Maypearl
Candidates
stress change in May 10 race
MEGAN GRAY
The
Ellis County Press
MAYPEARL - Saturday is election time for local districts all around
the county and the Maypearl Independent School District is no
exception.
Incumbent Charles Frame Jr., who has served on the board for three
years, is seeking re-election so he can continue the MISD’s vision
of a new cultural change achieved.
“Mainly, it’s about enhacing the environment enough where kids
actually want to learn,” said Frame, who is seeking another
three-year term.
Fellow incumbent Tricia Ikard, first elected in 2006, said she agrees
with Frame when it comes to sticking together. She believes it's
essential to maintain the team of board members already in place so
“they may continue the goals and vision of the district, adopt
local policy, conduct comprehensive annual evaluations, approve the
district budget and make the crucial decisions in maintaining that
budget.”
While Mac McAllister wasn't able to be reached for comment, Clint
Bittick, who served as mayor of the northern Ellis County town of
Pecan Hill, has 20 years of legislation experience in education
nationally, he said.
His main goals are funding for small districts, teacher salaries and
a change to testing curriculum. He's previously been the vice
president and president of the Red Oak Education Foundation.
Now, as vice president for the Maypearl ISD Foundation, McAllister
wants to help jump start the program as a 501(c)3 non-profit for
scholarships and grants to be awarded.
“I'm really looking forward to having the chance to serve the board
with my expertise.”
Voting for the election begins at 7 a.m. and ends 7 p.m.
