Pedro Valencia is a former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2013 to 2015. Valencia is a member of the Democratic Party. He was defeated in the 2014 election by Republican candidate, Kelly Fajardo. Valencia has also served on the New Mexico State University Board of Regents. He is a graduate of New Mexico State University and has worked as a teacher and administrator in the public school system. Valencia has been involved in various community organizations and initiatives throughout his career.

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Pedro Valencia
Democrat
Insurance broker, financial services professional, entrepreneur, husband, father of three, neighbor, community leader
Website: www.pedrofortexas.com

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Pedro Valencia, whose children currently attend Fort Bend ISD schools, said supporting teachers is a major reason he decided to run. “I’m running for my children, who are current public school students right here in Fort Bend ISD,” Valencia said. “I am stepping up for this opportunity to serve the needs of our community and, above all, to give our teachers a voice and the backing they truly deserve.”

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Pedro Valencia graduated from New Mexico State University. He is a father of three whose children attend Fort Bend ISD schools.

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Pedro Valencia works as an insurance broker and financial services professional and is an entrepreneur. He previously worked as a teacher and administrator in the public school system.

Pedro previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2013 to 2015. He was defeated in the 2014 election.

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School Curriculum

What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fort Bend ISD?
My top priority is empowering teachers by cutting administrative busywork, providing competitive compensation and reallocating funds directly into classrooms. Great education starts by supporting the educators doing the actual work.

What do you think is the most pressing issue for Fort Bend ISD, and what will you do to address it?
Tight budgets and shifting enrollment are pressing challenges. I will push for independent financial audits to eliminate bloat, redirect funds to classrooms and implement interactive budget reports for total transparency.

How should the district prepare to address the stagnating student population?
We must optimize existing facilities, cut administrative bloat rather than cutting student programs and transform underused spaces into multi-use neighborhood anchors that provide genuine value to families.

Plans to redirect funding to classrooms by reducing administrative costs and conducting independent financial audits.

Plans to implement interactive budget reports to promote public transparency.

Plans to make better use of existing facilities and turn underused spaces into multi-use neighborhood centers rather than cut student programs.

- Plans to redirect funding to classrooms by reducing administrative costs and conducting independent financial audits.
- Plans to implement interactive budget reports to promote public transparency.
- Plans to make better use of existing facilities and turn underused spaces into multi-use neighborhood centers rather than cut student programs.

School Facilities & Resources

With the expansion of alternatives to public schools, what offerings should Fort Bend prioritize for its students?
FBISD must prioritize robust career and technical education (CTE) pathways, workforce readiness programs, and expanded mental health and holistic student support to remain the top choice for families.

Prioritizes expanded mental-health and holistic support for students.

- Prioritizes expanded mental-health and holistic support for students.

Student Wellbeing

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?
I want to move beyond the three-minute microphone slot at formal meetings by establishing direct, recurring feedback loops with parents and teachers, and transforming underutilized facilities into vibrant community hubs.

Plans to cut administrative workload and provide competitive compensation for teachers.

Wants recurring feedback from parents and teachers outside formal public-comment periods at meetings.

- Plans to cut administrative workload and provide competitive compensation for teachers.
- Wants recurring feedback from parents and teachers outside formal public-comment periods at meetings.

Teachers

Prioritizes career and technical education pathways and workforce-readiness programs.

- Prioritizes career and technical education pathways and workforce-readiness programs.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 