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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
KLEIN ISD
B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 75.2/100
Statewide Rank: #1141 in Texas • Tier Rank: #10 (TIER 2 LARGE)
Fiscal Restraint
74.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
88/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
51,236
Property Tax Rate
$1.0119
per $100 valuationOperating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$1464.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CA
Cathy Arellano
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
CT
Chris Todd
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
DM
Denise Morrison
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
DJ
Doug James
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
DQ
Dustin Qualls
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
NP
Nicole Peters
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
RE
Rob Ellis
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
superintendent@kleinisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
FY 2026 ADOPTEDKLEIN ISD FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 operating and debt service budget for KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees totaling $124.61M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $78.50M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $21.18M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0400 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$124.6M
General Fund
$103.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$21.2M
Per Capita
$2,432
Instruction & Teachers: $78.5M (63%)
Public Works: $13.7M (11%)
Administration: $11.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0119 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDKLEIN ISD FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2025 operating and debt service budget for KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees totaling $118.13M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $74.42M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $20.08M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0300 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$118.1M
General Fund
$98.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2200.6M
Per Capita
$2,306
Instruction & Teachers: $74.4M (63%)
Public Works: $13.0M (11%)
Administration: $10.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0119 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDKLEIN ISD FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2024 operating and debt service budget for KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees totaling $112.40M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $70.81M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $19.11M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0200 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$112.4M
General Fund
$93.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1997.0M
Per Capita
$2,194
Instruction & Teachers: $70.8M (63%)
Public Works: $12.4M (11%)
Administration: $10.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0119 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDKLEIN ISD FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2023 operating and debt service budget for KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees totaling $104.05M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $65.55M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $17.69M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0000 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$104.0M
General Fund
$86.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2111.1M
Per Capita
$2,031
Instruction & Teachers: $65.6M (63%)
Public Works: $11.4M (11%)
Administration: $9.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0316 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDKLEIN ISD FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2022 operating and debt service budget for KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees totaling $96.95M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $61.08M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $16.48M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $0.9900 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$96.9M
General Fund
$80.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1693.5M
Per Capita
$1,892
Instruction & Teachers: $61.1M (63%)
Public Works: $10.7M (11%)
Administration: $8.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2300 / $100
Active Code of Ordinances (0)
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (1)
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
KLEIN ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 3 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 3: Event Center
Authorized Debt: $131.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $131,300,000 in bond obligations for Event Center....
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building & Security
Authorized Debt: $843.8M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $843,840,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Security....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Technology
Authorized Debt: $51.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $51,510,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
Proposition 4 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 4: Stadium
Authorized Debt: $75.2M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $75,200,000 in bond obligations for Stadium....
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (12)
