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'''Klein Independent School District''' (Klein ISD) is a [[school district]] that covers {{convert|87.5|sqmi|km2}} in [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], [[Texas]], United States. The district was originally created in 1928, but was actually named Klein in 1938. Almost all of the territory is unincorporated; a small portion of [[Houston]] is within the district.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/1-kisd.hsmap.pdf |title=Current High Schools |date=15 February 2016 |access-date=15 February 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319212757/http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/1-kisd.hsmap.pdf |archivedate=19 March 2012 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Annexation/docs_pdfs/etj_city_11x8.pdf |title=City of Houston ETJ |date=15 February 2016 |access-date=15 February 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OwTK8u0N?url=http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Annexation/docs_pdfs/etj_city_11x8.pdf |archivedate=19 April 2014 |df= }}</ref> In the 2014-15 school year Klein had 49,400 students, and in the 2015-2016 year, Klein ISD has 50,600 students. Klein ISD is part of the taxation base for the [[Lone Star College System]]. Dr. Bret Champion is Superintendent of Schools. |
'''Klein Independent School District''' (Klein ISD) is a [[school district]] that covers {{convert|87.5|sqmi|km2}} in [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], [[Texas]], United States. The district was originally created in 1928, but was actually named Klein in 1938. Almost all of the territory is unincorporated; a small portion of [[Houston]] is within the district.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/1-kisd.hsmap.pdf |title=Current High Schools |date=15 February 2016 |access-date=15 February 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319212757/http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/1-kisd.hsmap.pdf |archivedate=19 March 2012 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Annexation/docs_pdfs/etj_city_11x8.pdf |title=City of Houston ETJ |date=15 February 2016 |access-date=15 February 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OwTK8u0N?url=http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Annexation/docs_pdfs/etj_city_11x8.pdf |archivedate=19 April 2014 |df= }}</ref> In the 2014-15 school year Klein had 49,400 students, and in the 2015-2016 year, Klein ISD has 50,600 students. Klein ISD is part of the taxation base for the [[Lone Star College System]]. Dr. Bret Champion is Superintendent of Schools. |
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The district currently has 31 elementary schools, nine intermediate schools, and four high schools. A fifth high school and a tenth intermediate school are both planned to be built in the future. Even more, Klein ISD has a Pre-K designated school for Pre-K students zoned in certain areas of the district. {{As of|2015}}, the school district is rated "[[Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system|met standard]]" by the [[Texas Education Agency]].<ref>{{cite web|url |
The district currently has 31 elementary schools, nine intermediate schools, and four high schools. A fifth high school and a tenth intermediate school are both planned to be built in the future. Even more, Klein ISD has a Pre-K designated school for Pre-K students zoned in certain areas of the district. {{As of|2015}}, the school district is rated "[[Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system|met standard]]" by the [[Texas Education Agency]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/account/2015/static/summary/district/d101915.pdf|title=TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2015 Accountability Summary|publisher=Texas Education Agency|date=14 November 2015|access-date=15 February 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123055147/https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/account/2015/static/summary/district/d101915.pdf|archivedate=23 November 2016|df=}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1971, Dr. Donald Richard Collins, CPA, became the district's superintendent and served until his retirement in 2000. Under his tenure the number of schools in the district rose from 6 to over 30. Largely under his influence, the district adopted a policy of naming schools after early immigrants to the area, mostly of German ancestry and many of them related to the Klein family. In 2001, [[Klein Collins High School]] was named in his honor. |
In 1971, Dr. Donald Richard Collins, CPA, became the district's superintendent and served until his retirement in 2000. Under his tenure the number of schools in the district rose from 6 to over 30. Largely under his influence, the district adopted a policy of naming schools after early immigrants to the area, mostly of German ancestry and many of them related to the Klein family. In 2001, [[Klein Collins High School]] was named in his honor. |
