Kevin Escobar
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Escobar
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2021
Election
School Board and CD 6
Race
Northside ISD School Board Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, BBA, 2007
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, MBA, 2009
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, MS, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Hunter's Glenn HOA, President, Conservation Society of San Antonio
Member, Texas Tech Alumni Association, Member
Association for Financial Professionals, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Northside American Federation of Teachers
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Northside American Federation of Teachers
Numerous small community businesses
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
8th Day Before Election Report
- Northside AFT (p.5-6)
OTHER INFORMATION
iVoterGuide asked the question “if elected to school board, what would be your #1 priority?” The candidate responded: “I'll ensure decisions on bond issuances are made in a financially prudent manner and will advocate for policies that promote retention/recruitment of teachers.”
Party Primary Election Voting History for Kevin Nathan Escobar during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2020 Party Primary: Did Not Vote
- 2018 Party Primary: Did Not Vote
- Voted in 0 Primaries 1990 - 2016
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
School districts should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Disagree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Agree
Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
Disagree
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
Elected by the people to govern Northside Schools, Trustees are the guardians of the public trust and, through the policies they make, are ultimately responsible for our schools. This responsibility and the accessibility of Trustees to the voters make the Board one of the purest examples of democracy in our society.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
State Board of Education
Please rate in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Political Activism, Personal Finances, Gender Identity, Physical Fitness, American History, Critical Race Theory, Language Arts, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Sexuality, Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning
Personal Finances, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Disagree
Schools should use Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and resources to teach emotions, values, and relationships.
Agree
I support the teaching of the 1619 Project emphasizing slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Neutral
When students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Disagree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Neutral
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Agree
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
State Board of Education
If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; abortion methods and side effects; stages of pregnancy and fetal development; sex acts and pleasures of sex
Human anatomy, the reproductive system, contraceptive methods, and consent
VALUES
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student. All issues on this subject should be referred to the parents of the student.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Teachers should not use alternative names and pronouns without parental permission.
Neutral
Therapy for children who have unwanted same-sex attraction should be banned.
Disagree
I support allowing students to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms, and to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Integrity, caring, excellence, teamwork, and professionalism.
ABOUT YOU
Why are you running for this office?
Given his professional background in public finance, Kevin's interest in becoming a part of the Board of Trustees for Northside ISD grew as his knowledge increased. With the solid foundation established by his parents who were educators, and the continued growth and development from superior public schools, Kevin knows it is all these things that has helped him succeed. Kevin now wants to build on District 7's phenomenal success so it can be equally as strong for his daughter's future and all the young minds in the community.
A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Neutral
Which of the 11 objectives specified in the Texas Education Code is your highest priority?
Did not answer
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Born and raised in San Antonio and the son of public school educators. Lifelong resident of Northside ISD, attending Scobee Elementary School, Stinson Middle School, and O’Connor High School. Graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas with BBA, MBA, and MS. Undergraduate education in corporate finance, graduate education in personal finance, and professional experience in public finance. Formerly a Debt Officer for the City of San Antonio. Currently a Public Finance Investment Banker at Frost Bank specializing in bond issuances for school districts and municipalities throughout the State.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Moderate
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Please visit votekevinfor7.com for more information.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Neutral
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
Minimum State vaccine requirements, with exemptions
