George M. Ayala
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
George M. Ayala
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board
Race
Northside ISD Board of Education - District 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, MBA in Accounting, 2014
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, BBA in Accounting, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
US ARMY Reserves, E4, 11/2000-11/2008
Opportunity Home San Antonio, Director of Procurement, 01/2021 - Current
Northside Independent School District, Director of Purchasing and Warehouse, 11/2015 - 01/2021
Laredo Community College, Director of Purchasing, 11/2013 - 11/2015
Texas A&M International University, Property Manager, 12/2010 - 10/2013
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Association of School Business Officials Purchasing Mentor, Purchasing Mentor, South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA)
Board of Directors, Alamo Ranch Community Association, Board Member
Alamo Area Association of School Business Officials, Vice-president, President Elect, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
I believe life begins when the heartbeat starts, typically at 6 weeks
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
so long as in doing so, the private owner does not infringe on the equal rights of other property owners.
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Strongly Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I feel that supporting our public education (K-12) system is crucial in society, however, there are many ways one can pursue a college degree, such as scholarships, financial aid, grants, or joining the military. Where there's a will there's a way. I personally took advantage of several of these including the G.I. Bill.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
When it comes to freedom of speech, yes, students should be able to speak freely. However, the District or Teachers should not teach their personal beliefs on the students.
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.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
To provide oversight of the district.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
The board should take the recommendations from TEA and the advice from parents, teachers and administrators when implementing the District's Curriculum.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never, However parents should conduct themselves in a professional manner.
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
Mathematics, Information Technology, American History, Language Arts, Science, Art & Music, Social Emotional Learning, Physical Fitness, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language, Personal Finances
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
Liberty and equality
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
Equity is providing the same opportunities to every student regardless of the student's background.
Written parental consent (opt-in) must be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Strongly Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
I strongly agree with this statement, however, as a product of public education, I would like to ask parents to look at the options public education has to offer.
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Choose not to answer
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Choose not to answer
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Choose not to answer
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
Parents, at the age determined by them based on the level of comprehension.
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
Did not answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Choose not to answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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).
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have more than 18 years of financial experience in federal, state, and local government agencies and have served in the education sector for over 10yrs. As the former NISD Director of Purchasing, George oversaw the procurement of all goods and services related to the 2014 (partial) & 2018 bond projects. Which included infrastructure projects, safety & security, technology, transportation, multiple renovations/additions, and the construction of multiple schools in the area, such as: Bennie L. Cole Elementary School Randall H. Fields Elementary School John M. Harlan High School Nathan Kallison Elementary School Dr. Linda G Mora Elementary School Anson Jones Magnet Middle School Dr. Caroline Wernli Elementary School
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Agree
Only after we have exhausted every other option such as upgrading building security, additional police officers, collaborations with local government agencies and with proper additional training to those teachers to include providing storage for the weapon then I would support this option.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
I support mask mandates.
Neutral
I support the right to choose, I chose to wear one during the pandemic.
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Neutral
In crucial decisions yes, but this is not required for all votes.