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The district's superintendent was Dr. Jim Cain. Formerly a director of school administration in Klein ISD before moving to [[Fort Bend ISD]] as an area superintendent, Dr. Cain returned to Klein and worked as the assistant/associate superintendent for administration.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet|title = Meet the Superintendent|publisher = Klein ISD}}</ref> In late 2015, Cain announced he would retire on June 30, 2016. He will serve as a special assistant to the school board to find a new superintendent in July and August.<ref name="Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jim Cain Announces Retirement">{{cite web|url=http://springhappenings.com/2015/09/klein-isd-superintendent-dr-jim-cain-announces-retirement/ |title=Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jim Cain Announces Retirement |publisher=Spring Happenings |date=15 September 2015 |accessdate=24 September 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925120525/http://springhappenings.com/2015/09/klein-isd-superintendent-dr-jim-cain-announces-retirement/ |archivedate=25 September 2015 |df= }}</ref> Klein Cain High School (which will open in 2017) is named after him. Bret A. Champion Ed.D. was named as the new superintendent, and was the former superintendent of Leander ISD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet|title=Klein Independent School District|website=www.kleinisd.net|access-date=2016-08-18}}</ref> |
The district's superintendent was Dr. Jim Cain. Formerly a director of school administration in Klein ISD before moving to [[Fort Bend ISD]] as an area superintendent, Dr. Cain returned to Klein and worked as the assistant/associate superintendent for administration.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet|title = Meet the Superintendent|publisher = Klein ISD|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20141026011739/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet|archivedate = 2014-10-26|df = }}</ref> In late 2015, Cain announced he would retire on June 30, 2016. He will serve as a special assistant to the school board to find a new superintendent in July and August.<ref name="Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jim Cain Announces Retirement">{{cite web|url=http://springhappenings.com/2015/09/klein-isd-superintendent-dr-jim-cain-announces-retirement/ |title=Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jim Cain Announces Retirement |publisher=Spring Happenings |date=15 September 2015 |accessdate=24 September 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925120525/http://springhappenings.com/2015/09/klein-isd-superintendent-dr-jim-cain-announces-retirement/ |archivedate=25 September 2015 |df= }}</ref> Klein Cain High School (which will open in 2017) is named after him. Bret A. Champion Ed.D. was named as the new superintendent, and was the former superintendent of Leander ISD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet|title=Klein Independent School District|website=www.kleinisd.net|access-date=2016-08-18|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823033440/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet|archivedate=2016-08-23|df=}}</ref> |
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== Communities == |
== Communities == |
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Klein ISD serves unincorporated portions of northern [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], Texas, and includes the communities and neighborhoods of [[Klein, Texas|Klein]], [[Kohrville, Texas|Kohrville]], [[Louetta, Texas|Louetta]], and parts of [[North Houston, Texas|North Houston]]. Some areas within the [[Spring, Texas|Spring]] and [[Tomball, Texas|Tomball]] postal designations, and a portion of "[[Acres Homes, Houston, Texas|Acres Homes]]" within the city limits of Houston are also served by Klein ISD.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/14-15/kleinisddistrictmapupdated9.23.14.pdf|title = Klein ISD Map of Region|publisher = Klein ISD}}</ref> |
Klein ISD serves unincorporated portions of northern [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], Texas, and includes the communities and neighborhoods of [[Klein, Texas|Klein]], [[Kohrville, Texas|Kohrville]], [[Louetta, Texas|Louetta]], and parts of [[North Houston, Texas|North Houston]]. Some areas within the [[Spring, Texas|Spring]] and [[Tomball, Texas|Tomball]] postal designations, and a portion of "[[Acres Homes, Houston, Texas|Acres Homes]]" within the city limits of Houston are also served by Klein ISD.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/14-15/kleinisddistrictmapupdated9.23.14.pdf|title = Klein ISD Map of Region|publisher = Klein ISD|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129032741/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/14-15/kleinisddistrictmapupdated9.23.14.pdf|archivedate = 2014-11-29|df = }}</ref> |
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The Klein ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution<ref>{{Cite news|url = |
The Klein ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cr.pr.bloghome&a=439|title =Klein ISD Board passes Klein, Tx. designation resolution|last =|first =|date =|work =|access-date =|via =|deadurl =yes|archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20160304142325/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cr.pr.bloghome&a=439|archivedate =2016-03-04|df =}}</ref> at their January 2016 meeting regarding renaming the 88 square miles encompassing Klein ISD as Klein, Tx. The resolution includes the following: |
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# Recommends that residents living within the district boundaries refer to their community as Klein, Texas; |
# Recommends that residents living within the district boundaries refer to their community as Klein, Texas; |
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# Recommends that citizens within zip codes 77379, 77389 and 77391 use Klein, Texas as their address; and |
