Question

A real estate investor, a small business owner, and a board member running for reelection filed for seats on the Austin school board on Monday. This was the first day of filing for the May 4 election. Manuel Zuniga has pledged $300,000 to the low-performing Blackshear Elementary School. Zuniga said he would focus on raising teacher salaries and saving money to share with poorer Texas districts. He also wants to carry out cost-cutting measures recommended by state Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander.
Ave Wahrmund owns a semiconductor equipment company. She is seeking a second term in the District 4 seat. She said she would focus on closing the success gap between minority and white students. She also wants to work on keeping quality teachers and involving the community in decision making.
Donald Abrams owns a medical consulting business. He filed for the District 7 seat. He plans to focus on issues of health and wellness in Austin schools.

Which is the best summary of this article?
A.
Three people filed for election on the Austin school board. Manuel Zuniga, Ave Wahrmund, and Donald Abrams each have their own plans for improving the schools in Austin.
B.
Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander has made several cost-cutting recommendations to all of the school boards in Texas. Manuel Zuniga is interested in these ideas.
C.
Ave Wahrmund is running for reelection for the seat representing District 4. She owns a semiconductor equipment company. Ave wants to work on keeping quality teachers.
D.
The Austin school board election is getting closer. It will be held on May 4. Some people are running for reelection. There are also people running for the very first time.

Answer 1

A. It accurately and concisely summarizes that three candidates (Manuel Zuniga, Ave Wahrmund, and Donald Abrams) filed for the Austin school board and each has plans to improve the schools.