2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Proposed Tax Rate - Public Meeting Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:25 AM Supporting Documents 9/28/2026 at 9:25 AM4: Public Comments Description: Requests for public comment must be submitted by 10:30 a.m. as described in section 3 of the agenda5: Board Discussion7: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a portion of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries unrelated to agenda items. A Klein ISD employee, resident, vendor or potenti9: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation11: Pledge of Allegiance12: Reports13: Audit Committee Chairperson Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:45 AM14: Strategic Priority Update - Build Community: Family Satisfaction Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:46 AM15: School Safety Update #8 Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:47 AM16: Recognition of Results17: Outstanding Students and Teachers Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:43 AM18: Purple Star Campus Designations Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:56 AM19: Advanced Placement Scholars Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:58 AMV: isual Arts Program Texas Art Educators Association District of Distinction Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 9:59 AM21: Naming Recommendation Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Name for the Schindewolf Intermediate Gym Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 10:13 AM22: Scout Visitors2027: - 2028 School Calendar Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the 2027-2028 School Calendar Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 10/1/2026 at 9:35 AM Supporting Documents 10/5/2026 at 9:45 AM2026: Proposed Tax Rate Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 9/28/2026 at 11:20 AM Supporting Documents 9/28/2026 at 11:20 AM30: Bid #26 -107 - Nutrition & Food Services - High Volume Groceries & Supplies Supplemental31: Bid #26-108 Nutrition & Food Services - High Volume Groceries & Supplies Supplemental #234: Grievance Description: Consideration and Possible Action on the Level 4 DGBA Complaint Appeal (Taylor)35: Board Agenda Calendar Review37: AdjournmentM: inutes Description: Review and Approval of Minutes from the August 10, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting6: Adjournment2026-10-01 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Roll Call3: Reports4: Klein ISD Counseling Description: Anti-Drug Ambassadors and 6th Grade Substance Abuse Presentations5: Klein ISD Nutrition and Food Services Description: Meet the Menu Events and Nutrition Education Course Catalog Review6: Klein ISD Health Services Description: Family Engagement Collaboration and Community CPR Initiatives7: Klein ISD Counseling Description: Update on the District Goal of Belonging8: Adjournment2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. This will include public testimony, if any, in compliance with Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislative Session)/Texas Education Code Section 39.008. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a porti4: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation6: Pledge of Allegiance7: Report Description: Strategic Priority Update: Reimagine Learning Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/4/2026 at 10:56 AM8: Recognition of Results9: Academics10: Kleb Intermediate, Klein Intermediate, and Mahaffey Elementary as Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) Schools Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/4/2026 at 11:05 AM11: Klein Collins Latin Team National Junior Classical League Top Finishers Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/4/2026 at 11:09 AM12: Arts2026: Tommy Tune Awards Winners Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 9/4/2026 at 11:13 AM14: Klein Family17: Scout Visitors19: Safety Audit Survey Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of Three-Year Safety Audit Survey ResultsM: inutes Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 10, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Supporting Documents 9/4/2026 at 12:30 PM23: Grievances27: Board Agenda Calendar Review29: Adjournment2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
13: Scout VisitorsC: all to Order2: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a portion of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries unrelated to agenda items. A Klein ISD employee, resident, vendor or potenti4: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation6: Pledge of Allegiance7: Recognition of Results8: Academics - National Academic Pentathlon Winners Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 8/2/2026 at 8:08 PM9: Naming Recommendations12: Report Description: Audit Committee Chairperson Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 8/2/2026 at 8:15 PM15: Board Policy Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of Proposed Modifications to Local Board Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DH (Exhibit), DP, DPA, DPB, EHBB, EIC, FFF, and FNCE Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 8/4/2026 at 4:01 PM Supporting Documents 8/10/2026 at 2:37 PM2022: Bond Program Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Project Initiation for the 2026 Facilities Renovation Project (FRP)29: Board Agenda Calendar Review31: AdjournmentM: inutes Description: Review and Approval of the Minutes of the February 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Recognition of ResultsC: all to Order2: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a portion of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries unrelated to agenda items. A Klein ISD employee, resident, vendor or potenti4: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation6: Pledge of Allegiance8: Athletics — Recognition of UIL 6A State Track and Field Meet Top Finisher from Klein Collins High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 7/6/2026 at 11:26 AM9: Scout Visitors11: Board Policy Description: First Reading of Proposed Modifications to Local Board Policies BJCF, CAA, CFB, DC, DH, DH (Exhibit) DP, DPA, DPB, EHBB, EIC, FFF and FNCE2022: Bond Program Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Construction Manager at Risk for the Theiss Elementary School Renovation Project13: Hearing Officer Recommendation Description: Consideration and Possible Hearing of Board-Appointed Hearing Officer Recommendation in the Matter of the Proposed Nonrenewal of Bennett Rowe19: Board Agenda Calendar Review21: Adjournment2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order Description: State for the record, the Trustees representing the quorum.2: Proposed Budget Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 2:39 PM Supporting Documents 6/1/2026 at 2:04 PM4: Public Comments Description: Requests for public comment must be submitted by 10:30 a.m. as described in section 3 of the agenda5: Board Discussion7: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a portion of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries unrelated to agenda items. A Klein ISD employee, resident, vendor or