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David Quintanilla
David Quintanilla was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Austin Independent School District school board in Texas. Quintanilla was defeated in the at-large general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Quintanilla received his bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas. He also holds a master's degree in philosophy from The London School of Economics and a J.D. from St. Mary's University. Quintanilla is a co-owner of Cavanaugh Quintanilla, PLLC.[1]
Elections
2016
Five of the nine seats on the Austin Independent School District school board were up for general election on November 8, 2016. District 2 incumbent Jayme Mathias filed for re-election and defeated challenger Andy Anderson. Cindy Anderson defeated fellow newcomer David Quintanilla filed in the race for the open at-large seat. District 3 incumbent Ann Teich, District 5 incumbent Amber Elenz, and District 7 incumbent Yasmin Wagner won re-election without opposition.[2]
Results
| Austin Independent School District, At-large General Election, 4-year terms, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Cindy Anderson |
55.76% | 92,070 |
| David Quintanilla | 44.24% | 73,037 |
| Total Votes | 165,107 | |
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Travis County Election Results," November 21, 2016 | ||
Endorsements
Quintanilla campaign endorsements included the following individuals and organizations:[3]
- Austin ISD Trustee Gina Hinojosa
- Austin ISD Trustee Paul Saldana
- Communication Workers of America
- Central Labor Council
- Education Austin
Campaign themes
2016
Quintanilla submitted the following responses to a candidate questionnaire from Austin Kids First Action:
| “ |
Why do you want to be elected an AISD Trustee? More specifically, as it concerns this particular board, I understand no matter what we are working for, the only way to get things done is to build coalitions and bring people together. That is how I work on a daily basis and why I believe I can help move AISD forward/ What personal and professional experiences (e.g. education, high-level leadership roles, previous board experience) most qualify you for service as an AISD Trustee? I serve as Vice Chair of Marathon Kids, Board Member of Hospice Austin, Secretary for Barton Hills Elementary PTA, and I am a former Vice Chair and Secretary for The Council on At Risk Youth (CARY). My efforts as PTA Secretary have allowed me to grasp campus specific challenges and how the wheels of action turn with an engaged community. My work with Marathon Kids and particularly with CARY gave me extensive experience working with the district and seeing first hand the impact a holistic approach to education can make in a student’s life. I also learned a significant amount about the AISD budgetary process – both politically and financially. I have a government degree from UT Austin, a law degree from St. Mary’s University, and a graduate degree in philosophy and public policy from The London School of Economics. In law school I was selected as Editor In Chief of The Scholar Law Review where I managed a board of ten and a staff of thirty-five. This varied education has provided me with a strong academic background to compliment my business and community experience. I believe that all these experiences have shaped my perspective and expanded my abilities. What, in your view, are the three biggest challenges facing AISD? What are the district’s greatest strengths? No matter how much we may want to focus on recapture, disparity in outcomes, or the appropriate amount of wrap around services, if this board cannot operate in a manner that merits the community’s confidence and support, we will endure large and unnecessary struggles as a district going forward. We must recruit and retain the most talented staff. We have to look at what other districts have done and how we might take innovative approaches to work/life balance, pay, and engagement. Finally, we must address our declining enrollment with every tool in the toolbox. This is both a social and financial issue that has serious consequences for the future of AISD. Biggest strengths: diverse student body, dual language program, and a willingness to innovate. Though we remain far too segregated, the reality is that AISD has done a better job than many other cities at keeping various parts of the community in public schools. The dual language program is a great example of a district that is willing to innovate and align our educational standards with a changing Austin and a more globalized community. What expectations do you intend to set for the upcoming term? What will be your top goals and priorities? |
” |
| —David Quintanilla (2016) | ||
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ David for AISD, "Meet David," accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ Austin Statesman, "Two of five Austin school races contested as election filing closes," August 23, 2016
- ↑ David for AISD, "Endorsements," accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ Austin Kids First Action, "2016 candidate questionnaires," accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
