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School Board
The Board of Trustees acts as the school district's policy-making
body and is the official representative of the people for all public
education in Katy ISD. The Board functions according to state and
federal laws, the rules and regulations established by the State
Board of Education, the Texas Education Agency and the will of the
people as expressed in district elections.The seven member board, while composed of individuals, acts officially
only as a group. No member or group of members acts in the name
of the Board unless authorized by the Board. A majority of the Board
constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Individual
trustees, serving without pay, are elected for three-year terms
on a rotating basis. Elections are conducted on the second Saturday
in May. While candidates run for specific positions on the ballot,
they represent the entire district as Board members.
The Board of Trustees elects a president, vice-president,
secretary, treasurer and sergeant-at-arms to serve one-year terms. It selects and employs the
superintendent and delegates the responsibility and authority for
the operation of the school district to that chief executive officer.
The superintendent advises Board members on all matters concerning
school management.
Order of Business Board meetings begin with pledges of allegiance to the United States
and Texas flags, followed by recognition, if any, of students, staff
or community members. Next is an open forum section and presentations
by staff members.Guided by the agenda, the Board discusses and acts on routine business
items. Usually, these items have been discussed and studied at previous
meetings allowing the Board to take informed action.
The business items are followed by study items on the agenda that
require Board action at future meetings. The study items may include
reports or presentations by staff members along with discussion
by the Board.
Philosophy
Katy Independent School District provides a balanced, dynamic,
curriculum, which supports academic excellence for all students.
Instruction is designed to educate students in listening, speaking,
reading, writing, calculating, and thinking skills through a
research-based continuum of learning while incorporating technology,
scientific, and vocational skills. Students will be provided with the
skills to become life-long learners and productive, responsible, members
of the community.
Mission Statement
In partnership with
parents and community, the Katy Independent School District, as a
premier district in the State of Texas, seeks academic excellence for
each student to pursue a productive and fulfilling life through a
balanced curriculum aligned with quality instruction and assessment of
achievement.
For more information contact
Maria Parrie, Board Secretary |
