Hillary Hiler

Wife. Mother. Public school principal.

[Chris Earnest @chris_earnest21]

It has been so disappointing to watch our elected and appointed officials in TX disparage public ed as part of a narrative to push vouchers. As a conservative I feel completely abandoned by republican state leaders. If that weren’t bad enough, elected R’s are not only neglecting conservatives in public ed but they speak down to us with disdain.

This morning our local elected State Board of Education member @willhickman asked Commissioner Morath @MikeMorath about @SBISD budget troubles. I thank Will Hickman for advocating for us.

Morath dismisses our budget crisis as mismanagement of “one-time” federal funds meant to address learning loss due to COVID. In the clip Morath says that unlike most other districts in TX we didn’t understand those were one-time funds. We DID and personally reviewed that with him in Austin. He is lying to distract away from the funding issue we face. It’s lazy and dishonest.

SBISD has already eliminated over $20M in ESSER related supports including 123 positions. We did that LAST SPRING. We spent 65% of those federal $s in the classroom and our improvement in scores since COVID show the money was used effectively.

We now have another $35M to eliminate from our budget which is largely due to inflation and no additional funding. I explained this to Morath in Austin earlier this year and he acknowledged it was a real challenge.

[Spring Branch ISD @SBISD]

Thank you to Will Hickman, Member of the Texas State Board of Education, for your continued support of SBISD!

Please read an important letter from SBISD Superintendent @jennifer_blaine and Board President Chris Earnest 📲 https://t.co/6gy5TnQqCE

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

Am I naive that I am gobsmacked by the inaction of @txlege and @GovAbbott? 🤢 Do better. We won’t stop until you #fullyfundsbisd

[Spring Branch ISD @SBISD]

📢 Contact @GovAbbott & request a Special Session to increase the Basic Allotment.

On Mon., the 88th Texas Legislative Session ended with the Senate & House unable to agree on HB 100, the only legislation to increase public ed funding. 📲 https://t.co/PqQe4CF65W #FullyFundSBISD

[Spring Branch ISD @SBISD]

Now is our last chance to advocate for our elected officials to #fullyfundSBISD! Contact HB 100 Conference Committee members NOW and ask for $1,000 on the Basic Allotment and no ESAs without equal funding and accountability. https://t.co/MmHBLMOfW7

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

@SBISD stands with you @katyisd! We need meaningful action from @TXlege
#fullyfundsbisd

[Katy ISD @katyisd]

The 88th Texas Legislative Session– A Message from Superintendent Dr. Gregorski
Read Superintendent Gregorski's message regarding the legislative session on our website: https://t.co/inyaavjHA6
Contact your elected officials: https://t.co/qjHQ9Uc7bF

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

$1000 per kid more in @SBISD. Florida did it, so can you @TXlege! #fullyfundsbisd

[Spring Branch ISD @SBISD]

The Basic Allotment per student has not been adjusted since 2019, placing Texas in the bottom 10 states for per student funding. Advocate today for a $1,000/student increase in the Basic Allotment: https://t.co/wbbaiJuI3V #FullyFundSBISD

[JTPTexas @JTPTexas]

Let me get this straight - you are advocating for elected officials to have more control of their jurisdiction's property taxes? Totally agree. Now please return our taxpayers' money and don't collect any more. @TXLege you still have time to be a hero. Florida found a way.

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

I’m so proud of my sweet little school for truly taking #everychild to heart! The communication board is awesome and gets a lot of use already!

