NEISD Veteran Wins Seat, Alamo Colleges Runoff Set, SCUC Bonds Pass

*TL;DR: A Navy veteran defeats an incumbent NEISD trustee, Alamo Colleges District 9 moves to a runoff, and SCUC voters authorize $295 million for school improvements.

Context Election night in the San Antonio area saw three education contests decide future policy and spending. Voters in North East Independent School District (NEISD), Alamo Colleges District, and Schertz‑Cibolo‑Universal City Independent School District (SCUC) cast ballots before the 7 p.m. deadline.

Key Facts - In NEISD District 3, incumbent Diane Sciba Villarreal lost to challenger Mike Wulczyn, a U.S. Navy veteran who now works in information technology and risk management. Wulczyn received backing from teachers unions and local Democratic groups, continuing a shift toward a more moderate board. - Alamo Colleges District 9, which covers northeast Bexar County, had four candidates but no one reached a majority. The top two vote‑getters will face each other in a June 13 runoff. Incumbent trustee Leslie Sachanowicz and former trustee Joe Jesse Sanchez were eliminated. - SCUC voters approved three bond propositions totaling $295 million. Proposition A allocates $231 million for new buses and campus upgrades such as secure entrances, HVAC replacements, and roof repairs. Proposition B provides $55 million for stadium turf replacement and renovations at Steele High School, Corbett Junior High, and Lehnhoff Stadium. The bond package will serve roughly 15,000 students across the district.

What It Means Wulczyn’s victory replaces a board member who campaigned on “parents’ rights” with a veteran whose platform aligns with educators and local Democrats, potentially influencing NEISD policy on curriculum and budgeting. The Alamo Colleges runoff guarantees a second round of voter engagement; the eventual winner will help shape governance for the community college system serving thousands of students. SCUC’s bond approval gives the district a sizable financing tool to modernize facilities, improve transportation, and upgrade athletic infrastructure, addressing safety and capacity concerns for its student body.

Looking Ahead Watch the Alamo Colleges runoff results on June 13 and monitor how the newly approved SCUC bonds are allocated during the upcoming fiscal year.