Why are you running for this position?
I’m a THS graduate, father of three TISD graduates, and have six grandchildren who call TISD home. I’m invested in the success of TISD because I love this community, believe in pub ed, and am passionate about protecting and strengthening the quality of education our families have come to expect.

Meet the candidates for Tomball ISD Position 3

John E. McStravick is a graduate of Tomball High School. He is the father of three Tomball Independent School District graduates and has six grandchildren.

Meet the candidates for Tomball ISD position 3 - Community Impact

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John is a current member of the Tomball Independent School District.

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What are the biggest challenges facing this district?
The District’s greatest challenge will be managing continued growth while navigating an uncertain and changing state funding system. I support long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and strong communication/advocacy with state and local legislators to ensure resources are used efficiently and our District remains financially sound.

Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocacy with state and local legislators to ensure district resources are managed efficiently.

- Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocacy with state and local legislators to ensure district resources are managed efficiently.

School Facilities & Resources

What can the district improve on when it comes to supporting teachers both in and outside the classroom?
Our teachers deserve to feel supported, respected, and valued. I will continue to work with Dr. Z to strengthen classroom discipline methods, reduce unnecessary non-instructional demands, provide meaningful professional development, and pursue innovative competitive compensation so that we continue to recruit/retain the outstanding teachers who make TISD Destination Excellence.

Plans to strengthen classroom discipline methods.

- Plans to strengthen classroom discipline methods.

Student Wellbeing

Plans to reduce non-instructional demands, provide professional development, and pursue competitive compensation to recruit and retain teachers.

- Plans to reduce non-instructional demands, provide professional development, and pursue competitive compensation to recruit and retain teachers.

Teachers

Tomball ISD's special education population is growing, while funding struggles to keep up. How can the district help address the needs of its special ed students?
The growth in SPED services is a statewide issue. Our SPED team works hard to ensure every student receives the individualized services needed to succeed. I will continue supporting recruitment/retention of caring staff, strengthening family partnerships, understanding new funding formulas, and advocating with local legislators to address funding gaps.

Plans to support staff recruitment and retention, strengthen family partnerships, and advocate with local legislators to address special education funding gaps.

- Plans to support staff recruitment and retention, strengthen family partnerships, and advocate with local legislators to address special education funding gaps.

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John E. McStravick

John E. McStravick is a THS graduate. He is the father of three Tomball ISD graduates and has six grandchildren who call Tomball ISD home.

Unofficial Tomball ISD Board of Trustees Election Results
Nov 9 2022 9:14 AM

Unofficial election results from both Harris and Montgomery Counties for Positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees show Tina Salem elected to Position 1 and incumbents Dr. Michael J. Pratt (Position 2), John E. McStravick (Position 3) and Mark Lewandowski (Position 4) each re-elected to serve on the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees, pending official election results and vote canvarring.

Unofficial Tomball ISD Board of Trustees Election Results

John was reelected to Position 3 on the Tomball Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2022.

Board of Trustees - Tomball Independent School District

Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocating for efficient use of district resources amid growth and changing state funding.

Plans to support recruitment and retention of special education staff, family partnerships, and advocacy with local legislators to address funding gaps.

- Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocating for efficient use of district resources amid growth and changing state funding.
- Plans to support recruitment and retention of special education staff, family partnerships, and advocacy with local legislators to address funding gaps.

Plans to strengthen classroom discipline, reduce non-instructional demands, provide professional development, and pursue competitive compensation to recruit and retain teachers.

- Plans to strengthen classroom discipline, reduce non-instructional demands, provide professional development, and pursue competitive compensation to recruit and retain teachers.

How do you plan to make sure concerned Tomball ISD parents' voices are heard on the council?
Parents are essential partners in Tomball ISD. I am committed to keeping their voices at the center of our decisions through multi-platform communications, accessible board meetings, and meaningful opportunities to serve on district and campus committees. I will continue listening, engaging, and advocating for our community and students.

Committed to keeping parents' voices central to district decisions through communications, accessible board meetings, and opportunities to serve on district and campus committees.

- Committed to keeping parents' voices central to district decisions through communications, accessible board meetings, and opportunities to serve on district and campus committees.

Meet the candidates for Tomball ISD position 1 | Tomball - Magnolia | Community Impact

John E. McStravick is a Tomball High School graduate. He is the father of three Tomball ISD graduates and has six grandchildren who call Tomball ISD home.

