No Longer Docile and Willing to Meekly Take Whatever Leftovers the Legislature Doles Out, Aledo Independent School District Is Combating for Adequate and Fair School Funding
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Equity Center Radio | July 23, 2010 |Two Members of the Board of Trustees of Aledo Independent School District Talk to Wayne Pierce About How Their Board is Taking the Initiative in the Fight for Fair and Adequate Education Funding
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Today’s podcast features two school board trustees from Aledo Independent School District. Aledo ISD is located about 20 miles west of Ft. Worth with a student population of roughly 4,500 ADA. Wayne’s interview with Bobby Rigues & Jay Stringer reveals their unique and inspiring grassroots efforts to reach out to the local community and the state to gain support for overhauling the current inequitable and inefficient school finance system. By getting individuals and board members all across the state behind a common message to make education a priority, they want to work with the legislature and state leaders and influence state policy. The Equity Center applauds their leadership and agrees that an overhaul is necessary and long overdue. You can read their resolution and more about their project at www.schoolpriority.com.
Bobby J. Rigues
Jay Stringer
In 1988, Bobby J. Rigues gave up the duties of teaching and coaching high school students for the pursuit of self-employment. Over the years, the memories of being a positive influence to the students that crossed his path grew with value. In 2004, Bobby rekindled his passion for student education from a different position. Today, into his 7th year as an Aledo ISD Board Trustee, he currently holds the position as Vice President.
Jay Stringer’s interest in the Texas Public School System began in 1989 with the realization of the vital role the local community plays in the success or failure of the education we provide to our children. Jay has served as an Aledo ISD trustee since 2009. He is a business owner and the proud parent of two children attending public schools.
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