By Edmond Ortiz
The next major elections are more than five months away, but a Judson Independent School alumni is publicizing about his plans to run for public office for the first time.
What you should know
David Glasco II, a 2010 Wagner High School graduate, announced via Facebook Nov. 5 that he would apply for the District 7 at-large seat on the Judson ISD board.
The District 7 position is occupied by board President Monica Ryan, who has been surrounded by political turbulence for much of her first term with the Judson board.
Glasco had a standout football career at Wagner, where he compiled 4,000-plus rushing yards, earning recognition among peers and media observers as one of the top rushers in the San Antonio area.
Glasco II redshirted in 2010 during UTSA’s practice season before the Roadrunners began playing competitive football in 2011. He finished his UTSA football career with 1,752 yards and 22 total touchdowns.
Glasco is presently among the top 10 all-time rushers in UTSA football history. He also earned a bachelor’s degree from UTSA before graduating with a law degree from Michigan-based Cooley Law School.
Glasco has worked as a legal assistant with VIA Metropolitan Transit, a paralegal at a private law firm, and a Universal City barbershop and beauty salon. He is the founder and CEO of Vanguard Sports, which offers consultations for high school athletes, parents, and teams on recruitment strategy, NIL guidance, and athlete development.
What they are saying
In his Facebook post, which followed the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Glasco said that as a former football team captain, college graduate and a business owner, he has learned leadership is “about accountability, teamwork, and standing up for something bigger than yourself.”
Glasco added that “Judson is at an important crossroads.” JISD has indeed been under scrutiny over frequent clashes among trustees at board meetings, and district officials’ deciding to close four campuses and cut staff positions to help reduce a budget deficit.
JISD is also being led by its fourth acting superintendent after a divided board voted to fire Superintendent Milton Fields last January.
The Texas Education Agency has investigated claims made against the entire school board regarding Fields’ dismissal, and separate allegations levied against Ryan in her capacity as board president.
Additionally, the district has conducted internal investigations of claims made against board member Jose Macias, who also has been censured by the board over actions related to the aforementioned allegations levied against him.
JISD opted to go to federal court over a lawsuit that Macias had filed against the district regarding the board’s efforts to censure him.
Glasco, in his board campaign announcement, said district leaders must pay more attention to issues that face JISD educators, students and staff everyday.
“No child should ever feel unsafe, isolated, or intimidated because of bullying. Every student deserves to be protected, supported, and heard. Parents deserve a voice. Educators and staff deserve to be valued. And our community deserves leadership that listens and takes responsibility,” Glasco said.
“I’m stepping forward because I believe we can honor Judson’s proud tradition while building a stronger future for the next generation. I’m proud of where we’ve been. I’m committed to where we go next.”
Election details
Eligible residents interested in running for local office in the May 1 elections can file for a position between Jan. 13 and Feb. 12. Early voting will be held April 19-27.
In addition to the District 7 post, Judson ISD’s District 1 and District 6 at-large seats will be available for candidate applications in the May 1 elections. Trustees Suzanne Kenoyer and Laura Stanford occupy those board positions, respectively.
Several other small cities and school districts are scheduled to have elections on May 1, which the city of San Antonio is eyeing to float a proposed bond issue.
