Guzman Kicks Off AISD Campaign

Local businessman formally declares candidacy for Austin ISD board of trustees

"...a street corner beside Johnston High School, local businessman Sam Guzman formally declared his candidacy for the AISD board..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment") Headlines• Election highlights: Sam Guzman is the new District 2 trustee for the..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

School Board Election Preview

Race to fill District 2 spot on AISD board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for empty seat left by board's longest-serving member, Rudy Montoya

"...only Hispanic until two weeks ago, when semiretired businessman Sam Guzman announced his candidacy. With Guzman in the race,..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

May 12 Special Election

The Chronicle endorsements

"...ballot, depending on where you vote. For a full sample ballot, go to www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20070512/sample.asp...."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

May 12 Special Election

The Chronicle endorsements

"...ballot, depending on where you vote. For a full sample ballot, go to www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20070512/sample.asp...."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Endorsements

May 12 Joint and Special Election

"...ballot, depending on where you vote. For a full sample ballot, go to www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20070512/sample.asp...."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...don't meet minimum expectations. This year Johnston – like Sam Houston High School in Houston, Oak Village Middle School..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Oh Boy! Another Campaign Season!

City of Austin, AISD, and ACC poised for another round of elections

"...Sam Osemene: Navy vet and current Texas Department of Criminal..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...Coming into the meeting, three board members – Sam Guzman, Lori Moya, and Annette LaVoi – looked like..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...In District 2 (Southeast), Sam Guzman is the new kid on the board, having..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of primary races important to the Austin area

"...Commissioner Marcos De Leon and businessman and community leader Sam Guzman to battle for the seat. The two are..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Kicking Around an IDEA

Board punts charter vote to Dec. 19

"...The exhaustion was, of course, self-inflicted: Even with trustee Sam Guzman's last-minute request to shuffle the agenda, the board..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Eastside: Making College Real

Giving ACC a presence at East Austin high schools

"...When AISD trustee Sam Guzman was growing up, his options after high school..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...But for AISD board of trustees member Sam Guzman, who represents East Austin's District 2 and ran..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...vote on Prop. 2, the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. Counter-demonstrators, heavy security, and full moons are all..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Running Off at the Primary

Kirk vs. Morales, Lulu vs. Eddie: Get your pencils ready.

"...neighborhood organization El Concilio; Rodriguez welcomed the support of Sam Guzman and several environmental organizations (Sierra Club, Texas Environmental..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Kids First Throws Money into AISD Races

New pro-reform PAC drops $30,000 behind candidates

"...Candidate Total Raised Total Spent Cash on Hand Sam Guzman* $14,625 $6,881.22 $7,743.78 Jayme Mathias $12,190.28 $13,454.60 $6,660.46..."

Oct. 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Money Hits AISD Elections

Huge cash from IT millionaires, teacher PAC in trustee reports

"...Candidate Total Raised Total Spent Cash on Hand Sam Guzman* $4,405 $100 $3,894.59 Jayme Mathias $16,915 $6,910.79 $9,884.88..."

Oct. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Headed for Redistricting

Trustee boundaries need serious adjustment

"...Cheryl Bradley: 79,959 (-12% deviation from target) 2 (South-East) Sam Guzman: 89,056 (-2%) 3 (North-Central) Christine Brister: 81,071 (-11%)..."

April 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Have Mercy

Board shoots down superintendent's plan

"...President Vincent Torres, board secretary Lori Moya, and trustees Sam Guzman, Annette LoVoi, and Karen Dulaney Smith. While not..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The Battle Over Eddie and Lulu

"...over endorsements. This week the Rodriguez campaign announced that Sam Guzman -- the East Austin businessman who finished fourth..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...incumbents face strong challenges, as well. In South­east Austin, Sam Guzmán is being pursued by Jayme Mathias, a Catholic..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: Brister Exit Changes the Game

District 3 trustee withdrawal rewrites board dynamics

"...on the district. Her defenders, like Brister and Trustee Sam Guzman, write this off as a communications issue. However,..."

Oct. 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mark Williams Standing Down From AISD Board

President leaving safe seat after two terms

"...two incumbent face challenges. In South-East Austin's district one Sam Guzman in faces Father Jayme Mathias, pastor at Cristo..."

Aug. 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The History of an IDEA

Factchecking the AISD trustees' op-ed claims

"...Monday's Austin-American Statesman, Board President Mark Williams and Trustee Sam Guzman laid out their argument for IDEA. Even though..."

Dec. 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves Its Big IDEA, 6-3

Board ignores overwhelming opposition to charter proposal

"...Williams, Torres, Christine Brister, Lori Moya, Cheryl Bradley, and Sam Guzman – who approved the deal...."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...worried about next year's classrooms. On the other, those same parents and staff are still smarting over how the..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Exigency in AISD

Drawn-out board meeting results in confused split vote

"...final vote of 5-3-1. In the "aye" column were Sam Guzman, Annette LoVoi, Lori Moya, vice-president Vince Torres and..."

Feb. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What Will New AISD Budget Mean About Next Year's?

After struggles over staff pay, the budget is ready – and Carstarphen's ready to look to the future

"...that equity can't mean retaining current disparities, and trustee Sam Guzman noted, "3 percent to someone who makes $90,000..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Cash for the Future

Board approves 2008-9 budget in fractious meeting

"...split over the administrators: Vice-President Vince Torres and Trustee Sam Guzman opposed giving them a pay raise and just..."

Aug. 25, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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