## Mr. John E. McStravick

Vice President

Position 3

Elected 2000

Term Ends 11/2026

Bio

JohnMcStravick@tomballisd.net

TOMBALL – Tomball ISD Trustees were officially sworn in on Dec. 6, 2022. Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, Place 1 Judge Lincoln Goodwin administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected trustees.

Tina Salem was newly-elected to Position 1, Dr. Michael J. Pratt was re-elected to Position 2, John E. McStravick was re-elected to Position 3, and Mark Lewandowski was re-elected to Position 4.

All four elected officials will serve four-year terms, expiring in 2026.

Tomball ISD Board of Trustees Issued Oath of Office | News Details - Tomball Independent School District

Plans to support special education staffing and family partnerships, and to advocate with local legislators to address funding gaps.

- Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocating for efficient use of district resources amid growth and changing state funding.
- Plans to support special education staffing and family partnerships, and to advocate with local legislators to address funding gaps.

Committed to centering parents' voices through communication across multiple platforms, accessible board meetings, and opportunities to serve on district and campus committees.

- Committed to centering parents' voices through communication across multiple platforms, accessible board meetings, and opportunities to serve on district and campus committees.

Meet the candidates for Tomball ISD position 3 | Tomball - Magnolia | Community Impact

Why McStravick

John McStravick is a dedicated community leader with a passion for serving the residents of Tomball. He has lived in Tomball for over 20 years and has been actively involved in various local organizations and initiatives. His commitment to the community is evident through his volunteer work and his efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents.

Why McStravick

John E. McStravick has lived in Tomball for over 20 years. He is a Tomball High School graduate, father of three Tomball ISD graduates, and has six grandchildren who call Tomball ISD home.

ABOUT

John McStravick is a Dallas based film editor with over 15 years of experience collaborating with TRG, Erich & Kallman, LERMA, InterTrend, Launch Agency, 31,000FT and Boyden & Youngblutt on broadcast campaigns for Avocados From Mexico, 7UP, Frito Lay, Home Depot, Ram, Toyota, Russell Athletic and more.

About

John E. McStravick works as a Dallas-based film editor.

## Mr. John E. McStravick

Vice President

Position 3

Elected 2000

Term Ends 11/2026

Unofficial Tomball ISD Board of Trustees Election Results
Nov 9 2022 9:14 AM

Unofficial election results from both Harris and Montgomery Counties for Positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees show Tina Salem elected to Position 1 and incumbents Dr. Michael J. Pratt (Position 2), John E. McStravick (Position 3) and Mark Lewandowski (Position 4) each re-elected to serve on the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees, pending official election results and vote canvassing.

As a former city council member, John has a proven track record of making decisions that benefit the community. He believes in transparency, accountability, and collaboration with residents to ensure that their voices are heard in local government.

John currently serves as a trustee in Tomball ISD's Position 3. He was elected in 2000, was reelected in 2022, and his term ends in November 2026. He previously served as a city council member.

Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocating with state and local legislators to use district resources efficiently and maintain financial stability.

Plans to support staff recruitment and retention, family partnerships, and advocacy with local legislators to address special education funding gaps.

- Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and advocating with state and local legislators to use district resources efficiently and maintain financial stability.
- Plans to support staff recruitment and retention, family partnerships, and advocacy with local legislators to address special education funding gaps.

Commits to keeping parents involved in district decisions through communications, accessible board meetings, and opportunities to serve on district and campus committees.

- Commits to keeping parents involved in district decisions through communications, accessible board meetings, and opportunities to serve on district and campus committees.

Meet the candidates for Tomball ISD position 3

John E. McStravick is a THS graduate. He is the father of three Tomball Independent School District graduates and has six grandchildren who call the district home.

John was reelected in 2022 to Position 3 on the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees.

Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and efforts to use district resources efficiently and keep district finances sound.

- Supports long-term fiscal planning, responsible budgeting, and efforts to use district resources efficiently and keep district finances sound.

Plans to reduce teachers’ noninstructional demands, provide professional development, and pursue competitive compensation to recruit and retain teachers.

- Plans to reduce teachers’ noninstructional demands, provide professional development, and pursue competitive compensation to recruit and retain teachers.

Advocates for public education and protecting and strengthening the quality of education in Tomball ISD.

Plans to support special-education staffing and family partnerships, and to advocate with local legislators to address funding gaps.

- Advocates for public education and protecting and strengthening the quality of education in Tomball ISD.
- Plans to support special-education staffing and family partnerships, and to advocate with local legislators to address funding gaps.

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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. 