Agha Ahmed
Non-Partisan | Texas
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Agha Ahmed
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board
Race
Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees - Place 7
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Georgetown University, Washington, DC, MBA, 2012
Portland State University, Portland, OR, BA, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Industry Advisor, Carpenter Elementary PTO
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
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RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
As a progenitor and an aspirant, my predilection is for educational institutions to emphasize the advocacy of alternatives to abortion, encompassing options such as adoption or the instruction of abstinence-based education.
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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.
Disagree
Public funds ought to be allocated explicitly for the advancement of educational endeavors rather than being expended on endeavors to influence legislative decision-making.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Emphasizing the importance of developing a robust and all-encompassing public education framework, which remains equally attainable for students regardless of their socio-economic disposition, cannot be diminished. I assert that the allocation of resources towards public education constitutes an essential element in nurturing social mobility, galvanizing economic proliferation, and upholding a flourishing democratic civilization.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Disagree
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
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
The local school board is the governing body responsible for overseeing a school district. Primary functions include establishing policies, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, budgeting and financial oversight, setting educational goals, evaluating performance, advocating for the district, ensuring legal compliance, and addressing community concerns. The school board plays a critical role in guiding the direction and success of a community's educational system.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
I believe that local school boards, teachers, and parents should have the power to decide on the curriculum and resources used. This approach values local control, minimal government interference, active parental engagement, and providing school choices as fundamental principles for an education system that is more efficient and adaptable.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Restricting parents from speaking at school board meetings should only occur under specific circumstances to maintain a productive, respectful, and safe environment.
Please list 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
1. Language Arts 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. American History 5. Foreign Language 6. Physical Fitness 7. Art & Music Information Technology Vocational Learning Social Emotional Learning Personal Finances
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
The founding principles of America are based on the ideals of liberty and equality. The main values expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution emphasize individual freedoms, limited government, and equal opportunities.
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
In my perspective, the notion of "equity in education" encompasses the provision of equivalent opportunities for every student to flourish, irrespective of their origin or prevailing conditions.
Written parental consent (opt-in) must be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Agree
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.
Agree
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
Agree
Do you believe students should have access to materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts?
No
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Agree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My convictions, anchored in spirituality, revolve around a singular divine entity, and embrace the ethos of treating all individuals with reverence, dignity, and compassion.
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Disagree
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Agree
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?
Parents should play a primary role in teaching their children about sex education, as they can tailor the information to their family's values and beliefs. Parents can begin these conversations at an age they deem appropriate, based on their child's development and maturity level.
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
Sexual education should be comprehensive and include a range of topics that help children make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships. Topics to consider may include: 1. Physical and emotional health outcomes 2. Contraceptive methods 3. Consent 4. Abstinence 5. Human anatomy/the reproductive system 6. Stages of pregnancy and fetal development 7. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and prevention 8. Healthy relationships and communication 9. Decision-making and personal values
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Agree
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://communityimpact.com/austin/pflugerville-hutto/election/2023/04/24/election-qa-pflugerville-isd-board-of-trustees-place-7/?fbclid=IwAR3qMW05ceCDZ4_JvBR0Dh7d9TFuzo5cJ-mPxn5Jyx9dr0prxUf75XE2JiE https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/pflugerville/2023/04/19/meet-the-5-candidates-running-for-the-pflugerville-school-board/70118321007/?fbclid=IwAR1e8xTy_0mLcgejRHCx2Fk6ctHiRGmXijMTuaNp0k9KzB1PMOebFYl4rJs https://www.facebook.com/aghafortexas
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
If elected to the PfISD school district board of trustees, I will draw upon my managerial acumen, fervor for learning, and dedication to community involvement to foster constructive transformation. As a proud parent of a PfISD student, I possess a vested interest in our schools' prosperity and am resolute in my mission to deliver exceptional education to each pupil. My commitment is to work in concert with parents, educators, and community members to reinforce traditional values and uphold educational excellence, thereby forging a promising path for our students and community as a whole.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Schools may require vaccinations under certain circumstances, such as protecting public health, complying with legal requirements, providing reasonable accommodations for medical reasons, and balancing individual rights with public health.
I support mask mandates.
Agree
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Agree
