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John McStravick

TX · Tomball Independent School District Trustee, Position 3

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McStravick has served on the Tomball ISD board since 2000. He is an attorney and licensed professional engineer whose career includes private practice and energy-company executive leadership.

Where John McStravick stands, based on their records

Supports

Government Efficiency (8 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records), Public Education Quality (17 records),

Mixed record

Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 12 oppose)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 8 support
  • Supported approving academic calendars two years ahead to help families plan.

    February 10, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to select Huckabee Architects for the new Tomball Intermediate School.

    June 3, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to reassign about 1,823 students through new elementary attendance boundaries.

    January 9, 2024Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported conservative fiscal management of district growth, transportation and facilities.

    October 14, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported completing 2021 bond projects cost-effectively despite inflation and rising construction costs.

    October 14, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Called for regular board oversight of the $12.6 million Tomball Star Academy and career-program spending.

    January 11, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to approve new junior-high attendance boundaries.

    February 11, 2020Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Moved to fill a vacant trustee seat through applications and interviews.

    February 10, 2004Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: chron.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 12 oppose
  • Voted for the district's 2026-2027 general, food-service and debt-service budgets.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted for a 2% general pay increase for all district staff.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to release $1.24 million for career and technical education during 2026-2027.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to release $975,000 for phase three of the Exceeding Excellence 2030 initiative.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to renew $3.24 million in district property and crime insurance.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to release $1.05 million for phase one of the Exceeding Excellence 2030 initiative.

    December 10, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to lower the district property-tax rate to $1.0629 per $100 valuation.

    September 10, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted for the district's 2024-2025 budget with a projected $9.1 million general-fund shortfall.

    June 18, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported conservative fiscal management of district growth, transportation and facilities.

    October 14, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Moved to approve $122,362.50 in design services for an agricultural show arena.

    June 14, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Seconded release of $987,299 in restricted funds for career and technical education.

    June 14, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted for a 4% district staff pay raise and a $12 hourly minimum wage.

    April 12, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to authorize $12.6 million for relocating Tomball Star Academy and launching career and technical education programs.

    January 11, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to increase district staff pay by at least 3% and raise starting teacher pay to $55,300.

    July 23, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
  • Voted to renew $3.24 million in district property and crime insurance.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Moved to approve up to $337,429 for impact-resistant film at instructional facilities.

    November 11, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted for a district improvement plan targeting higher test scores and career-program enrollment and fewer discipline incidents.

    October 15, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported enhancing safety and security at district campuses and facilities.

    October 14, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 17 support
  • Voted for a 2% general pay increase for all district staff.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to release $1.24 million for career and technical education during 2026-2027.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to release $975,000 for phase three of the Exceeding Excellence 2030 initiative.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to approve the district's optional flexible school-day program for 2026-2027.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Seconded approval of new junior-high courses including mariachi, Spanish II and employability skills.

    November 11, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to release $1.05 million for phase one of the Exceeding Excellence 2030 initiative.

    December 10, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted for a district improvement plan targeting higher test scores and career-program enrollment and fewer discipline incidents.

    October 15, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported improving academic achievement and college, career and military readiness.

    October 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Moved to approve $122,362.50 in design services for an agricultural show arena.

    June 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Seconded the district's optional flexible school-day program for 2022-2023.

    June 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Moved to approve an alternate seventh-grade reading assessment.

    June 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Seconded release of $987,299 in restricted funds for career and technical education.

    June 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted for a 4% district staff pay raise and a $12 hourly minimum wage.

    April 12, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to authorize $12.6 million for relocating Tomball Star Academy and launching career and technical education programs.

    January 11, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to increase district staff pay by at least 3% and raise starting teacher pay to $55,300.

    July 23, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported naming Huey Kinchen the lone finalist for district superintendent.

    May 14, 2013Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted against rescinding the district's use of teacher evaluations in cheerleader selections.

    July 1, 2002Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: chron.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 6 support
  • Moved to approve up to $337,429 for impact-resistant film at instructional facilities.

    November 11, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to select Huckabee Architects for the new Tomball Intermediate School.

    June 3, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported completing 2021 bond projects cost-effectively despite inflation and rising construction costs.

    October 14, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported enhancing safety and security at district campuses and facilities.

    October 14, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Moved to approve $122,362.50 in design services for an agricultural show arena.

    June 14, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to authorize $12.6 million for relocating Tomball Star Academy and launching career and technical education programs.

    January 11, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — General

General · 7 records
  • Shared Tomball ISD's 2026 Region 4 School Board of the Year honor as vice president.

    July 16, 2026

    Source: tomballisd.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Was elected president of the Tomball ISD Board.

    December 12, 2023

    Source: tomballisd.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Won reelection to Tomball ISD Board Position 3.

    November 8, 2022

    Source: resources.finalsite.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported expanding district communication across multiple public platforms.

    October 14, 2022

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Shared Tomball ISD's 2020-2021 Region 4 School Board of the Year honor.

    July 16, 2021

    Source: tomballisd.net · researched September 13, 2026

  • Supported naming the district's fourth junior high Rosehill Lakes Junior High School in a failed motion.

    February 11, 2020

    Source: communityimpact.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Was elected to Tomball ISD Board Position 3.

    November 7, 2000

    Source: tomballisd.net · researched September 13, 2026

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Profile last researched September 12, 2026.