# Recommends that citizens within zip codes 77379, 77389 and 77391 use Klein, Texas as their address; and |
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# Directs that all Klein ISD buildings and facilities be identified as being in Klein, Texas. |
# Directs that all Klein ISD buildings and facilities be identified as being in Klein, Texas. |
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By Texas legislative action in 1977, the area inside the boundaries of the Klein ISD was designated as Klein, Texas.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legis/BillSearch/BillDetails.cfm?legSession=65-0&billtypeDetail=SB&billNumberDetail=1283&billSuffixDetail=&startRow=1&IDlist=&unClicklist=&number=50|title = SB 1283, 65th Regular Session|date = 16 May 1977|access-date=15 February 2016}}</ref> |
By Texas legislative action in 1977, the area inside the boundaries of the Klein ISD was designated as Klein, Texas.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legis/BillSearch/BillDetails.cfm?legSession=65-0&billtypeDetail=SB&billNumberDetail=1283&billSuffixDetail=&startRow=1&IDlist=&unClicklist=&number=50|title = SB 1283, 65th Regular Session|date = 16 May 1977|access-date = 15 February 2016|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032009/http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legis/BillSearch/BillDetails.cfm?legSession=65-0&billtypeDetail=SB&billNumberDetail=1283&billSuffixDetail=&startRow=1&IDlist=&unClicklist=&number=50|archivedate = 5 March 2016|df = }}</ref> |
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== Bonds == |
== Bonds == |
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}}</ref><ref name=KleinBond2008>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-26|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=kisd.08bond.home|title=2008 Bond Plan|publisher=Klein ISD}}</ref> In May 2015, Klein ISD held another bond referendum for $498.1 million, which passed with around 77% (4,571 of 6,033) of the ballots for it. The bond includes $283.6 million to accommodate growth with new construction, including $121.9 million for High School No. 5, $47.1 million for Intermediate School No. 10, and $26.2 million for Elementary School No. 33, and expansion of gymnasia and classroom additions.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2015-03-25|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/users/Bond2015/bond2015/index.html#overview|title=2015 Bond Overview|publisher=Klein ISD}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2015-05-10|url=http://impactnews.com/vote-2015/vote-houston-metro/klein-isd-bond-election/|title=Updated: Klein ISD's $498.1 million bond referendum receives overwhelming voter approval|publisher=ImpactNews}}</ref> |
}}</ref><ref name=KleinBond2008>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-26|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=kisd.08bond.home|title=2008 Bond Plan|publisher=Klein ISD|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913024028/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=kisd.08bond.home|archivedate=2008-09-13|df=}}</ref> In May 2015, Klein ISD held another bond referendum for $498.1 million, which passed with around 77% (4,571 of 6,033) of the ballots for it. The bond includes $283.6 million to accommodate growth with new construction, including $121.9 million for High School No. 5, $47.1 million for Intermediate School No. 10, and $26.2 million for Elementary School No. 33, and expansion of gymnasia and classroom additions.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2015-03-25|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/users/Bond2015/bond2015/index.html#overview|title=2015 Bond Overview|publisher=Klein ISD|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321094540/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/Bond2015/bond2015/index.html#overview|archivedate=2015-03-21|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2015-05-10|url=http://impactnews.com/vote-2015/vote-houston-metro/klein-isd-bond-election/|title=Updated: Klein ISD's $498.1 million bond referendum receives overwhelming voter approval|publisher=ImpactNews|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518075110/http://impactnews.com/vote-2015/vote-houston-metro/klein-isd-bond-election/|archivedate=2015-05-18|df=}}</ref> |
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== List of campuses == |
== List of campuses == |
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=== Former campuses === |
=== Former campuses === |
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*Klein Intermediate School: Situated next to what is currently Klein High School, the original Klein Intermediate, not to be confused with the existing one, opened in 1967. It became the Klein HS 9th grade building in 1975, and later became Kleb Intermediate School, again not to be confused with the existing one, in 1981. {{As of|1993}}, it has been the Klein Annex..<ref name="KleinHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=75.history|title=Klein Independent School District 75th Anniversary|access-date=15 February 2016}}</ref> |
*Klein Intermediate School: Situated next to what is currently Klein High School, the original Klein Intermediate, not to be confused with the existing one, opened in 1967. It became the Klein HS 9th grade building in 1975, and later became Kleb Intermediate School, again not to be confused with the existing one, in 1981. {{As of|1993}}, it has been the Klein Annex..<ref name="KleinHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=75.history|title=Klein Independent School District 75th Anniversary|access-date=15 February 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223162436/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=75.history|archivedate=23 February 2016|df=}}</ref> |
