Boerne Moms: Don’t Miss This School Vote + What’s Happening Right Now
A Simple Breakdown for Boerne Families + A Reminder to Vote
If you’ve been scrolling Facebook lately, you’ve probably seen posts about teacher pay, taxes and a lot of strong opinions.
🗳️ There is currently an Election for the Boerne ISD School Board.
👉 Boerne ISD school board voting is currently underway (early voting is open now).
Election Day: May 2, 2026
Open Seats: 2 positions
Place 6: Kristi Schmidt
Place 7:
Incumbent: Rich Sena
Challenger: Michael Ethridge
🤔 Why This Matters More Than You Think
School board members play a bigger role than many people realize. They:
Help decide how school funding is spent
Influence district policies
Shape long-term plans for growth, programs, and staffing
👉 And here’s the key takeaway:
These decisions impact every school in Boerne ISD—not just one campus.
Even if you don’t usually follow elections, this is one of the most directly impactful votes for local families.
💰 Teacher Pay Raises (Yes… But It’s Complicated)
Texas recently passed a major education funding bill that includes raises for teachers.
That’s a positive step—teachers have been underpaid for a long time.
However, the conversation you’re seeing online is coming from a few realities:
Not all teachers are receiving the same level of increase
Some newer teachers may see smaller benefits
Schools are still managing rising operational costs
👉 What this means for families:
Teacher retention and burnout can affect classroom consistency—which directly impacts our kids’ day-to-day experience.
🎓 School Choice & Funding Conversations
You may also be hearing about school choice or vouchers.
In simple terms:
Some leaders want to allow public funds to help cover private school tuition
Some families support having more options
Others are concerned this could reduce funding for public schools
👉 What this could affect locally:
Class sizes
Available programs
Overall school funding
❤️ Why This All Matters (Without the Noise)
At the end of the day, most families want the same things:
Great teachers
Safe schools
A positive environment for our kids
And while online conversations can feel intense or divided…
👉 The most practical step we can take as parents is simple:
Stay informed and vote when we can.
“At the end of the day, this is one of those moments where local decisions really do matter. School board members help shape the direction of our schools, how resources are used, and the kind of environment our kids learn in every day. Those choices don’t happen somewhere far off. They happen right here at home. For the last 12 years, the priorities have shifted too far away from the classroom, and I hope to be the catalyst that helps realign those priorities. The folks standing in front of our students day in and day out are critical, and I believe that happy teachers lead directly to successful students. No matter where you land on the issues, I’d encourage everyone to take a few minutes, get informed, and go vote. Local elections like this are often decided by a small number of people, and they have a real impact on our community. Showing up is what makes the difference.” - Michael Ethridge
