Louis P. Montano
Challenger for Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees
Montano/Provided
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 71
Q: What is your educational background?
A: Bachelor of Science, West Texas State University, 1971
Masters of Education, West Texas State University, 1976
Bilingual Education Endorsement, West Texas State University, 1971
Drivers Education Endorsement, West Texas State University, 1971
Mid Management Certification, West Texas State University, 1976
Hereford ISD 1972-1980, Classroom Teacher/Administrator/Bilingual Director,
TSTA Local President-1977
El Paso ISD 1981-1984, Classroom Teacher, CampusTeacher of the Year-1983
Amarillo ISD 1984-2003, Classroom Teacher/Administrator
Pre-K Summer Bilingual Program Director
Retired from AISD 2003
Amarillo ISD 2003-2013, Classroom Tutor
President of Amarillo Retired Teacher Association 2007-2011
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Retired Educator. Actively involved as a FAA Certified Flight Instructor.
Q: If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own.
A: N/A
Q: Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
A: Child Protective Services, Hereford ISD, 1977-1980 (Board Member)
Child Probation Dept., Hereford ISD, 1977-1980 (Board Member)
Kids of Kenya & Kieni West, non-profit, 2010-Present (Vice-President)
Q: If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
A: N/A
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2021?
A: To help contribute towards the safety and welfare of our communities children and staff.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: 1. Children and campus staff
2. District staff
3. Parents
Q: In what cases would you support efforts to raise property taxes? Please explain.
A: If in the event a district wide survey supported a need for added campus security and/or additional campuses because of growth, I would certainly be in favor of supporting that community need.
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: I have no serious concern at this time.
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: I believe my vast educational experience spanning a total of 40 years addressing issues pertaining to students, teachers and parents will serve as beneficial in the decision making processes which will most certainly confront board members. My belief in situational awareness, using all available resources and common sense will be of value to this position.