March 6 Klein ISD Board Meeting Notes
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The Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees met Monday, March 6, for their regular monthly meeting. This is a recap of the highlights of major actions and reports from the meeting.
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Associate Superintendent of Facilities August Wunderlich updated the Board on the progress of the 2022 Bond program. Klein ISD voters approved the $895.4 million bond package for schools and technology in May 2022, the largest in the district’s history. Klein ISD prioritizes safety and security measures, including enhanced access control, video surveillance, and security vestibules for each school. The report also included details on the first seven campuses to receive updates. More information can be found at https://kleinisdbond.com.
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Strategic Priorities Refresh
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After eight months of gathering input and feedback from students, parents, employees, trustees, and community members, the Klein ISD Board heard a report on the progress of remapping the Strategic Priorities. The report given by facilitator and former Klein ISD parent Dr. Eddie Coulson and Chief of Communications and Planning Dayna Hernandez who summarized the comprehensive process of updating the district’s strategic priorities. The newly-released strategic priorities feature the same shared Promise2Purpose vision and three key focus areas from the 2017 plan but feature updated descriptors for each focus area based on stakeholder feedback. During the meeting, the Board voted and approved the updated Klein ISD Strategic Priorities. View the updated Strategic Priorities.
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In other action, the Board approved:
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- Contractor for the 2022 Roofing Project
- Approved Superintendent McGown to Authorize Utility Easement Documents
- Project Initiation for the 2023 Wunderlich Slab Repair Project
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Mahaffey Elementary Principal Charla Wilson (center back) introduced outstanding 5th-grade students Isabella Arocha (third from left) and Gustavo Quero (second from right) and distinguished educator Ms. Kasi Jameson (second from left) to the Board.
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Northampton Elementary Principal Lisa Campbell (far right) introduced outstanding 5th-grade students Abbey Schindewolf (third from right) and Jake Medina (second from right) and distinguished educator Ms. Pavani Gottumukkala (third from left) to the Board.
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Klein ISD held its 54th annual Livestock and Project Show from February 7th through February 11th, showcasing over 1,000 projects from 596 Agriscience Pathway students and FFA exhibitors. The projects ranged from various livestock to non-livestock, such as horticulture, agriculture mechanics, photography, floral design, and scientific research. The auction resulted in a record-breaking year, total sales exceeding $667,178. The FFA educators and their principals from the 5 high school campuses were recognized and awarded certificates for their exceptional work. The Klein ISD Board of Trustees and Dr. McGown were also acknowledged for their support of FFA and their investment in the tradition of excellence in academics.
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Both Klein Forest and Klein High School recently participated and placed in the State Academic Decathlon tournament, a nationwide program that promotes academic excellence among high school students. The competition involves a 10-event scholastic team challenge based on a specific theme. Klein Forest's team earned 11 individual medals during the tournament and placed 2nd in the Super Quiz event. Ryan Nguyen placed 1st in Interview, while Chi Pham earned a perfect score and 1st place in Art. Angelina Do placed 1st in Literature and Art and 2nd in Essay and Music. Tim Chun and Yujin Seo coached the Klein Forest team. In addition, Fagun Shah, a senior from Klein High, earned 1st place in the math category, with guidance from coaches Dawn Sharpeta Black and Margaret Hamby.
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Mark Payne, a graduate of Klein High School, has been recognized as the Distinguished Alumnus for the month of March. Before graduating from Klein High, he attended Theiss Elementary, Strack Intermediate, and Kleb Intermediate. He attended Baylor University and earned his degree in Business Administration in Quantitative Business Analysis. Mark has had a successful business career with more than 30 years of experience and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Breville Australia. He is also a published author and has earned several awards for his business leadership and expertise, most notably earning the 2020 Marquis Who's Who Top Executives Award, an award that recognizes outstanding professionals that have achieved a high level of success and accomplishment in their chosen profession. In addition to his career success, he is dedicated to our Klein community, raising his two sons, successful Klein Oak High School graduates. Mark credits Klein for preparing him and his sons for college and beyond. Trustee Ronnie Anderson nominated Mark Payne.
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The Board recognized Rob Patterson and the Farm League as the March Stand Up for Klein ISD Students & Schools honoree. The Farm League has been a great friend to Klein ISD for years, offering fields and facilities for various sports and partnering with the school district. They have expanded over the years, including adding parking and more playing fields, and continue supporting student-athlete growth in the Klein community by creating a strong sense of community through involvement in their youth sports organization. Special thanks to Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey (center), who joined us for this wonderful recognition of the Farm League, which calls Precinct 3’s Farm League Park home.
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Special thanks to Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey (center), who joined us for this wonderful recognition of the Farm League, which calls Precinct 3’s Farm League Park home.
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Visit the Klein ISD Flickr account to view photos from Klein ISD’s board meetings and other district and school events. To view the agenda published at least 72 hours in advance of the regular meeting, click here.
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Klein ISD Board of Trustees
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President Rob Ellis • Vice President Cathy Arellano • Secretary Dustin Creager • Ronnie Anderson • Doug James • Georgan Reitmeier • Chris Todd
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In Klein ISD, every student enters with a promise & exits with a purpose.
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7200 Spring Cypress Road, Klein, Texas 77379 | https://kleinisd.net | (832) 249-4000
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