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*Klein Elementary School: Located next to original Klein High School on Spring Cypress Road, Klein Elementary School opened in 1940 and was renamed Klein Middle School in 1971. The building was removed in 2007 as it had been deemed unsafe for habitation and to make way for the construction of the Network Operation Center.<ref name="KleinHistory"/> |
*Klein Elementary School: Located next to original Klein High School on Spring Cypress Road, Klein Elementary School opened in 1940 and was renamed Klein Middle School in 1971. The building was removed in 2007 as it had been deemed unsafe for habitation and to make way for the construction of the Network Operation Center.<ref name="KleinHistory"/> |
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*Garden City Elementary School: Located on W. Montgomery Road just south of the present day Nitsch Elementary School, this school opened in 1956 and closed in the 1970s.<ref name="KleinHistory"/> |
*Garden City Elementary School: Located on W. Montgomery Road just south of the present day Nitsch Elementary School, this school opened in 1956 and closed in the 1970s.<ref name="KleinHistory"/> |
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===Klein Cain High School=== |
===Klein Cain High School=== |
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On June 9, 2014, the Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a design for Klein Cain, planned to be completed by August 2017. The {{Convert|665000|sqft|ha|adj=on}} campus will be able to accommodate 3,600 students and will be situated on Spring Cypress Road next to Ulrich Intermediate School. This school will relieve Klein Oak High School and Klein High School from becoming overcrowded until a planned High School Number 6 is built. Due to realignment within the district, some students will also be rezoned from Klein Forest and Klein Collins to Klein High. Meetings were held in the fall of 2015 to discuss zoning options. The preferred draft was presented at the December 14 meeting, and on February 16, the Board of Trustees approved the high school attendance zones, which will take effect in the fall of 2017 to coincide with the school's opening.<ref> [http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=hszoning.home]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://impactnews.com/houston-metro/spring--klein/klein-isd-approves-design-for-high-school-no.-5/ |last=Stephens |first=Matt |title=Klein ISD approves design for High School No. 5 |publisher=ImpactNews |date=11 June 2014 |access-date=1 April 2015 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134250/http://impactnews.com/houston-metro/spring--klein/klein-isd-approves-design-for-high-school-no.-5/ |archivedate= 2 April 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Zoning/Approved%20HS%20Subdivisions%20Revised.pdf|title=Approved HS Subdivisions Revised|date=8 February 2016|access-date=15 February 2016}}</ref> |
On June 9, 2014, the Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a design for Klein Cain, planned to be completed by August 2017. The {{Convert|665000|sqft|ha|adj=on}} campus will be able to accommodate 3,600 students and will be situated on Spring Cypress Road next to Ulrich Intermediate School. This school will relieve Klein Oak High School and Klein High School from becoming overcrowded until a planned High School Number 6 is built. Due to realignment within the district, some students will also be rezoned from Klein Forest and Klein Collins to Klein High. Meetings were held in the fall of 2015 to discuss zoning options. The preferred draft was presented at the December 14 meeting, and on February 16, the Board of Trustees approved the high school attendance zones, which will take effect in the fall of 2017 to coincide with the school's opening.<ref> [http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=hszoning.home]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://impactnews.com/houston-metro/spring--klein/klein-isd-approves-design-for-high-school-no.-5/ |last=Stephens |first=Matt |title=Klein ISD approves design for High School No. 5 |publisher=ImpactNews |date=11 June 2014 |access-date=1 April 2015 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134250/http://impactnews.com/houston-metro/spring--klein/klein-isd-approves-design-for-high-school-no.-5/ |archivedate= 2 April 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Zoning/Approved%20HS%20Subdivisions%20Revised.pdf|title=Approved HS Subdivisions Revised|date=8 February 2016|access-date=15 February 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223232024/https://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Zoning/Approved%20HS%20Subdivisions%20Revised.pdf|archivedate=23 February 2016|df=}}</ref> |
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===Intermediate School 10=== |
===Intermediate School 10=== |
