Eanes Parents Unite

Join Aaron as he introduces Varsity Football Head Coach Tony Salazar in his first year at the helm following three straight Texas state championships.  Coach Salazar discusses how our football program and culture reinforces accountability, responsibility and leadership in Eanes' students ultimately shaping them to be outstanding leaders after they graduate high school.  Part two of this episode introduces a new recurring segment from influential parent Jennifer Stevens in a heart-felt and sincere appeal to parents in our district to build bridges and unite for the sake of our children.

Join Aaron as he interviews Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jeremy Trimble about the safety status of our children in the wake of the Uvalde tragedy.  Dr. Arnett also details his community engagement and communication plans known as "CAFE" - Conversations About Furthering Excellence - that will openly discuss with all parents in a town hall format: Safety & Security, Library Books, DEI and District Finances.

For nearly the entirety of this podcast season we have been focusing on what EISD administrators, leaders and parents believe is best for their kiddos - what WE THINK, THEY NEED.  Now, hear a perspective from one of the brightest and most accomplished students in our entire school district - the Senior Class President of Westlake High School, Mr. Mark Sayegh.  Mr. Sayegh has an incredible sense of what the student body of WLHS wants and needs and you'll be surprised to hear how little students and their collective opinions are actually included in the initiatives and programs contemplated by EISD leadership and implemented at WLHS.  Mark weighs in on all of our seaon topics including the Mission Statement, Communication, Library Books, DEI, racism, student leadership and traditions of Eanes.

Eanes ISD Board of Trustee Public Square Candidate Forum sponsored by Eanes Parents Unite Podcast held on April 20, 2022 at 7:00PM with challenging candidates Jim Withers, Jay Lamy, David Barrutia at Riverbend Church in Westlake, Texas. Event moderated by Aaron Silva.
Not present: Incumbent candidates Ellen Balthazar (ill) and Heather Sheffield (declined).

Listen to challenger Jim Withers discuss why he believes that his experience, expertise and creativity will unite the community over what we have in common rather than dwelling on our differences.  Mr. Withers challenges incumbent Heather Sheffield for place #6.  Jim believes he is a better choice in this election because he will remain hyper-focused on EISD issues for our kids rather dividing his time with the educational matters facing rural schools that don't impact EISD as his opponent currently does over the last few years.  Note: Mrs. Sheffield has declined to provide an open interview for the Eanes Parents Unite podcast.  Each candidate interviewed has full editorial control over the content of each episode and final approval before publishing.

Meet David Barrutia as he is challenging incumbent Ellen Balthazar and challenger Jay Lamy for EISD Board of Trustee place #7.  Mr. Barrutia is a current substitute teacher at EISD and a leader on the Envision Eanes sub-committee.  David has a strong international and domestic background in education.  A native of Texas, he wants to bring the community back together by adding a common sense and consensus building style to the EISD Board of Directors if elected by voters.  This interview is very detailed and gets into all of the main issues facing voters including budget, EISD, library books and communication between administration and parents.  Note: Each candidate interviewed has full editorial control over the content of each episode and final approval before publishing.