potenti9: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation11: Pledge of Allegiance12: Report Description: Delinquent Tax Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 2:07 PM14: Recognition of Results15: Athletics16: UIL 6A State Track and Field Meet Top Finishers from Klein Cain and Klein Oak High Schools Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 3:08 PM17: Klein Family18: Outstanding New Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Association (FCCLA) Advisor for the State of Texas Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 2:10 PM19: Texas Energy Program of the Year Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 2:11 PM Supporting Documents 6/1/2026 at 2:11 PM20: Retirement Recognition Including Approval of Resolution in Honor of August Wunderlich, Chief of Operations Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 3:19 PM Supporting Documents 6/1/2026 at 2:14 PM21: Scout Visitors23: Board Policy Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of Proposed Modifications to Local Board Policy CFB Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 2:16 PM Supporting Documents 6/1/2026 at 2:16 PM25: Hearing Officer Recommendation Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Hearing Officer Recommendation Regarding Employee Level 4 DGBA Complaint (Gage)2022: Bond ProgramL: egal Action2026: -2027 Budget Description: Consideration and Request for Approval to Adopt the 2026-2027 Budget as Presented Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 6/1/2026 at 4:47 PM37: Bid #26-102 - Districtwide Professional Development and Related Materials38: Bid #26-103 - Fine Arts Contractors39: RFP #26-235 - Full Service Food Supply & United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity40: RFP #26-236 - High Volume Groceries & Supplies48: Request for Approval of Personnel Contracts in Cabinet-Level Positions who Report Directly to the Superintendent52: Board Agenda Calendar Review54: Adjournment2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a portion of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries unrelated to agenda items. A Klein ISD employee, resident, vendor or potenti4: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation6: Pledge of Allegiance7: Reports8: Texas Promise Academy Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 4:27 PM2026: -2027 Budget Update Attachments: ( 2 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 4:28 PM Supporting Documents 5/6/2026 at 12:28 PM10: Recognition of Results11: Klein Family12: Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 4:29 PM13: Klein ISD Education Foundation 2026 Spring Grants Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 5:44 PM14: Academics16: Arts18: Klein Collins Band Music For All Recognition and Winter Guard International (WGI) National Championship Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 4:33 PM19: Athletics20: Klein Cain Boys Soccer Team Back-to-Back State Champions Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 4:49 PM21: Silver Medalist at the State UIL Wrestling Meet Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 3:30 PM22: Klein ISD Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Athletes Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 5/4/2026 at 4:51 PM23: Scout Visitors25: Safety and Security Bond Projects28: Board Policy Description: First Reading of Proposed Modifications to Local Board Policy CFBD: istrict Annual Improvement Goals Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the 2026-2027 District Annual Improvement Goals31: Senate Bill 546 Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of Recommendation in Compliance with Senate Bill 54632: Hearing Officer Recommendation Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Hearing Officer Recommendation Regarding a Student Discipline Matter, A.R. (Hildebrandt Intermediate)33: Employee Contracts44: Board Agenda Calendar Review46: Adjournment2026-04-20 • SPECIAL SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order Description: State for the record, the names of the trustees representing the quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda Items Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. Oral comments are limited in length, and may be reduced at the discretion of the Board President in the interest of time and efficiency, unless extended by a majority of the trustees2026: -2027 Budget Description: Discussion regarding the 2026-2027 Budget6: Adjournment2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
KLEIN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KLEIN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Public Comment Description: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, a portion of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries unrelated to agenda items. A Klein ISD employee, resident, vendor or potenti4: Reconvene after Closed MeetingI: nvocation6: Pledge of Allegiance7: Reports2022: Bond Update #8 Description: Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 12:45 PM9: School Safety Update #7 Description: Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 12:46 PM10: Recognition of Results11: Klein Family12: Klein ISD Police Department Accreditation and Best Practices Certification Description: Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 12:50 PM13: Recognition of Klein ISD as the #1 K-12 Education Employer in the Nation on Forbes 2026 America’s Best Large Employers List Description: Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 12:51 PM14: Texas State Academic Decathlon Coach of the Year Description: Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 12:52 PM15: Academics Description:16: Recognition of Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and Outstanding Educators from Klein ISD High Schools17: Recognition of National Merit Finalists Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 1:04 PM18: Athletics19: Recognition of Silver Medalist at the State UIL Wrestling Meet Description: Attachments: ( 1 ) Executive Summary 4/6/2026 at 1:08 PM20: Scout Visitors27: Agreement Extension Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Emergency Operations Staging Area Site Extension Agreement between Klein ISD and CenterPoint Energy28: Hearing Officer Recommendation Description: Consideration and Request for Approval of the Hearing Officer Recommendation Regarding the Level 3 FNG Grievance (J.S.)35: Board Agenda Calendar Review37: Adjournment