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On Jan. 11, 2016, the Klein ISD Board of Trustees approved the Design Development for Intermediate School #10. Huckabee Architects has designed the 205,000 sf. campus in three separate learning areas: 6th Grade, 7th & 8th Grade STEM, and 7th & 8th Grade Humanities. It is designed to accommodate a site on West Rayford Rd next to Metzler Elementary with a 20 ft. elevation change that runs front to back, as well as 2 acres of protected wetlands. Per the current instructional program for intermediate schools, the campus includes a Black Box theater classroom that is being designed to combine as a stage; collaboration areas within the communities for project-based learning and small group instruction; and Makerspace in the library or learning commons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=38051831|title=Approval of the Design Development for Intermediate School #10|publisher=Boardbook|date=11 January 2016|access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref> |
On Jan. 11, 2016, the Klein ISD Board of Trustees approved the Design Development for Intermediate School #10. Huckabee Architects has designed the 205,000 sf. campus in three separate learning areas: 6th Grade, 7th & 8th Grade STEM, and 7th & 8th Grade Humanities. It is designed to accommodate a site on West Rayford Rd next to Metzler Elementary with a 20 ft. elevation change that runs front to back, as well as 2 acres of protected wetlands. Per the current instructional program for intermediate schools, the campus includes a Black Box theater classroom that is being designed to combine as a stage; collaboration areas within the communities for project-based learning and small group instruction; and Makerspace in the library or learning commons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=38051831|title=Approval of the Design Development for Intermediate School #10|publisher=Boardbook|date=11 January 2016|access-date=14 January 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223065823/https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=38051831|archivedate=23 February 2016|df=}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 14:50, 19 July 2017
Klein Independent School District | |
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Location | |
United States | |
District information | |
Grades | Pre-K/EC through 12 |
Established | July 1928 |
Superintendent | Dr. Bret A. Champion |
NCES District ID | 4825740 |
Students and staff | |
Students | 50,600 |
Other information | |
Website | kleinisd |
Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) is a school district that covers 87.5 square miles (227 km2) in Harris County, Texas, United States. The district was originally created in 1928, but was actually named Klein in 1938. Almost all of the territory is unincorporated; a small portion of Houston is within the district.[1][2] In the 2014-15 school year Klein had 49,400 students, and in the 2015-2016 year, Klein ISD has 50,600 students. Klein ISD is part of the taxation base for the Lone Star College System. Dr. Bret Champion is Superintendent of Schools.
The district currently has 31 elementary schools, nine intermediate schools, and four high schools. A fifth high school and a tenth intermediate school are both planned to be built in the future. Even more, Klein ISD has a Pre-K designated school for Pre-K students zoned in certain areas of the district. As of 2015[update], the school district is rated "met standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]
History
Originally named Rural High School District No. 1 in July 1928, it became known as Klein Independent School District on February 26, 1938, after residents voted 84 to 4 to rename the district after Adam Klein, who led many German immigrants into the area in 1854. It is board policy that all high schools include the name 'Klein' in honor of the district's namesake.
In 1971, Dr. Donald Richard Collins, CPA, became the district's superintendent and served until his retirement in 2000. Under his tenure the number of schools in the district rose from 6 to over 30. Largely under his influence, the district adopted a policy of naming schools after early immigrants to the area, mostly of German ancestry and many of them related to the Klein family. In 2001, Klein Collins High School was named in his honor.
The district's superintendent was Dr. Jim Cain. Formerly a director of school administration in Klein ISD before moving to Fort Bend ISD as an area superintendent, Dr. Cain returned to Klein and worked as the assistant/associate superintendent for administration.[4] In late 2015, Cain announced he would retire on June 30, 2016. He will serve as a special assistant to the school board to find a new superintendent in July and August.[5] Klein Cain High School (which will open in 2017) is named after him. Bret A. Champion Ed.D. was named as the new superintendent, and was the former superintendent of Leander ISD.[6]
Communities
Klein ISD serves unincorporated portions of northern Harris County, Texas, and includes the communities and neighborhoods of Klein, Kohrville, Louetta, and parts of North Houston. Some areas within the Spring and Tomball postal designations, and a portion of "Acres Homes" within the city limits of Houston are also served by Klein ISD.[7]
The Klein ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution[8] at their January 2016 meeting regarding renaming the 88 square miles encompassing Klein ISD as Klein, Tx. The resolution includes the following:
- Recommends that residents living within the district boundaries refer to their community as Klein, Texas;
- Recommends that citizens within zip codes 77379, 77389 and 77391 use Klein, Texas as their address; and
- Directs that all Klein ISD buildings and facilities be identified as being in Klein, Texas.
