New Caney ISD prepares for rapid student enrollment growth
The 2016-17 New Caney ISD school board, from left to right (top row): Ty Trout, Chris Wootton, Alan Moreau Jr. and Superintendent Kenn Franklin. (bottom row): Creg Mixon, Beth Prykryl, Stacey Shipley and Chad Turner
Big decisions made in 2016
- Facilities construction
Funds from the 2015 bond contributed to the design, construction or renovation of two elementary schools, a district aquatic center and renovations at three other schools.
- Student enrollment growth
NCISD is the fourth fastest growing school district in Texas since 2011.
- High quality staffing
NCISD raised starting teacher pay to $53,100, keeping it in the top quartile of local districts.
Top issues for 2017
- Student learning
The district will emphasize college and career readiness and opportunities for college credit.
- Facilities management
Elementary School No. 10 and the district’s aquatic center are projected for 2017, and construction of Elementary School No. 11 begins.
- Planning for enrollment growth
NCISD has grown nearly 37 percent in the past five years and will grow by about 6 percent annually for the next 10 years.
