff development and training rigor for teachers that, in turn, incorporate these concepts into teaching materials and program development. While many parents support the social and moral values that DEI represents, other p…
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We sit down with our newest superintendent to get to know him better personally and understand the challenges that lay ahead for our schools, teachers and students. Leaving no subject off limits, Dr. Arnett opens up and candidly discusses with Aaron Silva some of the hottest topics on many parents' minds including: Past mistakes (and learnings); Di…
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Getting involved as a parent and Influencing the educational and development outcomes of your child is the focus of this three part series which will cover hot topic issues including parental rights, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training and how school library books may be inappropriately exposing elementary and middle school children to sexu…
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Getting involved as a parent and Influencing the educational and development outcomes of your child is the focus of this three part series which will cover hot topic issues including parental rights, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training and how school library books may be inappropriately exposing elementary and middle school children to sexu…
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Eanes Parents Unite has been a very successful and engaging podcast in its first season - everyone is talking about it! As we approach the midpoint in our open and honest discussions a preview for our listeners of what’s to come in March and April. MARCH: How Parents Can Get Involved (3 Episodes) - featuring Jennifer Stevens, Jackie Besinger and Da…
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The longstanding mission statement for Eanes was focused on one word above all else…EXCELLENCE! The results have spoken for themselves - a high achieving school district that consistently produces sharp academic minds, world-class athletes, and bold innovators. Why then, we ask on today’s episode, has the school board decided to water down the miss…
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Now that we’ve discussed the history and legacy of Eanes, let’s step fully into the present day. There is no doubt that we’re proud of our schools, teachers and students, but certain rumors have circulated for more than 30 years about Eanes that paint a misleading (and sometimes flat-out dishonest) portrait of our special community. Repeated enough…
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We’ve learned that there is so much to celebrate about the history of Eanes; its spirit of independence, the beyond tight-knit community of the schools, and how the district has always been the best steward of its 50 year heritage. This week we’ll touch on some of these points of pride, but we’ll also start to delve into the culture of division tha…
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The parents of our great community are divided across many issues. Part of the division exists because we have stopped talking to each other about what we have in common - our kids. The goal of this podcast is to unite our parents and get us talking again so we might get refocused on the bigger goals. To understand where we are - and get on the sam…
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Join us this season for meaningful conversations about Eanes Independent School District. We'll be journeying back into the History of Eanes, discussing Hot-Button issues in the district, and interviewing policy experts with varying viewpoints to try and find common ground between parents and leaders. Help us start a productive conversation about E…
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