By Texas legislative action in 1977, the area inside the boundaries of the Klein ISD was designated as Klein, Texas.[9]
Bonds
On May 10, 2008, a bond referendum for $646.9 million was passed with approximately 52% (4,732 of 9,152) of the ballots for it. The bond was to create new schools, including present-day Blackshear Elementary, Bernshausen Elementary,and New High School No.5.[10][11] In May 2015, Klein ISD held another bond referendum for $498.1 million, which passed with around 77% (4,571 of 6,033) of the ballots for it. The bond includes $283.6 million to accommodate growth with new construction, including $121.9 million for High School No. 5, $47.1 million for Intermediate School No. 10, and $26.2 million for Elementary School No. 33, and expansion of gymnasia and classroom additions.[12][13]
List of campuses
All Klein ISD campuses are listed in the charts below. This includes their 5 high schools, 9 middle schools, and 35 elementary schools. If there is no article on a certain school, the link will be to its respective campus website. All people labeled under "Campus Leadership" are the main principals.
High schools
Campus Name | Date Opened | Campus Leadership | Mascot | School Colors |
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Klein High School | 1928 (present day campus opened in 2014) | Jessica Haddox | Bearkats | Blue and Gold |
Klein Forest High School | 1979 | Lance Alexander | Golden Eagles | Green and Gold |
Klein Collins High School | 2001 | Randy Kirk | Tigers | Navy and Gold |
Klein Oak High School | 1982 | Brian Greeney | Panthers | Black and Gold |
Klein Cain High School | 2017 | Nicole Patin | Hurricanes | Purple and Silver |
All students have the opportunity to go to the Vistas High School Program.
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Klein High School
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Klein Collins High School
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Klein Forest High School
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Klein Oak High School
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Vistas High School Program
Intermediate schools
School Name | Opening Date | Campus Leadership | Mascot |
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Doerre Intermediate School | 1984 | Thomas Hensley | Warriors |
Hildebrandt Intermediate School | 1973 | Lauren Marti | Mustangs |
Kleb Intermediate School | 1981 (current Campus opened in 1993) | Clay Huggins | Bear Cubs |
Klein Intermediate School | 1984 | Bob Anderson | Falcons |
Krimmel Intermediate School | 2007 | Prentiss Harper | Knights |
Schindewolf Intermediate School | 2002 | Curtis Simmons | Timberwolves |
Strack Intermediate School | 1977 | Andrea Comer | Cougars |
Ulrich Intermediate School | 2010 | Leslie Kompelien | Bulldogs |
Wunderlich Intermediate School | 1975 | Christopher Ruggerio | Wildcats |
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Doerre Intermediate
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Hildebrandt Intermediate
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Kleb Intermediate
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Klein Intermediate
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Krimmel Intermediate
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Schindewolf Intermediate
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Strack Intermediate
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Ulrich Intermediate
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Wunderlich Intermediate
Elementary schools
School Name | Opening Date | Campus Principal | Mascot |
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Haude Elementary School | 1971 | Rachel Wall | Jaguars |
Northampton Elementary School | 1971 | Jane McKetta | Colts |
Greenwood Forest Elementary School | 1971 | Alisha Elrod | Grizzlies |
Epps Island Elementary School | 1973 | LaToya Wynne | Tigers |
Theiss Elementary School | 1974 | Joann Kennan | Tigers |
Benfer Elementary School | 1977 | Loranine Lambert | Bobcats |
Kaiser Elementary School | 1978 | Betty Zavala | Cowboys |
Brill Elementary School | 1978 | Samantha Hinson | Broncos |
Ehrhardt Elementary School | 1979 | Charles Hall | Eagles |
Lemm Elementary School | 1980 | Kathy Brown | Lions |
Nitsch Elementary School | 1980 | Amber Kent | Knights |
Krahn Elementary School | 1983 | Frank Ward | Cardinals |
Roth Elementary School | 1984 | Gail McGuire | Rams |
Kuehnle Elementary School | 1989 | Julia Funk | Koalas |
Mittelstädt Elementary School | 1991 | Cynthia Levi | Patriots |
Klenk Elementary School | 1992 | Jessica Muse | Cougars |
Eiland Elementary School | 1993 | Greg Jones | Dolphins |
Schultz Elementary School | 1994 | Sherri Davenport | Eagles |
Hassler Elementary School | 1999 | Sarah Brown | Ponies |
Kohrville Elementary School | 2002 | Vicki Bland | Coyotes |
Kreinhop Elementary School | 2004 | Sherri Trammell | Wolves |
McDougle Elementary School | 2004 | Lynn Brown | Lions |
Metzler Elementary School | 2005 | Lakita Combs | Huskies |
Benignus Elementary School | 2006 | Dawn Proctor | Leopards |
Frank Elementary School | 2007 | Eve Messina | Flyers |
Mueller Elementary School | 2009 | Pattie Holecek | Stars |
Blackshear Elementary School | 2011 | Mary Ellen Sedlacek | Buffaloes |
Zwink Elementary School | 2012 | Katie Turner | Zebras |
Bernshausen Elementary School | 2013 | Cassandra Christian | Bengals |
Grace England Early Childhood & Pre-K Center | 2013 | Ann Dristas | Owls |
French Elementary School | 2015 | Carole Mason | Racers |