[Spring Branch ISD @SBISD]

A communication board was installed at @FrostwoodElem! Designed by APPLE teacher Ms. Margraves & Special Education teacher Ms. Pace, the board provides nonverbal communicators a way to communicate with others at recess. A true demonstration of Collective Greatness! #SBISDProud💫

[Lisa Alpe for SBISD @lisaalpe4sbisd]

What leadership! I wish @GovAbbott would follow his lead. RDS has increased FL’s pub ed basic allotment by guess what amount? $1000 since 2019! That’s exactly what @SBISD and other districts have been advocating! Come on, #txlege! @TeamBettencourt

[JTPTexas @JTPTexas]

Fighting "the powers that be" never gets old. @ComeandTakeIt

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

Thank you @chris_earnest21 for battling til the end for us! @texlege it’s sad that you aren’t fighting for public ed! #fullyfundsbisd

[Chris Earnest @chris_earnest21]

An open letter to parents & trustees of TX public schools patterned after the great William Travis before his last stand at the Alamo. Demand the TX Leg increase school funding to account for record inflation @SBISD @TeamBettencourt @GregAbbott_TX @DanPatrick @MikeMorath

[Spring Branch ISD @SBISD]

📢 As the 88th Legislative Session continues, we ask for positive advocacy TODAY on HB 3028. HB 3028 aligns with SBISD's legislative priorities & would provide a 4% prepayment discount for districts that pay their recapture by Feb. 15. 📲 https://t.co/uaLTDsWwo0 #FullyFundSBISD

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

Really disappointing! @ManoForStateRep #FullyFundSBISD

[P. F. @pamela_ferworn]

HB 100 was voted down today. Take a good look at who voted NAY - @ManoForStateRep @LaceyHullTx
Your constituents of SBISD demand to know WHY aren’t you for funding public schools? This conservative wants to know. #FullyFundSBISD @jennifer_blaine @SBISD @SBSpeaksTX

[Matthew Gutiérrez, Ed.D. @DrMattGutierrez]

Did you know the amount of money the state has to spend over the next two years is 26% higher than it was for 2022-2023? Taxpayers and schools both need relief. There’s money for property tax relief and school funding. #txlege #FundTexasSchools

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

How does everyone see it EXCEPT for @TXlege? #FullyFundSBISD #txlege

[JustFundItTX @JustFundItTX]

We aren't even asking to be average (25th in per-student spending). We just want to keep our F and not fall to last. Don't TX kids deserve that? Not to mention the TX economy that depends on educating our kids. #txed #txlege #justfunditTX #BustTheCap

[JTPTexas @JTPTexas]

Just wanted to give a shout out to SBOE District 6 member Will Hickman for his clear and concise statement regarding the need for a BA increase to address inflation. @willhickman @SBISD @TXlege

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

@KleinISD and @friscoisd are allies in the fight for appropriate funding of Texas public schools. #FullyFundSBISD

[Klein ISD @KleinISD]

Klein ISD is paying nearly $500,000 more in gasoline to transport students this year. Inflation is hitting us all, yet the basic allotment to fund students’ learning has not increased since 2019. Contact your representatives: https://t.co/OEaWD7MXUB

[Chris Earnest @chris_earnest21]

Why do urban area teachers (districts w 20,000+ students) only get a $2,000 bonus while smaller/rural districts (< 20,000 students) get $6,000?

Maybe part of the deal to get voucher support? 🤷🏻‍♂️ @SBISD @DanPatrick

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

Thank you TSA! #FullyFundSBISD

[Texas School Alliance @Alliance_Texas]

New from TSA: Statement from TSA on budget challenges districts are facing. #txlege #txed https://t.co/S7Zlw8JfAu

[Hillary Hiler @HillaryHiler]

Friends of public education and friends of SBISD, we need your help now!

#fullyfundSBISD @GovAbbott @TeamBettencourt @joanhuffman @ManoForStateRep @LaceyHullTx @whitmire_john @RepPennyMShaw @LtGovTX @SBISD @HoustonChron @abc13houston @KHOU @KPRC2 @statesman @miyashay

[Lisa Alpe for SBISD @lisaalpe4sbisd]

#fullyfundSBISD @GovAbbott @TeamBettencourt @joanhuffman @ManoForStateRep @LaceyHullTx @whitmire_john @RepPennyMShaw @LtGovTX @SBISD @HoustonChron @abc13houston @KHOU @KPRC2 @statesman @miyashay