Samuel AundrĂ¡ Fryer, Colonel USAR (Retired), your At-Large Candidate
for Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) Board of Trustees
Samuel AundrĂ¡ Fryer is a husband of over 29 years, a father of four, a grandfather of three (soon to be four), and an uncle. He is a retired Army colonel, who has served our nation as a commissioned officer for 30 years, 23 of which were overseas.
He holds a bachelors degree in Computer Science and a masters degree in divinity. His children have been enrolled in three different school systems in Germany and locally. All three daughters are university graduates: one is a wife, mother, and homemaker; one is an Army officer, and one a registered emergency room nurse. In May, his son graduated tenth in a class of over 450 seniors and earned over 35 college credit hours, which were applied to his university studies as he strives for a nursing career.
And, he is an engaged community member who stands with parents and supports teacher who desire–not just an education, nor a good education–but the best, principled education for their children–their posterity, our posterity!
Community Involvement:
- Leads Yeshayahu Yeshua (Isaiah Salvation) messianic group
- Teaches and preaches at Summit Church Texas
- Precinct 129 Chair, Nueces County Republican Party
- Vice President of Terra Mar Property Owners Association
- Nueces County Sheriff’s Training Advisory Board
- Leadership Corpus Christi, Class XLV (45)
- Citizens Defending Freedom
- Election Integrity Project
- Voice for citizens during County and City public comments
- Former Metro Ministries Board of Directors (7 years)
Interviews:
Kingdom Heirs Interview, 23 August 2024
Candidate Interview on Bob Jones Show Thursday, September 12th
Coffee with Bob Interview Thursday, September 19th
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Focus and Goals
School Board Purpose
Campaign Endorsements
Parental
Involvement
Parents have unalienable rights with full authority over the educational decisions regarding their children.
Concerns
- Who is ultimately responsible for the education of children, morally, ethically, and academically?
- How effective is the information flow among boards, schools, administration, faculty, parents, and students?
- Are disciplinary issues addressed effectively?
Solutions
- Secure parental authority in education.
- Ensure discipled and safe classrooms.
- Opt-in to subjects and topics versus opt-out.
Educated
Citizenry
Returning to the founding principles of our nation and instilling patriotism with gratitude develops a strong citizenry.
Concerns
- How knowledgeable are children about our nation, its founding principles, the legislative process, and being an informed citizen?
- What is the cost-to-benefit for preparing children to be contributing citizens in the future versus extracurricular activities?
- Is a patriotic spirit instilled in children?
Solutions
- Focus on reading, writing, math and history.
- Teach nation’s founding principles and civics.
- Support teachers and improve academic success.
Truthful
Learning
Education should be expansive and based on truth, setting the course for life-long learners who improve society.
Concerns
- How effective is our education system in conveying truth and enabling critical thinking?
- Are our school libraries filled with wholesome, productive, and character-shaping books?
- Are children educated and do they develop life skills that will enable them to positively contribute to the society, or indoctrinated?
Solutions
- Teach true science and biology.
- Eradicate unhealthy sexualization.
- Prevent harmful social agendas.
Effective Board of Trustees
School District Boards of Trustees are overall responsible for their respective district budgets, policies, and oversight.
Concerns
- How prudently does the school board achieve its fiduciary responsibility for taxes?
- How effectively does the school board govern the district and oversee district management?
- Does the district achieve appropriate, clearly defined, and desired results?
Solutions
- Pass budgets that responsibly use funds and do not burden taxpayers.
- Enforce policy to support teachers and ensure safe, disciplined classrooms.
- Ensure district achieves appropriate, clearly-defined, and desired results.
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