Mahaffey Elementary School | 2016 | Christy Petross | Scotties |
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Benfer Elementary
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Benignus Elementary
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Bernshausen Elementary
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Blackshear Elementary
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Brill Elementary
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Ehrhardt Elementary
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Eiland Elementary
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Epps Island Elementary
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Frank Elementary
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Grace England Early Childhood & Pre-K Center
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Greenwood Forest Elementary
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Hassler Elementary
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Haude Elementary
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Kaiser Elementary
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Klenk Elementary
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Kohrville Elementary
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Krahn Elementary
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Kreinhop Elementary
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Kuehnle Elementary
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Lemm Elementary
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McDougle Elementary
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Metzler Elementary
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Mittelstädt Elementary
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Mueller Elementary
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Nitsch Elementary
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Northampton Elementary
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Roth Elementary
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Schultz Elementary
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Theiss Elementary
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Zwink Elementary
Former campuses
- Klein Intermediate School: Situated next to what is currently Klein High School, the original Klein Intermediate, not to be confused with the existing one, opened in 1967. It became the Klein HS 9th grade building in 1975, and later became Kleb Intermediate School, again not to be confused with the existing one, in 1981. As of 1993[update], it has been the Klein Annex..[14]
- Klein Elementary School: Located next to original Klein High School on Spring Cypress Road, Klein Elementary School opened in 1940 and was renamed Klein Middle School in 1971. The building was removed in 2007 as it had been deemed unsafe for habitation and to make way for the construction of the Network Operation Center.[14]
- Garden City Elementary School: Located on W. Montgomery Road just south of the present day Nitsch Elementary School, this school opened in 1956 and closed in the 1970s.[14]
- Recreation Acres Elemenatary School: This school served southern part of district and opened in 1949.[14]
- Kohrville Schoolhouse: Located at the present-day corner of Spring-Cypress and Huffsmith-Kohrville Road, this school opened in 1895 and closed in 1967. During the period of segregation, this was the African American School, and served the community of Kohrville.[14]
Future schools
Klein Cain High School
On June 9, 2014, the Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a design for Klein Cain, planned to be completed by August 2017. The 665,000-square-foot (6.18 ha) campus will be able to accommodate 3,600 students and will be situated on Spring Cypress Road next to Ulrich Intermediate School. This school will relieve Klein Oak High School and Klein High School from becoming overcrowded until a planned High School Number 6 is built. Due to realignment within the district, some students will also be rezoned from Klein Forest and Klein Collins to Klein High. Meetings were held in the fall of 2015 to discuss zoning options. The preferred draft was presented at the December 14 meeting, and on February 16, the Board of Trustees approved the high school attendance zones, which will take effect in the fall of 2017 to coincide with the school's opening.[15][16][17]
Intermediate School 10
On Jan. 11, 2016, the Klein ISD Board of Trustees approved the Design Development for Intermediate School #10. Huckabee Architects has designed the 205,000 sf. campus in three separate learning areas: 6th Grade, 7th & 8th Grade STEM, and 7th & 8th Grade Humanities. It is designed to accommodate a site on West Rayford Rd next to Metzler Elementary with a 20 ft. elevation change that runs front to back, as well as 2 acres of protected wetlands. Per the current instructional program for intermediate schools, the campus includes a Black Box theater classroom that is being designed to combine as a stage; collaboration areas within the communities for project-based learning and small group instruction; and Makerspace in the library or learning commons.[18]
See also
References
- ^ "Current High Schools" (PDF). 15 February 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
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- ^ Stephens, Matt (11 June 2014). "Klein ISD approves design for High School No. 5". ImpactNews. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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