The Klein ISD Board of Trustees approved several bond-related items and property-related measures during its Nov. 9 regular meeting. Board member Dustin Creager was not in attendance.
The details
With 6-0 votes, trustees approved three bond-related measures:
The 2026 Districtwide Safety and Security Enhancements Package No. 2
Consultant contracts to develop an updated long-range capital plan, educational specifications and related safety and security measures
Authorization to initiate the district's 2026 roofing project
In a separate 6-0 vote, trustees approved a resolution authorizing the potential sale or lease of approximately 5.9 acres of district property, along with a proposed tax equivalency and contribution agreement.
The background
In May 2022, Klein ISD voters passed an $895.35 million bond package to fund districtwide improvements.
At the Nov. 9 meeting, trustees advanced two key priorities from that bond: campus safety and core facilities. The board approved a new safety package—building on prior investments in shatter-resistant glass, surveillance cameras and secure vestibules—and greenlit the 2026 roofing replacement project.
Officials also shared updates on major overhauls at Klein Collins, Klein Oak and Klein Forest high schools featuring new gyms, fine arts wings, athletic facilities and secure entrances. Modernization is also underway across more than 50 older campuses, including 22 new classrooms at Klein Oak and 24 at Klein Cain.
“Some of the most important work happens behind the scenes: roof replacements, air conditioning, electrical systems … and other critical infrastructure upgrades help keep our schools operating and protect the community's investment,” said Doug Massey, Klein ISD Chief of Operations. “Taking care of our schools means looking beyond what's visible. It means making thoughtful investments, maintaining the spaces where learning happens and honoring the trust our community has placed in us.”
What else happened?
In addition to the bond-related approvals, trustees authorized the potential sale or long-term lease of a 5.9-acre district property at 12550 Bammel North Houston Road.
According to district solicitation documents issued in September, the property includes an approximately 30,000-square-foot multipurpose building and other improvements. The district sought proposals from potential buyers or tenants, with bidding closing Oct. 9.
Trustees also approved a proposed tax equivalency and contribution agreement. However, financial terms and details about potential buyers were not included in the publicly available meeting agenda.
The approval follows the board's October decision to maintain the district's property tax rate at $1.01 per $100 of taxable value, its lowest rate in more than 30 years.
Also of note
Trustees also reviewed the district’s proposed advocacy platform ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Developed using input from parents, taxpayers, local business partners, campus leadership and teacher advisory groups, the priorities are intended to guide the district's legislative efforts in Austin.
According to Klein ISD officials, the district’s recommended legislative priorities focus on four key areas: funding, accountability, compensation and action for safety.
Trustees also recognized trustee Dustin Qualls for his service and contributions to the district. Linda Ford, who won the Position 1 seat in the Nov. 3 election, will succeed Qualls.
“While I feel Klein is losing a good board member, they are gaining the next great board member,” Qualls said. “She's wonderful. She's compassionate. I'm very happy for her to get to do this.”
Before you go
The board is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in the boardroom of the Frank A. Lemmon Administration Building. A livestream of the meeting can be found here.
